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Registration for FastTrack classes open
The Advocate
Registration is open for FastTrack, a new program which offers accelerated classes starting June 25.
The catalog describes the program as classes designed to help a variety of students. New students coming from high school, the military or anyone wanting to start college can jump start their education. The catalog states that university students can save on tuition and professionals can brush up or add new skills to help boost their careers.
According to Maggie Huffman, director of communications and college advancement, FastTrack is a way to make the most of the summer by completing classes, earning credits and finishing college faster. "It's just really a smart choice," she said.
"We are very excited to offer FastTrack to students," Huffman said. "We think it is a great opportunity for students to make the most of their summer, take the core classes that they need to take pretty quickly in a concentrated manner and then they're able to finish their college degree or certificate much faster."
The program, similar to the FastPass program offered a couple years ago, offers bundled classes in a convenient grouping for particular areas, such as math and English.
"This is a list of core classes (in the catalog and online) in an efficient sequence that the departments have put together," said Ursula Irwin, associated vice president of instruction. "I would have appreciated that as a student."
The FastTrack classes are 3-, 5-, 8- and 10-weeks long. A full list can be found on the MHCC site.
Irwin does not recommend taking more than one set of classes during the summer, as they are at twice the speed of regular class. "You have to be conscientious and conscious of the fact they're intensive classes," she said. "If that's all you do in the summer, it's possible to take more than one at a time."
Once registered, fill out a contest entry form and complete all the classes to win a free iPad. Only those registered for bundles and who pass the classes are eligible for the drawing.
Irwin recommends considering time for classes and homework when signing up for the classes.
For more information, contact MHCC advising office at 503-491-7315.
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