Thursday, July 23, 2009

NEWS LINKS | July 23, 2009

SBCTC NEWS LINKS | Articles about – and of interest to – Washington state community and technical colleges


 

SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS

 

Okay, lazybones – it’s time to reboot the mind

Edmonds Beacon, July 22, 2009 (Edmonds CC Creative Retirement Institute)

http://www.edmondsbeacon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2079:okay-lazybones--its-time-to-reboot-the-mind&catid=115:top-of-the-worldseniors

 

He taught more than just a trade / Bob Markholt found his calling, pursued it with passion, and changed this community.

Mr. Markholt, 72, died Sunday from complications of lymphoma. … He was the heart of the Pre-apprentice Construction Training Program at Seattle Vocational Institute (SVI).

Seattle Times, July 23, 2009

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrylarge/2009520814_jdl23.html

 

Rob McKenna takes helm at Bellevue College Foundation as needs at school increase
Bellevue Reporter, July 23, 2009

http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/news/51430132.html

TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION

 

The Potty-Trained Trustee

A new report on board members reflects a bias of administrators in favor of a governance role that is far too limited, writes Anne D. Neal.

Inside Higher Ed, July 23, 2009

http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/07/23/neal

 

Trading Spaces

With enrollment through the roof, any fallow space on campus is at a premium. Suddenly, spaces that have been kept open 'just in case' of future expansion is on the table. And long-standing historical gentlemen's agreements about who controls what are abruptly up for grabs.

Inside Higher Ed, July 23, 2009

http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions_of_a_community_college_dean/trading_spaces

 

Letters re David Brooks article: The Role of Community Colleges

New York Times, July 23, 2009

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/23/opinion/lweb23brooks.html?_r=1

 

In Economic Recovery, Not So Fast on the New Jobs

Washington Post, July 23, 2009

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/22/AR2009072203265.html

 

 


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