Holly Vincent
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 12:00 AM
Academics, All, Community
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – In an effort to offer flexible learning opportunities for prospective adult learners for the 2018-2019 academic year, Cleveland State Community College has developed an Adult Learner Survey. The goal of the survey is to gather information from potential adult students on what kind of programs interest them, their financial needs and suitable times for classes, etc. Some of the new initiatives for fall 2018 include weekend college and Tennessee Reconnect, Governor Haslam’s program which is scheduled to start in the fall allowing adult learners to earn a certificate or degree tuition free.
“Cleveland State and the State of Tennessee are working together to make sure adults in our area can take advantage of the new TN Reconnect program,” stated Dr. Bill Seymour, CSCC President. “From our experience there are two major roadblocks for many adults when considering higher education. The first is cost. Well, TN Reconnect will take care of that. The second is lack of convenience. Cleveland State wants to minimize this roadblock as much as possible so you can complete your educational goals. We want to offer programs on a schedule that works best for you. Your feedback on this survey will help us do just that.”
According to Dr. Denise King, Vice President for Academic Affairs, the mission of the weekend college is to:
Cleveland State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution