| A
community college education is . . . |
Affordable |
Local
investment in the college allows for affordable services;
affordability drives student enrollment; enrollment ensures
the success of the college. |
| Community college services are . . . |
Comprehensive |
The full
range of noncredit and for-credit adult learning services are provided by a community college—from for-credit vocational-technical
licenses, certificates, and associate degrees to transferable
general education core coursework, AND from noncredit workforce
training, professional development, and personal enrichment
classes to adult literacy, GED, and college preparatory services. |
| A
community college administration is . . . |
Accountable |
A community college is managed
and controlled by a locally elected board of
trustees. Local control ensures that college programming is
responsive, flexible, and timely in meeting local needs. |
| A
community college district is . . . |
Committed |
A community college district is a
permanent, legally recognized educational entity.
The formation of a community college district ensures the committed
presence of local, lifelong learning services. |
