TMCC FactBook 2012

Truckee Meadows Community College FactBook 2012 15th Edition Page SP-1 Office of Institutional Research Degrees Conferred: Each academic year the number of degrees and certificates earned by TMCC students are reported by program and emphasis. Within an academic year, students may graduate in the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms. Degree Types: In general, degrees and certificates can be broken down into two categories, transfer degrees or vocationally oriented degrees. At TMCC, the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science are considered transfer degrees, while the Associate of Applied Science and Certificate of Achievement are considered vocational degrees. The Associate of General Studies degree can either be a transfer degree or a terminal degree. Student characteristics and demographics, such as age, ethnicity, and gender, as well as enrollment status, degrees conferred, and more, can be found in this chapter of FactBook 2012. DEFINITIONS: Enrollment Status: All students at TMCC are classified as continuing students, new transfer students, or new college students (first-time students). End of Term Headcount: The demographic characteristics of students depicted in this section are based upon headcounts taken at the end of each semester. Also, all figures represent student enrollment in state supported courses. High Tech Center at Redfield