Introduction
The Institutional Portrait 2005-06 profiles the College of DuPage as an institution. This report has been designed to provide a quick, easy-to-read reference regarding the college. It is organized to answer the most frequently asked questions about the institution, much the same as the Student Portrait is organized to answer the most frequently asked questions about our student population.
The Institutional Portrait contains information on facilities and land, finance, C.O.D. staff, college/student services, the Library, athletics, institutional calendars, maps, etc. It provides an overall picture of what the college offers and what the college looks like. This report reflects the college structure as of October 2005 (unless otherwise indicated) and includes the college Mission, Philosophy, Shared Ethical Values, Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP) Criteria, and Spirit of Service.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please contact the Office of Research and Planning at ext. 3820.
Highlights
- In August 2005, C.O.D. converted its academic calendar from three 10- to 12- week quarters to two semesters.
- Initial purchase of C.O.D. land was for $2,188,000. The current replacement cost for all land and facilities is $137,000,000+.
- District 502 includes most of DuPage County, a portion of Cook County, and a portion of Will County.
- There are 48 communities (or a portion of the community) within District 502.
- C.O.D. has 16 buildings (main campus and regional centers). The main campus and the regional centers have a combined total of 4,422,172 square feet of usable space.
- The college has 140 general purpose and specialized computer labs and a total of 4,380 computers for students, faculty, and staff.
- When the college first opened its doors in 1967, the Fall Quarter’s enrollment was 2,619. Enrollment for Fall Semester 2005 is 30,092.
- There are 54 occupational programs and 46 transfer area programs offered at C.O.D.
- The college has a total staff of 3,384 including faculty (full- and part-time), administrators, classified staff (full- and part-time), and student aides.
- This page updated November 2005 -
