SBCTC NEWS LINKS | Articles about – and of interest to – Washington state community and technical colleges
SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Partnership could lead to careers in healthcare for Kentlake students
A partnership between Kentlake High and Renton Technical College could fulfill an innovative education vision for students. Through the partnership, Kentlake students could earn a two-year associate’s degree in pre-nursing alongside a high school diploma. The program, which is tentatively called Kentlake Medical Career Pathways, will align Kentlake’s curriculum with requirements at Renton Tech for students in the program, allowing a direct transfer of credits to Renton Tech or the possibility of transferring to another college or university explained Kentlake Principal Joe Potts. “Renton has a distinct focus on healthcare and healthcare related fields,” Potts said of the reason Kentlake decided to partner with Renton Tech. “The president of Renton Tech was really interested in promoting this partnership, he’s been at the table with his sleeves rolled up from the beginning.” … The program will also include a partnership with MultiCare in Covington, according to Potts. Some of the classes will be taught at MultiCare, giving students hands-on experience in the community.
Maple Valley Reporter, February 21, 2013
http://www.maplevalleyreporter.com/news/192349461.html
Maritime industry needs to get new workers on board
Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon are all big Seattle employers, but a different industry desperately needs workers. The maritime industry is actively looking to hire more men and women.
Also, new regulations mean workers need more training and certifications to work on a vessel. Some resources for seafarer classes are Seattle Maritime Academy, run by the Seattle Community College District, Compass Courses in Edmonds and Pacific Maritime Institute in Seattle.
KING 5 News, March 5, 2013
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Maritime-industry-hiring-great-need-for-employees--195259661.html
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
The Bandwidth Divide
As more colleges rush to offer free online courses, it's worth asking who might be left out for lack of high-speed Internet access to watch video lectures
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 4, 2013
http://chronicle.com/article/The-Bandwidth-Divide/137633/
Caps on Data Use Dim Online Learning's Bright Future
Educators believe new online courses could make higher education more available and affordable for all. But what about people who can't afford the Internet?
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 4, 2013
http://chronicle.com/article/Caps-on-Data-Use-Dim-Online/137653/
The Professors' Big Stage
The MOOCs revolution will go through many growing pains, but it is here and it is real.
The New York Times, March 6, 2013
Guns and Presidential Influence
For college presidents addressing guns on campus, responding to concealed carry at their institutions isn't the only problem. Reaching legislators is a struggle, too.
Inside Higher Ed, March 6, 2013
State Appropriations Per Student Fell Again in 2012, but Enrollment Peaked
Inside Higher Ed, March 6, 2013
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Education the focus on day one of the floor marathon
With the first round of committee work concluded, the House of Representatives approved a series of education bills on Monday. Improving schools to build a better future for children is the top priority for House Democrats. Here’s a sample of what was approved yesterday: … HB 1536 requires community college boards of trustees to include a member from business and a member from labor, a successful practice that is already in place with our technical colleges.
HDC Advance, March 5, 2013
http://hdcadvance.blogspot.com/2013/03/education-focus-on-day-one-of-floor.html
Habib named to Innovate Washington board
State Rep. Cyrus Habib has been named to the board of directors of Innovate Washington, a public-private partnership that seeks to spur cutting-edge economic development in the state.
Innovate Washington was created by the Legislature in 2011 to catalyze job creation and 21st-century economic development by bringing together business and government leaders to focus expertise and investment on emerging technology businesses. It applies public and private financing to foster growth in the sectors of aerospace, advanced materials and manufacturing, clean energy, information technology, agriculture and life sciences.
Bellevue Reporter, March 1, 2013
http://www.bellevuereporter.com/business/194384091.html
Compiled by the Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
1300 Quince St SE | PO Box 42495 | Olympia, WA 98504 | eclips@sbctc.edu
Distributed via email to State Board members, SBCTC staff, CTC presidents, PIOs, Trustees and NEWS LINKS subscribers.
Subscribe: NEWS LINKS LISTSERV | Previous posts: SBCTC News Links Blog | Subscribe to RSS feed NEWS LINKS BLOG
Links are time-sensitive and may expire after the date of publication. The SBCTC does not control or endorse the content of the links and websites.
All articles are copyrighted by the newspaper or website in which they appear. Please do not use these articles without following the permission process of the newspaper.
Some sites require free registration. SBCTC does not link to articles or news sites where a fee or paid subscription is required for viewing/access.
