SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
South Seattle Community College TRIO Grant Refunded
Westseattleherald.com, August 30, 2010
South Seattle Community College's TRiO-Student Support Services (SSS) grant has been refunded by the US Department of Education for the period 2010-2015. ...
http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/08/30/news/south-seattle-community-college-trio-grant-refund
Pierce College Scholarship Scramble nets nearly $43,000
The Suburban Times, August 29, 2010
But, it’s so much more than that,” said Suzy Ames, executive director of the Pierce College Foundation, which hosts the annual golf scramble. “Supporting the scramble means supporting the hard work of Pierce College students and that’s a really satisfying experience in itself. That’s why players come back year after year.”
http://www.thesubtimes.com/2010/08/29/pierce-college-scholarship-scramble-nets-nearly-43000/
Public schools catch online fever
The Columbian, August 29, 2010
“Literally, there is a cultural shift. Our audience is going to demand we go there,” said Rassoul Dastmozd, vice president of instruction at Clark College.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/29/public-schools-catch-online-fever/
Clark College inks Knight for three more years
The Columbian, August 29, 2010
Clark College President Bob Knight, former commander of the US Army's Vancouver Barracks, has earned another three years at his current post. ...
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/29/clark-college-inks-knight-for-three-more-years/
WCC SOCCER PREVIEW: Alison Little back in the game she loves
Bellingham Herald, August 28, 2010
It took a welcome push - encouragement from Whatcom Community College men's and women's coach Josh Turpen - to get Little back in the game she learned to ...
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/08/28/1591934/wcc-soccer-preview-alison-little.html
Parties join forces to boost education
The Olympian, August 28, 2010
Dr. Rhonda Coates of South Puget Sound Community College suggested including vouchers for the Hands On Children's Museum and similar resources in new parent ...
http://www.theolympian.com/2010/08/28/1350121/parties-join-forces-to-boost-education.html
Founder leaves a thriving horticulture program at Edmonds college
Seattle Times, August 28, 2010
After 40 years, Walt Bubelis is leaving the horticulture program he grew almost single-handedly at Edmonds Community College. The program, now the largest ...
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2012662211_pacificplife29.html
Find low-budget, high-impact design solutions for your yard
Bellingham Herald, August 28, 2010
"Uneven numbers are always easier to work with," says Olberg, who also teaches landscape-design courses at Whatcom Community College. ...
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/08/28/1587083/find-low-budget-high-impact-design.html
CBC gets $760,000 for student outreach work
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, August 27, 2010
A pair of Columbia Basin College programs have been awarded $751,373 from the US Department of Education. The Pasco college also is ...
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/08/27/1145414/cbc-gets-760000-for-student-outreach.html
BTC launches adult education program in Deming and Kendall
TheNewsTribune.com, August 27, 2010
Starting this fall, adults in the Deming and Kendall areas will have easier access to Bellingham Technical College's math and English courses. ...
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/08/27/1317597/btc-launches-adult-education-program.html
Return to the River festival to celebrate salmon
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, August 27, 2010
The second annual "Return to the River" Salmon Festival will be held at Walla Walla Community College. Activities begin at 10 am at the William A. Grant ...
http://union-bulletin.com/stories/2010/08/27/return-to-the-river-festival-to-celebrate-salmon
Student volunteer program at Lakeland Village has served ...
Access Washington, August 26, 2010
The majority of CIRV students attend EWU, but the program also has been home to students from Whitworth University, the Community Colleges of Spokane, ...
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/mediareleases/2010/pr10079.shtml
CBC: Not Resurrecting Football Program
KEPR 19, August 26, 2010
Rumors swirled recently that Columbia Basin College was resurrecting its football program. Indeed, there is a new football team in town, Columbia Basin ...
http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/101626703.html
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
with Hilda Solis, US Secretary of Labor
BlackEngineer.com, August 30, 2010
Solis: The education system – especially two-year community and technical colleges – needs to work closely with employers to guarantee that training and ...
http://www.blackengineer.com/artman/publish/article_1218.shtml
Taking Success for Granted
Inside Higher Ed, August 30, 2010
Are community colleges already on their way to achieving student completion goals being overlooked by funders?
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/08/30/broome
Online, Bigger Classes May Be Better Classes
The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 29, 2010
Why not invite the rest of the world to join students in an online class? Some instructors are putting their teaching to just that test.
http://chronicle.com/article/Open-Teaching-When-the/124170/
A Recovery at Risk
Inside Higher Ed, August 27, 2010
Delgado Community College has finally passed its pre-Katrina enrollment levels — only to face massive budget cuts that could reverse the progress.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/focus/community_colleges/recent/delgado
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