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Alumni Association – Presentation College 5K

Alumni association – presentation college 5k.

This is one of our annual events who's purpose is to raise funds to support the needs of the students and College. The Alumni Association is an active stakeholder of the school and such events help raise much needed funds to offset the high costs incurred by the school. Furthermore we seek out an assist students that need support while attending the college.

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Presentation College is a higher education institution located in Brown County, SD . In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Presentation College were Registered Nursing (64 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (8 degrees), and Radiographer (8 degrees).

In 2022, 153 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Presentation College. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (113 degrees), 7.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Presentation College is $22,385, which is $7,444 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Presentation College was 2.62%, corresponding to 8 out of the 305 total borrowers.

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Presentation College is $22,385, which is $7,444 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,553.

In 2022, 78% of undergraduate students attending Presentation College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Presentation College was $22,385. The cost of tuition at Presentation College is $7,444 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Presentation College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

In 2022 Presentation College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,553. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Presentation College grew by 1.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Presentation College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Presentation College was of $10,305 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 11.3% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,704. The cost of books and supplies increased by 33.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Presentation College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78% of undergraduate students at Presentation College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 9.3% with respect to 2021, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Presentation College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Presentation College was 2.62%, which represents 8 out of the 305 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Presentation College received 557 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 12.7% annual growth. Out of those 557 applicants, 421 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.6% acceptance rate.

There were 615 students enrolled at Presentation College in 2022. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Presentation College has an overall enrollment yield of 19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Presentation College was 75.6% (421 admissions from 557 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 93.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 12.7%, while admissions declined by 29.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Presentation College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

41% of enrolled first-time students at Presentation College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Presentation College had a total enrollment of 615 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Presentation College is 400 students and the part-time enrollment is 215. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Presentation College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Presentation College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 9.92% Black or African American, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino, 6.34% Two or More Races, 2.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.79% Asian, and 0.325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Presentation College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Black or African American Male (8.91%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Presentation College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 615 students. The full-time enrollment at Presentation College is 400 and the part-time enrollment is 215. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Presentation College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions .

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Presentation College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Presentation College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Presentation College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Presentation College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

• White 390 enrolled students
• Black or African American 61 enrolled students
• Hispanic or Latino 57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Presentation College is 63.4% White, 9.92% Black or African American, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino, 6.34% Two or More Races, 2.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.79% Asian, and 0.325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 34 students (5.53%) did not report their race.

In 2022, 49 more women than men received degrees from Presentation College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Presentation College is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 7.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Presentation College is Registered Nursing (64 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (8 degrees) and Radiographer (8 degrees).

In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Presentation College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees awarded), Health (93 degrees), and Physical Sciences (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Presentation College are Registered nurses (1,496,837 people), Physicians (567,210 people), Other managers (263,850 people), Postsecondary teachers (247,159 people), and Medical & health services managers (217,736 people).

The most specialized majors at Presentation College in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees awarded), Health (93 degrees), Physical Sciences (4 degrees), Biology (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Presentation College are Surgeons , Cardiovascular technologists and technicians , Physicians , Aircraft pilots & flight engineers , and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Presentation College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees awarded), Health (93 degrees), Physical Sciences (4 degrees), Biology (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Presentation College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,080,962 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,608 people), Elementary & secondary schools (554,436 people), Offices of physicians (435,471 people), and Outpatient care centers (410,581 people).

Majors Awarded

• Registered Nursing 64 degrees awarded
• Kinesiology & Exercise Science 8 degrees awarded
• Radiographer 8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Presentation College was Registered Nursing with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Presentation College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

In 2022, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Presentation College, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (101).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Presentation College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Presentation College in Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services , which is 4.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Presentation College in Registered Nursing , which is 15 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

In 2022, 36% of students graduating from Presentation College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Presentation College is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

• White 113 degrees awarded
• Hispanic or Latino 15 degrees awarded
• Black or African American 10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Presentation College is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 7.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

• White Female 82 degrees awarded
• White Male 31 degrees awarded
• Black or African American Male 9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Presentation College is white female (82 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (31 degrees).

Presentation College has an endowment valued at nearly $15.1M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.32M (−8.72%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions .

In 2022, Presentation College had a total salary expenditure of 13.7M. Presentation College employs 21 Instructors, 5 Assistant professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Presentation College are Female Instructor (20), Female Assistant professor (4), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presentation College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Presentation College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

In 2022, Presentation College paid a median of $5.47M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($13.7M) and a 7.11% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.4% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.67% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

In 2022, Presentation College paid a total of $1.61M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Presentation College were Instructor with 21 employees, Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Presentation College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

• Female Instructor
• Female Assistant professor
• Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Presentation College was Female Instructor with 20 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Presentation College.

