Flexibility: The Cornerstone of American Community Colleges? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Flexibility has been essential for American community colleges. Now, Miami-Dade College is launching a new program that allows students to earn degrees entirely on weekends. ( baipooh / Shutterstock ) Produced by PRI and WNYC