System News | Opinion
Academic coaches help students finish community college
... In Washington, some of the state’s 34 community and technical colleges offer some
form of support, according to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. [Shoreline Community College, Bellevue College, Spokane Falls Community College, Yakima Valley College]
The Seattle Times, April 10, 2023
As community colleges struggle nationally, Spokane community colleges don't have similar struggle
Spokane Community College president says both community colleges saw an increase in enrollment every year and
expect to admit more students this year. [Video] [Spokane Falls Community College]
KREM 2, April 9, 2023
Looking at colleges: Skagit Valley College seeing a boost in enrollment up from last spring, looks to continue trend
Though as a group community colleges in the country are struggling, Skagit Valley College is finding success. Although the college’s enrollment dropped steeply during the
COVID-19 pandemic, it is up 24% compared to last spring. [State Board for Community and Technical Colleges]
Skagit Valley Herald, April 8, 2023
Spokane Falls student and ‘big dreamer’ from Madagascar taught himself English to pursue American education
... “He’s probably one of the most outstanding international students I’ve seen, just
from where he’s come from to where he is now. I can’t believe the fortitude and his
ability to get this far.” [Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane Community College]
The Spokesman-Review, April 8, 2023
Community colleges: Breaking down barriers, serving students
The article by The Hechinger Report about community and technical colleges missed
the mark here in Washington. The article used non-Washington examples that drew unfounded
correlations to our state’s community and technical colleges. [State Board for Community and Technical Colleges]
The Seattle Times, April 7, 2023
Walla Walla Community College begins strategic planning process
Walla Walla Community College has begun creating its next strategic plan, which is expected to be in place for
the next four to five years. WWCC President Chad Hickox said the strategic plan affects
all aspects of decision-making at the college and will act as a guide during the next
few years.
Union-Bulletin, April 7, 2023
Pierce College announces selection of new presidents
After a nationwide search, Pierce College is pleased to announce the selection of
two new Presidents for our Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup campuses. Dr. Matthew Campbell
will become the President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom effective May 1, and Dr. Chio Flores will be the President of Pierce College Puyallup effective June 1.
Suburban Times, April 7, 2023
Yakima Valley College invites public to join in annual Black Box Poetry Slam
Yakima Valley College is partnering with Tieton-based poetry workshop LiTFUSE to host the 23rd annual Black
Box Poetry Slam on Thursday, a night of poetry performances and competition that's
open to the public — just in time for National Poetry Month.
YakTriNews, April 5, 2023
Opinion: Fully fund WA community colleges to solve worker shortages
... Industry relies on community colleges to develop and train our workforce in critical
areas. The colleges in turn depend on the legislature to approve funding that meets
the demands of the industries that keep our state’s economy moving. [Seattle Central College, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Seattle Colleges]
The Seattle Times, April 4, 2023
Trends | Horizons | Education
Is gun violence scaring off international students?
... The U.S. has long been the top destination for international students in the world,
and it remains solidly so; nearly a million international students were enrolled at
U.S. institutions in 2022, according to the IIE report.
Inside Higher Ed, April 10, 2023
‘Matchmaking’ community colleges and Head Start
Community colleges serve high numbers of parenting students, but too few institutions
have campus childcare centers, or sufficient spots to meet demand, to help these students
persist and graduate. At the same time, Head Start, a federally funded program offering
free early childhood education to low-income families, is suffering from enrollment
declines and staffing shortages.
Inside Higher Ed, April 5, 2023
Politics | Local, State, National
Washington Watch: ED proposes rule on transgender participation in sports
The U.S. Education Department (ED) has unofficially released a proposed rule that
details how Title IX applies to transgender athletes’ participation in school athletics.
This is the proposed rule that ED indicated was forthcoming when it proposed broader
Title IX regulations last year.
Community College Daily, April 10, 2023
