The Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness seeks to measure the degree to which South Central College is meeting its stated mission. Based on an effect- or impact-oriented philosophy of continuous organizational improvement. The Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness provides guidance on assessment and supporting information for institutional planning, policy formation and decision-making across the college.
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FY 2017-18
Student Demographic Profile:
- 4,647 Headcount (unduplicated)
- 2,140 FY (Full Year Equivalent)
- 44% Female, 53.7% Male
- 49% Full-time, 52.1% Part-time
- 20.5% Students of Color
- Average age – 28.9 years
- 36.8% Pell Eligible
- 56.5% First Generation (Federal definition – parents did not graduate from college)
- 21.2% First Generation (MN State definition – parents did not attend college)
- 50.3% Underrepresented (defined as Students of Color, Pell eligible, or First Generation – MN)
- 95 Veterans enrolled
College Profile:
- 621 Graduates
- 448 Degrees awarded
- 129 Certificates awarded
- 79 Diplomas awarded
Employee Profile:
- 482 Headcount (unduplicated)
- Average age – 49 years
- Average Years of Service – 12
- 51% Female, 49% Male
- 91% White, 2% People of Color
College Persistence and Completion Rate:
- Percent of Fall 2015 cohort of entering Full-time students who have graduated, transferred or retained to the second fall: 69.2%
Completion Rate:
- Percent of Fall 2014 cohort of entering Full-time students who have completed in 3 years: 46.7%