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Suicide among college athletes has increased. What's being done to protect them?

by AHTRA ELNASHAR, MIKE GRIFFITH and ANDREA NEJMAN

WASHINGTON — As students return to campus and fans flock to watch college sports, there's an emerging conversation about keeping young athletes safe. A recent first-of-its-kind study revealed an increase in suicides among college athletes over the last 20 years. Now, there are new efforts to shut down the stigma surrounding mental health off the field.

Young athletes dream about their future, often setting their sights on a college campus where they can play their hearts out and join a storied team with thousands of fans.

Morgan Rodgers was no different. A standout lacrosse player, she signed on to be a Blue Devil at Division I Duke University.

Her mom, Dona Rodgers, recalled her daughter being known as a "great" lacrosse player. But she was more than that. Dona knew her as a fierce competitor on the field, a skilled artist, loyal friend, and loving sister.

But Morgan's lacrosse career was shattered in 2018, as a torn ACL and meniscus forced intense surgery and rehab. At the time, Morgan wasn't deterred.

"She actually told me, 'I can't wait for people to see my comeback in a year,'" Dona Rodgers said. "She was looking forward to doing that, and she had every reason to believe that she would do it."

But something changed.

A year after her surgery, Dona told us, Morgan started feeling like she wasn't progressing. She realized she wouldn't be able to return to lacrosse and quit the team.

There was a hopelessness that took hold in the shadows that Morgan never shared.

She died by suicide in 2019 at just 22 years old.

"She was vibrant and funny and she loved life," Dona Rodgers tearfully recalled. "I just wish we could have known."

No one knew until it was too late. The Rodgerses joined a growing group of families whose loved ones, athletes, had ended their lives.

In just a two-month period in 2022, five NCAA athletes died by suicide. Among them: a track runner, a soccer star, and a softball player.

The losses are part of a tragic pattern, uncovered by a new study led by Bridget Whelan, a research coordinator for Sports Medicine at the University of Washington.

"Each of these statistics is an individual and all of these deaths were preventable," Whelan said. "We can't lose sight of that."

According to Whelan's study, which looked at suicides among college athletes over a 20 year period between 2002 and 2022:

• The proportion of deaths by suicide among NCAA athletes doubled between the first and second decade of the study period, from 7.6% to 15.3%
• It's now the second most common cause of sudden death among student athletes
• Division I and II athletes had a higher rate of suicides than Division III
• The average age of the athletes at the time of suicide as 20 years old
• The highest incidence rate was among male cross country runners

"Athletes are a population that we think of as protected," Whelan said. "They have teams around them. They have lots of positive attention. So if they're struggling with something just as much as the general population in addition to having all of the resources as they do, then this is a major problem."

What's being done to ensure signs are spotted early, and that students have access to mental health resources?

The NCAA has published a 19-page document of best practices for mental health among athletes, calling for written plans, training for coaches, annual athlete screenings, and ensuring access to a licensed mental health provider. You can read the full document below.

Whelan believes the guidelines are a great first step, but there's more work to be done to reduce the barriers between student athletes and critical resources.

"Depending on where you are in the country, what your institution's resource availability is, that is all variable depending on your situation," Whelan said.

We wanted to know more, so we reached out to 20 Division I colleges and universities to ask about their resources, including how many sports psychologists are on staff, how often student athletes undergo mental health screenings, and whether the schools had recently audited the wait times for students to access help.

None of the schools answered our questions.

We asked the NCAA if it surveys schools to learn about their policies and resources, and asked whether it planned to turn best practices into requirements. They did not answer our inquiry.

Last fall, a bipartisan group of senators introduced federal legislation that would enhance suicide prevention efforts for college athletes. It hasn’t moved out of committee.

For Whelan, there's a big obstacle preventing important conversations.

"A lot of it is stigma," she said. "There's so much of this study that we are really hoping is going to help contribute to de-stigmatizing, working towards normalizing conversations around mental health and suicide in particular."

It's a goal shared by Dr. Erica Force , a sports psychologist at Georgetown University who has been working with student athletes for nearly 20 years.

"Historically the culture in athletics is be tough, no pain, no gain," Dr. Force said. "We're trying to change that narrative."

She pointed out that new challenges, including social media scrutiny and pressure with 'name, image and likeness' business deals, can exacerbate stress.

Fortunately, she said the influence of athletes like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps, who have been open about their mental health struggles, could help promote others to seek help.

"They're surprised to hear that they're not alone in how they feel," said Dr. Force. "Part of our job as, as a mental health professional, is instilling hope. And so talking with them about [how] it's normal to feel like this and, and this can be temporary. This isn't always a permanent experience for you."

