Twelve of 24 spots filled in LEAD program on Verde Campus
The eight-week pilot LEAD program, which begins this summer, has 12 students in it, according to Executive Dean Dr. James Perey. He reported that there are 3 students from Camp Verde and 9 from Mingus Union High School. There were no applications coming from Sedona Red Rock High School.
This is a particularly important new program because it is intended to pave the path for students who express interest in college but for various reasons might never make it. The College is covering all instructional costs, which have been estimated by Verde Campus Perey at $1,500 to $2,000 per student. Students who complete the summer session will receive regular college credit for the courses they take. It is too bad that all of the slots were not filled for this program.
The program is expected to run classes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. This schedule allows several students to keep their afternoon and evening part-time jobs. The program begins June 1 and will end July 23.