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CUjlahoga Community College
Authority to expand into additional downtown facilities was obtained by the College Trustees from the Ohio Board of Regents in January, 1964. It is anticipated that these facilities and some classrooms, a gymnasium, swimming pool, and auxiliary facilities within walking distance at a nearby YWCA will make it possible to accommodate 6000 full- and part-time students (twice the number who enrolled in September, 1963) in September, 1964. Cuyahoga Community College is fulfilling the expectation of advocates who predicted its need here as long ago as 1953. The nucleus of a faculty of highly qualified instructors is present, thousands of students are inquiring about future admission, and the community has generously endorsed the college with their support of a building campaign, approval of an operating levy, and many loan and scholarship donations. Consistent with the recommendations of its consultants, the Board of Trustees is now engaged in the development of programs to meet the continuing and long-range educational needs of the community. In addition to extending course offerings in the traditional areas of the arts and sciences, special efforts are being expended in the development of technical and business courses for both youth and adults. Construction of a fully developed campus designed to include a comprehensive community college program is anticipated. Plans call for the facilities to be completely occupied during the school year 1966-67. It is hoped that the first increment will be available for occupancy in 1965.