To honor her daughter, Dona Rodgers founded a non-profit called Morgan's Message , now working to foster the very conversations that could have kept Morgan alive through an international group of student ambassadors who are sharing experiences and normalizing conversations about mental health. Rodgers believes it's moving the needle.

She said she's spoken with people who say they wouldn't be here without the help of Morgan's Message.

"It's scary to think that you could be responsible for helping someone that was in a deep dark place," Rodgers said. "But it also feels really good, and it feels like we're doing something that matters."

If you know someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the crisis hotline at 988 or click here for more information.

Travel Tips to Kabardino-Balkaria: More than Mt. Elbrus!

If you’ve traveled to the North Caucasus before, there is a good chance you’ve already been to Kabardino-Balkaria, and you didn’t even know it!  Kabardino-Balkaria lies in the center of the North Caucasus region, is home to Mt. Elbrus, but more than that is a treasure chest of travel possibilities.  Here is our guide to traveling through the republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, or 9 travel tips to this beautiful land:

1. How do I get there?

Kabardino-Balkaria hosts a large number of both foreign and Russian travelers every year, and has an improving infrastructure able to handle the incoming masses.  Let’s start with the obvious.  You might be a mountain climber or skier coming to enjoy the slopes of Mt. Elbrus.  That means you’re likely arriving on an airplane to Russia.  Here are your travel options:

A. Plane – We advise you fly into the Mineralni Vodi (MRV) airport in the Stavropol Region, which is about 45 minutes from the border of Kabardino-Balkaria.  MRV is the largest airport in the North Caucasus, and has daily direct flights to and from all 3 airpots in Moscow (SVO, DME, and VKO), direct flights from St. Petersburg, and several international flight routes as well, including from Istanbul, Dubai, Greece, Tel Aviv, and Bishkek.  The MRV airport has a growing infrastructure and is the most obvious choice to fly into if going to Elbrus.  From MRV, it’s a 2 hr. drive to Nalchik, and a 3.5 hr. drive to Mt. Elbrus.

That being said, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik (NAL), also has a small regional airport with a daily flight to/from Moscow as well as weekly flights to Istanbul. As is to be expected in most smaller, regional airports around Russia, the service standard at a small airport like this will be minimal.  As a result, we recommend you flying in and out of MRV if able.  It’s a 2 hr. drive to Elbrus from Nalchik.  You can also fly into other regional airports which are 2 hrs. from Nalchik, such as OGZ in North Ossetia (Vladikavkaz) or IGT in Ingushetia (Magas).

B.  Car/Public Transport – If you have a car, are using a taxi, or are hitch-hiking your way to Kabardino-Balkaria, the region is accessible by a variety of roads and vehicles.  A major Russian federal highway E50 runs through Pyatigorsk into Kabardino-Balkaria, and can take you towards Mt. Elbrus, Nalchik, and deeper into the North Caucasus.  There are daily mini-buses, or “marshrutkas”, that travel to Nalchik from Pyatigorsk, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas, if you’re coming from a neighboring republic.  From the main Nalchik bus station, there is a marshrutka that goes to Terskol (i.e. Mt. Elbrus) daily around 12:30 pm; for that matter,  marshrutkas run daily into every valley of this beautiful republic.  For the seasoned international traveler, you can drive from the country of Georgia up the famed “Georgian Military Highway” through the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, cross the border into Russia at the “Verkhni Lars” border stop, and be in Nalchik in about 2.5 hours as well. 

Anyone traveling on their own should download the “Yandex” taxi app, which is Russia’s version of Uber, and has a very user-friendly app with affordable prices.  In smaller villages/towns where Yandex’s service doesn’t reach, just ask a local and they’ll direct you to a friend or relative who can taxi you where you need to go!

C.  Train – Kabardino-Balkaria is also very accessible by the famous cross-country Russian train system if that’s your preferred method of travel.  Almost all trains to the North Caucasus pass through Mineralni Vodi in the Stavropol region to the north, so make sure wherever you are coming from, Mineralni Vodi is one of the stops.  Despite Nalchik having a train station, the city is about 45 minutes from the main railway route that runs diagonal through the North Caucasus, and as a result it’s a bit convoluted to get a train directly to Nalchik.  That being said, the town Prokhladni is a regular stop on trains going to/coming from Baku, Makhachkala, Grozny, Nazran, and Vladikavkaz, so you can always hop off there and find your way by public transport or taxi.

2.  What are the best places to stay?

This list could get exhaustive, fast. 🙂  Let’s first look at an overview of the republic’s geography, followed by hotel recommendations:

A. Nalchik – This is the capital city of Kabardino-Balkaria, with a population of around 250,000.  Nalchik is growing and new, modern hotels are being built regularly.  Here are some of our recommendations:

-Modern and comfortable:  Azimut , Butik Otel

-Budget with less frills:  Hotel Rossia , Korona

You could comfortably spend a week in Nalchik, while doing day trips into Kabardino-Balkaria’s beautiful mountain valleys.

