Times are booming for community colleges

By: RACHEL CANELLI
Bucks County Courier Times

Online learning boosts are part of the increase in BCCC's enrollment.

Between the economy, students considering less expensive schools, and online learning, the last decade has been community colleges' time to shine.

"Community colleges clearly have come into their own in the last 10 years," said Karen Dawkins, Bucks County Community College's vice president and dean of student affairs. "It has a lot to do with accessibility, affordability, the economy, the quality of education and the fact that students can transfer."