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Community College for You: Yay or Nay?

Published on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 Dania Mallette
Tags: 4-year colleges and universities, attending community college, benefits of community college, community college, Community Colleges

Community colleges still continue to take the backseat when it comes to higher education. But in recent years, these educational institutions are doing more to get into the spotlight and show that their staff and programs are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Students getting ready to apply to colleges and universities may want [...]

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Community Colleges vs. Traditional Colleges & Universities

Published on Monday, July 25th, 2011 Dania Mallette
Tags: 4-year colleges, 4-year colleges and universities, colleges and universities, Community Colleges, difference between community colleges and universities, differences between community colleges and traditional colleges

There will always be those that favor traditional 4-year colleges and universities over community colleges and vice-versa. However, the important thing to keep in mind is that each student’s needs are different and the decision as to which type of educational institution to enroll is should be made according to their preferences. When it comes [...]

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Housing for Community College District Employees

Published on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 Ken
Tags: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Community Colleges, CSM, district, district employee, employee housing, faculty housing, housing, san mateo community college district, smccd, staff housing, teachers

Several school districts in Northern California have been planning and building living and housing complexes on or near campus for their employees, which include teachers, faculty, and other staff. The main idea is to provide a cheaper and more affordable option for housing, as well as to provide incentive for future prospective employees to become a part of the school district.

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Summer Sessions At Community Colleges Are In Short Supply

Published on Sunday, May 30th, 2010 Nohel
Tags: budget cuts, california community colleges, ccsf, city college of san francisco, college budget cuts, college summer school, college summer session, community college, Community Colleges, cost savings, san francisco, san mateo, san mateo community college district, skyline, skyline college, smccd, summer school, summer session

(SAN FRANCISCO- CollegeToCareers.com)-  This year, California Community Colleges are being hit with budget cuts and have had to shave spending in various areas.  One area that many college have chosen to cut has been summer sessions.  Most schools have scaled back their class offerings this summer, while others have closed their classrooms to any students. [...]

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10 Reasons To Attend A Community College First

Published on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 Nohel
Tags: califonia community colleges, certificate programs, college financial aid, college tuition, Community Colleges, transferring, vocational programs

As the economy struggles, more and more people are going to school to increase their vocational training, get a certificate, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree and even beyond.  Going back to school or starting school at a community college serves many benefits.  In California, these benefits are more so important to consider because of how much [...]

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