Fact Book 2009-2010

Rockford College Fact Book 2008–2009

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Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mission and Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Strategic Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Honor Societies and Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 President’s Executive Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Administrative Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Distinctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accreditations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Enrollment Trends Full-time Undergraduate Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Full-time Equivalent Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Student Profiles New Student Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Undergraduate Student Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Graduate Student Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Financial Aid First-time, Full-time Freshmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 All Full-time Undergraduates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Campus Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Residence Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Library Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Study Abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Community Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Community-based Learning (CBL) Percentage of Students Participating in CBL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Percentage of Faculty Participating in CBL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Standardized Institutional Assessment Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Level of Academic Challenge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Active and Collaborative Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Student-Faculty Interaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Enriching Educational Experiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Supportive Campus Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred by Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred by Gender and Race / Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Master’s Degrees Conferred Master’s Degrees Conferred by Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Master’s Degrees Conferred by Gender and Race / Ethnicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Alumni Participation Alumni Participation by Event Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Change in Alumni Participation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Faculty and Staff Profiles Length of Employment by Employee Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Full-time Faculty Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Full-time Staff Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Part-time Faculty and Staff Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Introduction Welcome to the 2009-2010 edition of the Rockford College Fact Book. An institutional fact book provides a centralized location for valuable information about the College. Data within this document are available to facilitate analysis of trends, decision-making and reporting. Existence of the Rockford College Fact Book helps institutionalize the collection, dissemination and use of standardized information.

The fact book project was initially developed through the Rockford College Assessment Seminar (RCAS) and has been implemented by the Office of Institutional Research. Every effort is made to include the most accurate, currently available data along with historical trends. Data in this edition reflect the 2009-2010 academic year.

The Rockford College Fact Book is updated annually by the Office of Institutional Research. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Heather Snider, Coordinator of Institutional Research, at (815) 226-4186 or hsnider@rockford.edu.

Mission and Vision Our mission is to educate men and women to lead responsible and productive lives by means of a curriculum grounded in liberal arts learning and complemented and extended by professional and practical experiences. Through the total academic and co-curricular experience, Rockford College strives to prepare students for fulfilling lives, careers, and participation in a modern and changing global society.

Our vision is to be Jane Addams’ college in the 21st century.

Strategic Direction The Rockford College Board of Trustees approved Phase I of the College’s two-phase strategic plan at its December 2008 meeting. Phase II of the process is underway and will provide more advanced, long-term goals for the College.

Until Phase II is adopted, the following strategies guide the College’s work.

Strategy 1: WE WILL enhance academic quality through curriculum review, faculty development, and learning assessment.

Strategy 2: WE WILL define and improve our student experience from recruitment through graduation.

Strategy 3: WE WILL develop and support our Rockford College faculty, staff, and trustees.

Strategy 4: WE WILL improve our organizational skill and culture.

Strategy 5: WE WILL support and enhance our physical, technological and informational infrastructure.

Strategy 6: WE WILL be an active and collaborative partner with our external community.

Strategy 7: WE WILL be a trustworthy partner with all of our stakeholders in order to strengthen our development and

fundraising and prepare for a capital campaign.

Strategy 8: WE WILL be successful and realistic in our fiscal planning and budgeting.

Honor Societies and Programs • Phi Beta Kappa

• Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Languages)

• Chi Alpha Sigma (Athletics)

• Psi Chi (Psychology)

• Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)

• Sigma Xi (Scientific Research)

• Phi Alpha Theta (History)

• Honors Program in Liberal Arts

• Phi Delta Kappa (The Professional Association in Education)

• Honors Program in Economics, Business and Accounting

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President’s Executive Council Dr. Robert L. Head, President Dr. Stephanie Quinn, Executive Vice President and Dean of the College Ms. Christina Anderson, Vice President for Business and Chief Financial Officer Mr. John McNamara, Vice President for College Development Mr. Jim Sagona, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management (Spring 2010) Mr. Barrett Bell, Vice President for Enrollment Management (Effective May 2010)

President’s Administrative Council Mr. Ray Baker, Division Chair, Social and Behavioral Science and Education & Professor of Economics, Business and Accounting Dr. Chuck Brown, Director of Communications Mr. Jeff Fahrenwald, MBA Director & Associate Professor of Economics, Business and Accounting Dr. Matthew Flamm, Division Chair, Arts and Humanities & Assistant Professor of Philosophy Mr. Todd Free, Assistant Vice President for Student Administrative Services Dr. Fred Hadley, Division Chair, Science, Math and Nursing & Bergmann Professor of Chemistry Ms. Anna Jattkowski-Hudson, Registrar Ms. Bonnie Johnson, Director of Information Technology Ms. Kristyn King, Athletic Director & Head Softball Coach Mr. Brad Knotts, Dean of Students Mr. Justin Krueger, Accounting Manager Dr. Michelle McReynolds, MAT Director Ms. Jennifer Nordstrom, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admission and Strategic Marketing Dr. Colleen Page, Faculty Chair & Department Chair, Associate Professor of English Mr. Matthew Phillips, Associate Vice President of Operations Ms. Teodora Phillips, Assistant to the President Ms. Heather Snider, Coordinator of Institutional Research Mr. Bern Sundstedt, Director of Alumni and Development Ms. Cassie Swanson, Director of Marketing and Special Events Ms. Ginnie Weckerly, Human Resource Manager Ms. Dianne Young, Executive Assistant to the President

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Distinctions Rockford College has many distinctions of which to be proud. Some of the most notable are described here: Phi Beta Kappa. One of 11 colleges in Illinois and 280 in the country with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts academic honor society.

Best in the Midwest. One of 152 colleges in the Midwest to receive the designation, which is based on student opinion data compiled by The Princeton Review and the Review’s standards for academic excellence within each region.

Rockford College has received this distinction each of the past seven years.

College of Distinction. Named to the prestigious Colleges of Distinction group of 200 institutions recognized by Student Horizons for their ability to add value for students through a broad commitment to enhancing student achievement. Colleges of Distinction are noted for their strong focus on teaching, wide variety of innovative learning experiences, opportunities for personal development and their high value to graduate schools and employers for students’ outstanding preparation.

