General Information

Wyoming Community College Commission

The Wyoming Community College Commission was established by the Wyoming Legislature to serve as the coordinating agency for the state’s seven community colleges. More information on the Wyoming College Commission is available at www.commission.wcc.edu/.

District Board and President

The government of the Casper Community College District is entrusted by Wyoming law to a corporate body entitled the Casper College District Board. The College District Board, or Board of Trustees, is composed of seven members, elected for terms of four years. The district board has full powers of organization and government at Casper College.

The Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in room 312 of the Gateway Building. All meetings are open to the public. Board meeting minutes are available at www.caspercollege.edu/administration/board_01.html.

The president of the college is the chief administrative officer. The president is appointed by the district board and is directly responsible to the board. The president of the college has general responsibility for the operation of the college.

Casper College Foundation

The Casper College Foundation was established in 1962 for the purpose of advancing and assisting in the development, growth and operation of Casper College. Outstanding support has been provided to Casper College in the form of facilities, scholarships and equipment.

The foundation welcomes donations of funds and properties and is approved as a qualified tax-exempt corporation for federal income tax purposes.

The Foundation Office is located in Room 306 of the Gateway Building at Casper College, 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601.

Casper College Alumni Association

The Casper College Alumni Association was officially chartered in 1989 with the purpose of promoting community awareness and appreciation for Casper College.

The association, which is an affiliate of the Casper College Foundation, joins together a network of former students and friends who share a love of learning and a deep affection for Casper College.

The Alumni Association also offers scholarships to outstanding incoming and continuing students.

The association sponsors and promotes outstanding alumni recognition with its Distinguished Alumni Award. This award was created to honor alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen fields or communities and is presented at the annual alumni banquet in the fall.

The alumni office is located in room 306D of the Gateway Building and serves as the alumni information center and provides support to the Casper College Alumni Association Board of Directors. For more information about the alumni association call 268-2218.

Transfer of Credits

Students who wish to transfer credits earned at Casper College to four-year colleges and universities will generally have no difficulty doing so provided that they have satisfactory grades (grades of C or better) and proper course selection. Casper College courses should be selected in accordance with the specific requirements of the schools to which a student plans to transfer. For optimum transfer, students should plan to earn an Associate degree that is designed for transfer.

Each college or university prescribes its own standards, but generally a student in good standing at one accredited institution can transfer to another without difficulty. Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, the highest academic accreditation available in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions and by other special accrediting bodies. (See Accreditations  for more information.)

Students who plan to transfer are strongly urged to consult with their transfer institution and work closely with their academic advisors on course selection. Professionals in the Student Success Center, located on the third floor of the Gateway Building, are also good resources for transfer information.

Enrollment

In the fall semester 2011, the enrollment was 4,426, including 2,084 full-time and 2,342 part-time students.

The student population came from all Wyoming counties, 36 other states, and 20 foreign countries.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, www.caspercollege.edu, and click on the desired program for specific information.

Course Numbering System

General Transfer Course Numbers

Vocational Course Numbers

Course Numbers for Undergraduate Variable Courses:

Disclosure Statement on Institutional Graduation/Completion Rate

Casper College provides the following information regarding institutional completion in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965. These rates reflect the completion status of students who enrolled during the Fall 2006 semester and for whom 150 percent of the normal time-to-completion has elapsed.

During the Fall 2008 semester, 657 first-time, full-time certificate or degree-seeking undergraduate students entered Casper College. After three years, as of August 31, 2011, 33 percent of these students had completed their programs of study at Casper College. An additional 20 percent of this cohort group transferred to four-year institutions prior to completing their respective programs of study. Questions related to this report should be sent to the Director of Institutional Research, 307-268- 2211.