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The latest statewide data shows they weren't the only ones.  Community colleges and public universities across the state have seen a decrease in enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for November. Community colleges were hit particularly hard, and higher education officials are especially concerned to see decreases reflected in students from marginalized communities. Since fall 2019, Oregon community colleges have seen a 23% decrease in enrollment, with every community college seeing a drop. Public unive...

Colleges concerned about marginalized enrollment decrease By MEERAH POWELL December 12, 2020 GMT PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Both Oregon community colleges and public universities have seen a decrease in enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Community colleges especially have seen major declines, and higher education officials are especially concerned to see that decrease reflected in students from marginalized communities. Since fall 2019, Oregon community colleges have seen a 23% decrease in enrollment, while public universities have seen an average decrease of 3.8%, according to data from ...