Higher Education in Wyoming
Wyoming has a slogan "Like No Place on Earth." Now what does this mean? Well, not only do we pride ourselves as having the most spectacular scenery and the friendliest people in the country, we also have a legacy in our values and heritage. We in Wyoming, all can share a vision of a place in the country, undisturbed by pollution and urban sprawl. Serenity. Secure friendships. A good place to raise a family and a wonderful place to get an education. We know this place as Wyoming.
The seven community colleges are located in some of America's most beautiful areas. For example, Northwest (Wyoming) College is just outside the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park while Sheridan College is just at the piedmont of the Great Bighorn Range. All these colleges have active international student populations; they are noted for offering a totally comprehensive curriculum. In addition to on-campus international student enrollments, most are involved in the providing overseas educational offerings. For example, two of our schools are about to send two faculty members each to work at a Northern Indian women's polytechnic college and will then be receiving both faculty and students from this polytechnic early next year.
While located in the true American West, all the colleges are also close to major seats of population such as Denver and Salt Lake City for the urban experience.
Our community colleges have wide-ranging course offerings, active international student programs and are located in one of America's most beautiful settings.
Casper College
Casper College overlooks the city from the foothills of Casper Mountain.
Beautiful red-rock terraces surround the campus. The newly remodeled and
expanded Gertrude Krampert Theatre is a popular attraction for community
residents and the Goodstein Foundation Library is one of the finest in
the Rocky Mountain region. There is a student center on campus, three
residence halls and a new fitness center.
Casper College is one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the region. Students chooses from among 50 different academic majors and more than 30 technical and career field options. Casper College helps students transfer throughout the county. More than 10 separate national accreditations underscores the quality of education you will receive at CC. Students are not a number at Casper College. Classes and laboratories average between 15 and 20 students, but are often smaller. Since most instructors are full-time employees, they are accessible before and after class.
The Casper community is an active hub for Wyoming. Many of the state's high school championships are played in Casper. Casper is home to two professional sports teams: the Wyoming Cavalry indoor football team and the Casper Rockies baseball team. Because of its size, Casper offers plenty of jobs and internship opportunities. When it comes to play, Casper Mountain features many cross country and mountain bike trails, and is home to Hogadon Basin Ski Area, located just 25 minutes from the College campus. Plenty of nearby lakes and rivers await the outdoor enthusiast.
Central Wyoming
College Central Wyoming College is a comprehensive community college located
in Riverton (population: 10,050) near the confluence of the Big and Little
Wind Rivers in Fremont County. While the main campus is located in Riverton,
CWC has off-campus sites in Jackson, Lander, Thermopolis, Dubois and the
nearby Wind River Indian Reservation. The college also delivers college
coursework nationwide via a variety of distance delivery methods.
Founded in 1966 by a county-wide vote, CWC is one of Wyoming‚s seven public two-year community colleges. The college offers a wide variety of programs and services to students, businesses and community members of all ages. The college has credentials and associate degrees in career-technical (applied) programs specifically for students looking to immediately enter the job market and numerous academic transfer programs for students planning to continue on for bachelor and advanced degrees. Additionally, the college offers a wide assortment of non-credit professional and personal development courses for all ages. A Customized Training Program at CWC provides the training and services businesses in CWC‚s service area need, as well as employment training to assist constituents of the of area to become more self sufficient.
CWC's services reach far beyond providing educational programs. The college is the cultural center for the region. With one of the finest visual and performing arts centers in the area, CWC offers a full slate of cultural activities. Professional touring groups augments concerts, exhibits and theater productions by CWC visual and performing artists.
While CWC's service area is designated as Fremont, Hot Springs and Teton counties, the college recognizes that the world is being transformed into a knowledge-based economy that is not time or space bound. The college has developed courses for geographically isolated and site-bound students through a variety of distance delivery methods. Delivery of instruction at CWC is molded to the needs of its students with a variety of video lessons, telecourses, and courses accessible on-line via the Internet. CWC also delivers live interactive courses via a sophisticated network funded by a $10 million Star Schools grant. Through aggressive course redesign and integration of technology into instruction, CWC's potential to improve and expand courses has leaped ahead of other state institutions. Face-to-face instruction is still CWC's trademark with a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio. CWC is also a community partner. In addition to partnerships with regional businesses, the college has formed a Board of Cooperative Educational Services with every school district in Fremont and Teton counties. The partnership has allowed bright high school students to begin taking college courses early, as well as providing additional education resources and training for K-12 teachers. Through the BOCES, a federal 21st Century grant was secured, allowing for the creation of after-school enrichment programs for K-12 students and their parents. The college has also been awarded millions of dollars in federal grants to assist pre-college age and college students succeed in higher education.
