by Nicole Reitz, Valley News
Cayuga Community College started fall semester classes Wednesday. Enrollment numbers are close to those of last year, except for students taking online courses, whose participation is on the rise. “This summer our online numbers were through the roof,” said Margaret Spillett, director of public relations and institutional communications. Spillett explained the spike in students enrolling in online courses as a trend that’s being seen across the country. “There are more and more countries that are starting to see the value in online education,” she said. “Traditionally community colleges serve the community their in, but now we see people taking our online classes around the United States and around the globe.” Online classes are appealing to students because of their flexibility, allowing them to get an education while working a full-time job. Others prefer to take classes online than come to campus.
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