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Edmonds College receives $220,000 grant for patient care technician program

Edmonds College received a $220,000 grant from Career Connect Washington for its patient care technician program, according to a news release.
My Edmonds News, Oct. 18, 2023

Centralia College unveils new portrait of Rose and Leon Bowman

... “Few families have given more time, energy and love to this community,” Centralia College states in a plaque that was hung up in the Bowman Rotary Banquet Room in the TransAlta Commons at the college.  
Centralia Chronicle, Oct. 18, 2023

Third All-IN Film Festival set for Oct. 21-22

... Organizers say this year’s eight-selected films focus on self-discovery, particularly of artistic talents in ways that showcase the creativity and voices of neuro-diverse individuals. [Peninsula College]
Sequim Gazette, Oct. 18, 2023

WVC names acting dean of Math, Science & Engineering

Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has a new Acting Dean of Math, Science, and Engineering. Dr. Jeff Bullock will now lead and supervise each department's chair, faculty, and staff, as well as ...
News Radio 560 KPQ, Oct. 17, 2023

Clark College to hold national certification tests in baking

Some extra sweet smells will be wafting from Clark College's kitchens this month. The Vancouver-based school announced it will host two national exams for professional bakers and chefs.
KATU, Oct. 17, 2023

Student's note inspires 'Dear Anonymous' art at Big Bend College for National Coming Out Day

In a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, Big Bend Community College's Committee on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (CEID) celebrated National Coming Out Day with the unveiling of the "Dear Anonymous" art installation on Oct. 11. 
Source One, Oct. 17, 2023

SPSCC Theatre Collective presents contemporary comedy Hurricane Diane

The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Theatre Collective is set to stage “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts main stage from November 10 to 19.
JOLT News, Oct. 16, 2023

Higher Education and Politics

Presidents can't win

Statements on the Israel-Hamas war draw criticism from all sides. Should commenting on complicated geopolitical events be part of a college leader’s mandate?
Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 18, 2023

Hopeful and troubling trends in noncredit ed

The Education and Employment Research Center at Rutgers University has released a series of reports that take a closer look at how community colleges design and ensure the quality of their noncredit programs.
Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 17, 2023

Higher education leaders build coalition to resist anti-DEI legislation

... As Presidents and higher education association leaders, we believe that attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion through governmental overreach threaten the very mission of higher education and the democratic ideals of our country.
Diverse Education, Oct. 17, 2023