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University of Northern Iowa expands "UNI at Iowa Community Colleges" online pathways; 539 students enrolled statewide this fall
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UNI officials reported growth in the "UNI at Iowa Community Colleges" program, which now covers all 15 community colleges and enrolled 539 students this fall. Program leaders said about half of participants qualify for a "Future Ready" award that brings UNI tuition to near community-college price levels.
The University of Northern Iowa told the Board of Regents' Academic Affairs Committee on Wednesday that its "UNI at Iowa Community Colleges" partnership has expanded statewide and enrolled 539 students this fall, more than double the program's 2022 enrollment.
Paul Sapp, director of UNI at Iowa Community Colleges, said the program began as a 2019 pilot with Des Moines Area Community College and expanded in 2022 to include all 15 community colleges. "Currently, we have 12 online programs," Sapp said. The programs are degree-completion pathways and are primarily aimed at place-bound, working adults; most students take courses part time.
Tricia Becker of UNI's online and distance-education office presented student outcomes: 1,105 students have enrolled since 2022 and the partnership has graduated 348…
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