Introduction

Colleges, especially two-year colleges, must change and reinvent themselves with the times. “The economy is changing, national demographics are changing, and in this new and evolving work environment, two-year colleges will be the driving force behind the future workforce,” said Carol Lincoln, senior program director at MDC, an education and workforce consultancy.

Because two-year institutions in Montana are the most affordable, they are the workhorses of higher education in the state. They serve multiple roles, including helping students catch up through developmental classes; preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions; and providing specialized workforce and job skills training. They also reach non-traditional college students—single parents, low-income, minorities, part-time, first generation, veterans, active military and other adults, who are seeking specific knowledge and skills. With new companies coming to town and old companies closing; with the population aging; with veterans returning home; with new technology being used in business and old technology being discarded; and with students at a distance asking for access, two-year institutions must be ready to meet increasingly different demands for higher education.

Great Falls College Montana State University Is On the Move

Great Falls College MSU keeps moving, and so does its students. To help students on their path GFC MSU offers over 50 transfer options, including opportunities in business and engineering. The college also works with employers to ensure students are getting the knowledge they need to be successful in employment. Great Falls College MSU offers tutoring support through both the Academic Success Center, and the Veterans Center. Both are places where students can get the help they need; whether that’s help with Math or English, or just a quiet space to get work done. Furthermore, Great Falls College MSU has invested in relevant and cutting edge technology to help students learn in an environment where they can use technology, which complements industry.

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Great Falls College MSU On The Move

“The economy is changing, national demographics are changing, and in this new and evolving work environment, two-year colleges will be the driving force behind the future workforce,”

- Carol Lincoln, senior program director at MDC, an education and workforce consultancy

Average Class Size 17 Faculty to Student Ratio 18/1

70% of Students Work at Least Part-Time