Evaluative data gathered in villages that received educational broadcasts during the Educational Satellite Communications Demonstration (ESCD) in rural Alaska are summarized, and policy conclusions are drawn. Data sources included interviews with local residents, logs and time records, and conference transcripts. Conclusions are presented with…

This document argues that for the 1.8 million students attending the 731 rural community colleges in the United States, the community college is often the only option for higher education. However, both access and excellence for rural students are being negatively impacted by recent federal and state policy that has decreased funding to community…