Genesee Community College Kicks-off 2010-2011 Fall Semester with Another Record Enrollment

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BATAVIA, NY (08/23/2010)(readMedia)-- Genesee Community College's Batavia Campus and the College's six campus centers in Arcade, Albion, Dansville, Lima, Medina and Warsaw were bustling today with the opening of the 2010-2011 academic year. First-day enrollment totaled 4,693, up 6.8% from the 4,395 students enrolled on the first day of the 2009-2010 year. Enrollment is expected to increase even further in the weeks ahead as the College begins courses in area high schools.

With two new academic programs now available for consideration, specifically Veterinary Technology, AAS and Polysomnographic Technology, AAS, (the study of sleep disorders), students of all ages and with a wide array of different backgrounds have registered and enrolled for the new semester. Genesee now offers 65 academic degrees or certificates with classes offered during the day and evening, and more than 100 courses available online.

"We continue to keep our eyes on the horizon for career opportunities and are constantly exploring new academic degrees that will lead to the jobs of the future," Dr. Eunice Bellinger, executive vice president for Academic Affairs said. "Whether a student is a recent high school graduate, starting a second or even third career, or perhaps experiencing the 'empty nest' syndrome and wanting to return to the labor force-Genesee students come from all walks of life adding a dynamic quality to our classroom experience."

For further information, go to www.genesee.edu or call 1-866-CALL-GCC.

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Editor's Note: Please see attached photos of students on the first day of classes at Genesee's Batavia Campus