News Links | October 4, 2022
System News | Opinion
CBC gets $3 million Hispanic serving institution grant
Columbia Basin College (CBC), has been awarded a $3 million Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Grant.
According to a CBC press release, the Department of Education funded grant of $3 million
over five years will focus on increasing diverse students' retention and improving
academic, social, and emotional success, from enrollment through graduation.
NBC Right Now, Oct. 3, 2022
Seattle Colleges names interim chancellor to oversee campuses through 2023
Seattle Colleges has appointed an interim chancellor. ... Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap initially took
on the role of acting chancellor following Pan’s departure, and as the newly appointed
interim chancellor will continue to oversee the college district’s three campuses
— South Seattle College, North Seattle College and Seattle Central College.
The Seattle Times, Oct. 3, 2022
Students at WWCC come together in Farm to Fork program
Students in various programs at the Walla Walla Community College are coming together for the Farm to Fork program, learning what it's like at different
ends of the cycle food goes through. Students in the agriculture program are caring
for a garden, planting basil, other herbs and foods, as part of the program.
NBC Right Now, Sept. 30, 2022
Peninsula College offers a community welcome
... “We want to connect with folks of all ages in an immersive festival atmosphere,”
said Peninsula College President Suzy Ames. “We want kids on the Peninsula to grow up with fond memories
of this event, and we want them to know the college is a place where they belong.”
Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 29, 2022
TCC welcomes back students for the new academic year
Tacoma Community College (TCC) welcomed more than 5,200 students to our Tacoma and Gig Harbor campuses on Monday,
Sept. 26. Enrollment is up from last year and the numbers appear to be the best start
of enrollment in two years. New student enrollment is up by 30 percent.
Suburban Times, Sept. 28, 2022
Walla Walla Community College hosts ribbon-cutting for new science wing
... “Thanks to the addition of these state-of-the-art science labs and classrooms,
[Walla Walla Community College] will now be able to add Organic Chemistry to its list of high-demand courses,” said
Chad Hickox, WWCC president. “Enology and Viticulture students, health science students,
and many others will benefit from access to such high-quality equipment and facilities.”
NBC Right Now, Sept. 26, 2022
New Health Sciences building at Shoreline College under construction - and on camera
Construction is underway on the new Health Sciences building at Shoreline Community College. ... The new facility will open up the campus to new green space, and support the
health and technical programs that draws students to their doors.
Shoreline Area News, Sept. 24, 2022
Trends | Horizons | Education
Online ed and OER: the perfect pairing
Online education has had a phenomenal impact on higher education by increasing access
for students. This format for learning also has fostered greater flexibility, convenience
and completion for traditional and nontraditional students alike.
Community College Daily, Sept. 29, 2022
Why would-be students aren't choosing college
A new study suggests that students choose to stop out of college and others choose
not to enroll in the first place because of a range of “psychographics,” or psychological
factors, including doubts about the financial returns of a college education and an
awareness of other career training options outside traditional degree programs.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 29, 2022
Survey: Most faculty 'happy,' those aren't may leave
... “Almost all faculty say their role as an educator has changed, including how they’re
spending their time each day as they manage multiple course modalities, meet new creative
content demands and keep up with student communication needs,” Erin Joyner, senior
vice president for product at Cengage, said in a statement.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 29, 2022
Politics | Local, State, National
Washington Watch: White House unveils national strategy on hunger, nutrition and health
The White House last week hosted a national conference on hunger, nutrition and health
to accompany the release of a new national strategy to combat food insecurity, improve
food quality and strengthen nutrition-related health outcomes.
Community College Daily, Oct. 2, 2022
Washington Watch: CR offers hope for funding closure in 2022
The U.S. Senate this week began to move a temporary funding measure, known as a continuing
resolution (CR). The legislation would keep appropriations at current year (fiscal
year FY 2022) levels through December 16.
Community College Daily, Sept. 29, 2022
GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt
its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing
it of overstepping its executive powers.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 29, 2022
