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Charlotte region's community colleges has quickly become a haven for displaced workers trying to find a new career or expand skills.Many schools reported double-digit growth registered by. But the state budget crisis, so it's hard to put college fast-growing influx of students. "We had to send money to the state when we need more than ever," says Rhonda Wood, director of student records and records at Gaston College.
Gaston College had planned for a 1% to 2% rise in its student population this year, she says. But enrollment jumped 25% for the fall semester, rising to 6,500 students, many of whom attend part time. The number of full-time equivalent students is 2,740, up 27% from a year ago. In Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College estimates it turned away about 5,000 students last year, citing a lack of funding for scholarships and space constraints, says Jessica Graham, assistant to president, community relations and marketing services.
Gaston College had planned for a 1% to 2% rise in its student population this year, she says. But enrollment jumped 25% for the fall semester, rising to 6,500 students, many of whom attend part time. The number of full-time equivalent students is 2,740, up 27% from a year ago. In Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College estimates it turned away about 5,000 students last year, citing a lack of funding for scholarships and space constraints, says Jessica Graham, assistant to president, community relations and marketing services.
The school estimates its full-time enrollment this fall 7144. That's 11% increase from last year, says Graham. And commitment to 35.4% in 2006, Carolina adds.North funding for community colleges is based on the registration of the previous year. Given that schools have more students, so that reduction, the approach is proof inadequate.Plus, North Carolina lawmakers cut funding for community colleges last summer when the state budget.
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