About 50 percent complete their degrees. Also under the new regional system, Cooper said, county commissioners and mayors of large towns nominate people to serve on the regional governing boards. Some of the boards have 60 to 70 members. Cooper's provost and the president of Tech both support his program. He would like to see someone on the state level re-examine the regional approach.
Tech is in a unique position.
We serve students in four regions. Many of Cooper's former students now have good jobs. To learn more about Cooper's program, call him at 442-3173. Write a letter to the editor .