2 Tier System rises again

The Santa Monica College model is back.  They want to charge $180.00 per unit for high demand classes.  LBCC is backing this action as well.  




LA Times.com


Students ready to fight bill that would create higher-fee classes
Assemblyman's proposal to allow extension programs for community colleges is similar to the controversial two-tier system that Santa Monica College had sought.

By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times

7:45 PM PDT, April 20, 2013


Students and faculty are gearing up for a fight to oppose legislation that would allow California community colleges to charge more for high-demand courses during summer and winter sessions.

Colleges would be able to offer extension programs for credit leading to certificates, associate's degrees and for transfer to four-year universities, if enrollment was at capacity the preceding two years.

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