Arizona allows community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees

Image:  Arizona has now become the 24th state in the country to allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation this week that permits the colleges to have baccalaureate programs and join the growing national movement of two-year institutions offering four-year degrees. The move was applauded by community college leaders and other proponents who have long advocated for such programs. State lawmakers also supported the measure by a wide...