News Links | Sept. 13, 2022

September 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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Bob Mohrbacher commentary: Real solution to student debt is making college affordable
Student debt has been in the news a lot lately. … Centralia College does not participate in any federal student loan programs. We actively counsel students against taking out risky, high-interest private loans for their education.
Centralia Chronicle, Sept. 12, 2022

Funding roundup: Washington
Highline College will use a $1.38 million TRIO Talent Search grant to ensure low-income, first-generation students can enroll and succeed in college. …  Peninsula College secured a $201,278 Job Skills Program (JSP) grant to help McKinley Paper upskill entry-level employees at its Port Angeles mill. … More Spokane Community College (SCC) students will have access to emergency aid thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Community College Daily, Sept. 12, 2022

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Early Learning Center playground
On September 6, Bellevue College celebrated the renovation of Bellevue’s Early Learning Center (ELC) playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The renovation was made possible through a decades-long partnership with Costco.
Bellevue Reporter, Sept. 9, 2022

Big Bend receives $1.16 million EOC grant
Big Bend Community College will make use of a $1.16 million grant to open a TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, according to a press release from the college. Funds from the EOC grant will pay for outreach personnel in communities within the BBCC service district …
Columbia-Basin Herald, Sept. 8, 2022

Edmonds College to offer certification in data analytics starting in October
Edmonds College launched an affordable data analytics certification program that will start in October. No programming experience is necessary, and students can complete the program in as little as nine months.
My Edmonds News, Sept. 8, 2022
TRENDS | HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Report reveals pandemic caused continued transfer drops
… All transfer pathways experienced declines, but transfers into two-year institutions were particularly affected. Lateral transfers (two-year to two-year) declined by over 21% and reverse transfers (four-year to two-year) declined by 18%.
Diverse Education, Sept. 8, 2022
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News Links | Sept. 8, 2022

September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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3 EC students receive pharmacy technician scholarships
… “The pharmacy technician certification exam is one of the final hurdles for our students before they enter the workforce,” said Edmonds College Dean of Health and Human Services Karen Townsend.
Edmonds Beacon, Sept. 8, 2022

Highline College to develop talent search program at local schools
… The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded Highline College the 5-year grant, which will fund a director and two advisor positions, and the development of the Talent Search program.
Waterland Blog, Sept. 6, 2022

Facing uncertainty, WA woodworkers highlight legacy of Seattle’s Wood Technology Center
There aren’t many places where you find high schoolers and college students building a boat together. But at the Wood Technology Center at Seattle Central College, that sort of thing is pretty common.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 4, 2022

Boeing donates $25,000 to support Big Bend’s aviation programs
… “Big Bend Community College is very grateful for Boeing’s continued support of the Aviation Maintenance and Commercial Pilot programs,” stated college Dean of Workforce Education Daneen Berry-Guerin.
iFiber One, Sept. 2, 2022

Swinomish tribe, Skagit Valley College partner on new dental therapy program
… Already having a relationship with Skagit Valley College, the tribe asked the college to explore with it the potential of building a dental therapy program closer to home, said Darren Greeno, executive dean for instruction at Skagit Valley College.
Skagit Valley Herald, August 31, 2022
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FEMA and other bureaucracies
Editor’s note: This article is an excerpt from the book Overcoming Disaster: What Colleges Learned from Catastrophe and Recovery (Rowman & Littlefield), which provides lessons learned from the experiences of three community colleges … that faced tragedies, including hurricanes and campus shootings.
Community College Daily, Sept. 8, 2022

The Mindset List
Marist College releases annual list of what freshmen know (and what they don’t know). … The list is designed to help those in academe adjust their perspective to that of the new freshmen.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 8, 2022
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News Links | Sept. 6, 2022

September 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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Peninsula College vice president chosen for fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has selected Steven Thomas, Peninsula College’s vice president of instruction, for the 2022-23 class of Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Thomas is one of 31 selected nationwide for the fellowship, Peninsula College announced in a press release.
Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 5, 2022

Get a look inside CBC’s $35 million recreation center in Pasco. Students paid for it
For years [Columbia Basin College] students have been chipping in to help replace an aging, inadequate recreation center. Now after more than a year of delays, the $35 million facility is nearing completion — and lives up to the hype. The facility is modern in every sense of the word, setting students up to compete in everything from volleyball and indoor soccer to esports.
Tri-City Herald, Sept. 5, 2022

Search for next WVC president moves forward
The search for Wenatchee Valley College’s next president is moving forward, with the deadline to apply less than four weeks away. The application window for the position closes on Sept. 28, with in-person semifinalist interviews planned for Oct. 17 and 18.
The Wenatchee World, Sept. 2, 2022

Edmonds College student started an education center for Afghan refugees in his garage
… He began taking English lessons from Edmonds College and got involved with Lynnwood’s growing Afghan refugee and immigrant population, which led him to the five families whose children became his first students. “They said, ‘We want to have our children with you, so they can learn something from you,’” Abid said.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 1, 2022

Washington state to add 500 seats in cybersecurity college programs in effort to bolster safeguards
… “Bank accounts, social security numbers, health information, the names and addresses of family and friends — all this data creates a treasure trove of information for cybercriminals looking to commit identify fraud themselves or sell the information to others,” said Paul Francis, executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. “With this investment, our colleges will train more people in cybersecurity at all levels,” Francis said by email. [12 colleges listed]
GeekWire, August 31, 2022

Dialed In: From the courtroom to community college
School is back in session for every grade level and higher education. Dr. Rebekah Woods has been at the helm of Columbia Basin College in Pasco for nearly five years now. Dr. Woods actually started her professional career practicing law but ended up working at her alma mater and staying in higher ed ever since. [Video]
NBC Right Now, August 30, 2022

Nursing assistants rush to complete certification testing after COVID waiver lifted
… Shoreline Community College dean of health occupations and nursing, Mary Burroughs, says it won’t be easy since it’s one-on-one testing.  They have to show that they are competent in skills like “hand-washing, personal care, transfers, bathing, clothing, feeding,” Burroughs says, “they have to demonstrate that to us individually, and they have to pass each of those skills.”
Northwest News Radio, August 29, 2022
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Opinion: High school students can take a different path to high-paying jobs
As we look forward to the new school year, Washington’s students have incredible learning opportunities ahead. As educators our joy is seeing students finding their passions and helping them build the skills they need to pursue their dreams. This is why we are excited that Washington lawmakers have expanded grant opportunities for schools to access Core Plus programs.
The Seattle Times, Sept. 6, 2022

First-of-its-kind report sheds light on experience of Indigenous students
… The report, National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students, is a collection of qualitative and quantitative data from 2,789 current and former NNSP scholarship recipients, representing 172 Tribal Nations, who enrolled at any postsecondary institution. NNSP leaders believe it is likely the largest data set on Indigenous students in existence.
Diverse Education, Sept. 2, 2022

Completion boost for 2-year students who take (some) online courses
Black, Hispanic and low-income community college students who take up to half their courses online increase their odds of completing degrees, a working paper finds. Fully online learners are less likely to earn a credential.
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 1, 2022
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Shoreline Community College fall sports underway; Dolphins fired up to compete with limited COVID restrictions

September 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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(Shoreline, Wash.) – The Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) Athletic Department is ecstatic to welcome students and fans back to the stands this fall to watch their favorite sports teams with minimal COVID restrictions. 

With several of the COVID restrictions lifted, including no seating limitations, Shoreline is looking forward to filling seats with a supportive crowd and a ”Phinatic” spirit. Other lifted restrictions include student-athletes no longer having to provide opponents with an Attestation form per contest and masks will not be required. 

This year’s return of the men’s soccer team after a two-year hiatus will be a highlight for the program, which is heavily populated by first-year students from the surrounding area and student-athletes from out of state. “Our men’s soccer team will be a surprise in the Northern Region,” said Head Coach Shaun Warner. 

The women’s soccer team includes several second-year student-athletes and is anticipated to be an improved club from last season. The women’s volleyball squad rounds out this year’s fall teams and features a competitive first-year coaching staff.

“We are thrilled to be competing again this year, with men’s soccer back in the fold, and new coaches for the women’s volleyball team –both Shoreline CC alumni – it’s going to be a ‘Phinatic’ season for the Athletic Department,” said Steve Eskridge, director of athletics. 

For more information on this year’s home game schedule, visit Shoreline Athletics website here: https://www.shoreline.edu/athletics/ 

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Nursing assistants rush to complete certification testing after COVID waiver lifted

August 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment

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Mary Burroughs, MSN, RN, CNE
Dean of Health Occupations & Nursing
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