An effort to help adult students complete two- and four-year college degrees has brought two local colleges together to offer classes at a Holland campus. The flexible format allows students to take care of work and family obligations, yet still have the learning experience of weekend classes, hybrid classes, and online courses.
According to excerpts from the story:
In collaboration with Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University is expanding the academic program offerings at its Meijer Campus in Holland to help adult students who already have some college credits complete a bachelor’s degree.
Beginning with the 2008 fall semester, Grand Valley will offer non-traditional students a convenient and flexible degree-completion program that includes alternative formats and scheduling options. The intent is to reach out to people who may have started college but didn’t complete a four-year degree, said Simone Jonaitis, GVSU’s executive director of continuing education.
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