College with a Conscience. One of 81 U.S. colleges and universities in the Princeton Review book, Colleges with a Conscience, recognizing Rockford College’s strong ethos of civic engagement and the opportunities for community service offered to our students.

Community Partner. One of 189 colleges and universities to receive a Community Engagement Classification for outreach and partnerships from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Community Service. Named to the 2008 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, one of only 83 colleges in the U.S. to receive this honor, based on innovative and effective community service and service learning programs. The college has remained on the list each year since.

Student Engagement. According to the 2010 National Survey of Student Engagement, Rockford College scores as well or better than participating colleges and universities in our Carnegie Class on all five benchmarks of effective educational practice (Level of Academic Challenge, Active and Collaborative Learning, Enriching Educational Experiences, StudentFaculty Interaction and Supportive Campus Environment).

Accessibility. Ranked among the top 15 Midwestern Master’s Universities for economic diversity by US News and World Report (2009). This important ranking recognizes our long-standing and successful effort to promote access for qualified students to excellent higher education, irrespective of the financial means of those students and their families.

Accreditations Rockford College is a private, independent, coeducational college providing courses of study leading to baccalaureate and master’s degrees. The academic programs of students are based on a foundation of learning in the liberal arts and sciences.

The College emphasizes excellence in teaching and has a strong commitment to scholarly activity, creative expression and transformative experiences. The educational program is characterized by a concern for the needs of all students and reflects the basic human rights and responsibilities of a democratic society. Rockford College is accredited by the following: The Higher Learning Commission A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools www.higherlearningcommission.org 312.263.0456 American Chemical Society www.acs.org 800.227.5558

International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education www.iacbe.org 913.631.3009 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission www.nlnac.org 212.363.5555 ext.153

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Preparation and Recruitment www.isbe.state.il.us 217.782.2948 Rockford College Fact Book • 2009-2010 • Page 3

Enrollment Trends Full-time Undergraduate Enrollment: Average Headcount for Fall and Spring 900 Average Headcount

850 800 750 700 650 600 550 09-10

08-09

07-08

06-07

05-06

04-05

03-04

02-03

01-02

00-01

99-00

98-99

97-98

96-97

95-96

94-95

500

Academic Year

SOURCE: Institutional Research

Full-time Equivalent Enrollment

Full-time Equivalent

Undergraduate FTE

Graduate FTE

Total FTE

1700 1500 1300 1100 900 700 500 300 99-00

00-01

01-02

02-03

03-04

04-05

Academic Year SOURCE: Institutional Research NOTE: FTE includes the full-time equivalent of part-time students.

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05-06

06-07

07-08

08-09

Student Profiles New Student Profile Degree-Seeking Undergraduates New Student Profile: Degree-seeking First-time and Transfer First-timeUndergraduates, and Transfer

Fall 2005

Fall 2006

Fall 2007

Fall 2008

Fall 2009

268

247

259

285

269

Total New

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Enrolled Status Full Time Part Time

243 25

91% 9%

222 25

90% 10%

234 25

90% 10%

266 19

93% 7%

250 19

93% 7%

New Student Type First-time Freshman Freshman Transfer Other Transfer

110 44 114

41% 16% 43%

100 38 109

40% 15% 44%

116 21 122

45% 8% 47%

121 25 139

42% 9% 49%

92 33 144

34% 12% 54%

Gender Male Female

91 177

34% 66%

83 164

34% 66%

94 165

36% 64%

124 161

44% 56%

105 164

39% 61%

Race/Ethnicity Nonresident Alien Black, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Race/ethnicity unknown

4 23 2 6 15 184 34

1% 9% 1% 2% 6% 69% 13%

3 27 0 5 13 181 18

1% 11% 0% 2% 5% 73% 7%

0 22 0 9 19 179 30

0% 8% 0% 3% 7% 69% 12%

0 37 2 5 23 191 27

0% 13% 1% 2% 8% 67% 9%

4 31 0 4 16 191 23

1% 12% 0% 1% 6% 71% 9%

78 207

27% 73%

78 191

29% 71%

249 36 0

87% 13% 0%

Student Athlete* Yes No Permanent Residence Illinois Out-of-State International

241 22 5

90% 8% 2%

States Represented

CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, WI

Countries Represented

Guernsey, Japan, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand

208 35 4

84% 14% 2%

230 29 0

89% 11% 0%

CO, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, TX, WA, WI, WY France, India, Panama, Swaziland

AZ, CA, HI, IA, IL, MI, MO, NJ, NY, TN, VA, WI

AZ, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TX, WI

22 3.03

21 3.10

21 3.16

239 89% 26 10% 4 1% AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NY, NC, VA, WI France, India

Academic Profile Average ACT Score Average High School GPA

22 3.15

22 3.06

SOURCE: Institutional Research NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. *Category added in Fall 2008. Students were counted as athletes if they (a) were on a fall roster or (b) were identified as recruits in the student database for a winter or spring sport.

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Student Profiles continued Undergraduate Student Profile Degree and Non-degree Seeking Undergraduate Student Profile: New and Continuing, new and continuing, degree and non-degree-seeking, includes BSMS

Headcount

Fall 2005 872

Fall 2006 880

Fall 2007 882

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Enrolled Status Full time Part time

731 141

84% 16%

688 192

78% 22%

752 130

Gender Male Female

313 559

36% 64%

307 573

35% 65%

Race/Ethnicity Nonresident Alien Black, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Race/ethnicity unknown

17 61 4 14 42 643 91

2% 7% < 1% 2% 5% 74% 10%

8 62 3 18 48 657 84

Age under 18 18-19 20-21 22-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-49 50-64 65 and over Age unknown

