Two bills being proposed in Indiana that are touted as “innovative” would be detrimental to the state’s two-year college system.
While Massachusetts community college leaders are buoyed by the recent rise in enrollment thanks to a new state grant program geared toward adults, they are concerned about the pressure it creates on their enrollment and financial aid departments.
A new historical marker unveiled in Roanoke will recognize Virginia Western’s status as the state’s first community college — and also connect the dots between how the business community’s opposition to Massive Resistance ultimately led to the creation of that system.
President John Kowal is optimistic about the move, and sees it as a much-needed step in the right direction.
