Jackson post-secondary students may soon not have to leave town to obtain a four-year degree.
During a special meeting, August 21st, the Central Wyoming College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to allow the college to begin the approval processes to start Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Liaison Officer Louisa Hunkerstorm says that community colleges offering four-year degrees is a growing nationwide trend, allowing students to continue their education beyond the Associate’s level at an affordable price while staying in their home communities.
Beginning with the codification of the Wyoming Education Attainment Council Executive Committee in the 2019 General legislative session, Wyoming leaders have been collaborating on several fronts to provide additional pathways for individuals to obtain post-secondary credentials and certificates.
According to former Governor Mead’s executive order, the economic growth and economic diversification of the State will depend on citizens and workers with a wide array of knowledge and skills. The order emphasized that high-quality industry credentials and higher education degrees were connected to higher employment and increased earning power.
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