5 217 228 135 89 45 47 45 14 0 47

1% 25% 26% 15% 10% 5% 5% 5% 2% 0% 5%

5 172 235 173 95 51 36 53 14 0 46

Fall 2009 870

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

85% 15%

753 121

86% 14%

754 116

87% 13%

327 555

37% 63%

341 533

39% 61%

346 524

40% 60%

1% 7% < 1% 2% 5% 75% 10%

4 59 2 19 52 643 103

< 1% 7% < 1% 2% 6% 73% 12%

6 67 3 21 51 632 94

1% 8% < 1% 2% 6% 72% 11%

6 80 0 21 55 628 80

1% 9% 0% 2% 6% 72% 9%

1% 20% 27% 20% 11% 6% 4% 6% 2% 0% 5%

5 174 230 169 99 52 39 43 15 1 55

1% 20% 26% 19% 11% 6% 4% 5% 2% < 1% 6%

3 207 218 167 96 50 42 39 13 0 39

< 1% 24% 25% 19% 11% 6% 5% 4% 1% 0% 4%

4 172 216 172 102 54 42 48 16 1 43

< 1% 20% 25% 20% 12% 6% 5% 6% 2% < 1% 5%

SOURCE: IPEDS Enrollment Surveys NOTES: Numbers include students enrolled in the accelerated degree-completion program. Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Fall 2008 874

Student Profiles continued Graduate Student Profile Graduate Student Profile: Degree and Non-degree Seeking degree and non-degree-seeking

Fall 2005 504

Headcount

Fall 2006 546

Fall 2007 684

Fall 2008 517

Fall 2009 471

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Enrolled Status Full time Part time

98 406

19% 81%

214 332

39% 61%

223 461

33% 67%

115 402

22% 78%

73 398

15% 85%

Gender Male Female

144 360

29% 71%

179 367

33% 67%

214 470

31% 69%

178 339

34% 66%

176 295

37% 63%

Race/Ethnicity Nonresident Alien Black, non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Race/Ethnicity Unknown

2 9 3 4 18 264 204

<1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 40%

2 16 0 8 36 206 278

<1% 3% 0% 1% 7% 38% 51%

4 33 0 10 60 244 333

1% 5% 0% 1% 9% 36% 49%

7 36 0 6 43 226 199

1% 7% 0% 1% 8% 44% 38%

6 10 0 6 25 235 189

1% 2% 0% 1% 5% 50% 40%

Age under 18 18-19 20-21 22-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-49 50-64 65 and over Age unknown

0 0 1 52 91 68 41 100 77 1 73

0% 0% <1% 10% 18% 13% 8% 20% 15% <1% 14%

0 0 1 51 121 77 49 84 47 1 115

0% 0% <1% 9% 22% 14% 9% 15% 9% <1% 21%

0 0 0 58 147 86 70 116 65 0 142

0% 0% 0% 8% 21% 13% 10% 17% 10% 0% 21%

0 0 0 64 114 77 78 98 54 2 30

0% 0% 0% 12% 22% 15% 15% 19% 10% <1% 6%

0 0 2 54 111 90 70 81 44 0 19

0% 0% 0% 11% 24% 19% 15% 17% 9% 0% 4%

SOURCE: IPEDS Enrollment Surveys NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Financial Aid Financial Aid Distribution by Type: First-time, Full-time Freshmen

100%

100%

95%

80% 52%

60%

38%

40%

12%

20%

13%

0% Institutional Aid

Stafford Loans

State Aid

Federal Aid Private Loans Plus Loans

SOURCE: Student Administrative Services

Financial Aid Distribution by Type: All Full-time Undergraduates

100%

100%

95%

80% 60%

47%

45%

40% 20%

8%

10%

0% Institutional Aid

Stafford Loans

SOURCE: Student Administrative Services

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State Aid

Federal Aid Private Loans Plus Loans

Campus Safety Campus Crime StatisticsStatistics Campus Crime

The following crime statistics are in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and The following crime statistics are in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Campus Crime Statistics (formerly the Campus Security Act). (formerly the CampusAct Security Act).

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Criminal Offenses - On Campus Murder / Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - Forcible Sex offenses - Non-forcible Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson

0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 1 25 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 1 8 1 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0

Criminal Offenses - On Campus, Residence Halls Murder / Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Sex offenses - Forcible Sex offenses - Non-forcible Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Motor vehicle theft Arson

0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0

SOURCE: Campus Safety and Security Report

Campus Activities By participating in the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Rockford College students have a voice in planning their own events. CAB is a student group that brings musicians, comedians, and other performers to campus. CAB also programs Homecoming, Family Weekend, April Weekend and dances.

Students also play an important role in college governance through the Student Government Association (SGA). Student representatives hold memberships on the Board of Trustees and its Student Affairs Committee, as well as the four standing committees of SGA (Academic Affairs, Allocation Committee, Campus Activities Board and Residence Hall Council).

Rockford College has 22 registered student clubs and organizations.

Alpha Helix Black Student Union Cheerleading Colorguard Competitive Cheerleading Dance Team Gamers Association at Rockford College Gay-Straight Alliance Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Multicultural Club Music Club

Nursing Student Organization Pinheadz Bowling Club Poker Association Psych Society Regent Athletics Getting Excited Regent Players Rockford College Book Club Rockford College Paranormal Society Rotaract Senior Class Club Society for Artsy People

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Athletics Rockford College competes in the NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Conference. Approximately 25% of the full-time undergraduate population participates in intercollegiate athletics each year. During the 2009-2010 academic year, nearly Rockfordwere College members competes in theof NCAA Division III, Northern Conference.

Approximately 25% of the full-time undergraduate population participates 200 students at least one of the Athletics College’s 17 varsity teams. in intercollegiate athletics each year. During the 2009-2010 academic year, nearly 200 students were members of at least one of the college’s 17 varsity teams.

Participation

by Sport Participation by Sport

2006-2007 205

2007-2008 216

2008-2009 237

2009-2010 224

4-year Average 221

Men's Teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field (indoor) Track & Field (outdoor) Total Men

24 12 7 57 8 12 6 6 6 138

30 15 7 60 10 NA 5 8 8 143

35 14 9 67 6 16 6 9 9 171

37 15 8 52 6 17 7 9 9 160

32 14 8 59 8 15 6 8 8 153

Women's Teams Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field (indoor) Track & Field (outdoor) Volleyball Total Women

10 6 15 11 7 5 5 8 67

11 8 16 11 6 6 6 9 73

10 4 16 12 7 4 4 9 66

9 4 15 11 6 3 3 13 64

10 6 16 11 7 5 5 10 68

Unduplicated Student Athletes % of Full-time Undergraduates

168 24%

174 23%

197 26%

187 25%

182 24%

Roster Totals

SOURCE: Athletic Rosters

Residence Life Students Living on Campus Students Living on Campus

Fall 2006

First-year Students All Undergraduates

Number 67 265

Percent 67% 31%

Fall 2007 Number 80 302

Percent 69% 35%

SOURCE: Institutional Research NOTE: Percentages represent the percentage of all degree-seeking students in each category.

