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SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Registration lines out the door at CPTC
Suburban Times, August 25, 2009
http://tinyurl.com/cptc-regline
Opinion: Obama's Graduation Initiative will put us all in winner’s circle
Bellevue Reporter, August 25, 2009 (Jean Floten, Bellevue College)
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/opinion
CBC announces new Nuclear Technology program & building
KNDO/KNDU, August 25, 2009
http://tinyurl.com/cbcnuke1 http://tinyurl.com/cbcnuke2
CBC to offer nuclear technologies program
Tri-City Herald, August 26, 2009
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/693466.html
Colleges play defense against flu
The Olympian, August 26, 2009 (South Puget Sound CC)
http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/950572.html
Clark College ready to debut new east Vancouver branch
The Columbian, August 27, 2009
Registered dietitians enjoy a solid hiring outlook in health-conscious Puget Sound
Seattle Times Northwest Jobs, August 27, 2009 (Shoreline CC)
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Back to School: How To Pay For College As An Adult
Forbes, August 25, 2009
One fact to keep in mind: The average community college charges just $2000 a year for full-time students, according to the College Board. ...
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/25/adults-college-students-personal-finance-returning-students.html
Enrollment Boom Sends Pell Costs Soaring
Midyear review of federal budget situation shows price of Obama Pell Grant proposal rising to $67 billion, potentially putting other administration priorities at risk.
Inside Higher Ed, August 26, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/08/26/pell
Extensive flu outbreak is expected at WSU
Spokesman Review, August 27, 2009
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/27/extensive-flu-outbreak-is-expected-at-wsu/
Report calls for overhaul of California community colleges' transfer process
Los Angeles Times, August 27, 2009
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-transfer27-2009aug27,0,1375113.story
A System Also Rises
Only a decade old, Louisiana's community colleges are booming and find themselves in an unusual situation -- seen by four-year institutions as legislative favorites.
Inside Higher Ed, August 27, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/08/27/louisiana
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