The latest statewide data shows they weren t the only ones.
Community colleges and public universities across the state have seen a decrease in enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for November. Community colleges were hit particularly hard, and higher education officials are especially concerned to see decreases reflected in students from marginalized communities.
Since fall 2019, Oregon community colleges have seen a 23% decrease in enrollment, with every community college seeing a drop. Public universities have seen an average decrease of 3.8%, according to HECC data. The number of admitted undergraduates declined by 2.8%, but graduate students rose by 2.9%.
Colleges concerned about marginalized enrollment decrease
By MEERAH POWELL December 12, 2020 GMT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Both Oregon community colleges and public universities have seen a decrease in enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Community colleges especially have seen major declines, and higher education officials are especially concerned to see that decrease reflected in students from marginalized communities.
Since fall 2019, Oregon community colleges have seen a 23% decrease in enrollment, while public universities have seen an average decrease of 3.8%, according to data from the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC).
Much of that decrease has come from career and technical education programs and adult basic education – like GED preparation or English as a second language, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
Oregon community colleges concerned about decrease in enrollment for marginalized communities eastoregonian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eastoregonian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.