Rural community colleges

the long version

Sixty percent of American community colleges are located in rural areas, but urban colleges garner more publicity because of their larger enrollments. Rural institutions, however, play a significant role in their communities; they are often among the largest employers in the region, the single provider of low-cost post-secondary education, and the most significant provider of tools for economic development and cultural events.... This edition identifies issues rural leaders will likely encounter on their campuses and provides a set of tools and strategies to address those issues -- from cover.