Illinois Gov. Revives Plan for Community Colleges

Klamath Community College approved for four-year Applied Bachelor of Science degrees

Klamath Community College can now offer two new, four-year Applied Bachelor degrees — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management with an emphasis on salon management.

Illinois Gov. revives plan for community colleges

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is trying to revive his plan to allow community colleges to offer four-year degree programs. It would allow some community colleges to offer four-year degrees in specific areas. Those areas include nursing, cyber security and early childhood education. Illinois community college enrollment increases by 5 percent for Spring 2024 However, not everyone is sold on the idea. The Il…

Illinois bill to allow bachelor's degrees at community colleges has been revived

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields has been revived in the House. Some legislators are still against the proposal, citing that the bill would hurt minorities and underfunded universities. "Chicago State is hemorrhaging, and you, as an administration, are handing them Band-Aids, and they need stitches," said State Rep. Curtis Tarver II (D). "Then you com…

Oregon Coast Community College approved for accredited 4-year nursing degrees

Oregon Coast Community College in Newport has been approved to offer its own four-year accredited degree in nursing. The opportunity comes at a time when demand for nurses is high, particularly in rural places.