Establishment of New Community Colleges in Pennsylvania
This content provides an overview of the establishment process of new community colleges in Pennsylvania, covering topics such as the definition of a community college, governance structure, funding sources, steps to establish a new community college, state board of education review process, approval requirements, and post-approval activities. It includes detailed information on the roles of local sponsors, state boards of education, and the necessary steps involved in setting up a new educational institution.
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Establishment of New Community Colleges in Pennsylvania Michael Dotts Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education October 7, 2022 1
Community College Definition What is a community college? Two-Year Public Credit: Certificate, Diploma, Associate Degree Non-Credit: workforce development, business and industry training, ESL, adult education, professional development Avocational/Recreational 2
Community College Governance Governance is shared between the local sponsor and the commonwealth Local Sponsor Appoints board of trustees Approves annual college budget Commonwealth Public School Code/Regulations Policies/Procedures 3
Community College Funding Sources Student tuition and fees Commonwealth appropriation Operating Capital Local sponsor appropriation 4
Steps to Establish a New Community College Community college plan/application Local sponsor resolutions Feasibility study Structure/Organization Financing plan Submission to the State Board of Education 5
State Board of Education Review Process State Board of Education: Establishes ad-hoc subcommittee of Board members Schedules and holds public hearing Consults with PDE and the Governor Subcommittee/Council issues recommendation to the full State Board Full Board votes on recommendation 6
State Board of Education Requirements for Approval Sufficient population Sufficient funding from local sponsor Area is not adequately served by postsecondary education 7
Post-Approval Activities Local sponsor appoints board of trustees College board prepares and submits 120- day plan to PDE Funding 8
Community Colleges in Pennsylvania Michael Dotts Higher Education Associate Office of Postsecondary/Higher Education rdotts@pa.gov 717-705-7787 3/15/2025 9
Contact/Mission For more information on community colleges please visit PDE s website at www.education.pa.gov The mission of the Department of Education is to ensure that every learner has access to a world-class education system that academically prepares children and adults to succeed as productive citizens. Further, the Department seeks to establish a culture that is committed to improving opportunities throughout the commonwealth by ensuring that technical support, resources, and optimal learning environments are available for all students, whether children or adults. 10