B.  Baksan Valley – This is the most traveled road in Kabardino-Balkaria, the road to Mt. Elbrus.  If you have questions about its safety because of travel warnings, please see our detailed blog here of the drive to erase any doubts or fears.  Needless to say, because of the draw of Mt. Elbrus, there are a huge variety of lodging options at the end of this valley, from 4-star to mid-range to budget to hostel.  Here are just a few we’ll recommend from our experience:

-Modern and comfortable 4-star-ish:  Azau Star , Kristall 139

-Budget with less frills 3-star-ish:   Laguna , Povorot

If you’re a mountain climber with your sites set on the summit of Elbrus, you’ll have to spend at least 3-4 nights at Elbrus’s famous base camp at 13,000 feet.  The “barrel huts” are not easy to book directly with, and we highly recommend you do your climb (and hence, have your bookings handled) through a trusted climbing company.  Here are two shelters at base camp we recommend:

-Modern and comfortable:  Leaprus

-Budget with less frills:  Heart of Elbrus Lodge

If you’re interested in climbing Mt. Elbrus and staying in these barrel huts, click  here  to see our climbing itineraries, pricing, and group dates.

C.  Chegem Valley – Chegem Valley is the adjacent valley to Elbrus’s Baksan Valley, and is famous for its beautiful waterfalls as well as being Russia’s top paragliding location.  The “ Paradrome ” has modest accommodations for those wanting to get to know this beautiful valley for a longer period of time.

D.  Upper Balkaria, or Cherek Valley – This is another beautiful mountain gorge not too far from Nalchik.  There is an authentic lodging complex in Upper Balkaria called Tau-El, with amazing local food for meals as well.

E.  Border Zone lodging – Several of Kabardino-Balkaria’s mountain gorges run into the border zone with neighboring country Georgia, i.e. an area that foreigners cannot enter without a special permit from the local government (often taking 2 months to receive).  There is a famous mountaineering lodge in Bezengi Valley, where several generations of Russian mountain climbers have honed their craft in the Caucasus Mountains.  Perpendicular to Baksan Valley (about 25 minutes from the base of Mt. Elbrus) is Adyr-Suu Valley, where there is a lodge for back-country skiers to stay, while trying their hands (and feet!) on the untouched snow of that valley.  Both these valleys require border permits for foreigners, but are possible to access for the more adventurous!

3.  Top cities to visit?

Most locals would agree that Nalchik is the main city of significance to visit in Kabardino-Balkaria, but let’s be honest, even more would say, “Just go to the mountains!”  Tirnauz is the capital of the Elbrus district, and is an interesting town to spend some time in, with its unique location in the mountains and place in Soviet history as a once-booming mining town.  The main thing to consider in visiting Nalchik and other cities in the lowlands, is the chance to experience Kabardian culture and food.  Whereas the deeper you go into the valleys, the more you’ll encounter Balkar culture and food.

4.  Best local foods to try?

There are 3 types of food that come to mind, when spending time in Kabardino-Balkaria:

A. Khychiny – This is one of the staple national dishes of the Balkar people, and what you’ll inevitably be served if guests of local Balkars.  It’s a thin buttery flat bread, sometimes cooked with fillings of cottage cheese, fresh greens, or potatoes.  It is often slathered in butter, but wow is that some tasty greasy goodness! 🙂

B.  Shashlik – Shashlik is a MUST for any visit anywhere in the North Caucasus!  Most people would agree that it’s the national food of the entire region.  Shashlik is meat shish kabobs; while pork and turkey can be found in some parts of the Caucasus, lamb or chicken are the preferred shashlik meats of choice in Kabardino-Balkaria. 

C.  Soup – No matter where you are in Russia, you’re sure to find a local soup that people love.  Kabardino-Balkaria is no different.  Especially in the winter months in the mountain valleys, there’s nothing better than to come inside from the cold weather and warm your body up to a bowl of hearty Caucasus soup.  Whether Georgian kharcho or local Balkar lakhman, make sure to try your hand at one of these soups with a side of fresh baked bread/lavash!

5.  Top Hole-In-The-Wall restaurants:

Of course, for a republic of this size, we’re bound to leave at least a few great local joints off our list, but here are a few to get you started. ***Note:  Restaurants in the North Caucasus are much better known for their food than their service, so prepare for tasty food, but manage your expectations about service:

-Elbrus – Kogutai Restaurant at Mt. Cheget – While this isn’t a hole-in-the-wall restaurant per se, it’s one of many to choose from in the Cheget tourist village, and we have found them to provide consistently good food and service.  Kogutai has a nice interior, and maybe most important, an English-language menu with good pictures. 🙂  There also is a nice outdoor patio with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

-Nalchik #1 – Tameris Restaurant – This is a cafe with a relaxed atmosphere in the capital Nalchik.  Local tour company Elbrus Elevation has taken foreign groups there on multiple occasions and always had good experiences.  Address is ul. Kuliyeva 3. 

