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College, 88% (754) of the students were seeking degrees while the remaining were nondegree<br />
or certificate students (IPEDS). Students in the College have access to majors<br />
that lead directly to the workforce, or allow for transfer to four year institutions through<br />
the Liberal Arts degree.<br />
The expected outcomes are also reflective of the College’s dedication to meeting our<br />
students where they are. Our college strives to provide academic support services that<br />
meet the needs of each student to improve and enrich their college experience. These<br />
services include Tutoring & Disability Services, Library Services, and Financial Aid Services.<br />
All students have access to peer tutors through the Student Success Center. In Fall of<br />
2017, 85 students across 45 classes utilized the peer tutoring services. While the main<br />
library is found at the Claremont campus, with, approximately 15,000 physical books and<br />
1300 media sources (DVDs and audio CDs); the majority of students access the library<br />
resources via electronic sources. The Puksta Library provides access to 183,000 electronic<br />
books and 70,000 electronic journals. Students are supported further by a strong<br />
Financial Aid department and 56% of the students utilize Financial Aid at the College.<br />
Proof that the College is “preparing individuals for employment in a variety of careers…”<br />
can be seen via the variety of majors in which River Valley students enroll. The College<br />
Catalog is diverse and serves to meet the needs of the region via majors in Business,<br />
Computer Sciences, Education, and Health Care. These majors are reflective of the<br />
economic drivers in the areas of the River Valley catchment area.<br />
Figure 8.1: Percent of Student Body Enrolled by Major<br />
<strong>RVCC</strong>’s outcomes reflect the College’s mission to provide lifelong learning and career<br />
pathways by addressing not only the traditional degree-seeking student; but also<br />
recognize the students who attend the College seeking to transfer to four year institutions<br />
or improve vocational skills as described below.<br />
Assessment of Learning<br />
Programmatic outcomes are supported by the curriculum design of each program and by<br />
the courses offered as part of the curriculum. Programmatic outcomes are reflective of the<br />
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