Post-Recession Cliff Looms for Community Colleges - Grace Chen, Community College Review

The vicious cycle then becomes evident: As the economy slows, people return to school, necessitating expanded program offerings and more staff to support the influx of students. Larger student bodies translate into more state funding to expand educational opportunities. But as the economy improves, students leave school to re-enter the workforce, leaving community colleges with fewer students and less money in their coffers. With budgets reduced, programs and staff are cut, driving more students to jump ship and leaving colleges in an even worse state of affairs. https://www.communitycollegereview.com/blog/post-recession-cliff-looms-for-community-colleges