System News | Opinion
Fall quarter enrollment up at Columbia Basin College
Enrollment at Columbia Basin College is up this fall. According to CBC, 6,013 students are enrolled full-time for fall
quarter, an 11 percent increase from last year. [Video]
NBC Right Now, Oct. 7, 2024
Today's Headlines: October 7, 2024: Friday tour highlights manufacturing in Spokane
...They stopped briefly at Spokane Community College, where they were greeted by Cadence Haskins. She endorsed the college’s two-year
robotics and mechatronics program, from which she’ll graduate at the end of the year.
Spokane Public Radio, Oct. 7, 2024
Skagit Valley College launches new programs
...“Expanding our bachelor’s offerings by adding an advanced design and manufacturing
program aligns with employer demand as well as regional and state economic labor market
trends,” Michael Reese, executive dean for instruction for workforce education, said
in the release. [Skagit Valley College]
Skagit Valley Herald, Oct. 6, 2024
Learn more about Pierce College’s ASPIRE program during Open House on Oct. 15
...“ASPIRE has created empowerment, support, and educational access for our Asian
American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander students to find their purpose as they
pursue their greatness and dreams throughout their education and career path journey
at Pierce,” said Associate Vice President of Student Success Dawn Reed. [Pierce College]
Suburban Times, Oct. 6, 2024
…and Education for All
...Julie White, chancellor and CEO of Pierce College in Pierce County, Washington, sees the group’s purpose as both supporting college
leaders dealing with anti-DEI efforts and also communicating about the mission and
importance of the work on a national scale, to catalyze a conversation that is less
confrontational and “either-or.”
Community College Daily, Oct. 4, 2024
Higher Education and Politics
Why are politicians talking about apprenticeships?
Kamala Harris pledged to double registered apprenticeships and Republicans want changes
to the workforce programs. But what are they? Let us explain.
Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 4, 2024
