Institutional Effectiveness
Institutional effectiveness shows the College how closely it is adhering to its mission and other institutional goals. The institutional effectiveness process at Rappahannock Community College is based on the College’s ongoing effort toward continuous improvement, achieved through data-driven planning and assessment. In addition, the results of the assessments are used throughout the college to make decisions that will improve educational programs, academic and student support services, administrative support services, and community public service.
Strategic Plan 2020-2025
In October 2019, Rappahannock Community College began its process to create a new Strategic Plan for 2020-2025. The Administrative Council, a college governance committee, led this effort. A vision statement and core values were also developed and approved by the local College Board. The values, which the entire college community had input in the development of, are the basis for the goals of the Strategic Plan. These Strategic Priorities will be addressed during the next five years by each annual plan developed by the president and operational units at the College.
The RCC Strategic Plan for 2020-2025 describes the planning process and all of the documents resulting from that process and is available here.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Enrollment
Student Enrollment (2020-21 Unduplicated Headcount)
Total: 3,404
| Group | Number | % of total |
| Female | 2,281 | 67% |
| Male | 1,103 | 32% |
| Not Reported | 20 | 1% |
| American Native | 23 | 1% |
| Asian | 42 | 1% |
| Black | 607 | 18% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 4% |
| White | 2,292 | 67% |
| Multi | 201 | 6% |
| Other/Not Reported | 94 | 3% |
| ≤ 17 | 1,314 | 39% |
| 18-24 | 1,320 | 39% |
| 25-44 | 601 | 18% |
| 45-59 | 143 | 4% |
| ≥ 60 | 26 | 1% |
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Group |
Number |
% of total |
| Associate Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree | 943 | 28% |
| Associate Applied Science Degree | 282 | 8% |
| Career Studies Certificate | 664 | 20% |
| Certificate | 149 | 4% |
| Dual Enrolled (includes 406 program enrolled) | 1,458 | 43% |
| Unclassified | 314 | 9% |
| Full-time | 588 | 17% |
| Part-time | 2,816 | 84% |
| Day (at least one day class) | 2,113 | 62% |
| Evening or Online (no day class) | 107 | 3% |
| Online (all classes online) | 1,184 | 35% |
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Graduation Awards |
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| 2020-21 Degree and Certificate Awards | ||
| Total: 746 | ||
| Category | Number | % of Total |
| Associate of Arts and Sciences | 183 | 25% |
| Associate of Applied Science | 85 | 11% |
| Certificate | 212 | 28% |
| Career Studies Certificate | 266 | 36% |
| 2020-21 Graduates | ||
| Associate of Arts and Sciences | 183 | 36% |
| Associate of Applied Science | 183 | 16% |
| Certificate | 48 | 9% |
| Career Studies Certificate | 194 | 38% |
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- For detailed data reports, please contact Glenda Haynie at ghaynie@rappahannock.edu
RCC Academic Programs
| RCC Academic Plans with CIP Codes | |||
| Academic Plan | Description | Degree | CIP Code |
| 649-01 | Arts and Sciences | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-02 | Business Administration | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-03 | Pre-Engineering | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-04 | Psychology/Social Work | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-06 | Criminal Justice | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-07 | Health-STEM | AA&S | 24.101 |
| 649-08 | Sustainable Science | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-09 | Pre-BSN | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 649-10 | Pre-Teacher Prep Elem (PreK-6) | AA&S | 24.0101 |
| 156-01 | Nursing | AAS | 51.3801 |
| 212-08 | Business Management | AAS | 52.0299 |
| 400-01 | Administration of Justice | AAS | 43.0103 |
