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[Shoreline CC] Dental Hygiene Program supports kidney dialysis patients
The SCC Dental Hygiene Clinic recently partnered with the King County Dental Society, Seattle Care Dentistry and The Northwest Kidney Centers to provide treatment for patients who are on kidney dialysis.
Shoreline Area News, April 9, 2010
http://www.shorelineareanews.com/2010/04/shoreline-community-college-dental.html
Community college students filling needs win All-USA award
Ava Munson, Shoreline CC, and Christina Stamper, Walla Walla CC, were among 20 national All-USA award recipients. Not named in story, but photos are in scroll bar at top.
USA Today, April 19, 2010
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-04-19-comcolallstars19_CV_N.htm
Shoreline Community College's CNC Machinist Program makes the "A" Team
SCC Machinist program gets a 4.0 with its recent accreditation by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills.
Shoreline Area News, April 24, 2010 (I-BEST)
http://www.shorelineareanews.com/2010/04/shoreline-community-colleges-cnc-basic.html
[Bates Technical College’s] KBTC earns 7 Emmy nominations
Business Examiner Daily Blog, April 26, 2010
http://www.businessexaminer.com/blog/kbtc-earns-7-emmy-nominations/
Seattle Central student selected by NASA as National Community College Aerospace Scholar
Examiner, April 26, 2010
Garrett College names MacLennan new president
After an extensive search and review of 50 candidates, Garrett College [Morgantown, WV] has named its new president. [Richard] MacLennan has been vice president of student services at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., since 1998.
Cumberland Times-News, April 26, 2010
http://times-news.com/local/x1612553108/Garrett-College-names-MacLennan-new-president
WSU president promises Peninsula's popular programs won't be budget casualties
Peninsula Daily News, April 27, 2010
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20100427/NEWS/304279995
Small business advice from experts – for free
Small-business owners, it won’t cost you a thing to use the Tacoma Business Center. The office at Bates Technical College is a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs, offering mentoring and other confidential services for current or future business owners.
The News Tribune, April 27, 2010
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/04/27/1164472/business-qa-with-john-rodenberg.html
Palatine [Illinois] instrument repair business expands
When she was in college, she realized that she did not want to pursue a professional flute career, but she wanted to stay active with music. With a love of working with her hands, she studied instrument repair through Renton Technical College located just outside Seattle.
Daily Herald, April 27, 2010
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=376242
Bates Technical College faculty votes 'no confidence' in leaders
Seattle Times, April 27, 2010
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011710434_bates27m.html
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
A cry for help from higher ed
Seattle Times, April 26, 2010
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011710524_collegefuture27m.html
Understanding Transfer Admissions
Study finds key differences in how public and private institutions consider applicants from other colleges.
Inside Higher Ed, April 27, 2010
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/04/27/transfer
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Gov. Gregoire acting on state 10-day furlough bill
Seattle Times, April 27, 2010
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011711422_apwastateemployeefurloughs.html
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