Equity and Student Success
Klamath Community College earns gold rating as Military Friendly school - March 8, 2022. Herald and News. "Klamath Community College (KCC) on Monday earned designation as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® School..."
The quest to save Oregon's Kalapuya: 'You lose a language, you lose a culture' - March 6, 2022. The Oregonian/Oregonlive. By Myers Reece. "On a drizzly January morning, Esther Stutzman’s dining room tables..."
PSU designated First-gen Forward Institution - March 4, 2022. Portland State University. By Katy Swordfisk. "Portland State University has been selected by the Center for First-generation Student Success to join its 2022-23 cohort..."
Oregon Legislature approves Gov. Kate Brown's $200 million workforce plan - March 3, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Jamie Goldberg. "Gov. Kate Brown’s $200 million workforce initiative won bipartisan approval in the Oregon Legislature this week..."
Oregon lawmakers make $200 million jobs investment - March 3, 2022. OPB. By Sam Stites. "The plan invests state and federal dollars in programs connecting Oregonians to job and education opportunities, as well as removing..."
Gov. Brown praises approval of her job training plan - March 3, 2022. Portland Tribune. By Peter Wong. "Gov. Kate Brown has praised legislative approval of her $200 million job training plan known as Future Ready Oregon..."
Black Women Have Been Hit ‘Especially Hard’ by Pandemic Job Losses—and They’re Still Behind in Recovery - February 28, 2022. CNBC. By Morgan Smith. "The U.S. economy has bounced back at a stunning pace since 2020′s..."
Affordability
$300K grant to allow UCC to provide scholarships to entry-level truckers - March 9, 2022. KCBY. By New Staff. "Umpqua Community College has received $300,000 in grant funding from Douglas County and the State of Oregon to support truck driver training scholarships..."
Southwestern offers free GED and adult basic education classes - March 9, 2022. The World Newspaper. "Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic Education classes Spring Term 2022..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
OSU, UO announce plans to return to in-person commencement ceremonies - March 8, 2022. OPB. By Chris M. Lehman. "For the first time since 2019, graduates of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon..."
Oregon State to manage Elliott as a state research forest - March 7, 2022. KCBY. By Gold Meadows. "The Elliott State Forest in Coos and Curry counties has new protections thanks to the approval of Senate Bill..."
Oregon State University expected to offer free period products on campus - March 7, 2022. The Daily Barometer. By Samuel Albert. "After delayed compliance with the Menstrual Dignity Act, Oregon State University..."
Colleges’ New Solution to Enrollment Declines: Reducing the Number of Dropouts - March 6, 2022. The Hechinger Report. By Jon Marcus. "With no one to support him after leaving foster care when he turned 18, Hasan Dickinson..."
One-time funds in 2022 short session leads to millions of dollars for Eastern Oregon - March 5, 2022. The Observer. By Phil Wright. "A half million in state dollars is going to the Wallowa History Center to update."
COCC awarded $383K grant to strengthen public health workforce - March 4, 2022. Central Oregon Daily. By Central Oregon Daily News Sources. "A newly announced $50,000 endowment and a $383,000 grant award that..."
Oregon Legislature funds OHSU's 30-30-30 plan to address health care workforce crisis, increase education program diversity - March 4, 2022. OHSU News. By Sara Hottman. "The Oregon Legislature today passed HB 5202..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
State by state how colleges have benefited from billions in the American Rescue Plan - March 8, 2022. University Business. By Chris Burt. "Even without Build Back Better, institutions are smartly spending funds and getting them in the hands of students..."
University of Oregon plans $60.5M purchase of former Concordia Portland campus for Ballmer Institute - March 7, 2022. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "Funds for the purchase come from a more than $425 million..."
Presidential finalists set to visit Lane Community College - March 7, 2022. KEZI. By Chelsea Hunt. "The search for a new president continues at Lane Community College, and this week, the community has a chance to meet with the four finalists..."
Oregon lawmakers OK $10 million to turn demo landfill into OSU-Cascades innovation district - March 7, 2022. KTVZ. By KTVZ news sources. "The Oregon Legislature’s 2022 session ended Friday..."
Southern Oregon U. makes equity officer a vice president with recent hire - February 25, 2022. Jefferson Public Radio. "Southern Oregon University's efforts at equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI or DEI) haves..."
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