Irvine Valley College

At our January 28th meeting our speaker was Glenn Roquermore PhD, president of Irvine Valley Community College. He explained how their enrollment had increased in this economy, while the number of students at state colleges and universities had dropped.

Most of this change is due to students being able to receive the first two years of classes at a lesser cost from community colleges. The colleges offer lower tuition fees and, because they are located close to the student's homes, reduces their living expenses. It was very impressive to hear how many of their students had subsequently attended four year colleges and universities throughout the nation, and the honors they have received.