Mid-Plains to begin offering Sunday College

Friday, February 27, 2015

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- Mid-Plains Community College is offering a new option for people who want to obtain an associate degree, but have little time to do so.

Classes for Sunday College start in August. The idea is for students to be in a classroom on Sunday afternoons and evenings, then complete coursework online the rest of the week.

"It's basically a mix of every type of class we offer," said Jody Tomanek, area vice-president of academic affairs and North Platte Community College. "It's accelerated, is a hybrid -- meaning it's offered both in a physical setting and online and is available through distance learning at our extended campus locations."

According to Tomanek, word about Sunday College has already gotten out around the Broken Bow Extended Campus area, and several people have inquired about it. She believes the program could be a viable choice for anybody.

"It would be especially good for the person who works 8-5 Monday through Friday," said Tomanek. "Stay-at-home parents could benefit, as could high school students. It would also appeal to our current students who want to free up their schedules a little bit during the week."

Those who enroll will take two classes the first half of a semester then two more classes during the last half. They will also take a class during the winterim, the short period between terms.

The total cost for one semester of Sunday College, including tuition, fees and books, is $1,910. That brings the cost of earning an associate degree through the program to $8,000.

Registration will begin March 10. Acceptance will be limited to five students at each of MPCC's campus locations: McCook, North Platte, Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala and Valentine.

Those interested in signing up can contact Heather Pucket, area student advisor, at 535-3710 or pucketh@mpcc.edu for more information.

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