Equity and Student Success
Understanding the Civil Rights Movement through virtual reality - February 15, 2022. Eastern Oregon University. "Eastern Oregon University is giving students and faculty the opportunity to virtually..."
OSU receives grant to implement equity reforms in College of Public Health and Human Sciences - February 14, 2022. Oregon State University Newsroom. By Molly Rosbach. "Oregon State University is one of seven institutions nationwide..."
'It actually empowers scientific discovery': Oregon professors focus on equity, accessibility in STEM - February 13, 2022. KEZI. By KGW staff. "University of Oregon professors Nadia Singh and Ellen Eischen share a similar passion."..."
The Missing Hispanic Students - February 11, 2022. The Chronicle of Higher Education. By Sarah Brown. "The numbers already didn’t look good: Doña Ana Community College had lost 15 percent of its..."
WOU, UCCU partner to expand bilingual teacher scholars program - February 9, 2022. Polk County Itemizer-Observer. "Unitus Community Credit Union has pledged $75,000 to Western Oregon University’s..."
Students at youth authority facility earn associate's degrees from RCC - February 9, 2022. Kobi5. By Jenna King. "Rogue Community College and the Oregon Youth Authority, are celebrating the success of two students, who recently earned their associate’s degrees..."
OSU-Cascades event to celebrate Black excellence and success in Oregon- February 9, 2022. KTVZ. By KTVZ news sources. "In recognition of Black History Month, Oregon State University–Cascades will host..."
Affordability
The Planner: LCC to talk new 'banded tuition' model to keep costs - February 12, 2022. The Register Guard. By Jordyn Brown. "All three local metro-area school boards will meet this week, along with Lane Community College..."
Advisory board makes 2022-23 tuition recommendations - February 11, 2022. AroundtheO. "After holding nine public meetings over fall and winter terms, the University of Oregon’s Tuition and Fee..."
Rogue Community College's hope for struggling students - February 11, 2022. KTVL. By Tiffany Olin. "Rogue Community College (RCC) now has more options to assist students who struggle with food..."
[Opinion] Op-Ed. Black students are disproportionately burdened by debt - reimagining education can bring equity - February 9, 2022. AMNY. By Rebecca L. Watts, Ph.D., regional vice president, Western Governors University "Despite the United States Department of Education’s..."
PCC's shift to more open educational resource materials to save students money - February 2022. Portland Community College News. By Amy Bader and James Hill. "At Portland Community College,..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
[Opinion] Our View: Creating an economy where every Oregonian can thrive - February 14, 2022. PortlandTribune. By Gov. Kate Brown and U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. "At the state and federal level, bills.."
Two Oregon colleges say affirmative action is vital to racial equity in admissions - February 13, 2022. OPB. By Allison Frost. "For decades, affirmative action programs have been used as one way to bring racial equity to college admissions..."
‘Survival Mode’: Inflation Falls Hardest on Low-Income Americans - February 13, 2022. The Washington Post. By Rachel Siegel and Andrew Van Dam. "After 15 years, Jacqueline Rodriguez had almost..."
Klamath Community College to become FAA testing center, adds full-motion simulator - February 11, 2022. Klamath Alerts. By Community News. "Klamath Community College aviation students and local pilots..."
Putting a face on student homelessness, through comics - February 11, 2022. OPB. Bu Tiffany Camhi. "India Wynne has a stable life. They have bachelor’s and master’s degrees...."
New institutional transfer agreement fast-tracks next engineering technology graduates - February 10, 2022. Blue Mountain Eagle. By NCPA Staff. "Students interested in pursuing a career in the growing field of electronics engineering technology now ..."
New Updates to College Scorecard Make Tool More Useful for Students and Families With Data About College Costs, Graduation Rates, and Post-College Earnings - February 7, 2022. U.S. Department of Education. "Today, the U.S. Department of Education released updates to the College Scorecard..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Bill to allow college sports betting through Oregon Lottery faces pushback - February 15, 2022. Statesman Journal. By Connor Radnovich. "Through the Oregon Lottery and DraftKings, Oregonians..."
Higher Education Community Calls on Congress to Address Threats to HBCUs - February 14, 2022. American Council on Education. "The investigations by the FBI and other law enforcement authorities..."
U.S. House passes Pell expansion but excludes online education - February 11, 2022. Inside Higher Ed. By Suzanne Smalley. "New legislation to expand Pell Grant eligibility for students enrolled in short-term..."
The Unconventional Path of One College’s First Black Woman President - February 9, 2022. The Chronicle of Higher Education. By Chelsea Long. "When she takes office in July, Robin Holmes-Sullivany..."
Checking in on COVID-related policy changes at Oregon's largest universities - February 9, 2022. KGW. By Christine Pitawanich. "When Oregon drops the public indoor mask mandate in late March, school..."
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