Your Future Starts at Tunxis • “Community Colleges are an essential part of our recovery in the present-- and our prosperity in the future.” —President Barack Obama, in remarks on the American Graduation Initiative, 7/14/09 n Tunxis Credit Program Highlights n Credit Enrollment Approx. 50% (over 50,000) of all students attending Tunxis learners start or advance their careers with college in CT each year enroll at CT Community Colleges. courses, transfer credits or a degree. Approx. 43% • 33 Associate Degrees & 23 Certificates of CT Community College students are enrolled • Transfer Programs with UConn and the for advancement opportunities other than State Universities obtaining an associate degree or certificate. • Dental Hygiene A.S., Dental Assisting certificate, Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. (Fall 2013) Tunxis is the only public college in the state to Total...... 4,590 provide a degree program in dental hygiene. Minority...... 1,175 • Technological Studies, Engineering Science— Electrical A.S. (Spring 2014) • Pathway to Teaching Careers A.A., in partnership Total...... 4,147 with CCSU Minority...... 1,117 • Honors Computer Science/Mathematics A.S., in partnership with CCSU n Students (credit-enrolled ’13) • Computer Information Systems A.S. (Fall 2013) • Human Services degrees and certificates Full-Time...... 1,688 Part-Time...... 2,902 • Business Administration degree, accredited by Male ...... 44% Female...... 56% ACBSP, and certificates • Graphic Design: Interactive Media A.S. (Spring 2014) Full-Time...... 1,346 Part-Time ...... 2,801 n Liberal Arts & Sciences degrees Male...... 43% Female...... 57% —Providing problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills employers value. n Student Ages (credit-enrolled ’13) • Both A.S. and A. A. degree programs offered < 20 ...... 29% 30-39...... 12% n 20-24...... 37% 40-59...... 5% Online Learning 25-29...... 13% 60+...... 2% A leader in online education in Connecticut, Tunxis has the largest enrollment in online courses among the CT CCs. Over 300 credit and continuing education n Our Facilities… Our conveniently-located main campus currently courses are offered each semester. features a modern 20,000 square-foot Library, computer center, Veteran’s OASIS, state-of-the-art n Accessibility... dental lab, art and design studios, art gallery, CT CC students...69% are first-generation college NAEYC-accredited child care center, and more. students. Approx. two-thirds of African American and Our satellite facility, Tunxis@ Bristol, is the result of Hispanic undergraduates in public higher education collaboration among the College, city & businesses in CT are enrolled at CCs. 74% of CT CC students which enables Tunxis to expand educational­­ and are working, low-income and supporting a family. At training opportunities and serve the community CT CCs, students acquire skills enabling them to in new ways. be less reliant on social service agencies while Phase II of the campus expansion was enhancing the tax base. completed in August 2013, which expands the Tunxis campus by 56,000 square feet, n Cost per Semester -As of Spring 2014 bringing total campus square footage to • $1,893/semester for full-time students (12+ credits) approximately 292,000. The three-story structure extends from the 600 Building and adds (lab & studio fees, text books & supplies are extra) approximately 19 classrooms while easing the

burden on some of the aging buildings on TUNXIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACTS campus and making room for future office space. • 271 Scott Swamp Road • Farmington, Connecticut 06032 • 860.255.3500 • www.tunxis.edu 3/2014 Rev. Your Future Starts at Tunxis • “Community colleges aren’t just the key to the future of their students. They’re also one of the keys to the future of our country. We are in a global competition to lead in the growth industries of the 21st century. And that leadership depends on a well-educated, highly skilled workforce.” —President Barack Obama, in remarks at the White House Summit on Community Colleges, 10/5/10 n ­Meeting Industry Need, Contributing n Continuing Education… to a Competitive CT Workforce Tunxis enrolls over 5,000 individuals each year in and Economy diverse non-credit and CEU programming. The College works closely with business and industry­­­ as • CT Community Colleges provide approx. 50% of health care workers in the state. well as with public and private agencies to ensure • CCs are the primary purveyors of training and that instruction is tailored to individual and opportunities for recently unemployed or institutional needs. Continuing education programs under- employed workers. are financially self-sustaining by participant or • Educated citizens enjoy improved employment sponsor fees. opportunities, contribute to the state’s prosperity through higher taxes and reduce the state’s costs Tunxis Helps Reduce the for health care, unemployment, social services, and criminal justice. Critical Shortage of Health Care • CT CC career program graduates report Workers in CT increased earnings of approx. $11,500 six months Health care emphases include Dental Hygiene, after degree completion, resulting in over $25 Dental Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical million additional annual taxable income for CT. Transcription, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), • Over 90% of CT Community College students Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Phlebotomy, Pharmacy are from CT and remain in CT, and approx. Technician, Patient Care Technician, Central Sterile 40,000 live, work, pay taxes and contribute to the Processing Technician, EKG Technician, and Medical state’s quality of life. Billing & Coding Specialist. As of 12/12, the CNA • Every $1 invested in Community Colleges creates over $8 in return in payroll, taxes, goods program has graduated 1,682 individuals, and has and services purchased. had a nearly 100% employment rate. n Transfer Opportunities… Business & Industry Services… Many Connecticut Community College students • Tunxis has provided customized on- and off-site transfer, continuing their studies at four-year colleges. training to over 40,000 employees in central Connecticut since 2000. Our transferable credits have enabled Tunxis students to pursue higher degrees at such • Tunxis meets the changing needs of its institutions as University of Connecticut, CT communities and enhances workforce State Universities, Trinity College, , development opportunities for small- and Harvard University, Cornell University, University medium-sized companies through such programs of Saint Joseph , , Quinnipiac as Supervision Certificates, Electrician’s License University, Georgetown University, Smith College, Renewal Training, Plumbers Continuing Education, Blueprint Reading, Website Development, and University of Notre Dame, Northeastern University, Customized Computer Training. For more and Clark University. information on customized training, contact Victor Mitchell at 860.314.4709, n Online Learning... [email protected]. Avon, Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Simsbury, Southington, Wolcott & more. Our spring ’14 students hail from 113 towns. Over 37% reside in Bristol or New Britain. TUNXIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACTS • 271 Scott Swamp Road • Farmington, Connecticut 06032 • 860.255.3500 • www.tunxis.edu 3/2014 Rev.