| 968-01 | General Engineering Technology | AAS | 15.0000 |
| 157-01 | Practical Nursing | CERT | 51.3901 |
| 204-01 | Accounting Certificate | CERT | 52.0399 |
| 398-01 | Administrative Support Technician | CERT | 52.0499 |
| 463-01 | Law Enforcement | CERT | 43.0103 |
| 695-01 | General Education Certificate | CERT | 24.0199 |
| 920-01 | Diesel Mechanics Technology | CERT | 47.0605 |
| 221-146-01 | Emergency Medical Tech-EMT | CSC | 51.0904 |
| 221-146-03 | EMS-Paramedic I | CSC | 51.0904 |
| 221-146-04 | Pre-Paramedic | CSC | 51.0904 |
| 221-146-05 | EMS-EMT Paramedic II | CSC | 51.0904 |
| 221-146-08 | Advanced EMT | CSC | 51.0904 |
| 221-151-01 | Pre-Medical Lab Tech | CSC | 51.1004 |
| 221-151-02 | Phlebotomy | CSC | 51.1004 |
| 221-154-01 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | CSC | 51.1502 |
| 221-156-02 | Pre-Nursing | CSC | 51.3801 |
| 221-157-02 | Pre-Practical Nursing | CSC | 51.3901 |
| 221-157-05 | Nurse Aide/Geriatric | CSC | 51.3902 |
| 221-242-03 | Culinary Arts | CSC | 12.0500 |
| 221-242-05 | Baking & Pastry Fundamentals | CSC | 12.0500 |
| 221-242-08 | Advanced Culinary Arts | CSC | 12.0500 |
| 221-299-03 | Computer Application Spec | CSC | 11.0101 |
| 221-299-70 | Game Design and Development | CSC | 11.0101 |
| 221-352-02 | Web Design | CSC | 11.0801 |
| 221-400-45 | Criminal Justice Foundations | CSC | 43.0103 |
| 221-400-47 | Criminal Justice-Advanced | CSC | 43.0103 |
| 221-695-01 | STEM at Work | CSC | 24.0199 |
| 221-729-01 | Computer Aided Drafting | CSC | 15.1302 |
| 221-732-08 | Basic Network and Cybersecurity | CSC | 15.0303 |
| 221-732-14 | Advanced Networking & Cybersecurity | CSC | 15.0303 |
| 221-903-10 | Advanced HVAC | CSC | 47.0201 |
| 221-903-12 | Heating, Ventilation and A/C | CSC | 47.0201 |
| 221-920-02 | Diesel Mechanics Technology | CSC | 47.0605 |
| 221-942-01 | Practical Electrical Technician | CSC | 46.0302 |
| 221-968-78 | Intro Engineering Technician | CSC | 15.0000 |
| 221-938-21 | Electrical and Instrument Tech | CSC | 47.0105 |
| 221-981-08 | Basic Electronics | CSC | 15.0303 |
General Education Assessment Reports
RCC Goals for Student Achievement
2020-21 RCC GOALS for and OUTCOMES of STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
The goals support the college mission and the current strategic plan. The resulted are analyzed and discussed annually with yearly improvement objectives implemented as needed.
I. ACCESS to HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
GOAL 1 – CONNECTIONS
Increase RCC Fall admissions applications by 5% in Fall 2020 over Fall 2018.
Results: Goal not met. Fall 2018 1,501, Fall 2020 1,338 down 11%
GOAL 2 – ENTRY: AFFORDABILITY
Increase institutional scholarships awarded to 500 in 2020-21.
Result: Goal met. 564 in 2020-21
GOAL 3 – ENTRY: ADMISSION YIELD
Increase RCC application to enrollment yield to 52% in Fall 2020.
Result: Goal met. 57% in Fall 2020
GOAL 4 – ENTRY: ENROLLMENT
Increase full-time student headcount and FTE by 2% in 2020-21 over 2018-19
Result: Goal not met. Headcount down 10%, FTE down 9%
GOAL 5 – ENTRY: PENETRATION
Increase RCC enrollment penetration rate in Service Region Counties to 40% in Fall 2020.
Result: Goal not met. 35% Fall 2020
GOAL 6 – ENTRY
Increase Dev Ed degree student completion of college-level Math within four semesters of enrollment to 35% (Fall 19 cohort)
Result: Goal not met. (19%)
GOAL 7 – ENTRY
Increase Dev Ed degree student completion of college-level English within four semesters of enrollment to 48% (Fall 19 cohort)
Result: Goal not met. (30%)
II. SUCCESS as LEARNERS
GOAL 1 – PROGRESSION: RETENTION FALL TO SPRING
Increase Fall to Spring retention rate for full-time degree students to 86% and for part-time students to 71% (Fall 19 cohort)
Result: Goal met for full time (86%). Goal not met for part time (67%).
GOAL 2 – PROGRESSION: RETENTION FALL TO FALL
Increase Fall to Fall retention rate for full-time degree students to 67% and part-time students to 40% (Fall 19 cohort)
Result: Goal not met for full time (60%) or part time (31%).
