Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois

Study at Illinois Valley Community College

Illinois Valley Community College, also referred to as IVCC, is located near the Illinois River, Oglesby. The college was established in 1924 and was originally known as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby (LPO) Junior College. The students of IVCC are offered associate degree and certificate programs through various academic divisions including:

Career and Technical Programs
English, Mathematics and Education
Health Professions Division
Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences
Natural Sciences and Business

The athletic teams in the college are known as the Eagles. The male students take part in sports including basketball, tennis and baseball, while the female students are involved in sports which include volleyball, tennis, softball and basketball. The notable alumni of the college includes Dr. Robert Spetzler, world famous Arizona neurosurgeon; Ralph Bowermaster, talented singer in many college musicals; and Don Baker, Peru Mayor since 1965.

Profile of Illinois Valley Community College

The campus of Illinois Valley Community College is in Oglesby, IL, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Illinois Valley Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in science and production trades.

Illinois Valley Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Illinois Valley Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Illinois Valley Community College had 4,103 students enrolled (2,573 full-time equivalent).

Illinois Valley Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	287	nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Science	224	biological and physical sciences
Liberal Arts	132	liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Production Trades	85	welding, machinist, sheet metal tech
Transportation	68	truck and bus driver
Engineering Technician	42	computer systems tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech
Family and Social Work	39	housing and human environments, child care provider, social work
Medical Support and Technology	33	phlebotomy, dental assistant
Computer Science and Engineering	25	computer networking, system administration
Cooking and Culinary Arts	22	waiter/waittress
Business and Management	21	business management, sales, accounting technology, accounting
Mechanics and Repair	20	automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Security and Law Enforcement	14	criminal justice and police, forensic science
Construction Trades	14	electrician
Therapy and Counseling	8	massage therapy, substance abuse counseling
Design	8	graphic design
Landscaping and Horticulture	5	applied horticulture, floristry
office and Administration	4	general office occupations, office data entry
Engineering	2	engineering
Education and Teaching	1	instructional media design

Contact: Illinois Valley Community College

Illinois Valley Community College
815 N Orlando Smith Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
General Phone: (815) 224-2720
http://www.ivcc.edu