SBCTC NEWS LINKS | Articles about – and of interest to – Washington state community and technical colleges
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Nuclear still the Tri-Cities’ Future
We need enhanced local opportunities for strengthened professional development, with the associate's degree program in nuclear technology at Columbia Basin College being a great start.
Tri-City Herald, August 1, 2010
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/08/01/1115956/nuclear-still-the-tri-cities-future.html
Port [of Vancouver] considers incubator effort
The Port of Vancouver’s incubator would focus on manufacturing….. The county is home to large fabrication and metalworking companies such as Thompson Metals and Columbia Machine. They’re supported by work force training such as Clark College’s machining technology program.
The Columbian, August 2, 2010
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/02/port-considers-incubator-effort-staff-seeks-input/
Bates Foundation appoints new officers and directors
Established in 1992, the Bates Technical College Foundation raises funds through community partnerships that serve the college and its students. With the more than $250,000 that the Foundation raises each year, students receive scholarships for tuition, books and supplies, and the college funds equipment purchases, program innovations and more.
The Suburban Times, August 2, 2010
http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/08/02/bates-foundation-appoints-new-officers-and-directors/
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Trustees Group Publishes Cost-Cutting Guide for Boards
Chronicle of Higher Education, August 2, 2010
http://chronicle.com/article/Trustees-Group-Publishes/123743/
When Students Become Class Bullies, Professors Are Among the Victims
Chronicle of Higher Education, August 1, 2010
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Saint Martin’s might restart nursing program
The News Tribune, August 3, 2010
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/08/03/1287336/saint-martins-might-restart-nursing.html
Wanted: UW president with 'humility, sense of humor'
Seattle P-I, August 3, 2010
http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/archives/216618.asp
Congress's 'Secret Shopper'
Government Accountability Office uncovers fraud and deception in for-profit colleges' recruiting practices.
Inside Higher Ed, August 3, 2010
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/08/03/gao
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
No quick fix for state budget / Special session ruled out: Gregoire faces across-the-board cuts
The Olympian, August 3, 2010
http://www.theolympian.com/2010/08/03/1323850/no-quick-fix-for-state-budget.html
Second WA state agency shutdown set for Friday
Longview Daily News, August 3, 2010
http://tdn.com/news/state-and-regional/washington/article_a03aff74-575b-55ec-8568-f942ed8a5c4c.html
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