How a rural community college is addressing a teacher shortage
About five years ago, leaders at Otero College, formerly known as Otero Junior College knew something needed to be done about a growing teacher shortage across the country.
“We have districts who are having to hire educators quickly, they’re having to take online programs,” Rana Brown, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs with Otero College said. Brown was part of an effort to bring a program to the college, which allows students to complete a four-year degree through CU Denver, all while students remain in La Junta.