-Nalchik #2 – Cafe-Bar Oasis – You have to know where this restaurant is to find it, but once inside, you won’t regret it!  There is a unique cafeteria-style ordering process, that includes several dishes being cooked on the spot once ordered.  You can sample local Kabardian dishes here.  The seating area is very modern and a pleasant atmosphere to have a meal in.  Address is ul. Kuliyeva 2. 

-Upper Balkaria – Tau-El Restaurant – This is the restaurant part of the Tau-El Tourist Complex in Upper Balkaria.  Whether spending the night or just passing through, make sure to stop here for a meal!

6.  Must-See Sites

This republic is so chock full of “must-see” destinations, it’s impossible to narrow the list down.  Here are just a few suggestions to get you started: (***Mt. Elbrus is a no-brainer and we’re assuming that’s on your list)

A. El-Tyubu and Paradrome – This is an amazing area towards the end of Chegem Valley.  Many tourists visit the famous Chegem Waterfalls and don’t drive any further down this gorge, which really is a shame.  El-Tyubu is a picturesque Balkar village with several historical sites to see, including some ancient mausoleums.  The real gem of the area, though, is the Paradrome , which is Russia’s premier paragliding destination.  The combination of the scenic surrounding mountains and constant winds produces almost daily conditions to sail through the beautiful Caucasus sky.  Highly recommend!

B.  Upper Balkaria – Also known as Cherek Valley, the entire drive to the actual village of Upper Balkaria is one big destination.  First, you can spend time at the 3 consecutive “ Blue Lakes ”, one of which is one of Russia’s deepest lakes with an underground spring.  Then, the drive itself becomes an adventure, as you pass by steep rock walls with a huge drop-off on the other side.  If you’re able to walk this part of the road, that is a bonus!  Once you’ve made your way through the valley walls, the region opens up into a beautiful panoramic view.  Many years ago, there were multiple villages in this region, but they’ve since been condensed into one main village.  You can see some of the ancient Balkar towers that their ancestors used to live in as well.

C.  Djili-Suu – Although hard to pronounce and not easy to get to, Djili-Suu is one of those places in the North Caucasus that people rave about that you “have to” visit.  It’s actually on the North side of Mt. Elbrus, and more accessible from the Mineral Waters region (2 hrs. from Kislovodsk).  The base camp for Elbrus climbers summiting the mountain from the North side is at Djili-Suu.  This area is famous in Russia for its numerous natural healing springs, as well as unique climate conditions that make for beneficial, long holidays for seeking a respite from their daily grind.  There are wide swaths of land available for camping, with probably the most unrivaled views of Mt. Elbrus in the North Caucasus.  Make sure to check this out!

7.  Off-the-beaten path destinations

A. King’s Waterfalls (Tsarskie), or Gedmisht – Probably the valley in Kabardino-Balkaria with the least amount of hype is the Malka Valley, which is the northernmost valley and mainly runs through the Kabardian lowlands.  At the point where the villages end, though (Khabas), the asphalt turns into dirt and the hills start to rise, culminating with the incredible King’s Waterfalls, or as one friend put it, Avatar Waterfalls.  These stunning waterfalls are best visited in the early summer, when everything is lush green and the water flow is strong, with many streams of water flowing down the earth’s surface.  The different colors are incredible and it’s hard to look away.  Once you’ve enjoyed the waterfalls, enjoy a meal of shashlik at one of the nearby lunch huts.  Having an off-road vehicle is ideal to visit these falls, but worth the time and effort!

B.  One-seater chair lift at Elbrus – As the infrastructure at Mt. Elbrus has modernized, some of the more “authentic” experiences have gone to the way-side.  This is one experience still available, though!  From the 2nd (11,000 ft.) to 3rd level (12,500 ft.) of Mt. Elbrus (whether skiing, going to base camp, or just touring), there is a single-seater chair lift for 100 rubles each way (less than $2).  This is an amazing experience if you have the time.  It’s 8-10 minutes each way, and a surreal experience of the majestic Caucasus mountain range surrounding you, skiers silently passing you by underneath, and in general enjoying the silent expanse of nature all around.  The chair lifts are from the Soviet times and so it feels like something from a different era.  For mountain climbers, the newer group cable car gives better access to most of base camp, but several huts are pretty close to this chair lift, so it still may be a good option for you.

