News Links | April 27, 2023
System News | Opinion
Hobbs visits colleges, talks voter engagement and combating misinformation
... His North Sound tour included Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, and Everett Community College where Secretary Hobbs provided updates on his office, its Combined Fund Drive and
Legacy Program, and progress on educating students about civics and the election process
in general.
Lynnwood Times, April 26, 2023
Shoreline exhibition spotlights works created by veterans engaged in art therapy
... The event was presented by the WA AmeriCorps Vet Corps and Shoreline Community College, hosted in the college's Pagoda Union Building. Those who attended the exhibition
had the opportunity to speak directly with the veterans ...
King 5, April 26, 2023
South Puget Sound Community College student Sophia Bowton-Meade recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Today, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Sophia Bowton-Meade,
student Senator for Legislative Affairs at SPSCC, has been recognized as part of the
2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
Thurston Talk, April 26, 2023
Jamestown S’Klallam elder, scholar, poet to share his work
Studium Generale will celebrate National Poetry Month on Thursday by welcoming Jamestown
S’Klallam Elder Duane Niatum, a scholar, poet, editor and longtime supporter of Peninsula College.
Peninsula Daily News, April 26, 2023
Secretary of state visits Skagit Valley College
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visited Skagit Valley College on Tuesday to speak with students about his role in state government, misinformation
in elections and voter engagement.
Skagit Valley Herald, April 25, 2023
Two Edmonds College students recognized on All-Washington Academic Team
... “Both Ahmad and Shinhae have an impactful presence on campus,” said Edmonds College President Dr. Amit B. Singh. “They are excellent students in the classroom and outstanding
ambassadors for the college."
My Edmonds News, April 25, 2023
SCC Automotive Trades Night gives hands-on experience to students, paving the way in STEM
Local college students received hands-on experience at the Automotive Trades Night
hosted by Spokane Community College on April 19. “I’m new, I just moved to America – and I haven’t seen these kinds of
events,” SCC Student Khwaga-Sulaiman Sediqi said. “I like it, I'm very interested.”
KHQ, April 25, 2023
OC announces plan to expand healthcare programs
... “Olympic College is supporting our community by training desperately needed medical personnel. The
shortage of health care workers is real and needs to be addressed,” Poulsbo Mayor
Becky Erickson said. “The Allied Health Center at Olympic College Poulsbo, will be
an educational hub, leading the way, training more nurses and medical professionals.”
Kitsap Daily News, April 25, 2023
Centralia School District — Championing opportunities for student careers
Monica Brummer, director of the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy
at Centralia College, said she was excited by the project and the people making it happen.
Centralia Chronicle, April 24, 2023
Trends | Horizons | Education
The future of open educational resources
Saying that it’s time for open educational resources (OER) is almost a truism in higher
education. The percentage of faculty across all sectors of U.S. higher education who
say they use OER for their introductory classes increased from 6% in 2017 to 22% in
2022.
Community College Daily, April 27, 2023
Requiring seniors to complete the FAFSA
A new report exploring the value of requiring all high school students to complete
a federal student aid application can be summarized by two key findings: Students
who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the end of their
senior year are 84% more likely to enroll in college ...
Community College Daily, April 27, 2023
Career prep tip: Address definitions of professional dress
Landing the first job out of college is one hurdle students face, but learning how
to dress for work is another. Institutions can support students’ career development
by establishing a professional dress guide.
Inside Higher Ed, April 27, 2023
Politics | Local, State, National
Reporter's notebook
... Several of the other witnesses at the hearing also expressed concerns about finding
enough employees for construction and other trade areas as new infrastructure projects
begin to roll out thanks to massive federal investments.
Community College Daily, April 26, 2023
