Community college enrollment booms at University of Hawaii
Source: honoluluadverti Posted By: Lillie S...5554 days ago
The 10-campus University of Hawai'i system signed up 58,157 students for the fall semester, the highest enrollment in the school's history. The seven UH community college campuses led the way with a 13.5 percent increase over last year.
When the economy turns south and unemployment climbs, people are more apt to turn to community colleges for vocational training.
"The community college, by design, is relatively low-cost, pretty flexible with class offerings," said John Morton, UH vice president....