Vol. 4, No. 17
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July 1, 2007
Nevada's Online State News Journal
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Community College Of
Southern Nevada Is No More
Name Changed To College Of
Southern Nevada
As is happening throughout the land, the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) is dropping the community part of its name and is now known as College of Southern Nevada. The Community College Baccalaureate Association predicts that within ten years, community colleges across the United States will refer to community colleges simply as colleges. The drive to change the name was led by CCSN Student body President Presley Conkle, backed by 10,000 signatures on a petition, and by the Nevada system of Higher Education Board or Regents.
Founded in 1971 and educating more than 70,000 students annually, the College of Southern Nevada (http://www.csn.edu) is the state’s largest college. CSN is one of the country’s most exciting and dynamic colleges with more than 200 degrees and certificates in more than 100 areas of study. Students create flexible, personalized schedules including day, evening, and weekend classes taught on three main campuses, 14 academic and learning centers, and many satellite locations throughout Southern Nevada.
Along with the name change are numerous administrative and departmental unit changes that have taken place at the school. “Removing ‘community’ from the name of the college falls in line with a national trend to help graduates—some who have received bachelor’s degrees—acquire employment,” said Conkle, adding that “community colleges typically offer two-year associate degrees, not baccalaureate degrees. CSN offers a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene and is considering additional bachelor’s degrees.”
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