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 2016-17
Student Demographic Profile:
- 4,710 Headcount (unduplicated)
- 2,159 FYE (Full Year Equivalent)
- 46.9% Female, 48.5% Male
- 58.3% Full-time, 41.6% Part-time
- 20.0% Students of Color
- Average Age – 29.1 years
- 35.8% Pell Eligible
- 56.8% First Generation (Federal definition – parents did not graduate from college)
- 22.5% First Generation (MN State definition – parents did not attend college)
- 50.2% Underrepresented (defined as Students of Color, Pell eligible, or First Generation – MN)
- 109 Veterans enrolled
College Profile:
- 568 Graduates
- 450 Degrees awarded
- 115 Certificates awarded
- 62 Diplomas awarded
Employee Profile:
- 496 Headcount (unduplicated)
- Average age – 50 years
- Average years of service - 12
- 52% Female, 48% Male
- 95% 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: 46.5%