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Fall 2008 Number 92 346

Percent 76% 40%

Fall 2009 Number 54 256

Percent 59% 33%

Library Resources Library Resources

Resource

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Total Holdings Open Subscriptions Archives / Special Space Full-text Journals Entertainment DVD's Desktop PC's Study Suites Dedicated Individual Study Carrels

144,970 items 393 titles 795 linear feet 34,752 square feet

141,274 items 385 titles 795 linear feet 34,752 square feet

146,829 items 389 titles 795 linear feet 34,752 square feet

145,111 items 247 titles 795 linear feet 34,752 square feet 20,489 398 16 4 (2 w/smartboards) 76

SOURCE: Howard Colman Library; several categories added in 2009-2010

Study Abroad Study Abroad Academic Year 2005-2006

Academic Year 2006-2007

Academic Year 2007-2008

Academic Year 2008-2009

Academic Year 2009-2010

Total Students

17

21

26

7

2

By Class Level Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate

1 4 7 5 0

0 9 7 5 0

0 3 10 11 2

0 0 3 4 0

0 0 1 1 0

By Division* Arts & Humanities Science, Math & Nursing Social & Behavioral Science and Education Interdisciplinary Major (e.g., International Studies) Undeclared

7 2 5 0 4

6 3 8 0 5

9 2 2 0 13

4 0 0 1 2

0 0 1 0 1

By Location Argentina Australia England France Germany Japan Spain

0 0 13 3 0 0 1

2 0 13 0 6 0 0

0 0 19 0 0 6 1

0 0 2 4 0 1 0

0 1 1 0 0 0 0

2 5

2 0

Program Type† Semester-long Study Short-tem Tours SOURCE: Institutional Research and Kobe-Regent's Center for Global Education *Students by division may not sum to the total number of students studying abroad because some students have double majors that cross divisions. †

Study abroad includes both semester-long programs and short-term tours organized by the College. These two types of opportunities were reported separately for the first time in 2008-2009.

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Community Education Programs Community Education Programs

Enrollment - Unduplicated Headcount Enrollment - Unduplicated Headcount Program Adult Accelerated B.S. in Management Studies English Language Institute Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence Music Academy of Rockford College Rockford College Learning Center

Fiscal Year 2009

Fiscal Year 2010

112 35 639 1000 322

125 38 793 1674 297

SOURCE: Program Offices

Adult Accelerated B.S. in Management Studies

Adult Accelerated B.S. in Management Studies. The Bachelor of Science in Management Studies (BSMS) degree The Bachelor of Science Management Studieseducational (BSMS) degree program is designed to provide a quality educational experience foraccelerated program is designed toinprovide a quality experience for adult learners in the area. BSMS is an adult learners in the area.

BSMS is an accelerated undergraduate degree completion program specifically designed for the adult undergraduate degree completion program specifically designed for the adult learner who has an associate’s degree or learner who haswants an associate degree or equivalent and wants to complete a bachelor’s degree program. equivalent and to complete a bachelor’s degree program.

English Language Institute. The English Language Institute (ELI) helps students learn English for the purposes of English Language Institute studies at an American college or university, improving career opportunities and growing transferring or beginning professionally, and fully experiencing cultural exchanges in the United States. The Rockford College ELI offers an The English Institute (ELI) helps students learn English for the purposes of transferring or private beginningtutoring. studies at an intensive day Language program, evening program, customized courses for businesses, and

American college or university, improving career opportunities and growing professionally, and fully experiencing cultural exchanges in the United States.

The Rockford College ELI offers and intensive day program, evening program, customizedExcellence courses for (NICNE) works to Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit businesses, and private tutoring. build the management capacity of nonprofit organizations. The numbers reported here represent unduplicated enrollments in

the Center’s core programs including the Proposal Writing Workshops, Leadership Café, Leadership Certification Program, Northern Illinois Center forDialogue, Non-Profit Economic Excellence Impact Dialogue and Nonprofit Summit. Other offerings include agency Board Training, Nonprofit assessments and technical assistance, a foundation directory and an annual business plan competition.

The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) works to build the management capacity of nonprofit organizations.

Theofnumbers reported here represent unduplicated enrollments in the Center's coreisprograms including community the Proposal school Music Academy Rockford College.

The Music Academy of Rockford College a not-for-profit Writing Workshops, Leadership Café, Leadership Certification Program, Board Training, Nonprofit Dialogue, Economic Impact students, of music dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable instruction, and performance opportunities to academy Dialogue, and Nonprofit Summit.

Other offerings include agency assessments and technical assistance, a foundation directory, and Offerings go regardless of age or ability. Private lessons include instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice and flute. an annual business plan competition. beyond the private lessons to include musicianship and theory classes as well as large and small ensemble coaching.

Rockford College Learning Center. The Rockford College Learning Center (RCLC) offers academic support to Music Academy of Rockford College members of the community.

The RCLC emphasizes quality teaching with a strong commitment to aid each student in attaining academic potential while directing the student towards independent learning and improved personal The Music Academy of Rockford College isinclude a not-for-profit community schoolreading, of music dedicated providing quality, achievement.

Programs and services diagnostic testing; writing, tomath andhigh study skills courses; private affordable instruction, and performance opportunities to academy students, regardless of age or ability.

Private lessons tutoring; ACT, Illinois Basic Skills, GRE and GMAT preparation; and academic summer camps. include instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, voice, and flute. Offerings go beyond the private lessons to include musicianship and theory classes as well as large and small ensemble coaching.

