Wake Technical Community College: A Case Study

Wake Technical Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina. Enrollment reached a record high of 22,000 students for the fall, 2014 (The News & Observer, 2014). Furthermore, a significant number of classes are taught online, and as of last year, more than 3,300 students were in online programs; a number that has doubled within five years (The News & Observer, 2014). According to Bryan Ryan, the Senior Vice President of Curriculum Education Services, states that “while half of the students are interested in the technical programs, many of the other students are interested in transferring to a four-year institution, an option that has become increasingly viable in recent years”. In the article “Wake Tech Enrollment Tops a Record 22,000” (2014), it was reported that there was a 7% student body increase last year. Since Wake Tech is the largest …show more content…
More importantly, there are 71 countries represented on their campus, and they are predicting that there will be more countries represented in the next year. When choosing the institution, the Coordinator of International Student Admission was inevitable; there is not one without other. Additionally, she has insight and vision for her international program. Wake Tech has one of the best international programs as it relates to services, international festivals, and advising students. The Coordinator of International Students Admission was very thorough, knowledgeable, and thought provoking regarding what she would like to see for her program, and where the program is headed. She continuously think about the international students and how to address their needs. Talking and spending quality time with the coordinator of the program was very rewarding. It was delightful to spend time