College of Southern Idaho

1. Type of Institution
   
   The College of Southern Idaho is a regional, comprehensive community college that provides the first two years of undergraduate education and embraces an open-door policy for all citizens.
   
   As a comprehensive community college, the College of Southern Idaho's emphasis is academic transfer, vocational technical education, workforce training, continuing education and developmental education. As an open-door institution, all students may access various components of educational offerings to meet their individual educational goals.



2. Programs and Services*
   
   Associate Education: Offers a wide range of associate degrees and some qualified professional programs
   
   Technical and Workforce Training: Offers a wide range of vocational, technical and outreach programs
   
   Certificates/Diplomas: Offers a wide range of certificates, diplomas and administers the GED
   
   Distance Learning: Uses a variety of delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse constituencies
   
   Continuing Education: Provides a variety of life-long learning opportunities
   
   Research: Conducts limited applied research
   
   Baccalaureate Education: Facilitates a wide range of baccalaureate degrees delivered by other institutions.
   
   Graduate: None



3. Constituencies Served
   
   The institution serves students, business and industry, the professions and public sector groups throughout the region as well as diverse and special constituencies. The College of Southern Idaho works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions in serving these constituencies.

* Programs and Services are listed in order of emphasis.