SBCTC NEWS LINKS | Articles about – and of interest to – Washington state community and technical colleges
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Stimulus funds for job seekers
Edmonds Community College, Everett Community College, Cascadia Community College…each received money to retrain a total of 98 dislocated workers in such areas as information technology, nursing and business management
The Enterprise - Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace, July 29, 2009
Head of Washington [Clark] college auto department wins Mitchell 1 honor
Each year Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction.
MotorAge, July 28, 2009 (Mike Godson)
http://tinyurl.com/mikeatclark
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Cut Student Services? Think Again
New study finds link between investing (or disinvesting) in student services and higher graduation and persistence rates.
Inside Higher Ed, July 29, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/07/29/gradrate
Be Careful What You Wish For: You’re About To Get It
If there is one thing I have heard after 20 years in community college leadership, it is what I like to call the “President’s Prayer.” It goes something like this …
Community College Week, POV by Pam Cox-Otto, July 28, 2009
http://www.ccweek.com/news/templates/template.aspx?articleid=1242&zoneid=7
Legislator proposes free year at community college
Daily Herald (Chicago), July 29, 2009
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=310001
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