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SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Climate Report
Cascadia Community College… has worm bins scattered all over campus for composting purposes; it is hoped that a new building opening in October will achieve LEED Gold certification. The college even brings in goats to graze on invasive blackberries.
Inside Higher Ed, May 28, 2009 (Cascadia CC)
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/05/28/climate
Manufacturing Institute gets Gates Foundation grant
The Manufacturing Institute has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to comprehensively plan and implement educational programs in community colleges to prepare students, particularly low-income young adults and transitioning workers, with entry-level skills necessary to succeed in advanced manufacturing careers. Shoreline CC is one of four pilots.
Reliable Plant, May 27, 2009 (Shoreline CC)
NAM Receives Gates Job Grant
Manufacturing.net News, May 27, 2009 (Shoreline CC)
http://www.manufacturing.net/News-NAM-Receives-Gates-Job-Grant-052709.aspx
A quilt to bring them comfort
STAVE (Student Transitional Assistance for Veteran's Education) is a college-sponsored group of military veterans attending WVC.
Wenatchee World, May 27, 2009 (Wenatchee Valley College)
http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20090527/NEWS04/705279977
CCSSE survey makes its mark on student engagement
USA Today, May 26, 2009 (Highline CC)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-05-26-comcol-cessie_N.htm
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
UW Bothell swamped with 1,156 applicants for 320 freshmen spots
The Herald, May 28, 2009
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090528/NEWS01/705289894
New Push Seeks to End Need for Pre-College Remedial Classes
New York Times, May 28, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/education/28remedial.html?_r=1&ref=education
For Teenagers, Hello Means ‘How About a Hug?’
New York Times, May 28, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/style/28hugs.html?ref=education
$1.2 billion for summer jobs / Stimulus funds provide job training for disadvantaged young adults
… In Spokane, which is receiving $1.8 million, participants will get time on the job, as well as in the classroom. Those without high school diplomas will study for their GEDs, while working part-time. Those who finished school will split their summer on the job and in an education program, such as vocational training at a community college.
MoneyCNN.com, May 27, 2009
http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/27/news/economy/stimulus_summer_jobs/
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