Changes to mission of community colleges affect rural campuses
Recently, there was an article in the LA Times about the rural community colleges. Many of them focus on life long learners versus transfer students. Because of the new focus of California on transfer, it has had a side effect on rural colleges and funding. Some may lose enrollment numbers and therefore funding.
Rural community colleges face distinct challenges
A state mandate to focus on two-year students rather than 'lifelong learners' threatens the campuses' valued role in the community, along with their financial health. Mendocino College is a prime example.
By Lee Romney, Los Angeles Times
November 2, 2012, 5:16 p.m.
UKIAH, Calif. — On a recent evening at the Mendocino College Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, a cast of 35 belted out boisterous voice exercises before running through a dress rehearsal of "Inherit the Wind."
About half are community members taking the production course for personal enrichment — not pursuing degrees or planning to transfer to four-year theater programs. Some are veteran actors, who elevate the learning environment.
Met with a rave review in Ukiah's daily newspaper, the production speaks volumes about how central this school is to the region's cultural life and community spirit.
Rural community colleges face distinct challenges
A state mandate to focus on two-year students rather than 'lifelong learners' threatens the campuses' valued role in the community, along with their financial health. Mendocino College is a prime example.
By Lee Romney, Los Angeles Times
November 2, 2012, 5:16 p.m.
UKIAH, Calif. — On a recent evening at the Mendocino College Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, a cast of 35 belted out boisterous voice exercises before running through a dress rehearsal of "Inherit the Wind."
About half are community members taking the production course for personal enrichment — not pursuing degrees or planning to transfer to four-year theater programs. Some are veteran actors, who elevate the learning environment.
Met with a rave review in Ukiah's daily newspaper, the production speaks volumes about how central this school is to the region's cultural life and community spirit.
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