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LEARNING INNOVATING PARTNERING

Visionary Higher Education Leader - Forbes magazine

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHO WE ARE

CULTURE

WHO WE SERVE

ONLINE LEARNING

OUR STUDENTS

OUR FACULTY

THE SMART CHOICE

PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

EAST VALLEY VETERANS EDUCATION CENTER

COMMUNIVERSITY

SUSTAINABILITY

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICE

LOCATIONS

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Pictured left: Rio Salado College Administrative Headquarters2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Published March 2012

Dr. Jennifer Shantz Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs

Dr. Jim Paluzzi Dean of Public Service

Todd Simmons Vice President of Administrative Services

Kishia Brock Vice President of Student Affairs

Edward Kelty Vice President of Information Services

Pictured from left to right:

Dr. Chris BustamanteRio Salado College President

Community colleges are the most accessible, flexible and affordable means of preparing todays students for the jobs of tomorrow. Knowledge will help open the doors to a successful future and career. That is why its never been more important for individuals to pursue a higher education.

To help meet our nations current and future job needs, a national mandate is

calling for an additional five million degree and certificate completers over

the next 10 years. Thats where Rio Salado College comes in.

Pictured from left to right:

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WHO WE ARERio Salado College transforms the learning experience and takes pride in providing educational pathways for our students! Pioneer and innovator in online learning

Dedicated to student success

National award winner

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Our VisionWe astonish our customers!

Our MissionRio Salado College transforms the learning experience through:

Choice, Access and Flexibility

Customized, High-Quality Learning Design

Personalized Service and

Our PurposesServing our local, national, and international communities through online learning and collaborative partnerships, we provide:

General Education and Courses for

Programs for Workforce Development

Adult Basic Education

Comprehensive Student Services

Cultural Enrichment and Community Service

Continuing Education and Lifelong

Our Core PracticesIn the context of our core values, and sustained by disciplined people, thought, and action, our work is focused on the following core organizational practices:

Learning

Innovating

Partnering

Our Core ValuesThrough living our values, Rio Salado College creates a climate of high expectations for the success of our current and future students, clients and employees. We are committed to demonstrating, assessing and being accountable for the following core organizational values:

Sustainability

Customer Focus

Relentless Improvement

Inclusiveness

Professionalism

Teamwork

Our Service StandardsIn order to implement our vision, we are committed to the following service standards:

Accuracy

Consistency

Timeliness

University Transfer

in Business, Industry and Government

Learning Opportunities

Organizational Responsiveness

WHO WE ARE

CULTURE

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As the largest online public community college in the nation, Rio Salado College is dedicated to serving our local, national, and international communities through adult basic education, collaborative partnerships, early college initiatives, and online learning.

WHO WE SERVE

Business & industry partnership students

High school students

Incarcerated students

International students

Lifelong learners

Local employees

Military service members

Non-traditional students

Re-entry students

Working adults with families

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Our students include:

As a leader in online learning, Rio Salado College incorporates the latest technologies to better serve our diverse student population.

ONLINE LEARNING

Online Student Services

24/7 Instructional Helpdesk

24/7 Technical Helpdesk

Academic Advising

Admissions

Bookstore

Career Counseling

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Library Services

RioLounge Online Student Union

Tutoring

Veterans Affairs

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RioLearn is an innovative and reliable online course management, support

and delivery system. It was developed specifically for Rio Salado College

and was designed to maximize the teaching and learning experience.

RioLearns platform and online support system seamlessly integrate for a

completely user-friendly experience. Students, faculty and staff members

each have separate portals for their specific purposes while benefiting from

the many options available.

Innovative Delivery of Postsecondary Education - Beating the Odds Report

ONLINE LEARNING

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1%1%

GenderRio Salado College, the largest of the 10 Maricopa

Community Colleges in terms of headcount, serves nearly

70,000 students each year through: adult basic education,

collaborative partnerships, early college initiatives and

online learning.

Rio Salado College is committed to the assessment and

improvement of the following student learning outcomes:

critical thinking, information literacy, reading, writing,

and sustainability. Our students are frequently recognized

among the nations top community college scholars

through All-USA Academic Team competitions.

OUR STUDENTS

Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.- Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Student Demographics

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- Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2011

19 and Under20-2930-3940-4950 and OverUnknown

20%40%22%12%

6%0.16%

Age

White, not of Hispanic OriginHispanicBlack, not of Hispanic OriginOther/Not SpecifiedAsian or Pacific IslanderAmerican Indian/Alaskan Native

60%15%11%

8%4%2%

Ethnicity

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Demographic/statistical data from the IRIS database & MCCCD Web trends provided by Institutional Research (Oct. 2011).

OUR FACULTY

Rio Salado College is proud to offer our students exceptionally

qualified and experienced faculty who are dedicated to higher

learning and education. Full-time faculty chairs oversee teaching

and learning and lead nearly 1,500 adjunct faculty members. Our

instructors are actively employed in the disciplines they teach,

so they can share valuable, real-world experience that can be

immediately applied to their students long-term career success.

Accounting

Addictions & Substance Use Disorders

Computer Technology

Creative Writing*

Dental Assisting

Dental Hygiene

Dental Office Management

Early Childhood & Human Development

eLearning Design Specialist

General Business

Language/Literary Culture of the USA*

Language Studies*

PROGRAMS at RIO SALADOLaw Enforcement Technology

Military Leadership

Organizational Management

Paralegal

Public Administration

Quality Customer Service

Retail Management

Small Business Start-up

Sustainability & Ecological Literacy*

Sustainable Food Systems

Teacher Education

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*Academic CertificateFor program details such as estimated costs and graduation rates please visit www.riosalado.edu/programs.

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When analyzing the cost of attending a four-year university,

Rio Salado College is a smart financial decision. Arizona

students can save thousands of dollars, because tuition at

community colleges can be up to 75% less than tuition rates

at public and private universities.

THE SMART CHOICE

Average Annual Tuition Comparison

Rio Salado College AZ State Universities* AZ Private Universities

$2,280 $9,500 $16,500

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Figures based on two 15-credit semesters. *Source: Arizona Board of Regents.

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Each year, Rio Salado College prepares thousands of students for

todays careers. We partner with local corporations, government

agencies, community organizations and other educational

institutions. We provide access to training and career-path

programs, create added value to the learning model, and

provide a gateway for degree completers.

Corporate, Government, Community and Educational Entities

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PARTNERSHIPS

Each location is uniquely tailored to the community it serves.

Students can take advantage of classes, programs, and services

to improve their lives and empower the surrounding community.

The locations also provide meeting hubs for community leaders

and organizations to network, dialogue, collaborate, and to

improve services for local residents.

Rio Salado has many locations throughout the Valley to serve students.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT