Warm Wylie Welcome: Collin College Campus to Open Fall 2020
Wylie Campus Leaders:
Daphne Babcock Dr. Mary McRae Craig Leverette
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Photos by Nick Young, Collin College Photographer
Matkin cites many examples his year Collin College of the robust partnership the celebrates 35 years of college has with Wylie. Among serving Collin County. them are the Collin 4 All program, Many things have changed Dr. Neil Matkin college and career counselors, through the years, like the fact and dual credit offerings. With that enrollment has surpassed Collin College District President Collin 4 All, all Wylie high school the 59,000 mark at the college. seniors have the opportunity to However, the strong partnership apply to Collin College, ensuring a between Wylie and Collin College smooth transition from high school to college. A college remains steadfast. Back in Fall 1986, when Collin College and career counselor, based at the Wylie high schools, was in its infancy, Wylie High School opened its doors, provides onsite resources, serves as a liaison to the allowing students to take a host of evening classes college’s student services, and provides information ranging from art to real estate. Fast forward a few about dual credit classes. decades, and the story has come full circle. In Fall 2020, Collin College will open a campus in Wylie. And this “More Wylie ISD students are simultaneously earning time students will enjoy comprehensive class offerings high school and college credit than ever before,” Matkin on a campus that offers the latest technology, student said. “This saves students and their families two precious services, a fitness center, a café, a conference center, and commodities: time and money.” a cadre of exceptional professors. From Fall 2017 to Fall 2018 there was a 30% increase in “Wylie is an amazing city, and we cannot wait to open WISD students taking dual credit classes. From Fall 2018 the doors of this campus and return the warm welcome to Fall 2019 that percentage increased to 41%, with more we have received,” said Collin College District President than 580 students taking dual credit classes. Dr. Neil Matkin. “We have some surprises in the works. The Wylie Campus couldn’t come at a better time, We plan to offer degrees and certificates which will according to Matkin, because the overall number of meet the specialized needs of this community, programs Wylie high school graduates attending Collin College is we have never offered before. Stay tuned for more on the rise. In 2019, 349 Wylie ISD high school students information in the near future.” 8 • The CONNECTION • February/March 2020
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