I do not have a problem with MCTC per se, however, I am concerned that someone on this list cited a statistic that students that transfer in from a two year community college are less likely to get a degree from the U than students who start at General College. If this is true, we need to know why. I did have a relative who thought that MCTC was a better fit for minority students because it is populated by many minority students and many immigrants who are working hard to get ahead. (He said, since many MCTC students work, the partying was kept to a minimum.) I do not know the minority ratio at General College, all I know is that my relative felt more comfortable at MCTC after taking some courses at GC. But getting back to the land grant-taxpayer supported issue, I want to make sure MCTC is adequately funded and that the city of Minneapolis is not burdened by having its college take a surrogate general college role. Bill Dooley Kenny REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list.
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