Why offer baccalaureate degrees through Illinois’ community colleges? Jun 17, 2024 10:45 am by Sharita ForrestExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images An Illinois bill that would enable community colleges to confer certain baccalaureate degrees could be a game-changer for nontraditional students and other underserved populations, according to U. of I.'s Lorenzo Baber. Share on Facebook Tweet Email