COLLEGE ACCREDITATION

Wallace Community College Selma is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4501 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace Community College Selma.

Inquiries about the institution such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Wallace Community College Selma and not to the Commission on Colleges.

Initial Accreditation: December 1974
Last Visit: October 2019 / Reaccredited 2020
Next Visit: October 2029

PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

Initial Accreditation: 1982
Last Reaccreditation Visit: February 2022

Next Reaccreditation Visit: 2030
 

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Wallace Community College Selma located in Selma, Alabama is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
 

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation with Conditions.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

 

PRACTICAL NURSING

Initial Accreditation: 1984
Last Reaccreditation Visit: February 2022

Next Reaccreditation Visit: 2030
 

The Practical Nursing program at Wallace Community College Selma located in Selma, Alabama is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
 

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

BUSINESS EDUCATION (Office Administration, Computer Information Systems & Business Administration)

Initial Accreditation: April 2015
Next Reaccreditation Visit: October 2025


PROGRAM CERTIFICATION AGENCIES: ACBSP - Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
  • Welding
  • Electricity
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Masonry
National Healthcare Association
  • Phlebotomy 
  • EKG Technician
  • Patient Care Technician


Information about facilities and services for students with disabilities can be found on Page 160-161 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICIES


Articulation Agreement

THE EQUITY IN ATHLETICS DISCLOSURE ACT (EADA)


Wallace Community College intercollegiate athletic program is committed to providing equitable athletic opportunities for its men and women students. Each year, WCCS publishes EADA report. This report is made available upon request to students, prospective students, and the public in easily accessible places. Copies of the report are available in the Athletic Office located in WCCS gymnasium.

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates & Financial Support Data

 


Wallace Community College Selma is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security crime report is available on the Campus Police webpage.  If you would like to receive a copy of the Annual Security Report that contains this information, you can stop by the Campus Police Department at 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, Alabama or you can request a copy be mailed to you by calling (334) 876-9248. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting, policies, disciplinary procedures, ad other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by WCCS; and public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by law and is provided by the WCCS Campus Police Department.

Campus Safety and Security

Emergency Response Plan

Emergency Notification System

Alabama Sex Offender Website


Information about the price of attendance can be found in the Cost of Attendance document.

IPEDS Student Financial Aid (SFA) Survey Summary

Net Price Calculator

Programs

Wallace Community College Selma Program Inventory
Program TitleDegree OfferedCIP
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONSCertificate11.0101
COMPUTER PROGRAMMINGCertificate11.0101
COMPUTER SCIENCECertificateAssociate in Applied Science11.0101
COSMETOLOGYCertificate12.0401
DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGYCertificateAssociate in Applied Science15.1301
TRANSFER AAAssociate in Arts24.0101
TRANSFER ASAssociate in Science24.0102
CRIMINAL JUSTICECertificate43.0107
MASONRYCertificate46.0101
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGYCertificateAssociate in Applied Science46.0302
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGYCertificateAssociate in Applied Science47.0303
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGYCertificateAssociate in Applied Science48.0507
WELDINGCertificate48.0508
NURSING-ADNAssociate in Applied Science51.3801
PRACTICAL NURSINGCertificate51.3901
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANCertificate51.3902
BUSINESSAssociate in Applied Science52.0201
OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONCertificateAssociate in Applied Science52.0401
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)


Information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found on pages 123 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook.


Information about the refund policy and requirements for withdrawal and return of financial aid can be found on pages 33 of the Wallace Community College Selma Catalog and Student Handbook.


Information on diversity of the student body, including percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are male, female, self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group, and Federal Pell Grant recipients [HEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)]

Student Diversity Statement

Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 

Fall 2020 and Spring 2021

Fall 2019 and Spring 2020


Wallace Community College Selma does not participate in Private Education Loans or the Federal Direct Loan Program. Links to additional information concerning financial aid, financial assistance, and financial aid disclosure compliance can be found below:

Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information

Constitution and Citizenship Observance Day

Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs

Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator Website

Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to its mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. “The Mission of Wallace Community College Selma is to provide high-quality learning-centered educational opportunities and services through diverse instructional-delivery modes that are responsive to individual, community, state and global needs."

WCCS uses multiple measures to document student success. They are: course/degree completion, licensure pass rates, graduation and transfer rates. Thresholds for these indicators were established based on review of college data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), data trends of student’s performances in the indicated areas, and comparison with peer institutions of similar demographics and size.

Course Completion Rates


WCCS reviews course completion rates and monitors program completion data. The college realizes that is important to track course
completion in order to determine if its students are making adequate progress in reaching completion of their academic goals. Based on an annual review of overall course completion data and student performance, the college has established the following goal based on previous course completion data as a benchmark. The College will meet or exceed an annual course completion rate of 75%. The table below represents the number of courses taken by students from  2018-2023 and the number of students receiving a passing grade.  


WCCS Credit Course Completion Rates, 2018-2023

YearCourse EnrollmentCourses Completed%Completion%change
2022-202311,7289,70482.7%5.1%
2021-202210,5398,18277.6%2.2%
2020-20218,8496,67075.4%-4.2%
2019-2020 10,674                              8,39978.7%3.0%
2018-201911,645                              8,89376.4% 
Degrees Awarded


In addition to monitoring course completion rates, the college also reviews degree data and sets goals for continuous improvements. Based on an annual review of overall degree completion data the college has established the following benchmark and goal. The college will meet or exceed awarding 400 degrees/certificates annually.

