The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) recently received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for three-year initiative that will expand the number of free introductory textbooks available to students in professional-technical programs. >>
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will hold its annual retreat Thursday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the agenda is a facilitated discussion of the State Board's Strategic Plan. Board members are also expected to hear an update of the system's tribal partnerships and learn more about the college system's unions. >>
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will hold its regular business meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On the agenda is a discussion and preview of the college system's 2024 legislative agenda and priorities. >>
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges recently awarded $2 million to support programs that train students for high-demand careers. The Legislature provided funding for the grants in the current state budget, which took effect in July. Eleven community colleges will receive awards over a two-year period. >>
Efforts to help Washington community and technical college students earn their diplomas received a boost recently, as the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Washington Student Achievement Council were awarded a grant from a national higher education partnership. >>
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges last week was awarded a 2023 Open Education Award for Excellence. The award, in the Open Policy category, recognizes the State Board and the college system's work in open educational resources (OER) and low-cost labeling policies. >>
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SBCTC is led by a Governor-appointed board and provides leadership, advocacy, and coordination for Washington’s system of 34 public community and technical colleges. Each year, about 337,000 students train for the workforce, prepare to transfer to a university, gain basic math and English skills, or pursue continuing education. Visit our website at SBCTC.edu or email us a SBCTCCommunications@sbctc.edu.