GOAL 3 – PROGRESSION: COLLEGE READY SUCCESS
Increase college-ready degree student completion of college-level Math within three semesters of
enrollment to 70% English to 75% (Fall 19 cohort)
Result: Goal not met in Math (55%) or English (68%).
GOAL 4 – PROGRESSION: CREDITS EARNED
Increase the percentage of FTIC degree students earning 12 credits with a 2.0 GPA in one year to
63% and earning 24 credits with a 2.0 GPA in two years to 61% (Fall 18 cohort)
Result: Goal met for 12 credits (76%). Goal not met for 24 credits (56%).
GOAL 5 – PROGRESSION: COURSE COMPLETION/SUCCESS
Increase course completion rates for postsecondary students to 93% and success rates to 74% in Fall 2020.
Result: Goal not met for completion (90%) or success (72%).
GOAL 6 – COMPLETION: GRADUATES
Increase graduates in all programs by 3% in 2019-20 over 2018-19
Result: Goal not met. 623 graduates down 2%.
GOAL 7 – COMPLETION: GRADUATION RATES
Increase iPEDS graduation rate for 150% Fulltime/Firsttime degree students to 40% (Fall 16 cohort)
Result: Goal not met (34%). Comparison group was 33%.
III. SUCCESS as EMPLOYEES
GOAL 1 – EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION:
Nursing -Increase Student Licensure Rates. Target above national mean for ADN and 85% or greater for PN
Result: Goal met in 2019 for both ADN (88%) and PN (92%)
GOAL 2 – EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION:
Increase industry-recognized credentials to 800 in FY20.
Result: Goal not met (407).
IV. SUCCESS as CITIZENS
GOAL 1 – Student preparation in General Education Skills
RCC General Education Assessment. Target 80% of students score 60% or higher.
Result: Goal met in 2019 in 3 areas but not met overall. Overall 71% met target. Communication was the area below 80%. Note: Assessment not administered n 2020 or 2021.
GOAL 2 – Student preparation in General Education Skills
General Education Graduate Survey Results. Target-Students rate their General Education competency a 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Result: Goal met. All Gen Ed areas above 3.5 in 2020.
Enrollment Management Plan
Recruit, Retain, and Re-engage: RCC’s Enrollment Management Plan 2019-2021
Rappahannock Community College provides access to high-quality educational experiences for members of its community, preparing them for success as learners, employees, and citizens.
Plan Purpose
Using data analysis, the RCC Enrollment Management Plan will document strategic goals and objectives to support the College mission and ensure student success by managing college enrollment. All areas of the College will coordinate to connect the budget, scheduling, staffing, and marketing processes.
Overarching Goal
Develop and support a sustainable integrated system that maximizes student access and success, maintains fiscal stability, and allows the college to anticipate scheduling needs.
Goal 1: Provide access to high quality educational experiences by recruiting and enrolling more students.
2019-20 Objectives
- Increase RCC Fall admissions applications by 5% in Fall 2020 over Fall 2018. Baseline Data: Fall 2017, 1433 to Fall 2018, 1502 an increase of 5% (69)
- Increase RCC application to enrollment yield to 52% in Fall 2020. Baseline Data: Fall 2017, 46% (665); Fall 2018 48% (721)
- Increase institutional scholarships awarded to 500 in 2020-21.