Rockford College Learning Center The Rockford College Learning Center (RCLC) offers academic support to members of the community. The RCLC emphasizes quality teaching with a strong commitment to aid each student in attaining academic potential while directing the student towards independent learning and improved personal achievement. Programs and services include diagnostic testing; reading, writing, math, and study skills courses; private tutoring; ACT, Illinois Basic Skills, GRE and GMAT preparation, and academic summer camps.

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Community-based Learning (CBL) Community-based Learning (sometimes called sevice learning) links the classroom to the community in an experiential learning process. Professors, students and community agencies learn collaboratively while benefiting the wider Rockford community.

Percentage of Students Participating in Community-based Learning 45% 40%

37%

40% 34%

35% 30%

31% 24%

25%

25%

34%

31%

27% 23%

21%

20%

18%

15% 10% 5% 0% Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010

Percentage of Faculty Participating in Community-based Learning 25%

22%

21%

19%

20%

17% 15%

15% 11% 10%

22%

21% 19%

16%

12% 10%

5% 0% Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010

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Standardized Institutional Assessment Rockford College participates in two standardized assessments of student learning: the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) and the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). These two assessment tools are administered in alternate years. The most recent CLA administration was during the 2008-2009 academic year, and NSSE was most recently administered in spring 2010

Collegiate Learning Assessment The CLA measures student learning outcomes related to critical thinking, analytic reasoning, written communication, and problem solving. First-year and senior students complete either the Performance Task or the Analytic Writing Task through an interactive website. The CLA Performance Task requires students to answer a series of open-ended questions about a realistic situation. In order to answer the questions successfully, students must synthesize information provided in a virtual document library. The CLA Analytic Writing Task consists of Make-an-Argument and Critique-anArgument subtasks. The Make-an-Argument subtask requires students to write an essay in response to a verbal prompt, and the Critique-an-Argument subtask requires students to evaluate the strength or weakness of an existing argument.

The CLA allows the College to determine whether our first-year and senior students are performing well above, above, at, below or well below expectations based on their general aptitude. General aptitude is measured by ACT scores for first-year students and Scholastic Exam scorestext for as senior students. following table shows average scores and Keep the Level same introductory the previous factThe book. performance levels of first-year and senior students who participated in the 2008–2009 CLA.

Collegiate Learning Learning Assessment Scores 2008-2009 Collegiate Assessment Scores 2008–2009 First-Year Students

Senior Students

Average CLA Score

1098

1261

Performance Levels by Task Performance Task Analytic Writing Task Make-an-Argument Critique-an-Argument

At At At At

Above Well Above Well Above Well Above

Overall Performance Level

At

Well Above

SOURCE: 2008-2009 Institutional Report - Rockford College

Based on the average Entering Academic Ability score of Rockford College first-year students, we would expe Based on the average entering academic ability score of Rockford College first-year students, we would expect the average CLA score to be 1097. The actual average was 1098, which is at the expected level. average CLA score to be 1097. The actual average was 1098, which is at the expected level.

Based on the average entering academic ability score of Rockford College seniors, we would expect the average Based on the average Entering Academic Ability score of Rockford College seniors, we wouldCLA expect the avera score to be 1187. The actual wasOr 1261, which is well above expected scoreaverage to be 1187. seniors scored 1261, whichthe is well abovelevel. the expected level.

2008-2009 CLA results should be interpreted with caution due to small sample sizes.

2008-2009 CLA results should be interpreted with caution due to small sample sizes. Please contact Heather Snider, Coordinator of Institutional Research, at hsnider@rockford.edu for additional information.

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Standardized Institutional Assessment continued National Survey of Student Engagement The NSSE is an indirect measure of student learning based on five benchmarks of effective educational practice: Level of Academic Challenge, Active and Collaborative Learning, Student-Faculty Interaction, Enriching Educational Experiences and Supportive Campus Environment. Benchmark scores are calculated on a 100-point scale, but do not represent percentages. Comparisons with reference groups and trends over time are more informative than isolated scores. The reference groups with which Rockford College compares itself include a group of selected peers, colleges in the same Carnegie Classification, and all schools that participated in NSSE. The following information is reproduced from Rockford College’s NSSE 2010 Benchmark Comparisons Report and Multi-Year Benchmark Report. The Executive Snapshot summarizes benchmark results for Rockford College and its three comparison groups. A plus sign (+) indicates that Rockford College scored significantly higher than the respective comparison group (p < .05), a minus sign (–) indicates that Rockford College scored significantly lower than the comparison group, and a blank space indicates no significant different between Rockford College and the comparison group. After the summary table, benchmark comparisons and trend information are presented separately for each of the five benchmarks.

Executive Snapshot Comparison Groups

Benchmark

Class

Level of Academic Challenge

First-year Senior First-year Senior First-year Senior First-year Senior First-year Senior

Active and Collaborative Learning Student-Faculty Interaction Enriching Educational Experiences Supportive Campus Environment

Rockford College 53.5 60.0 41.4 56.5 35.2 50.4 26.4 44.1 66.7 68.9

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

–

+

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Standardized Institutional Assessment continued Level of Academic Challenge Challenging intellectual and creative work is central to student learning and collegiate quality. Colleges and universities promote high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.

First-year Students Benchmark Comparisons

75

75

56.7

53.5

Senior Students Benchmark Comparisons

53.6

54.1

50

50

25

25

0

60.0

60.0

57.9

57.6

Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

0 Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

First-year Student Trends

Senior Student Trends

85

85

75

75

65 55

49.5

49.7

52.5

56.2

53.5

65

57.8

58.0

60.3

60.0

2003

2005

2006

2008

2010

55

45

45

35

35

25

25

15

56.4

15 2003

2005

2006

2008

2010

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Standardized Institutional Assessment continued Active and Collaborative Learning Students learn more when they are intensely involved in their education and asked to think about what they are learning in different settings. Collaborating with others in solving problems or mastering difficult material prepares students for the messy, unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.

