Governor Ducey Signs Bill To Expand Opportunities For Community College Published: 10 May 2021 10 May 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday signed legislation allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees, paving the way for Arizona’s current and future workforces and expanding opportunities for populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
“Arizona’s community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce with skills and resources,” said Governor Ducey. “Arizona is a school choice state, and today’s action is school choice for higher education. This is ‘Opportunity for All’ in action. It will allow students even more opportunities as they strengthen their education and expand their employment opportunities. Thank you to Senator Paul Boyer and Representative Becky Nutt for leading on legislation that supports Arizona’s higher education students and our talented wo
Before this legislation, the community colleges have only offered two-year degree programs and professional certifications.
Maricopa Community College District headquarters Author: Associated Press, 12 News Published: 2:33 PM MST May 4, 2021 Updated: 2:33 PM MST May 4, 2021
PHOENIX Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed into law a bill that allows Arizona’s community colleges to offer limited four-year college degrees.
Before this legislation, the community colleges have only offered two-year degree programs and professional certifications.
Arizona now joins 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees under limited prescribed circumstances.
Senate Bill 1453 will take effect this fall and requires detailed internal and external processes, including becoming nationally accredited.
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“This is Opportunity for All in action”
PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees, paving the way for Arizona’s current and future workforces and expanding opportunities for populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
“Arizona’s community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce with skills and resources,” said Governor Ducey. “Arizona is a school choice state, and today’s action is school choice for higher education. This is ‘Opportunity for All’ in action. It will allow students even more opportunities as they strengthen their education and expand their employment opportunities. Thank you to Senator Paul Boyer and Representative Becky Nutt for leading on legislation that supports Arizona’s higher education students and our talented workforce.”
Newly signed Arizona law allows community colleges to offer 4-year degrees
Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law a bill, SB1453, allowing community colleges to offer limited four-year college degrees.
Posted at 12:05 PM, May 04, 2021
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PHOENIX â Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law a bill, SB1453, allowing community colleges to offer limited four-year college degrees.
The governorâs signature is the climax of years of efforts by advocates who worked to find alternatives to what critics argue is the expense for residents to get four-year degrees at Arizonaâs three universities.
âWe think about it all the time and how much itâs going to cost by the time they re of age,â said Christa Jones.
Gov. Ducey signs bill that allows community colleges to offer 4-year-degrees
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PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation on Tuesday allowing colleges to offer four-year degrees.
Under Gov. Ducey s legislation, community colleges offering baccalaureate degrees must approve each program based on specific criteria, including workforce need, financial and administrative analysis of the feasibility of offering the program, and mitigating duplication.
“Arizona’s community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce with skills and resources,” said Governor Ducey.
Gov. Ducey adds, “Arizona is a school choice state, and today’s action is school choice for higher education. This is ‘Opportunity for All’ in action. It will allow students even more opportunities as they strengthen their education and expand their employment opportunities. Thank you to Senator Paul Boyer and Representati