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CT State College Housatonic's New CEO Holds Open House At Bridgeport Campus, Tour Of Art Museum CT State College Housatonic's New CEO Holds Open House At Bridgeport Campus, Tour Of Art Museum
CT State College Housatonic's New CEO Holds Open House At Bridgeport Campus, Tour Of Art Museum Connecticut State Community College Housatonic's new CEO is inviting the community to an open house and tour of the Fairfield County school's Museum of Art.  Dr. Patricia Benson, who was hired to lead the college in July, is asking the community to see what the school has to offer, including its art collection during an open house on Nov. 6 from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Bridgeport campus at 900 Lafayette Blvd. "This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet our faculty and staff and learn more about our vibrant community college," Benson said. "Whether you’re interest…

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by Josh Lanier
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CT Community Colleges To Raise Tuition For 2022-23 Academic Year CT Community Colleges To Raise Tuition For 2022-23 Academic Year
CT Community Colleges To Raise Tuition For 2022-23 Academic Year Connecticut's 12 community colleges are set to increase tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Board of Regents for Higher Education voted to increase tuition and fees by $224 per year, or $112 per semester for full-time students who pay out of pocket, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. “None of us ever want to raise tuition,” CSCU President Terrence Cheng said. “However, I want to note that this does not mean that everyone’s bill will increase. For many, there will be no increase at all. Students who are eligible for the PACT program, …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: CT Community Colleges Forgive $17M In Student Debt COVID-19: CT Community Colleges Forgive $17M In Student Debt
Covid-19: CT Community Colleges Forgive $17M In Student Debt The president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities has announced debt relief for community college students hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Debt the students took on that they can’t repay due to the pandemic will be forgiven, CSCU said. In total, $17 million in debt will be forgiven, and it will be paid for with money from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. The forgiveness includes all account balances from enrollment during semesters between the summer of 2019 through spring of 2021. CSCU said this relief will impact 18,161 community college students. “Our m…

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by Nicole Valinote
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There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College The overnight shift, well it was spring break, but still, was a big surprise for schools all over Westchester no less at its largest college. But at Westchester County College “the faculty was already ready” before COVID-19 forced it to morph to online learning. Now looking ahead to fall, WCC can take away some new strategies by looking back on the past few months. Faculty were provided with WCC support during that crucial preparation week to restart their spring classes after the break, said Mark Stollar, the director of Marketing and Communication. The health crisis also impacted a five-…

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by Donna Christopher