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By Associated Press

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Published: Tue, January 01, 2008 - 6:57 pm
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 6:59 pm

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A recent report strongly criticizes
Alabama's two-year college oversight structure. But most members of
the state school board and two-year Chancellor Bradley Byrne said
they don't see a need to change the system.
The school board currently controls both the K-12 system and the
two-year college system, which has been plagued by scandals.
The report was compiled mostly by Maryland-based consultant
James Fisher. It focused on Mobile's Bishop State Community
College, which has been the subject of theft investigations and
remains on probation with its accrediting agency.
Going beyond a review of the Mobile school alone, the report
says the two-year system's governing structures seem inconsistent
with successful models elsewhere in the country.
Several national education experts also told the Press-Register
newspaper that it is better to have separate boards for the two
systems
J. Noah Brown is president of the Washington, D.C.-based
Association of Community College Trustees. He said having one board
for both systems could allow for some collaboration, but the
structure gives the board a heavy workload.
Several board members said last week they were opposed to a
two-board system.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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I wasn’t directing my comments @ you. I was simply making a point of some problems I’ve seen. Your comment just made me remember
some of the problems. During your rage of anger to me next time you might notice what you write. In your first comment you didn’t even attend class. The second you did 19 hours. My comment was also addressing the fact we need change. However anyone see’s it hard or easy classes the learning environment needs to improve. When it improves maybe the instructurtors could have class. Afterall learning what you need to succed is #1. What is harder to some may not be to others. May be on the less challenging classes you could help others who find it difficult.Have a great day!

Posted by housedivided on 01/04/08 - 12:12 am • Report Abuse

continued…
I work 50 hours a week to pay for school.
Granted I did not work that much while attending Faulkner. I worked about 30 hours a week to pay for my dorms while a voice scholarshio payed the rest.... So no, I did not lie to get a grant in order to spend money on alcohol.
The whole point is… with voice rehersals about 10 hours a week, working 30 hours a week… 19 hours of classes and homework, I STILL had time to party all the time. Do NOT take my character or actions into the school’s defense. And do NOT attempt to say to me or imply to me what you said earlier.
That said…
There is a reason Faulkner is the cheapest in the state…

Posted by amber-marie on 01/03/08 - 8:49 pm • Report Abuse

Oh, ok so I am immature and not ready for college? Thanks for the harasment. Notice please that I did take responsibility for my actions; claiming that I only screwed myself.
I did not blame anyone for my actions, but I do blame the school for not being challenging. I have always taken courses throughout highschool that were incredibly difficult. When I go to a school that has courses I took in the 9th grade I do my homeowork and have NOTHING to do. So I would go out with all my friends. Just like all the other kids do that go to school there.
The reason all these people go to 2 year schools like Bishop and Faulkner is because they CAN get those grants by lying and CAN have extra money to spend on alcohol and new cars and drugs.
My whole point in that comment was that the schools need to shape up. By making the courses harder it will eliminate all those “immature” college kids that are not ready for learning.
Oh, and fyi. I do not have grants....

Posted by amber-marie on 01/03/08 - 8:42 pm • Report Abuse

To any of the students whom get drunk instead of attending class.
You are not ready for college. You are simply still immature. You can
only blame yourself for your on actions. Look in the mirror.
I too would like to see some changes in the 2 year college’s. I am
working on my second degree. I’ve been a LPN for about 10 years.
I have to attend class with the kids who aren’t ready for learning. I feel cheated of my hard earned money for the disruptions. I hear the talk about getting the grant checks to get drunk on but their passing as well as I. If the system should really check the ones’
whom get free grant money they would find most lie to get it.
Guess I shouldn’t be so honest. I mean come on how many seperated parents are there really. I know alot get the grants by
claiming to have no income. LOL where did you get those NIKE’s?

Posted by housedivided on 01/02/08 - 12:17 am • Report Abuse

I have to say, something DOES need to happen with our two year schools. I am a sophmore/junior and South.. I went to Faulkner my first year. The only degree I got from there was in Alcoholism. It felt like 10th grade. I went out every night, never went to class. STILL made all A’s. I went there with the hope of preparing myself for a larger university and unded up screwing myself.
It isn’t just Bishop that needs a makeover.

Posted by amber-marie on 01/01/08 - 10:46 pm • Report Abuse