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Arts Walk program's promotion created by Tumwater artist
This mysterious ceramic tableau, called “Higher Place,” is the work of Joe Batt of Tumwater, an artist and art teacher at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia.
The Olympian, September 27, 2009
http://www.theolympian.com/living/highlight/story/984449.html
Chinese Lessons
Lam is one of nine students in Chinese Adult Conversation class held on Sunday afternoons at Clark College.
The Columbian, September 27, 2009
http://www.columbian.com/article/20090928/NEWS02/709289963
U.S. Commercial Service honors Bellevue College for $19.9 million economic impact of international students
The certificate was presented by U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert to Cris Samia, assistant dean of the college’s international student program …
Bellevue Reporter, September 28, 2009
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/news/62408162.html
Ribbon cutting and dedication for Clark College at Columbia Tech
Daily Insider, September 28, 2009
http://www.dailyinsider.info/2009/Monday,%20Sept.%2028,%202009.pdf
Tuition Checks Slow to Reach GI Bill Students at Olympic College
[see Veterans story under TRENDS section below]
Kitsap Sun, September 28, 2009
Gregoire sees new Bellingham center creating jobs
Bellingham Technical College also will participate. Tom Eckert, president of BTC, said students will use the center for training in a wide range of marine-related job skills, including diesel repair, marine electrical and instrumentation work, welding and carpentry. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen said the U.S. economy has pulled out of its steep dive, but that has not yet translated to more jobs
Bellingham Herald, September 29, 2009
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/102/story/1090690.html
Growing Business for a Growing Community: Merchants Cater to Hispanic Customers
To help the community flourish, Enriquez implemented a Spanish language outreach program through Centralia College …
Centralia Chronicle, September 29, 2009
http://www.chronline.com/articles/2009/09/29/news/doc4ac2419ea3302703125689.txt
Seattle Business Magazine Recognizes Leaders in Sustainable Business Practices
Winner, Academic & Health Care: Seattle Community Colleges impressed the judges with its comprehensive sustainability initiative that included conservation efforts, a culinary arts program, a LEED-certified Green Studies building and a hybrid auto training class.
Business Wire, September 29, 2009
Colleges changing policies on dissent
Community Colleges of Spokane and Spokane Falls Community College officials have agreed to change some of their policies after settling a lawsuit filed by a student who wanted to put up an anti-abortion display.
Seattle Times, September 29, 2009
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/education/2009961254_dige29m.html
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Student Veterans to Receive Emergency Checks
Acknowledging that an administrative snafu has caused financial distress for thousands of veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced over the weekend that this Friday it will begin providing up to $3,000 in immediate educational assistance to those waiting to receive G.I. Bill benefits for the fall semester.
Forbes Magazine, September 28, 2009
http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/28/veterans-gi-bill-payments-personal-finance-va-payment.html
Poor Students at Rich Colleges
New York Times, September 28, 2009
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/28/poor-students-at-rich-colleges/
Noooooo!!!!!
Word has it that my state is considering requiring students to file FAFSA (Federal financial aid) forms as a condition of admission to a community college. The idea, as near as I can figure, is not to leave any Federal money on the table.
That said, I have one reaction: Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Inside Higher Ed, Dean Dad, September 29, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions_of_a_community_college_dean/noooooo
Call for Board Engagement
In joint statement, the Association of Governing Boards and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation urge trustees to get involved in the accreditation process.
Inside Higher Ed, September 29, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/09/29/boards
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