Two-year schools thrive by keeping college in community
Source: buffalonews.com Posted By: A. Owen..5239 days ago
But as enrollments soar during sour economy, institutions face threat of reductions in funding.
Community colleges have long endured wisecracks about their reputation as institutes of higher learning.
But look who's laughing now.
Four-year schools are courting community college students.
President Obama is relying on community colleges to help train the American work force.
And enrollment is up — way up.
Community colleges are breaking records this fall, as laid-off workers return....