The Role of Rural Community Colleges

Series Type Rural Learning
Subject Education

Rural community colleges are hubs for community partnerships, postsecondary education and training, and workforce development. This issue-focused meeting provides data, infographics, and an inside view on the critical role of rural community college as anchor institutions in their communities. Viewers will learn about the following topics:

  • How community colleges support economic development and the workforce
  • The role that community colleges have in partnering with K-12 on dual credit
  • An overview of the Commission on Community College Finance established by the 87th legislature to make recommendations on community college funding
  • How philanthropy can support rural community colleges