C.  Abandoned Mines above Tirnauz – Tirnauz is about 1 hr. from Mt. Elbrus, and a town everyone drives through to and from the mountain.  Although today it looks old and half-abandoned, it was a booming mining town in the 20th century.  About a 45-minute drive above the city with an off-road vehicle, you can see the remains of the mining operations.  Learning about this history combined with the breath-taking views of the Baksan Valley and even into Georgia, you’ll wonder why more people aren’t visiting this place.  This is a great spot to see eagles soaring in the sky, as well as admire the Soviet city plan of Tirnauz from above.

8.  What do I need border zone passes to visit?

In Russia, any area within 5-10 km of a neighboring country, without a clearly delineated border (i.e. in the mountains) is considered a special border zone, and patrolled by Russian border guards.  This area IS accessible to all Russian citizens with their passports, but is NOT legally accessible to foreign citizens UNLESS you have a special permit from the FSB (Federal Security Bureau).  These permits are accessible, either through a tour operator or local friend, but require you to submit your application 45-60 days in advance.

Areas in Kabardino-Balkaria that are worth a visit if you have a border zone pass:

A.  Bezengi Wall – This is at the end of the Bezengi Valley, and holds a place of lore among Russian mountain climbers.  Many mountain guides go through training in this valley.  Five of the Caucasus Mountain’ range’s highest seven peaks are a part of the Bezengi Wall, so you can imagine the draw it has for climbers. There are great areas for trekking and camping in this area. 

B.  Adyr-Suu Gorge – This remote valley runs perpendicular to Baksan Valley and is about 25 minutes from the base of Mt. Elbrus.  It’s marked at the entrance by a relic of the past, a car lift from Soviet days that auto-cranks your car (and you) about 50 meters up the mountain.  After 45-60 minutes of driving on gravel road, the gorge opens up into a flat valley with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.  The Adyr-Suu Alpine Lodge is at the end of this valley and where back-country skiers base out of during the acclimatization phase of their Mt. Elbrus ski tours.  This is truly a place where you can experience untouched powder!

C.  Mt. Cheget (Elbrus) – Cheget is a neighboring mountain to Mt. Elbrus and where many climbers will acclimatize, both at its base and while doing some hikes.  It also is famous in Russia for its free-ride terrain for more experienced skiers.  Standard access to the chair lifts and mountain are available to all (i.e. mountain climbers don’t need to worry about accidentally crossing into the zone), but anyone wanting to summit the peak of Cheget OR visit the beautiful Cheget Lake needs a border permit. 

Foreigners violating the border zone areas is considered a serious offense in Russia; make sure to do your due diligence if wanting to visit one of these areas!  We highly recommend using a local tour operator and always traveling with a local person if visiting one of these areas.

9.  Any cultural “do’s” or “don’t’s” to be aware of

Kabardino-Balkaria is a fascinating republic with a combination of traditional and modern society.  The more you interact with local people, the more you’ll see a mixture of Muslim faith, post-Soviet mentality, and ancient local traditions all wrapped together.   

Kabardians mainly live in the lowlands (Nalchik, Baksan, and lowland villages), while Balkars primarily live in the mountain valleys (Elbrus, Chegem, Upper Balkaria, etc.).  There is a large population of Russians in the region as well.  Foreigners visit every area of the region regularly, and so local people are used to and will welcome your presence.

Come with an open mind to learn about these peoples, their traditions, and their land.  You won’t regret your trip to Kabardino-Balkaria!

***Want to learn more?  Here are several self-published resources from the podcast “ CaucasTalk ” related to Kabardino-Balkaria:

– Travel Tips to Kabardino-Balkaria (audio version of this blog)

– History of Mt. Elbrus (Part 1)

– History of Mt. Elbrus (Part 2)

– Interview with Local Elbrus guide

– Climbing Elbrus: Interview with American guide

– Who are the Kabardians? (Part 1)

– Who are the Kabardians? (Part 2)

– Skiing in the North Caucasus (Elbrus and more)

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• Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria

With a land area of 12.500 km2 and the population of 865.000 (2018), the republic of Kabardino Balkaria lies in central North Caucasus. It is bordered by the republic of North Ossetia-Alania in the east, Georgia in the south, the republic of Karachay-Cherkessia in the west and Stavropol Krai in the north. Its capital is the city of Nalchik which has a population of approx. 300.000, while Bakhsan and Prokhladny are two other notable urban centers.

Founded in 1921 as Kabardian Autonomous Oblast following the establishment of the Soviet rule in the Caucasus, its name was changed to Kabardino-Balkaria Autonomous Oblast the following year. Its status was elevated to that of an autonomous republic within soviet Russia in 1936. When the Soviet administration deported the Balkar people en masse to Central Asia during the 2 nd World War, its name was changed again to Kabardian Autonomous republic. Following the death of Stalin, the new Soviet administration allowed, from 1957 onwards, the Balkar people to return to their homeland which was once again called Kabardino-Balkarian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it became one of the 21 national republics of the newly independent Russian Federation.

