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Washington Watch: Diving deep into federal advocacy
Federal policymaking involves a lot of devilish details. Arlen Harris, legislative
director at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, knows that being aware of those details strengthens an advocate’s message and approach.
Community College Daily, July 10, 2024
Helping students fight opioid addiction
... Community colleges face higher hurdles in some senses than their four-year university
counterparts, Frazier says, including shorter amounts of time on campus and fewer
resources available. [Columbia Basin College, Skagit Valley College]
Community College Daily, July 10, 2024
Boehnke to serve on new WA artificial intelligence task force
... Boehnke is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, assistant professor, and founding
director of cybersecurity studies at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. He will serve on the 18-person task force that begins meeting this summer
to develop AI guidelines for the state.
Elkhorn Media Group, July 10, 2024
Clark College appoints new vice president of instruction
Clark College appointed William T. Brown its new vice president of instruction. Brown has worked
in education for 30 years, most recently as the associate vice president for strategic
operations and partnership development at Connecticut State Community College in New
Britain, Conn.
Columbian, July 9, 2024
Teresa Rich selected as interim YVC president
Teresa Rich will serve as Yakima Valley College’s interim president starting on Aug. 1, 2024. The changes comes as YVC President Linda
Kaminski retires after 29 years.
Yakima Herald-Republic, July 9, 2024
Higher Education and Politics
Locking in a FAFSA deadline
The House Education and Workforce Committee moved legislation forward on Wednesday
that would cement Oct. 1 as the official deadline for launching the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid, this year and in perpetuity.
Inside Higher Ed, July 11, 2024
The ‘when and how’ of baccalaureate programs
... the class schedules for the community colleges offered a more balanced array of
choices in times and modes of instruction and are therefore likely to be more accommodating
to the needs of working students.
Community College Daily, July 9, 2024
