SCC's Summer Quarter Enrollment Jumps 16 Percent Over 2008
Enrollment in Southeast Community College's Summer Quarter increased 16 percent from the same time a year ago, the largest percentage increase for a single term in the history of the College.
"I don't recall any time in our history where our summer term has had a 16-percent increase over the previous year," said Dr. Jack Huck, SCC president. "The summer quarter is off to a tremendous start."
The report was compiled by Ted Suhr, vice president for administrative services/resource development, and shared with SCC's Board of Governors at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday.
SCC's Summer Quarter began July 15 and will end on Sept. 24.
Huck said the increase in enrollment continues a trend that began about a year ago.
"This is great news for us," Huck said. "It creates a great foundation for the start of the year. It positions us very well for the future."
The Summer Quarter is the start of SCC's academic year, which will end in June 2010. Also, the Summer Quarter normally has the fewest number of students, Suhr said.
Suhr's report gave enrollment figures by division. SCC has nine such divisions.
Huck also was optimistic about the Fall Quarter, which begins Oct. 5.
"The Fall Quarter will be large as well," he said, "and I suspect this growth trend to continue throughout the year."
Board member James Garver said one incentive for parents to send their children to college was the federal government's increase of the maximum amount of Hope tax credit. The limit was increased to $1,800, $3,600 if a student is in a Midwestern disaster area. Nebraska is one of those states. The Hope credit for students in Midwestern disaster areas is 100 percent of the first $2,400 of qualified education expenses and 50 percent of the next $2,400 of qualified education expenses for a maximum credit of $3,600 per student.
Huck cited other factors that have contributed to the increase in enrollment.
"Increases in the amount of Pell grants and military benefits, our low tuition rate and the economy are all working to our advantage," Huck said. "And it's not just us. There are significant enrollment increases at community colleges all across the nation."
Board member Jacki Allensworth asked whether the increase has put added pressure on SCC facilities and personnel.
"We've been able to meet student expectations and maintain our high-quality standards," Huck said.
The percentage change in SCC's Summer Quarter by division:
Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources, up 11.21 percent; Arts & Sciences, up 24.53 percent; Business, up 14.53 percent; Communications & Information Technology, up 14.92 percent; Community Services & Resources, up 23.11 percent; Continuing Education, down 5.02 percent; Construction & Electronics, down 2.15 percent; Health Sciences, up 9.63 percent; Transportation & Manufacturing, up 13.26 percent.
For more information, contact:
Stu Osterthun
Administrative Director of Public Information and Marketing
(402) 323-3401
sosterthun@southeast.edu
"I don't recall any time in our history where our summer term has had a 16-percent increase over the previous year," said Dr. Jack Huck, SCC president. "The summer quarter is off to a tremendous start."
The report was compiled by Ted Suhr, vice president for administrative services/resource development, and shared with SCC's Board of Governors at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday.
SCC's Summer Quarter began July 15 and will end on Sept. 24.
Huck said the increase in enrollment continues a trend that began about a year ago.
"This is great news for us," Huck said. "It creates a great foundation for the start of the year. It positions us very well for the future."
The Summer Quarter is the start of SCC's academic year, which will end in June 2010. Also, the Summer Quarter normally has the fewest number of students, Suhr said.
Suhr's report gave enrollment figures by division. SCC has nine such divisions.
Huck also was optimistic about the Fall Quarter, which begins Oct. 5.
"The Fall Quarter will be large as well," he said, "and I suspect this growth trend to continue throughout the year."
Board member James Garver said one incentive for parents to send their children to college was the federal government's increase of the maximum amount of Hope tax credit. The limit was increased to $1,800, $3,600 if a student is in a Midwestern disaster area. Nebraska is one of those states. The Hope credit for students in Midwestern disaster areas is 100 percent of the first $2,400 of qualified education expenses and 50 percent of the next $2,400 of qualified education expenses for a maximum credit of $3,600 per student.
Huck cited other factors that have contributed to the increase in enrollment.
"Increases in the amount of Pell grants and military benefits, our low tuition rate and the economy are all working to our advantage," Huck said. "And it's not just us. There are significant enrollment increases at community colleges all across the nation."
Board member Jacki Allensworth asked whether the increase has put added pressure on SCC facilities and personnel.
"We've been able to meet student expectations and maintain our high-quality standards," Huck said.
The percentage change in SCC's Summer Quarter by division:
Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources, up 11.21 percent; Arts & Sciences, up 24.53 percent; Business, up 14.53 percent; Communications & Information Technology, up 14.92 percent; Community Services & Resources, up 23.11 percent; Continuing Education, down 5.02 percent; Construction & Electronics, down 2.15 percent; Health Sciences, up 9.63 percent; Transportation & Manufacturing, up 13.26 percent.
For more information, contact:
Stu Osterthun
Administrative Director of Public Information and Marketing
(402) 323-3401
sosterthun@southeast.edu