First-year Students Benchmark Comparisons

Senior Students Benchmark Comparisons

75

75 50

41.4

47.1

44.4

43.7

56.5

55.0

53.2

51.4

Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

50 25

25

0

0 Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

First-year Student Trends

Senior Student Trends

85 75 65 55 45

37.1

43.3

45.2

48.0

2005

2006

2008

41.4

35 25 15 2003

2010

85 75 65 55 45 35 25 15

49.0

2003

56.1

2005

50.3

2006

55.4

56.5

2008

2010

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Standardized Institutional Assessment continued Student-Faculty Interaction Student-Faculty Interaction Students learn firsthand howthink experts think about andproblems solve by practical problems interacting with faculty members Students learn firsthand how experts about and solve practical interacting with facultyby members inside and outside the classroom.

Asinside a result, and outside the classroom.

As a result, their teachers become role models, mentors and guides for continuous, life-long their teachers become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, life-long learning. learning.

First-year Students Benchmark Comparisons

Senior Students Benchmark Comparisons

75

75 50

35.2

38.8

50 35.6

50.4

47.6

43.9

42.4

Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

35.2 25

25

0

0 Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

First-year Student Trends

85 75 65 55 45 35 25 15

35.9

38.3

2005

2006

Senior Student Trends

45.0

2008

35.2

2010

2003 'SFI' scores are not provided because these scores are not comparable with those of later years.

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85 75 65 55 45 35 25 15

50.9

2005

44.8

47.6

50.4

2006

2008

2010

2003 'SFI' scores are not provided because these scores are not comparable with those of later years.

Standardized Institutional Assessment continued Enriching Educational Experiences Complementary learning opportunities enhance academic programs. Diversity experiences teach students valuable things about themselves and others. Technology facilitates collaboration between peers and instructors. Internships, community service and senior capstone courses provide opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge.

First-year Students Benchmark Comparisons

Senior Students Benchmark Comparisons

75

75

50

50

26.4

30.2

44.1

45.7

Rockford College

Selected Peers

40.5

27.9

27.0

25

25

0

0 Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

First-year Student Trends

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

Senior Student Trends

85

85

75

75

65

65

55

55

45 35

40.5

30.8

29.5

33.5

45 26.4

25

43.4

44.8

45.7

44.1

2005

2006

2008

2010

35 25

15 2005

2006

2008

2010

2003 'EEE' scores are not provided because these scores are not comparable with those of later years..

15 2003 'EEE' scores are not provided because these scores are not comparable with those of later years.

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Standardized Institutional Assessment continued Supportive Campus Environment Students perform better and are more satisfied at colleges that are committed to their success and cultivate positive working and social relations among different groups on campus.

First-year Students Benchmark Comparisons

75

66.8

66.7

62.6

Senior Students Benchmark Comparisons

62.5

75

50

50

25

25

0

68.9

60.9

59.6

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

0 Rockford College

Selected Peers

Carnegie Class

NSSE 2010

Rockford College

First-year Student Trends

Senior Student Trends

85 75 65

62.4

55.9

59.9

64.4

70.3

85 66.7

75 65

55

55

45

45

35

35

25

25

15

15 2003

2005

2006

2008

2010

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60.9

59.4

59.8

2003

2005

2006

66.4

68.9

2008

2010

Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred Bachelor's Degrees Conferred

by Majorby Major Academic Year 2005-2006

Academic Year 2006-2007

Academic Year 2007-2008

Academic Year 2008-2009

Academic Year 2009-2010

180

184

219

213

194

Total Degrees Conferred

Academic Program Accounting Anthropology / Sociology Art Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics Education, General Elementary Education English French German History Humanities International Studies Latin Management Studies* Mathematics Music Musical Theatre Performance Nursing Philosophy Physical Education Political Science Psychology Romance Languages Science and Mathematics Social Sciences Spanish Special Education Theatre Arts

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

9 4 4 3 2 5 35 1 0 2 5 5 45 8 1 0 3 0 0 0 NA 8 0 1 11 0 10 0 13 0 0 3 4 0 4

5% 2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 19% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 25% 4% 1% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% NA 4% 0% 1% 6% 0% 6% 0% 7% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 2%

7 10 1 1 4 3 20 0 0 1 3 5 39 2 0 1 7 0 0 0 12 4 0 4 26 1 11 4 19 0 0 2 0 0 0

4% 5% 1% 1% 2% 2% 11% 0% 0% 1% 2% 3% 21% 1% 0% 1% 4% 0% 0% 0% 7% 2% 0% 2% 14% 1% 6% 2% 10% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%

7 7 5 0 5 13 25 0 0 3 3 5 55 6 0 1 5 0 0 0 15 6 1 3 17 1 9 3 25 0 0 0 2 0 1

3% 3% 2% 0% 2% 6% 11% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 25% 3% 0% <1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 7% 3% <1% 1% 8% <1% 4% 1% 11% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% <1%

19 9 5 1 4 7 12 1 0 5 2 3 41 9 0 0 7 0 4 0 16 8 1 1 22 2 19 1 17 0 0 1 2 0 5

9% 4% 2% <1% 2% 3% 6% <1% 0% 2% 1% 1% 19% 4% 0% 0% 3% 0% 2% 0% 8% 4% <1% <1% 10% 1% 9% <1% 8% 0% 0% <1% 1% 0% 2%

10 3 10 0 2 14 23 0 0 0 1 1 45 6 0 0 8 0 1 0 20 4 0 6 13 0 6 3 14 0 0 2 1 0 2

5% 2% 5% 0% 1% 7% 12% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 23% 3% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 10% 2% 0% 3% 7% 0% 3% 2% 7% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1%

SOURCE: IPEDS Completion Surveys NOTES: Summing the number of degrees conferred for each major does not equal the total number of degrees conferred, because some students graduate with double majors. Similarly, the sum of percentages will be greater than 100%. *The first degrees in Management Studies (BSMS) were conferred in May 2007.

