U. of I. education expert: Community colleges undervalued, underfunded
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 14:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Popular culture may have an uncharitable attitude toward community colleges, but a University of Illinois expert in education says they are an underfunded community asset and an invaluable resource for first-generation college students, low-skilled adult workers and immigrants aspiring to enter college, and downsized workers and mid-career changers transitioning to a recession-proof career.