Officials report another enrollment increase

Five weeks into the term, CSC officials report that 182 more students are taking courses this spring than during the same period in 2008. The 7.39 percent increase results in a headcount of 2,645 students. CSC's full-time equivalency, based on total credit hours processed, also is on its way up with a 4.11 percent increase, or 78 students above the February 2008 total.

The figures will continue to grow as students sign up for course offerings that begin later in the semester.

Dr. Randy Rhine, CSC vice president for enrollment management, said the institution continues to be a popular choice for students and that a wide variety of factors are responsible for the increase. He also said the number of applications received for the fall 2009 semester is about double what it was last year at this time. CSC reported its third consecutive fall semester increase in August 2008.