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| − | A '''community college''' is a type of [[education]]al institution that is geared towards local students with different needs. As of January 2008, 11.5 million [[student]]s are enrolled in community [[college]]s. <ref>http://www2.aacc.nche.edu/research/index.htm</ref> Recently some of them have been offering bachelor's degrees, such as Central [[Florida]] Community College. <ref>http://www.ocala.com/article/20080805/NEWS/808052046/1340/NEWS&title=CFCC_debates_offering_bachelor_s_degree</ref> They typically have smaller classes and libraries then universities. Community colleges are governed by a [[board of trustees]], and they then select a [[president]] or chancellor to lead the factuality. They are sometimes referred to as "junior colleges." | + | A '''community college''' is a type of [[education]]al institution that is geared towards local students with different needs. As of January 2008, 11.5 million [[student]]s are enrolled in community [[college]]s.<ref>http://www2.aacc.nche.edu/research/index.htm</ref> Recently some of them have been offering bachelor's degrees, such as Central [[Florida]] Community College.<ref>http://www.ocala.com/article/20080805/NEWS/808052046/1340/NEWS&title=CFCC_debates_offering_bachelor_s_degree</ref> They typically have smaller classes and libraries then universities. Community colleges are governed by a [[board of trustees]], and they then select a [[president]] or chancellor to lead the factuality. They are sometimes referred to as "junior colleges." |
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A community college is a type of educational institution that is geared towards local students with different needs. As of January 2008, 11.5 million students are enrolled in community colleges.[1] Recently some of them have been offering bachelor's degrees, such as Central Florida Community College.[2] They typically have smaller classes and libraries then universities. Community colleges are governed by a board of trustees, and they then select a president or chancellor to lead the factuality. They are sometimes referred to as "junior colleges."