We'd have to hire staff to take phone calls and maintain the list database. We'd have to spend much more on media advertising to remind people what we offer and how to get a schedule. We're nearing that point. In fact, a project is underway to make big improvements in the online schedule, with an eye toward phasing out the mass mailing over the next few years. Reaching out to the community is part of our mission.
Community colleges are for everyone.
The very heart of our mission is to make education accessible, whatever the potential student's background. For our outreach to be effective, people need to know the details and great variety of our offerings. Just knowing that we exist, but not what we offer, isn't enough. Education is good for Oregon. As Oregonians work to compete in the changing global and national economies, we should encourage all citizens to reach their full potential.