The college's main campus is made up of modern buildings and facilities, which include a library and Food Court constructed in 1994 and a new student residence hall completed in 2002. Most of the campus was remodeled during the 1994 construction project and every nook and cranny was wired to establish a robust computer network. The college also owns a Field Station in the Sinks Canyon south of Lander and a Main Street center in Lander.
Eastern Wyoming College
Eastern Wyoming College is a rural, public, two-year, community college
with academic transfer programs as well as technical certification programs.
EWC was founded in 1948
Enrollment
1,500 Students, Full & Part-time
65% Women
60% Under 25 years old
Students are from 19 states and 3 foreign countries
Most students come from Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota, Montana,
and North Dakota
Student:Faculty Ratio is 12:1
EWC grants over 100 degrees and certificates each year.
Programs
21 Associate of Arts Degrees
20 Associate of Science Degrees
7 Associate of Applied Science Degrees
7 Career Track Certificates
ABE/GED/ESL
EWC also provides opportunities for lifelong learning through its community education programs.
Laramie County Community College
In today's high-tech, high-speed economy, you must extend your education
beyond high school to compete for the higher-paying jobs and careers.
LCCC offers more than 40 two-year programs to help you boost your earning
power and give you an excellent start in a rewarding career! Degrees are
available in Arts & Humanities, Business & Technology, Health,
Science & Agriculture, and Social Sciences.
Northwest College
Northwest College is a dynamic learning community located in Powell, Wyoming,
near Yellowstone National Park. In this exceptional setting, students of all ages and backgrounds receive personal attention from a
highly credentialed faculty and staff. Northwest's diverse blend of academics, access to emerging technologies, and activities equips students
to think critically, to fully develop their potential, and to succeed
in an ever changing world.
Northwest enrolls about 1,700 students (approximately 1,100 full-time
on-campus). The college attracts students from throughout the Rocky Mountain
Region, more than two dozen states, and several foreign countries. The
combination of quality instruction and a residential campus with diverse
activities attracts students of all ages. Extracurricular opportunities
enhance the lives of both students and employees. The majority of our
full-time students enroll in transfer programs. Others prepare to enter
the work force by enrolling in technical associate degree
and certificate programs.
Sheridan College
Sheridan College consists of the main campus in Sheridan Wyoming, a commuter
campus in Gillette Wyoming as well as outreach centers in Buffalo, Kaycee
and Wright. Since the Fall of 2000, Sheridan College has offered classes
via the Internet.
The Sheridan Campus consists of 64-acres featuring modern well-equipped facilities and attractive grounds. Twenty campus buildings house academic, student services and residential operations.
The Gillette Campus is in a new facility built in 2003. The Campus is housed in a 66,000 sq. foot building located on 15.5 acres. The new campus contains cutting edge instructional and networking technologies as well as science, presentational and video conferencing facilities.
Western Wyoming Community College
Western Wyoming Community College can best be described by its motto,
"A commitment to quality and success." This commitment to quality
is reflected both in its facilities and in its staff. The facility is
one of the most unique in the Rocky Mountain Region--winning a number
of national architectural awards. Students and faculty enjoy its open
warm atmosphere which allows for maximum light and a variety of comfortable
gathering places. The administration, faculty, and support staff are committed
professionals whose number one priority is student success.
WWCC offers two-year transfer programs for students pursuing a baccalaureate, two-year occupational degrees and a number of occupational certificate programs.
Programs include:
Humanities and Fine Arts: Art, Ceramics, Communication, Dance, English, General Studies, Journalism, Music, Musical Theatre, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Spanish, Technical Theatre, Theatre, Western American Studies
Social Science: Anthropology, Archeaology, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Secondary Ed., Early Childhood Ed., Special Ed., Geography, History, Human Services, International Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology
Science and Mathematics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Pre-Forestry, Pre-Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, Pre-Wildlife Biology
Business: Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business Administration, Clerk-Typist, Computer Science, Economics, Legal Assistant, Marketing, Marketing and E-Commerce, Medical Office Assistant, Office Information Systems, Supervisory Leadership, Web Site Development
Technology and Industry: Automotive, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Electricity, Electronics and Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Mining Maintenance, Plant Operations, Power Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Surface Maintenance Mechanics, Underground Maintenance Mechanics, Welding
Health Science: Certified Nurse Assistant, Exercise Science, Nursing, Outdoor Recreation, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Radiology