Mission:
Riverland is a regional comprehensive community college inspiring learning for living through a personalized educational environment.
Vision:
Riverland will be a regional leader in liberal arts and career-technical higher education and an essential link to economic and social vitality. Riverland will be recognized for excellence in learning through innovation, responsiveness, resourcefulness, and collaboration.
Values Reflecting College Goals:
- Above all else, we value people.
- We value learning.
- We value personalized services, affordability, and access.
- We value honesty, mutual respect, integrity, and personal responsibility.
- We value diversity and inclusiveness.
- We value a culture of inquiry, assessment, and collaboration.
- We value the provision of technology and equipment that enhances learning and the delivery of services.
- We value fiscal responsibility and the development of new financial resources.
- We value community, workforce, and economic development.
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| Majors and Degrees |
Students may select from a variety of programs and earn associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Complete on of more than 50 career programs or 32 transfer programs, including:
- Technical programs that train students for great jobs in as little as nine months
- Liberal arts degrees that easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities
- View Riverland's Programs of Study
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| Center for Training and Business Development |
Our Training and Development division works closely with local business and industry to assess needs and train employees. Our Business Management Education Programs work on site at farms and small businesses to help students learn business and financial management and achieve their business goals. |
| Gender Ratio of Students |
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| Full Time - Part-Time Students |
| Full-time |
1,524 |
41% |
| Part-time |
2,176 |
59% |
| Total |
4,105 |
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| Riverland Students Come From: |
| Top Ten Cities |
| Austin |
816 |
| Albert Lea |
560 |
| Owatonna |
470 |
| Waseca |
95 |
| Blooming Prairie |
60 |
| Adams |
53 |
| Alden |
50 |
| Faribault |
48 |
| Glenville |
48 |
| Rochester |
44 |
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| Age of Students |
| Younger than 26 |
55 % |
| 26 - 35 |
18 % |
| 36 - 45 |
13 % |
| Over 36 |
14 % |
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| College Faculty/Staff |
| College Faculty |
95 |
| Adjunct Faculty |
135 |
| Non-instructional Staff |
121 |
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| Administration |
| Accreditation |