By AP
Oklahoma City. Ok – Okla. spends millions on two-year college dropouts
Okla. spends millions on two-year college dropouts
(Information in the following story is from: The Oklahoman, http://www.newsok.com)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A new study says Oklahoma spends millions of dollars on community college students who drop out before their second year of school.
The Oklahoman reports "The Hidden Costs of Community Colleges" study found the state's community college dropouts cost taxpayers $57 million over a five-year period. That includes state appropriations and state and federal grant money
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education data shows the percentage of first-year, full-time students returning for a second year of community college was just over 57 percent.
Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges executive director Gary Davidson says many community college students who have recently enrolled may not be ready for college-level coursework.
Rose State College spokesman Ben Fenwick says community colleges are offering remedial programs to students who aren't prepared for entry-level courses.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A new study says Oklahoma spends millions of dollars on community college students who drop out before their second year of school.
The Oklahoman reports "The Hidden Costs of Community Colleges" study found the state's community college dropouts cost taxpayers $57 million over a five-year period. That includes state appropriations and state and federal grant money
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education data shows the percentage of first-year, full-time students returning for a second year of community college was just over 57 percent.
Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges executive director Gary Davidson says many community college students who have recently enrolled may not be ready for college-level coursework.
Rose State College spokesman Ben Fenwick says community colleges are offering remedial programs to students who aren't prepared for entry-level courses.