We're seeing a lot of kids coming into computer science but not making it through the first course, ... Students appear to have more interest than ability.

Students see these as exciting fields where there are lots of jobs and they can make a lot of money,

There's a certain glamour in IT now; it's the glamour of the dot-com. A lot of kids are attracted to the major because they hear about the great job offers and the high salaries.

We graduate more than 95 percent of our nursing students. I am very proud of that. That is above average, and employers are pleased with our graduates.

This is one of the best things we can do for our students.

The honors come in English, math, science and social studies, which indicate not only how accomplished our students are but how well-rounded they are.