Genesee Community College has set another enrollment record. The Fall 2004 semester enrollment currently stands at 6,062, President Stuart Steiner reported to the Board of Trustees this evening. This is the first time that Genesee's enrollment has topped 6,000.
The College also broke its full-time enrollment record, with 2,939 full-time students currently studying at Genesee. Genesee Community College received a record number of 2,657 new applications for full-time study for this fall, of which 1,562 students actually enrolled.
Genesee's solid enrollment is pleasing and easy to understand, President Stuart Steiner told the Board of Trustees. "One of our greatest strengths is that we understand the higher education needs of people of all ages and backgrounds," he said. "Over the years we have worked consistently to build a record of academic excellence, to begin innovative programs, and to make college education as accessible as possible. Students and families find what they need at Genesee, at a very affordable cost. For increasing numbers of students, Genesee is becoming the college of first choice."
Genesee offers almost 60 degree and certificate programs, and students can attend classes at the Batavia Campus or at any of the College's five campus centers in Albion, Arcade, Dansville, Lakeville or Warsaw. Students can also complete courses through the College's distance learning program.
Enrollment for the Spring 2005 semester should be strong as well, Dr. Steiner said. Already, 2,033 students have registered for spring classes.In other business this evening, the Board of Trustees: