/New state initiative helps former college students complete degrees

New state initiative helps former college students complete degrees

“If you aren’t educated, you have a greater chance of ending with nothing,” Dr. Glenn Boyce said, the commissioner of IHL board. The Community College Board would be part of the partnership. Andrea Mayfield, executive director of the Community College Board, said that “our community colleges are excited because they all know that there is a difference between those who have an education and those who don’t.” Mayfield stated that they are expecting to be funded by grants, philanthropies, and partnerships throughout the state. This initiative targets four categories of people: Former students can reach out to their old college or university for more information about the initiative.