With its own local parliament, republican flag and other symbols of autonomous statehood including having three official languages, which are Circassian (aka Kabardian), Balkar and Russian, Kabardino-Balkaria’s population is consisted of Circassians (57%), Balkars (12%) and Russians (22%), making it the North Caucasian republic with the largest number of Circassian residents.

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The Kabardino-Balkaria Republic, Russia

The capital city of Kabardino-Balkaria republic: Nalchik .

The Kabardino-Balkaria Republic - Overview

The Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria or the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic is a federal subject of Russia located in the northern part of the Greater Caucasus on Kabardinskaya plain. It is part of the North Caucasian Federal District. Nalchik is the capital of the region.

The population of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic is about 870,500 (2022), the area - 12,470 sq. km.

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20 February, 2011   / Three car bombs defused in Elbrus area in Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria had the combined strength of 70 kg of TNT. The area of attacks is constantly growing.

History of Kabardino-Balkaria

Before the founding of Kabardino-Balkaria, two historical regions were located within its territory - Kabarda and Balkaria.

Kabarda consisted of two principalities - Bolshaya (Large) Kabarda and Malaya (Small) Kabarda that occupied the plains and foothills of the present republic, as well as the mountain and alpine area in the upper reaches of the Malka River and its tributaries. Balkaria, divided into five mountain communities, occupied mainly mountainous and highland areas of the present republic.

In 1557, Kabarda formed an alliance with Russia. In 1561, Ivan IV the Terrible married the daughter of the famous Kabardian Prince Temryuk Idarov.

In 1774, according to the Treaty of Kucuk Kaynarca between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, the land of Bolshaya Kabarda formally ceded to Russia. In 1827, Balkaria also became part of Russia.

After the Civil War in Russia, Kabarda and Balkaria became the administrative districts of Gorsky Autonomous Socialist Republic. In 1922, Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Oblast was formed. In 1936, it received a new status - Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

In 1942, most of the republic including the city of Nalchik was occupied by the Germans during the Second World War. In January 1943, Kabardino-Balkaria was liberated.

In 1944, the deportation of the Balkars in Central Asia and Kazakhstan was organized by the Soviet authorities. It was a punishment for “collaboration” with the Germans during the occupation. The republic was renamed in Kabardian ASSR. In 1957, the Balkars began to return to their homeland and the republic received its old name - Kabardino-Balkar ASSR.

In 1992, it became an independent republic of the Russian Federation.

Beautiful nature of Kabardino-Balkaria

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Kabardino-Balkaria - Features

On the coat of arms and flag of Kabardino-Balkaria, you can see a two-headed mountain - Mount Elbrus, which is the main natural attractions of the republic. Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) is the highest point of Russia, the Caucasus and Europe.

The maximum length of Kabardino-Balkaria from north to south - 167 km, from east to west - 123 km. The republic’s territory is divided into three main areas - mountainous, foothill and plain. The mountainous and foothill areas occupy a large part of the territory. The plain area is located in the north-eastern part of the region. The main rivers are the Terek, Malka, Baksan, Cherek, Chegem. Forests cover one tenth of the territory.

The climate in the republic is diverse: humid continental climate (plains and foothills), alpine (highlands) and subarctic (mountains). The average temperature in January is from -3 degrees Celsius on the plains to -12 degrees Celsius in the mountains, in July - from +24 degrees Celsius to +5 degrees Celsius respectively.

The national composition of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria according to the 2010 census: Kabardians (57.2%), Russians (22.5%), Balkars (12.7%), Turks (1.6%), Ossetians (1.1%). The official languages ??are Kabardian, Balkar and Russian.

The republic’s economy is based on tourism and agriculture: grain crops (wheat, corn, millet), industrial crops (sunflower, hemp), livestock (dairy and beef).

Kabardino-Balkaria is a region of tourism, mountaineering and skiing. There are tourist centers, climbing camps and comfortable hotels. An important part of the republic’s economic potential is its recreational complex, based on curative mineral springs and unique natural environment.

Tourism in Kabardino-Balkaria

The unique natural wealth and scenic mountain landscapes of Kabardino-Balkaria, the area around Mount Elbrus in particular, attract travelers from all over the world. You can reach Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, by plane or train from Moscow.

Kabardino-Balkaria is known as one of the main centers of mountaineering in Russia. Six of the seven peaks above 5,000 meters in the Caucasus are located in the territory of the republic: Elbrus (5,642 m), Dykh-tau (5,204 m), Koshtan-tau (5,152 m), Shkhara (5,068 m), Jangi-Tau (5,058 m), and Pushkin Peak (5,033 m).

