© 2024 Connecticut Public

FCC Public Inspection Files:
WEDH · WEDN · WEDW · WEDY · WNPR
WPKT · WRLI-FM · WEDW-FM · Public Files Contact
ATSC 3.0 FAQ
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

CSCU President Mark Ojakian On College Consolidation

Chion Wolf
/
WNPR
Mark Ojakian - President, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities

The Board of Regents will vote on a proposal that would dramatically restructure Connecticut’s community colleges later this week.

This hour, Mark Ojakian, President of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, joins us in studio to discuss the consolidation plan. It proposes merging CT’s 12 community colleges into a single Community College of Connecticut.  

The school system is in a financial tough spot, and Ojakian’s office says the consolidation plan will save millions without impacting students.

We hear from students, faculty, and staff. What are their concerns about how the proposed merger could affect their campuses?

Do you work or study at a Connecticut community college or state university? 

GUESTS:

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.
Carmen Baskauf was a producer for Connecticut Public Radio's news-talk show Where We Live, hosted by Lucy Nalpathanchil from 2017-2021. She has also contributed to The Colin McEnroe Show.

Stand up for civility

This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information.

We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. As a community-supported public media service, Connecticut Public has relied on donor support for more than 50 years.

Your donation today will allow us to continue this work on your behalf. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are building a better—and more civil—Connecticut to live, work, and play.

Related Content