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By Spencer Musick
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The enrollment figures for fall 2007 have changed significantly, most notably on Georgia Highlands Cartersville campus.

Enrollment on the Cartersville campus increased by 442 students from last fall, while the headcount on the Floyd and Heritage Hall campuses remained virtually unchanged, according to information posted online in September by the college.

Enrollment figures at the North Metro and Marietta sites have increased substantially (by 107 students and 83 students, respectively.)  

According to Dr. Virginia Carson, vice-president for academic affairs, the increase in enrollment "should be opaque to students, as we in the administration
have done our best to anticipate any issues that may arise from the increase."

According to Carson, the average class size has increased only marginally from last year. This term, the mean class size is 24.63 students, up from 23.65 from fall 2006. 

Todd Jones, director of admissions, notes that the enrollment increase will mean "a more flexible schedule will be offered, as the college increases the number of night and online classes."Jones also said that "because of the recent growth, students should be mindful that classes will fill up very quickly.�

Jones said that students should be prepared to register for courses as soon as
registration opens on Banner / SCORE, to ensure a spot in the classes that they
prefer before they fill up.

Joe Dan Worley, a biology major from Douglasville, thinks that the enrollment increase
will have a positive effect on the college community. "More students means more participation
in college activities, as well as a more diverse student population," said Worley.