Rowan College at Burlington County is experimenting with the creation of an honors program, offering higher-level courses that could attract top academic talent and boost students’ applications when transferring to four-year colleges.
The Burlington County community college will begin with four courses this fall, the first step toward creation of an honors program that could help with student recruitment during a time of change for community colleges.
Rowan College at Gloucester County, the community college formerly known as Gloucester County College, also is preparing to offer some honors courses this fall.
Creation of an honors program also would be a win for the college, its president said, because it could help with recruitment and enrollment.