News Links | May 31, 2022
System News | Opinion
Surviving Spokane 101: SCC’s English as a second language classes see enrollment spike with Ukrainian, Afghani refugees
Logan Amstadter and other English as a second language faculty at Spokane Community College knew going into this year that the college needed a class dedicated to teaching adults
things they should know when living in America.
The Spokesman-Review, May 21, 2022
WA preschools could expand, but they are struggling to find teachers
... “We have children who are showing up not potty trained yet,” said Ginger Williams,
executive director of the Head Start program at Edmonds College. “We’re talking about 4-, 5-year-olds.” Williams added that more students are being
referred to the district for language delays or other special needs services, too.
The Seattle Times, May 31, 2022
Community, technical college enrollment in WA plummets during pandemic [AUDIO]
... Jan Yoshiwara, executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, said factors such as fewer child care options, job loss or hours cut back at work
have hit community and college students especially hard.
Auburn Examiner, May 31, 2022
Funding roundup: Washington
The Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA), run by the Seattle Colleges, will continue to operate thanks to a $1 million grant from the city. ... Through
a $100,000 grant from the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program,
North Seattle College will expand its associate degree and certificate programs in electronics.
Community College Daily, May 26, 2022
News: Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College (WCC) was awarded $686,975 from the National Science Foundation to improve the academic
preparation of entering engineering students and ultimately increase the number and
diversity of engineering graduates.
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, May 25, 2022
Check it Out | WVC acting class to showcase work
Students enrolled in a pair of acting classes at Wenatchee Valley College will hit the stage next week to perform scenes from comedies, dramas, tragedies and
absurdia. ... Theater classes and shows are making a comeback at WVC, said theater
department chair S. Henry Hattick in a press release.
The Wenatchee World, May 25, 2022
Ship Canal Bridge crash victim was on his way to work as an EMT when he was killed
... Skagit Valley College President, Dr. Tom Keegan, told KING 5, “I am heartbroken. Jordan was such a bright
light and a shining personality. His energy was infectious. He inspired many of us
at the college, including his fellow students, faculty, and staff. My thoughts and
prayers are with Jordan’s family."
King 5 News, May 25, 2022
Two Kent students at Highline College earn statewide recognition
Two Highline College students who live in Kent have earned statewide recognition and scholarships for
their educational achievements this past year. Sameer Koirala and Caitlyn (Cat) Jonson
were honored as members of the 2022 All-Washington Academic Team ...
Kent Reporter, May 25, 2022
Centralia College TRIO to receive $297,601 as Sen. Murray announces $8M for Washington colleges, universities
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, announced in a statement she had
secured over $8 million in grants for Washington state colleges and universities.
Among the institutions that will be receiving funds is Centralia College, which will be receiving $297,601.
Centralia Chronicle, May 25, 2022
Trends | Horizons | Education
Enrollment in prisons continued to climb, despite the pandemic
A new report from the Vera Institute of Justice ... has found that the enrollment
of incarcerated students in Second Chance Pell higher education programs increased
steadily for five years, even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diverse Education, May 31, 2022
Our online course practices have changed. Have our policies kept pace?
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Latin, loosely translated as “Who guards the guardians?”
Recently at a statewide joint meeting of online learning officers and academic officers,
a question came up: Who reviews online courses on a regular basis to make sure faculty
are utilizing good and current practice in their course design?
Community College Daily, May 26, 2022
Enrollment declines continued this spring
Community college enrollments continued a significant downward slide this spring,
but an increase among their freshmen offers a sliver of hope for larger increases
in the fall, based on a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research
Center.
Community College Daily, May 26, 2022
Student debt's impact on perceived value of college
The Federal Reserve Bank does more than set the nation’s monetary policy ... the latest
iteration of its closely watched household survey reaffirms the people’s belief in
higher education but offers some significant warning signs for college leaders.
Inside Higher Ed, May 25, 2022
Politics | Local, State, National
Debt relief has public support
The political debate over whether President Biden should move to cancel some or all
of the $1.7 trillion in student loan debt currently owed to the federal government
is largely focused on perceptions of the role the government should take in making
higher education affordable and accessible.
Inside Higher Ed, May 27, 2022
Reporter’s notebook: Student loan repayment, forgiveness debated at House hearing
Student loan repayment and forgiveness were the focus of much of the higher education
discussion at Thursday’s House hearing regarding the U.S. Education Department’s budget
proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.
Community College Daily, May 26, 2022