Burlington County Institute of Technology

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Burlington County Institute of Technology
Superintendent: Dr. Dolores Szymanski
Business Administrator: Paul Whitman
Address: Westampton Campus
Westampton, NJ 08060
Grade Range: 9-12
School facilities: 2
Enrollment: 1,998 (as of 2008-09)[1]
Faculty (in FTEs): 174.5
Student–teacher ratio: 11.4
District Factor Group: None
Web site: http://www.bcit.cc
Ind. Per Pupil District
Spending
Rank
(*)
9-12
Average
 %± vs.
Average
1 Comparative Cost $12,272 6 $15,483 -20.7%
2 Classroom Instruction 6,753 4 8,208 -17.7%
6 Support Services 1,132 5 1,978 -42.8%
8 Administrative Cost 1,668 5 2,167 -23.0%
10 Operations & Maintenance 2,186 7 2,507 -12.8%
13 Extracurricular Activities 530 15 383 38.4%
16 Median Teacher Salary 53,905 8 60,147
Data from NJDoE 2009 Comparative Spending Guide.[2]
*Of 9-12 districts with any number of students. Lowest spending=1; Highest=21

The Burlington County Institute of Technology is a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. BCIT's more than 2,000 students come from 20 sending school districts throughout Burlington County.

BCIT has campuses in Medford and Westampton Township. Admission to BCIT is based on a competitive admissions test. BCIT develops apprenticeship and job training programs with local businesses and educational institutions.

As of the 2008-09 school year, the district's two campus had an enrollment of 1,998 students and 174.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.4.[1]

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[edit] Campuses

The district's two campuses (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[3]) are:

[edit] Programs

BCIT offers educational programs in a broad range of fields:[4]

  • High tech: Electronics, Computer Science Applications, Computer Assisted Drafting and Office Technologies, Robotics, Pre-engineering, A+ and NET+.
  • Traditional majors: Automotive Technology, Printing/Graphics Communication, Welding, Drafting, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Fleet Maintenance Mechanics and Auto Body Repair are certified by the respective industries. Cosmetology and Health Occupations must pass licensing exams upon completion of their educational programs. Building Trade, Electrical Trade and Office Technology students in the high school program enroll in apprenticeships during their senior year.
  • Other: Geospatial Technologies, Veterinarian Assistant, Ornamental Horticulture, Marketing, Culinary Arts, Advertising, Art and Design, Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Fashion Design and Fabrication, Law and Public Safety and Sports Medicine.

[edit] Administration

Core members of the district's administration are:[5][6]

  • Dr. Dolores Szymanski, Superintendent[7]
  • Paul Whitman, Business Administrator / Board Secretary

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 40°00′13″N 74°47′21″W / 40.00362°N 74.789169°W / 40.00362; -74.789169

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