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Numbers down at Williams’ CCC campus<br>

Carol Johnson, left, and Pat Wamble work their craft during a college water color class held Thursday nights in Williams.

“Right now the unofficial numbers are looking good,” said Steve Miller, registrar/admissions director for CCC. “Currently we are 157 students over our highest headcount.”

It is unknown why numbers are down at the Williams campus from last spring since the college is offering similar classes. More than 50 classes were offered at the Williams and Grand Canyon campuses this semester. The number of students enrolled at the Williams campus is 22, said Gilmore.

“We have less students, but they are taking more classes. The average class load is up 15 percent from last year,” he said.

Of the 22 students taking advantage of classes at the Williams campus, a few of those are currently enrolled in high school. High school enrollment at the Williams campus is up 18 percent from last year, Gilmore said.

Six Williams High School students are enrolled in CCC classes, said Denise Heiss, WHS counselor.

“I think that as more courses are offered and students realize what a great opportunity they have, we will definitely have more kids earning college credit,” Heiss said.

With the recent addition of distance learning technology made possible by interactive television courses, more classes have been added in rural areas such as Williams, Grand Canyon and Page, he said.

“The technology is easy to maintain and is operated by the instructor,” said Gilmore.

Prior to televised classes, a limited number of classes were available in Williams. If only two individuals signed up for a class, it was impossible to offer the class due to economics. Through long distance learning, if only two individuals register for a class, the class can still be offered because the class will be televised along with campuses in Page, Grand Canyon or Flagstaff, Gilmore said.

“Our classes are affordable and convenient,” said Linda Clark, marketing director for CCC. “We have so many opportunities available for our students. Not only are we offering more classes, we are offering more ways for our students to take our classes.”

Students registering for classes at the last minute are causing some difficulties for CCC officials. When students fail to register early, classes are sometimes dropped due to a lack of interest. When students attempt to register for the class late, the class may no longer be available, Gilmore said.

Locally, 18 classes were offered in regular classrooms with an instructor. Only four of those classes survived registration, he said.

When the official enrollment report becomes available Feb. 26, students from the Williams area will be accounted for more accurately. Some Williams students may be enrolled in virtual classrooms over the Internet while others may be commuting to the Flagstaff campus, Gilmore concluded.


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