Community Colleges Prepare For Fall Semester Amid Coronavirus

Community colleges, like Montgomery and Oakland, have adapted to the pandemic by leveraging their experience in distance learning. They face economic challenges and uncertainty about funding, while enrollment trends show potential growth. Colleges are adjusting campus operations for safety and relying more on technology, exposing a digital divide. Students face challenges such as lack of resources and balancing home responsibilities.

What advantage do community colleges have during the pandemic?

• They have more funding.

• They are structured as commuter schools.

• They have smaller campuses.

• They offer more courses.

Why might enrollment at community colleges increase during the pandemic?

• Due to a decrease in tuition fees.

• Because of the availability of more scholarships.

• Because of new campus facilities.

• As unemployed adults seek job training.

What challenge is highlighted regarding funding for community colleges?

• Proposed funding cuts are being discussed.

• Funding has always been adequate.

• There is an abundance of funding.

• Funding is increasing due to the pandemic.

What issue is part-time enrollment at community colleges exposing?

• A lack of qualified teachers.

• A digital divide among students.

• An increase in tuition fees.

• A shortage of online courses.

What are some students at community colleges struggling with during the pandemic?

• Basic needs like food and housing.

• Finding part-time jobs.

• Getting textbooks on time.

• Access to transportation.