Across the Community & Technical College System

Half of Whatcom Community College's fall applicants were likely fraudsters

Whatcom Community College saw 5,784 applications for enrollment this fall, an increase of more than 2,000 applications from last year. It would be a cause for celebration — except more than 50% were likely fraudulent. A similar trend is seen at Skagit Valley College.
Cascadia Daily News, Oct. 29
  

Edmonds College to host panel discussion on ‘AI Foundations and Applications’ on Nov. 9 

Edmonds College, in partnership with the Seattle chapter of the Sharif University of Technology Association, is hosting a panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) next month. The discussion will cover next-generation AI computing infrastructure and frontier applications in health care, wearables, and intelligent systems.
My Edmonds News, Oct. 27
  

Skagit Valley College holds forum for first president finalist

On Monday, Skagit Valley College held the first of three community forums as part of the process to select the college’s next president.
GoSkagit.com, Oct. 26
  

Edmonds College secures $401,273 grant to upskill workers at SeaCast

Edmonds College partnered with Impact Washington and SeaCast to secure a $401,273 Washington State Job Skills Program grant awarded by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The grant will provide customized, hands-on training for 170 SeaCast employees.
My Edmonds News, Oct. 26
  

Spokane Community College launches High School + College program, which is like Running Start for adults

Spokane Community College has now launched its High School + College approach, creating a more direct path for eligible students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously getting their college degree. Spokane Colleges says financial and academic support are built into the program.
KREM2, Oct. 22
  

SFCC orthotic program works to adapt to advances

Spokane Falls Community College’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Technology program — one of only four certified training courses in the nation — has more than tripled its cohort size in three years to help address a nationwide technician shortage.
Spokane Journal of Business, Oct. 22