Community college is one place to start

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, May 21, 2006

The Capital-Journal

While they have quick access to four-year colleges, students in northeast Kansas may choose to start their post-secondary education at smaller institutions.

Within easy driving distance of Topeka are:

Allen County Community College

ACCC's Burlingame campus, built in 1991 as a joint venture with Burlingame Unified School District 454, serves more than 700 students per semester. Just 25 miles south of Topeka, it serves students from Shawnee and Osage counties as well as the surrounding areas.

A full range of transfer-oriented classes is offered, including general education, business and computer classes. Students may enroll in associate degree programs or take specific courses for transfer.

Most classes offered at the Burlingame campus meet only once a week. A full range of classes is offered during the day and evening. Workshops and telecourses are offered on weekends.

Classes follow ACCC's agreements with Regents schools and area universities to ensure transferability.

Address: 100 Bloomquist Drive, Burlingame, 66413

Phone: (785) 654-2416

Web site: www.allencc.edu/

Highland Community College

Students can get a jump start in college math, English and/or reading courses in Highland's four-week Summer Blitz. Students also are provided structured study sessions outside of class, orientation to college workshops and activities designed to intergrate students into the college community.

Summer Blitz students are required to live on campus during summer blitz, purchase a summer meal plan, attend all class sessions and participate in all required activities.

Depending upon ACT scores or placement scores from HCC's Compass Placement test, some students are required to take developmental math, English and reading courses as a prerequisite to the college level courses in those subject areas. These developmental courses will be offered during Summer Blitz. They include Fundamentals of English, Fundamentals of Math, Beginning Algebra and Reading I.

Address: 606 W. Main, Highland, 66035

Phone: (785) 442-6000

Web site: www.highlandcc.edu/