Equity and Student Success
New study highlights why so many of Oregon's superintendents of color are leaving-February 2, 2022. Salem Reporter. By Alex Baumhardt. "Despite an increasingly diverse student population, leaders in Oregon’s school districts remain overwhelmingly white...."
COCC's Black History Month events include West African traditions - February 1, 2022. KTVZ. By KTVZ news sources. "In commemoration of Black History Month, Central Oregon Community College is hosting two free community events in February..."
Future Ready Oregon 2022:Addressing Oregon's Workforce Demands with an Equity Lens - January 31, 2022. MyOregonNews (State of Oregon news, Oregon Governor's Office). By Jennifer Purcell. "Oregon’s 2022 Legislative Session starts February 1, 2022. One of the major packages Governor Kate Brown is bringing..."
[Opinion] Delaware State University President responds to bomb threats - January 31, 2022. Delaware Business Now. Statement by DSU President Tony Scott (recent keynote speaker at the HECC Elevate the Essentials conference) after the bomb threats to Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs).
Honoring Black History Month on campus, in the community - January 31, 2022. Around the O (UO newsletter). By Tova Stabin. "Each February, Black History Month offers an opportunity to honor and celebrate the resilience, joy, struggles and innumerable..."
A U.S. Program for Migrant Students Is Unusually Successful. Now the Pandemic Threatens It.- January 28, 2022. The Chronicle of Higher Education. By Kelly Field. "Maria Hernandez started college in the fall of 2020, feeling isolated and insecure..."
New Study Shows Which Colleges Help Low-Income Students Get Ahead - January 27, 2022. Forbes. By Michael T. Nietzel. "When it comes to helping low-income students achieve economic success, it turns out that the most successful..."
Affordability
Portland State University offers tuition discount to Washington border residents - February 1, 2022. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "The new ‘Washington Border Discount’ means southern Washington residents will pay just 10% more in tuition..."
Open Oregon awards $101,000 in grant funds to UO faculty - January 28, 2022. Around the O (UO newsletter). "Open Oregon Educational Resources has awarded four grants, totaling more than $101,000, to University of Oregon faculty members..."
Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read 'absolutely thrilled' about Ontario's plan - January 27, 2022. Argus Observer. By Leslie Thompson. "In the hopes that more people will contribute, the city of Ontario will be seeding about 1,000 $100 college savings plans..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Oregon's community colleges celebrate CTE month in February - February 2, 2022. KTVZ. "Oregon community colleges will raise awareness of and advocate for career and technical education (CTE) programs throughout the month..."
Oregon State University study examines academic impact of 4-day school week - February 1, 2022. KGW. By Christine Pitawanich. "Every now and again we hear about a push for schools to change from a five-day schedule to a four-day school week..."
UO and LCC partner for smooth transfer experience - January 31, 2022. Daily Emerald (UO student newspaper). By Hannarose McGuinness. "The University of Oregon and Lane Community College have forged an official partnership to make transfers between schools more accessible..."
Meeting to detail North Lake community college services - January 31, 2022. Lake County Examiner. By Kevin Winter. "People in the North Lake area who are part of the new Klamath Community College (KCC) taxing district, after the State of Oregon..."
Steep fall in community college enrollment could prolong Oregon's worker shortage - oregonlive.com - January 30, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Mike Rogoway. "Community colleges provide essential training for many fields where Oregon workers..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
[Opinion] Our Opinion: Legislature, governor’s focus on jobs training is a smart move - February 1, 2022. Portland Tribune. By Pamplin Media Group. "We think the Oregon Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown have hit on a good strategy for the..."
Lewis & Clark College makes history with incoming president - January 30, 2022. Portland Tribune. By Courtney Vaughn. "Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan brings robust background in higher education to leadership role in Portland..."
[Opinion] SOU is perfectly positioned for the times we live in - January 30, 2022. MailTribune. By Richard J. Bailey Jr. "I began my new responsibilities as president of Southern Oregon University on Jan. 15 with great anticipation and enthusiasm. .."
Oregon Tech pauses new dorm project amid rising construction costs, enrollment decline - January 27, 2022. Herald and News. By Rick Childress. "Oregon Tech will have to press pause on its plans to construct a new dormitory at the university’s Klamath Falls campus, officials said Thursday..."
PCC breaks ground on Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center redevelopment - January 27, 2022. BusinessTribune. by Jules Rogers. "On Thursday, Jan. 27, Portland Community College broke ground on its Metropolitan Workforce Training Center redevelopment, located at 5600 N.E. 42nd Ave..."
|
