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College aid threat worries students
The Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, SC) – February 25, 2010
Lindsey Allen knows she's done all she can to preserve her ability to attend college. But will it be enough?
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OCtech's Calhoun County facility moving forward
The Times and Democrat (Orangeburg, SC) – February 25, 2010
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s new Calhoun County facility is expected to open in late spring or early summer, according to Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant, dean of Career Training and Development.
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Piedmont Tech cutting wasteful practices at college
The Index-Journal (Greenwood, SC) – February 25, 2010
Piedmont Technical College is fighting back against budget cuts and working to improve service to students and employers by going lean.
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Stimulus funds plug Clemson, education budget holes
Independent-Mail (Anderson, SC) – February 25, 2010
A proposed 2010-2011 state budget would spare Clemson University’s general education funding, but the school’s agricultural programs would take a hit.
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New tech campus gets green light from state board
The Newberry Observer (Newberry, SC) – February 24, 2010
Piedmont Technical College cleared another hurdle yesterday to open a new campus in Newberry.
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National

Enrollment down at California community colleges
Los-Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA) – February 25, 2010
The 1% decline reflects cutbacks in courses brought on by state budget cuts. Campuses are being asked to focus on core subjects over recreational classes, Chancellor Jack Scott says.
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Kentucky community colleges raise profile
The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) – February 25, 2010
Derek Allen had never been to Frankfort before last week, but the Louisville student was there a second time Thursday to appeal to Kentucky lawmakers to support community colleges.
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La. Gov Proposes Bill to Let Colleges Hike Tuition
The New York Times (New York, NY) – February 24, 2010
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal proposed Tuesday that state lawmakers give up their authority over college tuition and fee increases, letting the schools substantially raise what they charge their students if colleges meet certain performance standards.
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More Students and Not Enough Space: Rural Community Colleges Discuss Challenges
The Chronicle of Higher Education – February 24, 2010
Rural community colleges are the fastest-growing of all community colleges in the United States, but they face many challenges as they expand, a group of community-college leaders told Education Department officials and Congressional staff members on Wednesday.
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