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2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

SLCC at a Glance



Accreditation

Salt Lake Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has the necessary resources available to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Accreditation also addresses institutional integrity.

Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding an institution’s accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100  |  Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224  |  
www.nwccu.org

Programs

SLCC offers more than 100 degree programs, as well as continuing education, apprenticeships, non-credit and other options to help students achieve their educational objectives.

Degree and Certificate Offerings

Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate of Achievement

Student Body Profile

Based on Fall Semester 2020, third week figures:

         20,484           Headcount
         11, 906           Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

          93.8%           Utah Residents
            6.2%           Non-Residents

          54.8%           Freshmen
          45.2%           Sophomores

          44.5%           Male
          55.5%           Female

            3.4%           Veterans

          66.0%           Caucasian
          19.4%           Hispanic
            3.8%           Asian
            3.9%           More than one race
            2.3%           African American
            0.9%           Non-Resident Alien
            1.0%           Pacific Islander
              .7%           American Indian/Alaskan Native
            2.0%           Unknown/Unreported

        Median Student Age: 22 years old

        Average Student Age: 25 years old

        Student to Faculty Ratio: 18:1

Number of degrees awarded was 5,058 during the 2019-2020 school year.
 

College Overview

Salt Lake Community College is an accredited, multi-campus college serving the diverse needs of the Salt Lake County community. With an open-door enrollment policy, the College serves more than 55,000 students through credit, non-credit courses and workshops each year.

To accommodate student needs, SLCC offers courses at ten sites, plus SLCC Online, allowing students to take classes virtually anywhere. Courses are offered in both traditional and accelerated semesters, during the day, at night, and on weekends. Students receive personal attention from faculty as the College maintains an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The College has established active partnerships with more than 500 local businesses and school districts to provide skills training, professional development, and academic programs to current and future employees. SLCC plays a key role in building Utah’s economy by anticipating future needs and preparing a skilled workforce able to manage ever-changing technologies.

SLCC Vision

Salt Lake Community College will be a model for inclusive and transformative education, strengthening the communities we serve through the success of our students.

SLCC Mission

Salt Lake Community College is your community college. We engage and support students in educational pathways leading to successful transfer and meaningful employment.

SLCC Values

Collaboration
We believe we’re better when we work together.

Community
We partner with our community in the transformative, public good of educating students.

Inclusivity
We seek to cultivate an environment of respect and empathy, advanced by diverse cultures and perspectives.

Learning
We learn as a college by building outstanding educational experiences for students and by supporting faculty and staff in their professional development.

Innovation
We value fresh thinking and encourage the energy of new ideas and initiatives.

Integrity
We do the right things for the right reasons.

College-Wide Learning Outcomes

SLCC has identified eight essential capacities all students should strengthen, regardless of academic major or career plans, that will serve students in all aspects of life.

  1. Acquire substantive knowledge in the intended major and throughout General Education
  2. Communicate effectively
  3. Develop quantitative literacies necessary for the chosen field of study
  4. Think critically and creatively
  5. Develop the knowledge and skills to be a community engaged learner and scholar
  6. Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner
  7. Develop computer and information literacy
  8. Develop the attitudes and skills for lifelong wellness

Strategic Goals (2016 - 2023)

In order to meet the needs of students and to craft the best possible learning experiences, for them, SLCC is focused on five strategic goals to guide our work.

  1. Increase Student Completion
  2. Improve transfer preparation and articulation
  3. Align with and respond to workforce needs
  4. Achieve equity in student participation and completion
  5. Secure institutional sustainability and capacity

SLCC Core Themes

Core themes are the essential elements of the college’s mission. They provide an overarching framework for assessment of the college performance and continual improvement.

Access and Success

Transfer Education

Workforce Education

Disclaimer

This catalog applies to new students entering Salt Lake Community College in the 2020-2021 academic year and returning Salt Lake Community College students whose governing catalog has expired. Individuals with specific questions about this policy should see the admissions officer or the appropriate academic administrator for their program of study.

The catalog contains information concerning academic programs, course descriptions, tuition and fees, policies, and general information about Salt Lake Community College in existence at the time of this publication’s deadline, February 22, 2021.

Information in this catalog is subject to change and Salt Lake Community College reserves the right to make any necessary revisions in the information contained here without notice. The College further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as provided by law.

This catalog is for information purposes only and does not constitute a contract between the student and the College.