Rockford College Fact Book • 2009-2010 • Page 21

Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred continued Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred Gender Race/Ethnicity Bachelor's Degrees Conferred byby Gender and Race / and Ethnicity

Total Degrees Conferred

Gender Men Women Race / Ethnicity Nonresident Alien Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

Academic Year 2005-2006 180

Academic Year 2006-2007 184

Academic Year 2007-2008 219

Academic Year 2008-2009 213

Academic Year 2009-2010 194

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

52 128

29% 71%

60 124

33% 67%

62 157

28% 72%

77 136

36% 64%

50 144

26% 74%

10 4 1 2

6% 2% 1% 1%

4 9 2 5

2% 5% 1% 3%

0 14 0 3

0% 6% 0% 1%

2 6 1 6

1% 3% <1% 3%

5 149

3% 83%

8 138

4% 75%

10 171

5% 78%

9 173

4% 81%

9

5%

18

10%

21

10%

16

8%

1 7 0 6 0 12 151 1 16

1% 4% 0% 3% 0% 6% 78% 1% 8%

SOURCE: IPEDS Completion Surveys NOTES: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. In 2009-2010, the race/ethnicity categories changed to accommodate new federal categories. Data from previous years were mapped.

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Master’s Degrees Conferred Master’s Degrees

by Program Master's DegreesConferred Conferred by Program Academic Year 2005-2006 248

Total Degrees Conferred

Master of Business Administration Master of Art in Teaching Elementary Education Secondary Education Reading Special Education Instructional Strategies Education, General* Alternative Certification Program †

Academic Year 2006-2007 225

Academic Year 2007-2008 226

Academic Year 2008-2009 254

Academic Year 2009-2010 120

Number 15

Percent 6%

Number 14

Percent 6%

Number 18

Percent 8%

Number 23

Percent 9%

Number 21

Percent 18%

233 45 27 9 7 145

94% 18% 11% 4% 3% 58%

211 19 28 3 1 114 1 45

94% 8% 12% 1% <1% 51% <1% 20%

208 21 21 4 1 75 3 83

92% 9% 9% 2% <1% 33% 1% 37%

231 32 15 1 0 54 16 113

91% 13% 6% <1% 0% 21% 6% 44%

99 20 21 5 0 33 11 9

83% 17% 18% 4% 0% 28% 9% 8%

SOURCE: IPEDS Completion Surveys NOTES: Beginning in 2006-2007 alternative teacher certification students continuing with the program to earn an MAT were counted separately from students in the traditional programs. Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. * The MAT program created a general education track during the 2006-2007 academic year. †

Program is phasing out.

Master’s Degrees Conferred by Gender and Race/Ethnicity Master's Degrees Conferred by Gender and Race / Ethnicity Academic Year 2005-2006

Academic Year 2006-2007

Academic Year 2007-2008

Academic Year 2008-2009

Academic Year 2009-2010

248

225

226

254

120

Total Degrees Conferred

Gender Men Women Race / Ethnicity Nonresident Alien Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

57 191

23% 77%

58 167

26% 74%

56 170

25% 75%

71 183

28% 72%

34 86

28% 72%

1 3 0 0

<1% 1% 0% 0%

1 7 1 3

<1% 3% <1% 1%

3 5 1 6

1% 2% <1% 3%

0 24 0 2

0% 9% 0% 1%

14 185

6% 75%

21 128

9% 57%

25 112

11% 50%

28 120

11% 47%

45

18%

64

28%

74

33%

80

31%

2 5 0 1 0 3 67 1 41

2% 4% 0% 1% 0% 3% 56% 1% 34%

SOURCE: IPEDS Completion Surveys NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. In 2009-2010, the race/ethnicity categories changed to accommodate new federal categories. Data from previous years were mapped.

Rockford College Fact Book • 2009-2010 • Page 23

Alumni Participation Alumni Participation by Event Type 638

700 Participants

600 500

409

400 300

165

200 100

31

28

125

468

473

215

156

243

FY 2007 FY 2008

59

FY 2009

0

FY 2010

Academic & Co-Curricular Events

Alumni Social & Professional Networking Events

Totals

SOURCE: Alumni and Development

Change in Alumni Participation 180%

Percent Change from Previous Year

200% 150%

111%

100%

72%

50%

93%

90% 56%

36%

16%

FY 2008

0% -50%

FY 2009

-10% Academic & Co-Curricular Events

SOURCE: Alumni and Development

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FY 2010 Alumni Social & Professional Networking Events

Totals

Faculty and Staff Profiles of Employmentby

by Employee Type (Fall 2009) Length ofLength Employment Employee Type (Fall 2009) Full-Time Faculty 67

Total Employed

< 1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21-25 years 26+ years

Full-time Staff 102

Part-time Staff 25

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

5 17 9 8 11 7 10

7% 25% 13% 12% 16% 10% 15%

11 59 15 11 2 3 1

11% 58% 15% 11% 2% 3% 1%

7 15 1 1 1 0 0

28% 60% 4% 4% 4% 0% 0%

SOURCE: Human Resources NOTE: Excludes adjunct faculty and graduate assistants.

Full-time Faculty Profile Fall 2005 68

Total Full-time Faculty

Fall 2006 62

Fall 2007 65

Fall 2008 66

Fall 2009 67

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

38 30

56% 44%

36 26

58% 42%

40 25

62% 38%

39 27

59% 41%

39 28

58% 42%

0 1 0 3

0% 1% 0% 4%

1 1 0 0

2% 2% 0% 0%

0 1 0 0

0% 2% 0% 0%

0 63

0% 93%

0 60

0% 97%

0 64

0% 98%

1

1%

0

0%

0

0%

0 2 0 0 0 0 31 2 31

0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 47% 3% 47%

0 2 0 0 0 1 34 0 30

0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 51% 0% 45%

Rank Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor

1 19 21 27

1% 28% 31% 40%

1 18 18 25

2% 29% 29% 40%

4 19 17 25

6% 29% 26% 38%

5 17 19 25

8% 26% 29% 38%

2 24 18 23

3% 36% 27% 34%

Tenure Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track Tenured

8 16 44

12% 24% 65%

4 16 42

6% 26% 68%

10 14 41

15% 22% 63%

8 13 45

12% 20% 68%

8 16 43

12% 24% 64%

Gender Male Female Race / Ethnicity* Nonresident Alien Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

SOURCE: IPEDS Human Resources Survey NOTES: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. *

In fall 2008, faculty and staff were re-surveyed for demographic information to accommodate new federal categories. In order to honor their rights to not respond, the number of unknowns increased. The re-survey process also created an opportunity for individuals to identify themselves as belonging to two or more racial / ethnic groups.

