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美国的第一所社区学院于1901年在伊利诺伊州的角利特(Joliet)建立。建院初期,主要为学生提供收费较低的,相当于大学本科头2年的课程。在美国的高等教育体系中,社区学院的独特之处体现在它具有独立性强、由政府出资支持及区域性强的特点。据美国社区学院协会2001年的统计,目前全美的社区学院共有1132所。他们为各年龄段、各收入阶层的学生提供开放式的高中后教育课程。同时,为各自所在的社区提供优质、灵活和及时的服务。虽然美国的社区学院在其所承担的任
The first community college in the United States was founded in 1901 in Joliet, Illinois. At the beginning of the establishment of the institute, students were mainly offered lower fees, equivalent to the first two years of university undergraduate courses. In the U.S. higher education system, community colleges are unique in that they have the characteristics of independence, government funding, and strong regional ties. According to the 2001 Association of American Community Colleges, there are currently 1132 community colleges in the United States. They provide open postsecondary education programs for students of all ages and income groups. At the same time, provide quality, flexible and timely service to the respective communities. Although the United States community college in its commitment