Miles Community College reported increased fall enrollment for the third straight year. The official third week enrollment numbers were presented to the Board of Trustees during the September board meeting by Vice President of Student Success and Institutional Research, Darren Pitcher. According to the report, the school has seen a 10% increase in non-restricted credit enrollment Full Time Equivalents (FTE). The increase was attributed to a larger than expected freshman class which saw an additional 27 students compared to last years’ numbers. Pitcher also stated that “students are taking more credits which also increase the FTE number”. Out of state students were reported as almost identical to last year. The Grow Eastern Montana plan which was designed to attract out of state students is in its first year. According to Pitcher, “since the plan was approved so late last May the school hasn’t had time to send recruiters into those states”. The total gross FTE number was reported as 461.86 up from 453.335 a year ago. “However, due to some changes in reporting” says Pitcher, “That number may not tell the whole story”. The college decided to not input High School dual enrollment courses until the Spring report. High School dual enrollment accounted for close to 30 additional FTE last year. Pitcher expects that number to remain stable and looks forward to the final numbers in January. Had the dual enrollment numbers been reported similar to last year, the schools total FTE would have been around the 490 mark. It would have been the highest enrollment MCC has seen since 2004. Pitcher also reported a record number of students now living in the college’s residence halls. “We have no more room in the dorms or in the parking lot” stated Pitcher, “All in all; things are looking very, very good.