News Links | June 29, 2021
System News | Opinion
Centralia College gets final approval on behavioral health care bachelor's degree
Centralia College on Monday announced that its fifth bachelor’s degree program has received final approval
and classes will start this fall. The college’s newest baccalaureate program — a bachelor’s
of applied science in behavioral health care — teaches students about treatment of
mental illness, substance use disorder, poverty and homelessness.
The Chronicle, June 28, 2021
Sound Transit-Edmonds College pre-apprenticeship program
An apprenticeship program through Sound Transit has been significantly beneficial
for the Seattle area’s infrastructure and local communities. As the city continues
to grow, Sound Transit has been expanding its Light Rail project. One of the program’s
creators, Edmonds College President Dr. Amit Singh, recounts how the program came to be and the ways in which
it has helped to mitigate labor shortages.
Lynnwood Times, June 28, 2021
A NW community college history instructor to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ Monday
... The Lower Columbia College Twitter account says, “Guess who’s going to be on Jeopardy tonight? LCC’s very own
history instructor, Dr. Courtney Shah!” Lower Columbia College is based in Longview,
Washington.
OregonLive, June 28, 2021
Clark College names new head of operations
Clark College announced Friday the hiring of Galina Burley as its executive vice president of operations.
Burley, a Clark alumna, will oversee the college’s operations, including facilities,
business, finance, security and safety, marketing, communications, and auxiliary services
in the newly created position.
The Columbian, June 27, 2021
‘I did it’: Local mom and Spokane Falls Community College grad reclaims life after relearning to walk from debilitating illness
... Along the way, Lilley was mentored by Janae Carrothers, director of [Spokane Falls Community College's] Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program. MESA works to provide
guidance and support services to students taking science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) classes.
The Spokesman-Review, June 26, 2021
Intiman Theatre announces 2021-2022 line-up
Intiman Theatre has announced the production line-up for 2021-22 and launch the new
Inti-Club Membership program! This will be the company's first year as the professional
theatre-in-residence at Seattle Central College.
Broadway World, June 25, 2021
Big Bend Community College celebrates with drive-thru ceremony
After a year when classes were online, Big Bend Community College graduates received their diplomas in person June 18. Commencement was a drive-thru
affair on the BBCC campus, due to restrictions in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Columbia Basin Herald, June 25, 2021
Star’s solace: Moses Lake mother, nursing student finds comfort in crafty business
For many people, finding a creative or artistic hobby this past year offered a getaway
from the stress and troubles of daily life. For Star Arntson, of Moses Lake, having
that escape meant everything. Arntson, 34, recently completed her prerequisites for
the nursing program at Big Bend Community College and has been accepted to the nursing program at Big Bend in the fall.
Columbia Basin Herald, June 25, 2021
Edmonds College students present research at University of Washington symposium
Fifteen Edmonds College students were selected to present their research at the University of Washington’s
24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. The students represented a range of
academic disciplines, including environmental science, computer science and physics.
My Edmonds News, June 25, 2021
Federal student loan grace period ends soon, recent grads get ready
With the COVID-19 Federal Loan Forgiveness planned to end September 30th, recent graduates
need to talk with their loan providers as soon as they can said Yakima Valley College (YVC) Financial Aid Director, Oscar Verduzco. "If the student is communicating with the
loan servicer, they're very likely to find an option," said Verduzco.
NBC Right Now, June 24, 2021
Meet SPSCC's 2021 Outstanding Student Award recipients
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced last Friday the two recipients of the college’s 2021 Outstanding Student
Award, Jayde Grams and Gal Keren-Aviram. Jayde and Gal were selected for their outstanding
achievements and contributions to SPSCC in the areas of academics, performance, and
service to the college or the community ...
Thurston Talk, June 24, 2021
Centralia College president explains lanyards for vaccinated students
Centralia College will pay students $100 to get vaccinated and then give them a lanyard as proof. President
Bob Mahrbacher told KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson Show it’s an all-volunteer program to
incentivize students to get vaccinated.
KIRO Radio, June 24, 2021
Pop up vaccine clinic hosted by CBC was a huge success
Columbia Basin College hosted a free vaccine clinic Thursday on its Pasco campus and saw a big response,
bucking a recent trend of reduced demand for vaccination. The line stretched around
the corner of the college’s technology building starting at ten a.m. ...
NBC Right Now, June 24, 2021
Opinion: Grad's story gives us all some hope
... At 32, he might not fit the typical profile of a graduate, but Rodriguez has just
been awarded an associate degree from Yakima Valley College’s Grandview campus. This fall, he’ll begin classes at the Tri-Cities campus of Washington
State University — he wants to teach English language arts and help students explore
and appreciate literature.
Yakima Herald, June 24, 2021
Trends | Horizons | Education
NCAA takes step toward limiting amateurism rules
The National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I Council on Monday recommended
that the association suspend its long-standing rules limiting athletes' ability to
profit from their names, images and likenesses.
Inside Higher Ed, June 29, 2021
FSA changes course on streamlined loan servicing
The Office of Federal Student Aid has canceled its solicitation for vendors to run
its intermediate phase of modernizing student loan servicing, according to people
familiar with the matter. FSA introduced the Interim Servicing Solution, or ISS, last
fall as a part of its Next Gen FSA Initiative to provide a bridge between the current
student loan servicing system and a single, modernized website.
Inside Higher Ed, June 28, 2021
Doubling Pell has broad support, but is it attainable?
The idea of doubling the maximum Pell Grant award has grown to be widely popular,
garnering support from hundreds of organizations and people all the way up to President
Biden. While the policy proposal may have seemed pie-in-the-sky a decade ago, it’s
becoming less so now, according to advocates and experts.
Inside Higher Ed, June 25, 2021
A decades-old law, now more important than ever
Campus safety and sexual assault prevention advocates are pushing U.S. Department
of Education officials to put more focus on enforcement of the Clery Act.
Inside Higher Ed, June 25, 2021
Politics | Local, State, National
Addressing basic needs insecurity through the BASIC Act
... The BASIC Act would establish a $1 billion grant program to help institutions
of higher education identify and meet the needs of their students, including food,
housing, transportation, childcare and technology.
Inside Higher Ed, June 29, 2021
A long hearing, a lot of topics
A House hearing Thursday on the education priorities of the Biden administration focused
mainly on K-12 and student loan repayment issues. Still, U.S. Education Secretary
Miguel Cardona did field a few questions about community colleges and career and technical
education (CTE).
Community College Daily, June 24, 2021
