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Governors State University is the only public university in Chicago`s south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students. GSU provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students with undergraduate tuition that is the most affordable in the Chicagoland region. ~ 25 bachelor`s degree programs ~ 30 master`s degree programs ~ 6 doctoral degree programs ~ 22 certificate programs ~ $51.3 million in financial aid distributed to students each year ~ 28% minority faculty ~ 4,500 alumni teaching in Illinois schools (2,800 in Cook County) ~ $5,958 full time undergraduate tuition and fees - the most affordable in IL ~ 35,000 elementary, middle school, and high school students visit each year for educational and cultural experiences
Surry Community College is located in Dobson, North Carolina in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and services Surry and Yadkin Counties. Founded in 1964, the college is a two-year, comprehensive college with an open-door admissions policy. We offer thirty-six areas of study, many of which have options for an associate degree, diploma or certificate, as well as online degrees. In addition, the college serves over 18,000 students in over 1,500 classes through our Corporate and Continuing Education division. This area of the college offers a variety of learning opportunities through “not-for-credit” classes for those looking to take a one-time class for personal enrichment or to expand their knowledge base in a particular area. In addition to its main campus, the college operates the Workforce Development Center in Mount Airy, the Yadkin Center in Yadkinville, the Pilot Center in Pilot Mountain, and The Elkin Center in Elkin. Offering many of our basic skills, continuing education classes and core curriculum classes, these satellite centers are conveniently located to better serve our communities and students. Our exceptional faculty and staff provide the knowledge and expertise required for challenging careers or successful transfers to four-year colleges or universities, as well as help prepare students for jobs in vocational, occupational and industry related areas. Whether you are just graduating from high school, an adult student looking to change careers, or seeking further certification in your current career, Surry Community College will help put you to work faster and provide you with a successful career path.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is one of the largest community college districts in the United States, serving more than 200,000 students each year in Maricopa County, Arizona. With 10 colleges in the metropolitan Phoenix area, including a corporate college, and two skills centers, MCCCD is a critical partner in workforce and economic development with MCCCD graduates moving directly into high-demand jobs with skills needed by todays employers including health care, IT, business services, and construction sectors. In an effort to support employers and enhance our students success, Maricopa is building a new model for engaging businesses and assisting students on a pathway to reaching their goals. Through these transformative efforts and partnerships, we will expand work-based experiences for students to learn the skills employers need. The programs offered at MCCCD include those leading to a two-year associate degree, occupational certificates, and university transfer, as well as online classes, dual two-year degrees, and learning for a lifetime. The cost of tuition for Maricopa County residents is $85 per credit hour.
Throughout our history, the broad missions of teaching, research, and service have helped to guide the university and will continue to do so. However, as East Carolina University begins a new century, five specific dimensions of our mission will give sharper focus to our work. When considered in the context of our tradition, resources, and national reputation, these five areas provide the university with important opportunities for greater service and distinction in the coming decade. Assuring Access: Our resources and programs exist first and foremost to serve the people of North Carolina, especially as we shape the workforce of tomorrow. We are committed to a spirit of access to all the opportunities afforded by a major research and teaching university. We will develop and sustain programs that support this ideal. Supporting Student Success: Even as our research and extension enterprise grows, we remain committed to providing a great education in the classroom and to preparing tomorrow`s leaders through engagement, community service, and meaningful leadership experiences. Creating Opportunity for the East: No institution is more important to eastern North Carolina than East Carolina University. We will prepare tomorrow`s workforce, generate the intellectual capital that drives our economy, provide hands-on engagement with our region and state, and create new technologies from our research. Our Colleges of Business, Technology and Computer Science, and Fine Arts and Communication, as well as our health sciences schools, are significant drivers of the new economy. Forging Effective Partnerships: We are committed to building relationships with a wide range of partners for the benefit of the people of North Carolina. Responding to the Greatest Needs: The founding, growth, and continued success of East Carolina are all closely related to our effective response to the critical needs of communities and individuals.
Walk into any five-star hotel, award-winning kitchen, bakery, music studio, auto-shop, or hospital in Vancouver and you’re sure to meet a talented and successful VCC grad. Our commitment to access, community, and advanced skills training ensures our students are well positioned to break new ground in their chosen fields after graduation.With over 22,000 students annually, including a growing number of International and Aboriginal learners, VCC is uniquely positioned to offer both access and applied career programming and skills training.