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Faculty and Staff Profiles continued Full-time Staff Profile Fall 2005 94

Total Full-time Staff Members

Gender Male Female Race / Ethnicity* Nonresident Alien Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

Assigned Position Executive / Administrative / Managerial Other Professional (support / service) Technical and Paraprofessional Clerical and Secretarial Skilled Crafts Service / Maintenance

Fall 2006 79

Fall 2007 92

Fall 2008 97

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

25 69

27% 73%

20 59

25% 75%

36 56

39% 61%

37 60

38% 62%

37 65

36% 64%

0 4 0 1

0% 4% 0% 1%

0 0 0 1

0% 0% 0% 1%

0 2 0 1

0% 2% 0% 1%

0 88

0% 94%

1 61

1% 77%

0 86

0% 93%

1

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0 3 0 2 0 1 68 1 22

0% 3% 0% 2% 0% 1% 70% 1% 23%

0 4 0 2 0 1 85 0 10

0% 4% 0% 2% 0% 1% 83% 0% 10%

9 58 0 24 3 0

10% 62% 0% 26% 3% 0%

21 26 9 19 0 4

27% 33% 11% 24% 0% 5%

15 45 1 23 1 7

16% 49% 1% 25% 1% 8%

19 54 0 20 1 3

20% 56% 0% 21% 1% 3%

20 59 1 18 1 3

20% 58% 1% 18% 1% 3%

SOURCE: IPEDS Human Resources Survey NOTES: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. *

Fall 2009 102

In fall 2008, faculty and staff were re-surveyed for demographic information to accommodate new federal categories. In order to honor their rights to not respond, the number of unknowns increased. The re-survey process also created an opportunity for individuals to identify themselves as belonging to two or more racial / ethnic groups.

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Faculty and Staff Profiles continued Part-time Faculty and StaffStaff Profile Profile Part-time Faculty and Fall 2005 145

Total Part-time Faculty and Staff

Gender* Male Female Unknown

Fall 2006 205

Fall 2007 143

Fall 2008 145

Fall 2009 148

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

44 101

30% 70%

55 115 35

27% 56% 17%

60 83

42% 58%

71 74

49% 51%

69 79

48% 54%

0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 2% 77% 1% 14%

0 3 0 1 0 2 112 0 30

0% 2% 0% 1% 0% 1% 77% 0% 21%

51% 28% 1% 9% 1% 4% 1% 5%

82 41 0 11 0 6 2 6

57% 28% 0% 8% 0% 4% 1% 4%

Race / Ethnicity** Nonresident Alien Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic / Latino White Two or more races Race / Ethnicity Unknown

0 1 0 0

0% 1% 0% 0%

0 3 0 1

0% 1% 0% <1%

3 7 0 3

2% 5% 0% 2%

0 21 NA 123

0% 14% NA 85%

0 21 NA 180

0% 10% NA 88%

3 115 NA 12

2% 80% NA 8%

0 6 0 2 0 3 112 1 21

Assigned Position Faculty Graduate Assistants Executive / Administrative / Managerial Other Professional (support / service) Technical / Paraprofessional Clerical and Secretarial Skilled Crafts Service / Maintenance

92 31 1 5 0 12 0 4

63% 21% 1% 3% 0% 8% 0% 3%

143 35 0 25 1 1 0 0

70% 17% 0% 12% <1% <1% 0% 0%

84 39 0 4 0 10 0 6

59% 27% 0% 3% 0% 7% 0% 4%

74 41 2 13 1 6 1 7

SOURCE: IPEDS Human Resources Survey NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. *Data on graduate assistant gender not reported in 2006. ** In fall 2008, faculty and staff were re-surveyed for demographic information to accommodate new federal categories. In order to honor their rights to not respond, the number of unknowns increased from fall 2007. In previous years, most part-time staff members in the unknown category were adjunct faculty or graduate assistants. The re-survey process also created an opportunity for individuals to identify themselves as belonging to two or more racial / ethnic groups.

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(Clark Arts Center continued) Dance Studio Maddox Theatre Multi-purpose Room 5 Starr Science Center Audio visual services Computer labs Language Lab Nursing Learning Laboratory Peterson Auditorium Rockford College Learning Center (RCLC) Small Science Auditorium 6 Refrigeration Plant 7 Howard Colman Library Academic Affairs Archives Faculty offices Information Technology Center Rare Book Room 8 Scarborough Hall Faculty Lounge Faculty offices Severson Auditorium Writing Center 9 Lang Center for Health and Wellness Counseling Center Disability Support Services Faculty offices 10 Emerson residence hall 11 Barnes residence hall 12 Cummings Center Honors Student Lounge 13 Talcott residence hall 14 Lathrop residence hall 15 Olson residence hall 16 Lion’s Den/Johnson Center 17 Nelson Hall Main Floor Athletic Department Second Floor Career Services and internships

(Nelson Hall continued) Conference room Dean of Students Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement Northern Ill. Center for Nonprofit Excellence Parent Relations Residence Life 18 Caster residence hall 19 McGaw hall 20 Ekvall residence hall 21 McPhail residence hall 22 Svenson Hall Music Academy 23 Dayton residence hall 24 Kent Center Student Activities Student Clubs and Organizations Student Government 25 Marland Physical Plant Facilities services Safety and Security 26 Seaver Physical Education Center Athletic Training Room Faculty offices Fitness Center Free Weight Room Gymnasium Hall of Fame Swimming pool 27 Barnes Tennis Courts 28 Softball Diamond 29 Baseball Diamond 30 Smith Athletic Fields 31 Sam Greeley Field 32 Jane Addams International Peace Garden 33 Adams Arch 34 YWCA 35 State Street offices (ground floor) Alumni Communications Development English Language Institute (ELI) Graduate Studies A-H Parking Lots Visitor parking: A, B, C, E, G Student parking: A, B, C, E, G Faculty/Staff parking: A, B, C, D, E, G

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