Monday, December 21, 2009

California Community College ba(t)ch degrees?

A four-year degree from a two-year school? It could happen (Contra Costa Times)
With tens of thousands being turned away from state universities, California lawmakers likely will consider granting community colleges the right to offer a limited number of bachelor's degrees. … Bachelor's and higher degrees are offered by University of California and California State University campuses, while community colleges offer two-year associate degrees and certificates for a variety of professions. … [Assemblyman Marty Block, D-San Diego] said he began considering community college baccalaureates after San Diego State recently closed admissions to local applicants. The decision left many qualified San Diego-area students without a local university option, he said….
Comments

‪Anonymous‬ said...
nooooooooooo!
10:29 AM, December 21, 2009
‪Anonymous‬ said...
Hey, they're already doing it in several states. Get used to it!
10:59 AM, December 21, 2009
‪Anonymous‬ said...
I LIKE the fact that our students move on!
11:02 AM, December 21, 2009
‪Anonymous‬ said...
What good is a degree from anywhere if there isn't a job out there after graduation?
1:51 PM, December 21, 2009
Anonymous said...
And thus the state could cut its cost per bachelor's degree substantially. Neat trick.
6:18 PM, December 21, 2009

Pictured: "Orange Union High School," 1920. Now Chapman U.

Roy's obituary in LA Times and Register: "we were lucky to have you while we did"

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