Baseline Data: 2016-17, 408; 2017-18 476 (up 17%); 2018-19, 488 (up 2.5 %)
- Increase student headcount and FTE by 2% in 2020-21 over 2018-19
Baseline Data: HC 2016-17, 2071; 2017-18 2035 (down 2%); 2018-19 1965 (down 3%)
FTE 2016-17, 990; 2017-18 987 (down 0.3 %); 2018-19 972 (down 2%)
- Increase full-time student headcount and FTE by 2% in 2020-21 over 2018-19 Baseline Data: HC 2016-17, 647; 2017-18 673 (up 4%); 2018-19 650 (down 3%)
FTE 2016-17, 646; 2017-18 659 (up 2%); 2018-19 640 (down 3%)
- Increase dual enrollment student headcount and FTE by 1% in 2020-21 (target = 1731/699) Baseline Data: HC 2016-17, 2094; 2017-18 1880 (down 10%); 2018-19 1714 (down 9%)
FTE 2016-17, 841; 2017-18 780 (down 7%); 2018-19 692 (down 11%)
- Increase RCC enrollment penetration rate in Service Region Counties to 40% in 2020-21. Working definition is to increase the RCC percentage of service region students enrolled in Virginia
Baseline Data: 2016-17,40% ; 2017-18 39% ; 2018-19 38%
8. Increase Dev Ed degree student completion of college-level Math within four semesters of enrollment to 35% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 26%; Fall 16 cohort, 13%; Fall 17 cohort 33%
9. Increase Dev Ed degree student completion of college-level English within four semesters of enrollment to 48% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 32% ; Fall 16 cohort, 44% ; Fall 17 cohort 43%
- Increase enrollment of OCATS students in Academic programs by 15% (to 28) in 2020-21 Baseline data: 2016-17—(27); 2017-18—(23); 2018-19—(24)
- Increase enrollment of OCATS students in Workforce programs by 20% (to 145) in 2020-21 Baseline data: 2016-17—(32); 2017-18—(63); 2018-19—(121)
Goal 2: Increase RCC completion numbers and rates by retaining more students until program graduation.
2019-20 Objectives
- Increase Fall to Spring retention rate for full-time degree students to 86% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 84%; Fall 16 cohort, 80%; Fall 17 cohort, 83%
2. Increase Fall to Spring retention rate for part-time degree students to 71% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 60%; Fall 16 cohort, 67%; Fall 17 cohort, 69%
3. Increase Fall to Fall retention rate for full-time degree students to 67% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 59%; Fall 16 cohort, 56%; Fall 17 cohort, 63%
4. Increase Fall to Fall retention rate for part-time degree students to 40% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 43%; Fall 16 cohort, 47%; Fall 17 cohort, 32%
5. Increase college-ready degree student completion of college-level Math within three semesters of enrollment to 70% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 66%; Fall 16 cohort, 66%; Fall 17 cohort, 62%
6. Increase college-ready degree student completion of college-level English within three semesters of enrollment to 75% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 15 cohort, 71%; Fall 16 cohort, 73%; Fall 17 cohort, 71%
7. Increase the percentage of FTIC degree students earning 12 credits with a 2.0 GPA in one year to 63% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 14 cohort, 61%; Fall 15 cohort, 57%; Fall 16 cohort, 59%
8. Increase the percentage of FTIC degree students earning 24 credits with a 2.0 GPA in two years to 61% (Fall 19 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 14 cohort, 61%; Fall 15 cohort, 57%; Fall 16 cohort 59%
- Increase course completion rates for postsecondary students to 93% in Fall 2020. Baseline Data: Fall 16 91%; Fall 17 89%; Fall 18 91%
- Increase course success rates for postsecondary students to 74% in Fall 2020. Baseline Data: Fall 16 72%; Fall 17 72%; Fall 18 72%
- Increase course online completion rates for postsecondary students to 90% in Fall 2020. Baseline Data: Fall 16 88%; Fall 17 85%; Fall 18 88%
- Increase online course success rates for postsecondary students to 71% in Fall 2020. Baseline Data: Fall 16 69%; Fall 17 67%; Fall 18 69%
- Increase graduates in all programs by 3% in 2019-20 over 2018-19
Baseline Data: 2016-17 603; 2017-18 620 (3% increase); 2018-19 638 (3% increase)
- Increase iPEDS graduation rate for 150% Fulltime/Firsttime degree students to 40% (Fall 16 cohort)
Baseline Data: Fall 2012 cohort 28%: Fall 2013 cohort 32%; Fall 2014 cohort 36% (comparison group was
25%)
- Increase industry-recognized credentials to 800 in FY20. Baseline Data: FY16 346; FY17 445; FY18 707 (as of 6/26/29)
- Increase credentials earned by OCATS students by 20% (to 155) in 2020-21 Baseline data: 2016-17—(38); 2017-18—(70); 2018-19—(129)
Goal 3: Increase RCC completion numbers by reengaging former students.
2019-20 Objectives
- Increase graduates in all programs by 3% in 2019-20 over 2018-19
Baseline Data: 2016-17 603; 2017-18 620 (3% increase); 2018-19 638 (3% increase)
- Increase industry-recognized credentials to 800 in
Baseline Data: FY16 346; FY17 445; FY18 707 (as of 6/26/29)
Note: Bolded objectives are in the VCCS performance funding model.
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