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VGCC Fall Enrollment Tops 3,300, Sets New High

President Robert A. Miller of Vance-Granville Community College is an optimist, but even he said he was surprised when Fall Semester curriculum enrollment surpassed the 1998 previous high.

Miller announced that 3,308 students enrolled in curriculum programs in the semester that began Aug. 23. This is 74 more than Fall Semester 1998 enrollment, an increase of 2.29 percent.

The largest student increase was in Technical programs, which grew 123 students to 1,357, a 10 percent rise. Vocational programs had the largest percentage increase – 14 percent – with 46 new students raising enrollment in those programs to 401. Enrollment in the College Transfer program is up 23 students, to 453.

Small decreases in enrollment showed up in high school programs conducted by VGCC and in special students, those students who are taking curriculum courses but are not seeking a degree or diploma.

In addition, President Miller said that enrollment in extension classes during the spring and summer was up over the same period in 1998. Basic skills/literacy programs HAD 196 students enrolled, an increase of 24 over the previous year, and occupational extension classes also showed an increase in participation.

“This continually increasing enrollment is evidence that we are providing good, affordable education that meets the needs of the people in Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties,” Miller said. “We know there are many more out there who need education and training, and we are committed to continuing this service, to change and to add new programs as they are needed and as faculty and facilities are available.”