In your review of the Mississippi public community colleges’ mission statements, what seems to be some of the commonalities in their missions? Which statement seemed the most encompassing of of the course charge of the system?

Respond to the two different discussion questions:

1. As many have attempted to explain the growth of community colleges, what are some of the
explanations for the growth in community college enrollments across the course of history? What, ultimately, is the foundational explanation for the development, rise, and benefit of community colleges?

In your review of the Mississippi public community colleges’ mission statements, what seems to be some of the commonalities in their missions? Which statement seemed the most encompassing of of the course charge of the system?

2. Explain the curricula functions of community colleges and explain which you think is most critical to their mission, if at all.