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SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
In beating disabilities they show us the way
In this season of caring and hope, I would like to share the moving story of two young men [Bellevue College students] whose futures, far more than most of ours, depends on inner strength and a positive outlook.
Bellevue Reporter column by Jean Floten, December 24, 2009
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/opinion/80067692.html
College Facilities Make the Green Grade
As an example, Bellevue College in Washington state was recently awarded LEED Gold certification for its new three-story, 64,000-sq.-ft. science and technology building that houses five high-tech classrooms, 16 advanced laboratories and a science study center, reports Design Training.
Environmental Leader News, December 29, 2009
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/12/29/college-facilities-make-the-green-grade/
Street Bean Serves Coffee, Opportunities
“… My first pay check I framed because it was my first legal income. I really cried." … Knowing she'll have steady work for awhile has given Stephanie the stability to pursue her GED at Shoreline Community College. "And after two years, I really honestly hope I'll be a brand new woman, because I have people who support me every day I come to my job.” She expects to have completed her GED by June. Then Stephanie says she wants a law degree.
KPLU FM NPR, January 3, 2010
Olympic College Lands a Grant to Train Home Energy Auditors
The money will go for a new project called Sound Energy Efficiency Development, or SEED. Partners include South Seattle Community College, Seattle Vocational Institute, Edmonds Community College, Renton Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Peninsula College, … Said OC President David Mitchell, “Olympic College is delighted to be part of this grant, providing education and training programs for our citizens to enter the green workforce.”
Kitsap Sun, January 7, 2010
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/06/olympic-college-lands-a-grant-to-train-home/
Seattle Community Colleges' power and promise
The Seattle Community Colleges Foundation's fundraising drive surpassed its $25 million goal, raising $32 million for students in little more than three years. … Credit [Charles] Mitchell, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 8,000 individuals for recognizing the value of a strong community-college network.
Seattle Times, January 7, 2010
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorials/2010724536_edit07colleges.html
Gig Harbor's Kilmer Leading Job-Creation Efforts in Senate
Kilmer said other ideas he and his legislative colleagues will pursue include making it easier for out-of-work adults get into retraining programs, giving colleges and universities incentives to graduate more students and getting career college work recognized by other colleges in the state.
Kitsap Sun, January 7, 2010
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/jan/06/gig-harbors-kilmer-leading-job-creation-efforts/
Arts Education Promotes Emotional Intelligence
… What is being lost — and what, if anything, can be done about this trend — is addressed in two scholarly papers published in the new issue of the Arts Education Policy Review. … In "No Child Left Behind and Fine Arts Classes," Tina Beveridge of Lower Columbia College in Longview, Wash., details the obvious and subtle ways a test-centric approach to education devalues arts instruction.
Miller-McCune News Blog, January 7, 2010
http://miller-mccune.com/news/arts-education-promotes-emotional-intelligence-1720
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Nursing Tug of War
To dismay of community college advocates, new study recommends all nurses have a baccalaureate degree before they are allowed to practice.
Inside Higher Ed, January 7, 2010
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/01/07/nursing
Surging Enrollments Put Community Colleges in a Good Credit Position
Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 2010
http://chronicle.com/article/Surging-Enrollments-Put/63442/
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Treasurer warns state will go broke if lawmakers don't act
Washington state government is in danger of running out of money if the Legislature fails to act quickly, state Treasurer Jim McIntire says.
Seattle Times, January 7, 2010
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010725235_statebudget07m.html
State to consider job furloughs
Money Crunch: Senate leader suggests workers take day off a month
The Olympian, January 7, 2010
http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/1092934.html
Legislative Preview: Let the tax battle begin
The Daily News, January 7, 2010
http://www.tdn.com/news/article_235cc0a4-fb3f-11de-bf10-001cc4c002e0.html
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