Illinois college aims to shorten courses in half to help students graduate faster ...Middle East

An Illinois college has announced plans to make a major change to its course structure, cutting the length of its courses in half in a move it hopes will help students graduate faster. Illinois Central College aims to cut the time it takes to complete more than 70% of its courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks by 2026, according to a report from NBC affiliate station WEEK. Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Chuck Swaim, reportedly cited the fact that 70% of ICC’s students are part time and have at least one job as a major reason for the shift. “They’ve got to intertwine [their] work schedule with their life schedule, with their education,” Swaim said. “The fewer

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