WCCS Degree Awarded, 2018-2023


Year

Transfer Degrees 
AA, AS
Technical Degrees/C
AAS, Certificate


Total


%change

2022-202321021742723.1%
2021-2022145202347-0.9%
2020-2021159191350-5.7%
2019-2020181190 371-13.1%
2018-2019207220 427 
Licensure/Certification Pass Rates


WCCS track and review licensure rates as a core indicator of students' readiness for the workforce. State Licensing Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. The criteria and threshold for licensure outcome in nursing programs is consistent with the State of Alabama Board of Nursing and ACEN's established required passage of 80%. The Associate Degree and the Practical Nursing Programs of WCCS are approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

WCCS Student Performance on NCLEX Examinations

 Three Year Average202320222021
Outcome Goal 80.00%80.00%80.00%
NCLEX-RN83.87%89.36%79.63%82.61%
National Average85.67%88.55%88.86%79.60%
NCLEX-PN74.29%93.18%78.57%51.11%
National Average87.91%86.44%94.81%82.49%


WCCS track and review licensure rates as a core indicator of students' readiness for the workforce. National Certification Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. WCCS' goal for student achievement and success, is that the pass rate on certification examinations will meet or exceed 80%. The Patient Care Technician Program is approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Certifications are through the National Health Career Association.

PCT Student Performance on Certifications

Academic Year202320222021
Outcome Goal80.0%80.0%80.0%
Nursing AssistantN/AN/A50.0%
Phlebotomy90.0%75.0%100.00%
EKG Technician60.0%25.0%27.3%


WCCS track and review licensure rates as a core indicator of students' readiness for the workforce. Certification Examination results are considered when evaluating student success and achievement. WCCS' goal for student achievement and success, is that the pass rate on certification examinations will meet or exceed 80% on both theory and practicum. The Cosmetology Program is approved by the Alabama State Cosmetology Board.

Cosmetology Licensure Rates

Academic Year202320222021
Outcome Goal80.0%80.0%80.0%
Cosmetology75.0%46.2%55.6%
Retention Rates


WCCS reviews and monitors student retention rates. Retaining students is fundamental to the college carrying out its mission. Based on an annual review of data the college has established the following benchmark and goal. The College will meet or exceed an annual retention rate of 60%.

WCCS First Time, Full Time Cohort Student Retention Rates

Retention Rate Benchmark % change
20232022 cohortData Pending 
20222021 cohort55.4%-1.9%
20212020 cohort57.0%-1.4%
20202019 cohort52.3% 

 

WCCS Graduation Rates

WCCS reviews and monitors disaggregated graduation rates. The college realizes that is important to track graduation rates to determine if its students are making adequate progress in reaching completion of their academic goals. Based on an annual review of IPED Graduation data and student performance, the college has established the following benchmark and goal. The College will meet or exceed an annual graduation rate of 37% per cohort (aggregated). The college has identified hat the measure of (150%) best represents the completion patterns of WCCS students. 

WCCS 150% Graduation Rates (Aggregated)

Graduation Rate% Change
20222019 cohort36.5%1.3%
20212018 cohort35.3%1.4%
20202017 cohort33.8%2.7%
20192016 cohort31.2% 

WCCS Graduation Rates, within 150% of Normal Time to Program Completion (Ethnicity)

Graduation Rates, (Ethnicity)

 

 

Hispanic/Latino

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteTwo or MoreUnknown
2022 (2019 cohort)25%0.0%0.0%38.5%0.0%38.6%0.0%14.3%
2021 (2018 cohort)0.0%0.0%0.0%38.3%0.0%25.0%0.0%0.0%
2020 (2017 cohort)0.0%0.0%0.0%35.9%0.0%28.3%25.0%0.0%
2019 (2016 cohort)0.0%0.0%0.0%31.0%0.0%33.3%0.0%33.3%


WCCS Graduation Rates, within 150% of Normal Time to Program Completion (Gender)

Graduation Rate, (Gender)
 MaleFemale
2022 (2019 cohort)40.2%32.5%
2021 (2018 cohort)34.3%36.2%
2020 (2017 cohort)30.1%37.6%
2019 (2016 cohort)33.7%28.6%


WCCS Graduation Rates, within 150% of Normal Time to Program Completion (Pell/Non-Pell Status)

Graduation RatePell RecipientsNon-Pell Recipients
20222019 cohort33.7%50.0%
20212018 cohort36.0%27.6%
20202017 cohort33.8%34.5%
20192016 cohort28.4%50.0%

WCCS Transfer Rates

WCCS reviews and monitors student transfer rates. Based on an annual review of data the college has established the following benchmark and goal. The College will meet or exceed an annual transfer rate of 15%. The college has identified that the measure of (150%) best represents the completion patterns of WCCS students. WCCS utilizes the National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker services to review transfer data.

WCCS 150% Transfer Rates

Transfer Rate % change
20222019 cohort12.9%-1.9%
20212018 cohort14.7%-1.4%
20202017 cohort16.2%1.2%
20192016 cohort15.0% 


Student Right-to-Know Act (Transfer and Graduation Rates)

  • Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rate 
  • Student Right-to-Know Transfer-out Rate

Right-to-Know Graduation and Transfer Rates

 

2022

2021

2020

2019

4-year Total

Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rate

36.5%

35.3%

33.8%

31.2%

34.2%

Student Right-to-Know Transfer Rate

12.9%

14.7%

16.2%

15.0%

14.7%

 
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