Summertime Madness

Linn-Benton Community College 

Students have been tossed the opportunity of summer term classes at Linn-Benton, but most do not grab the chance to further their education. One out of five students asked said, “No I will not be attending summer term.”  The question now is, why?

Damien Hutley said, “Financial Aid won’t cover it.”

Kody Kinsella said, “No Financial Aid, and it’s the only time I can work.”

It’s estimated that 2,500 students will attend summer term. Approximately 60 percent of students have registered for classes. That is about 1,529 students.

However, there are students who will be attending.

When asked why will you be attending summer term; Alyssa Mota said, “To be done faster.”

Linn-Benton Courtyard

Not only is there a need for financial assistance, there is a lack of classes offered. Several courses require instructor signatures. Also, there are less days and times available, and five week classes.

Lack of classes, times, days, signatures, and short term classes are not logical.

Sandy Fichtner said, “When we sign up for summer term, we need to work realistically with the course schedules.”

Summer term is just like the rest of the school year, and it should be treated no differently. 

When you work you do not get any summer vacations. You work all year around, with the occasional vacation, but it’s always at the loss of income at that time.

Education should not be over just because a new season begins. Education never ending, and those who intend on better themselves should not be subject to limitations. 

At a glance:
Who: Registration Help Desk
What: Summer term 
When: June 23, 2014
Where: Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd. SW
Albany, Oregon 97321
Phone: 541-917-4999
Email: linnbenton.edu