Main Attractions of Kabardino-Balkaria

Aushigerskiye thermal springs . Therapeutic mineral water beats straight out of the ground and forms a large warm lake.

Chegem Gorge - one of the most popular tourist destinations. It is rich in historic monuments and spectacular landscapes. Chegem waterfalls are the jewel of the gorge. Streams of water cascade down from a height of 50-60 meters forming numerous rainbows. “Chegem” is translated as “broken land.”

Golubyye (Blue) Lakes . Five unique natural lakes are located in Chereksky district of Kabardino-Balkaria: Nizhneye Goluboye or Lower Blue (Chirik-Kel), Sekretnoye, Sukhoye and two Verkhneye Goluboye or Upper Blue. Lower Blue Lake is of particular interest. It is a huge artesian well with a consistently low temperature at all depths.

Mount Cheget . One of the most difficult ski resort tracks in the world known as a venue for national and international competitions in alpine skiing and freeride.

The National Park “Prielbrusye” and Kabardino-Balkaria mountain reserve .

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During the time in which Moodle access is suspended, faculty have the purview to uphold late work policies, as stated in course syllabi. Faculty are not required to provide special allowances to accommodate students during the period that Moodle access is suspended.

Withdrawing from a course within the publicized add/drop refund period

Students who wish to withdraw from a registered course and receive a tuition/fees adjustment must initiate the necessary process with their academic advisor. In some cases, financial aid that has been awarded or disbursed to the student may require adjustment.

Withdrawing from a course after the publicized deadline for a refund

Students who wish to withdraw from a scheduled course after the publicized add/drop period must complete the necessary process with their academic advisor. In some cases, financial aid that has been awarded or disbursed to the student may require adjustment.

Withdrawal from College

Official withdrawals.

Students who wish to withdraw from the College must contact their academic advisor or the Registrar's Office.

When students officially withdraw from the College or stop attending all of their classes during the early weeks of the semester, they may be eligible to be assessed only a percentage of costs assessed for the term; they may also be eligible to retain a percentage of their federal, state and institutional financial aid to assist them with the payment of their costs due to the College.

Students must officially withdraw by using the appropriate forms and completing the withdrawal process. When students complete the official withdrawal process, the date on which the withdrawal form is received is used to determine the percentage of tuition and other account charges the College will assess. Students who wish to withdraw from the College should contact their advisor or the Registrar’s Office and complete the official withdrawal process.

If an amount owed is still owed after withdrawal, the payment must be received, or payment arrangements must be made within 30 days of notification of the withdrawal date or the student's account will be considered delinquent.

College Initiated Withdrawals

The College reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student for reasons such as non-payment, disciplinary, academic, lack of engagement, or other extenuating circumstances.

Unofficial Withdrawals

When it is not possible for students to complete the official withdrawal process or they stop attending their classes without providing notice, the College will determine their withdrawal date once the College becomes aware that a student is no longer attending classes.

The Official withdrawal date will be determined in one of the following ways:

• The date the student began the process or official notified the College of intent to withdraw; or
• The midpoint of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the College; or
• The student’s last date of an academic related activity

The following account charges are eligible for proration ("COSTS ELIGIBLE FOR PRORATION"):

• Housing charge (prorated per day until the last day to drop (Full Term))
• Meal plan (prorated per meal until the last day to drop (Full Term))

The following account charges are not eligible for proration and are assessed at 100%:

• Program fees
• Online per hour fee
• New student fee
• Course fees
• Disciplinary fines
• Housing fines
• Books purchased in the online Bookstore
• Library fines
• Supplies purchased in the Saints Stop
• Clinical makeup fees
• Laptop rental/purchase through the College
• Challenge exam fees
• Parking fines
• Transcript fees
•   Tuition deposit  

Proration Dates

The FAO performs a calculation of return of Title IV funds that is separate from the College refund calculation. That policy is in the Financial Aid Office section of the College Catalog.

Refer to the institutional policy on students called to active duty under Academic Policies, Active Duty .

A college or university that received qualified tuition and related expenses on your behalf is required to file Form 1098-T with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Educational institutions are required to file and furnish a Form 1098-T to students whom payments for qualified billed tuition and related expenses were received in the calendar year.  The information being reported to the IRS verifies your enrollment with regard to certain eligibility criteria for the American Opportunity Tax Credit, the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit and the Higher Education Tuition and Fees Deduction. However, the enrollment information by itself does not establish eligibility for either credit or deduction. Students will receive their 1098-T statement electronically, no paper 1098-T statement will be mailed. When statements are ready, an email will be sent to students with instructions on how to access 1098-T statement online.

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