“While enrollments are certainly a substantial concern for administrators, there is a strong underlining of good news as students continue to see the value of higher education even if they want it delivered in new formats and on their terms,” said Dr. Jeff Seaman, lead researcher and Director of Bay View Analytics.
“It is not a surprise that students are worried about rising costs of college and with the inflation that is driving all costs up,” said ACCT President and CEO Jee Hang Lee. “The survey demonstrates that a strong majority of community college students feel their educations are worth their investments and that their colleges value them. Community colleges are tailor made for helping students with limited resources thrive during challenging economic times. These survey findings help college leaders to make the best decisions for their institutions’ students. We look forward to sharing these survey results with our members, and to continuing to gain insights through future surveys.”
“HERDI’s network of community college leaders is well-represented in the survey results. It is no surprise to me that more than 70 percent of two-year administrators have plans already underway to meet student demand for more online and hybrid classes,” said Toni Cleveland, President and CEO of HERDI.
This press release originally appeared online.
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