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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Community Colleges: 1,200 regionally accredited U.S. two-year institutions “Community colleges have always been driven by what is most relevant to the employment market”. Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation “Community Colleges are America at it’s best.” Bill Clinton, former US President Community College Students Enrollment—11.5 million 6.5 million students seek Associate degrees 5 million in non-credit programs 59% women; 41% men 46% of undergraduates begin their studies at community colleges Alumni include Nobel and Pulitzer Price recipients, Congressional representatives, chief executives, entrepreneurs, producers, actors, athletes Community College Values Accessible (convenient, flexible instructional delivery methods; strong learner support) Affordable (low tuition and fees) Accountable through Accreditation meets standards established by regional accrediting agencies; uses benchmarking measures to demonstrate degree of effectiveness and quality of academic programs, student support services, and administrative support Adaptable responds to local/regional needs; develops partnerships with business and universities; encourages new program models) Enrollment Growth–International Students @ Community Colleges 86,683 international students in 2007/08 3.1% increase over last year 7.2% growth since 2005/06 Approx 22% growth overall in past decade COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL ENROLLMENT Community College Programs 1. College Transfer Program First 2 years at the community college for Associate’s Degree, then TRANSFER for 2 more years = Bachelor’s Degree (US undergraduate degree) Professional Technical Programs Job Preparation for specific fields needed by community; degrees do not usually transfer 3. Other Programs Developmental English and Math Special: Fast-Track High School Completion Faculty + Small Classes = Quality Learning, High GPAs Faculty hold advanced degree