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System News | Opinion
Trade Discovery Day at Spokane Community College offers glimpse into future careers
Spokane Community College is opening for its Trade Discovery Day, giving prospective students an up-close look
at 15 trade programs offered at the college.
KXLY, Nov. 13, 2024
Big Bend Community College and Wenatchee Valley College launch behavioral health degree program
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has approved a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Behavioral Health program,
set to launch as a joint effort between Big Bend Community College (BBCC) and Wenatchee Valley College (WVC).
Source One News, Nov. 12, 2024
Rebecca Cook named as recipient of 2024 Spartan Theatre Distinguished Alumni Award
...Rebecca's journey began [at Spokane Falls Community College], where she first stepped onto the Spartan Theatre stage in a production of The Diary
of Anne Frank in 1994.
Broadway World, Nov. 12, 2024
Higher Education and Politics
Cassidy to chair Senate HELP Committee, expected to prioritize education
Senator Dr. Bill Cassidy will now officially lead the Senate Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Committee next year as the Republicans take control of the upper chamber
following the election, the Louisiana Republican announced Thursday.
Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 14, 2024
White House summit focuses on career pathways
The White House on Wednesday held a summit to raise awareness about career pathways
and to tout some of the Biden administration’s workforce development efforts — with
a big shoutout to community colleges.
Community College Daily, Nov. 13, 2024
Education Dept. moves forward with bundled services guidance
The Biden administration appears set to release new guidance on third-party contractors
in higher ed, just a few months before leaving office. The move would supersede a
2011 Dear Colleague letter...
Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 11, 2024
