OLYMPIA, Wash. — To better support students on their journey from entry to graduation, the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has selected six community and technical colleges to participate in the Early Adopter Advising Technology Implementation Project. Funded by the State Board’s Student Success Center and Jobs for the Future, the colleges will lead the transformation to more personalized and proactive advising for all students.
The colleges, selected through a competitive process, are:
- Bates Technical College
- Edmonds College
- Pierce College
- Spokane Community College
- Spokane Falls Community College
- Whatcom Community College
These colleges will collaboratively explore how technology can enhance advising. Students rely on advising to choose programs, register for classes, and access resources. The goal is to help students stay on track with seamless systems and more support.
“No matter a student’s age or background, our colleges need to give them the best experience possible so they can save time and money on their way to graduation,” Chris Bailey, the State Board’s interim executive director, said.
Staff from across college departments will start by looking at students’ current experience as they tailor practices, models and technology to best fit students’ needs. Lessons learned during the project will be shared throughout Washington’s 34 community and technical college system.
Amunoo Tembo, the State Board’s Student Success Center policy associate who leads the project, said, “This project represents a bold step forward in transforming advising to better support student success.”
The project is anticipated to wrap up its work Oct. 30, 2026. Total grant award: $270,500.
