Ariz. college to beef up remedial education.TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Pinta Community College has adopted a plan that calls for more remedial-education programs and for more convenient courses for working people. The two-year plan, described as the college's most comprehensive ever, also calls for streamlining operations. "This is a revolutionary document." Pima College Chancellor Roy Flores Flores, town, Guatemala Flores (flōrəs), town (1990 est. pop. 2,200), capital of Petén department, N Guatemala. Flores was built on an island in the southern part of Lake Petén Itzá and on the site of the said before the governing board Noun 1. governing board - a board that manages the affairs of an institution board - a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members" unanimously adopted the plan earlier this month. "We're going to reorder re·or·der v. re·or·dered, re·or·der·ing, re·or·ders v.tr. 1. To order (the same goods) again. 2. To straighten out or put in order again. 3. To rearrange. v. the community college in its entirety--that's not for the Paint of heart." The plan assigns accountability for a lengthy list of tasks ranging from tracking academic success of athletes to developing career plans for employees. It also prioritizes capital needs. Among other things, the plan acknowledges the college's need to improve how it serves students who need remedial math, reading and writing help. Many students leave Pima College without the educational level that might be expected, the report said. |
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