SBCTC NEWS LINKS | Articles about – and of interest to – Washington state community and technical colleges
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
State-funded college retraining programs run out of money
Seattle Times, April 5, 2009 (Bellevue CC, Shoreline CC, Seattle Central CC, SBCTC)
But when she walked into Bellevue Community College (BCC) last week, staff told her there was no money left. If she wanted to study, they told her, ...
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008986977_retraining05m.html
Keith Wann Visits Yakima Valley College
Associated Content, April 3, 2009
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1618320/keith_wann_visits_yakima_valley_college.html?cat=8
Soon-To-Be Laid Off State Workers To Get Help
KAPP TV, April 3, 2009
http://www.kapptv.com/news/?sect_rank=1§ion_id=22&story_id=13986
Federation reaches new deal, returns to table third time?
The Olympian, April 3, 2009 (South Puget Sound CC)
http://www.theolympian.com/adamwilson/story/808596.html
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Who Are Community College Trustees?
New survey finds limited racial diversity and more wealth than some experts expected.
Inside Higher Ed, April 6, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/04/06/acct
For All-USA team, 'something magical' at community colleges
USA Today, April 6, 2009
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-04-06-college-all-stars_N.htm
10% Admissions -- the Full Impact
New studies show dramatic shifts since Texas enacted law – toward reaching more high schools, but possibly excluding more transfers from community colleges.
Inside Higher Ed, April 6, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/04/06/texas
The Complicated Task of Simplifying Student Aid
Almost everyone agrees that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid needs an overhaul that will make it easier for families to use. But that's easier said than done.
Chronicle of Higher Education, April 3, 2009
http://chronicle.com/temp/email2.php?id=hmRfRMqbYJjKBSxZphmVQzGyMSrrjG9r
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Harvard Goes Web-Only With Course Catalog, Handbooks
Chronicle of Higher Education, April 3, 2009
MIT makes research available on the web
Esteemed school joins others in advocating open access to research as the price of journals rises
eCampus News, March 23, 2009
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
State GOP lawmakers say they've had little role despite the fiscal crisis
The Herald, April 6, 2009
House, Senate threaten too much ruin to higher ed
News Tribune, April 5, 2009
http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/story/699512.html
Memorial for Skinners set for after Legislature ends
Yakima Herald, April 3, 2009 (Yakima Valley CC)
http://www.yakimaherald.com/stories/2009/04/03/04-03-09-skinner-memorial
WHAT’S LEFT OF IT, AT LEAST
The 13 Worst-Hair Cities / No. 2: Olympia, Washington
The rainy days and off-the-charts humidity will surely give your hair the blues in this capitol city. If you live here you are also most likely getting your hair cut by the neighbor's kid, seeing as though there are only 25 listed hairstylists in the city.
Total Beauty, April 2, 2009
http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p_worst_hair_cities#tbPageTop
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