Equity and Student Success
On the Good Road - March 23, 2022. Community College Daily. By Mark Russell Johnson. "Before Kiandra Smith went to college, her college came to her..."
Clackamas program fosters opportunities for diverse educators - March 21, 2022. Wilsonville Spokesman. By Jaelen Ogadhoh. "Countywide fund provides scholarships and training to aspiring educators of color..."
With COVID in decline, LCC steps forward with first pow-wow since 2019 - March 17, 2022. KLCC. By Brian Bull. "As cases of COVID-19 decline across the U.S. and Oregon, mass gatherings are making a comeback..."
New state funds pledge to help Indigenous students access college - March 17, 2022. The Bulletin. By Bryce Dolce. "A new first-of-its-kind grant approved in this year’s legislative session promisesn..."
[Opinion] Student calls college application process unfair, calls for inclusion of marginalized communities - March 16, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Carolyn Dorantes. "Ask any high school 11th..."
Program bringing college classes to women's prison has 'really, really grown' - March 14, 2022. OPB. By Allison Ford. "In Oregon’s men’s prisons there are a few educational opportunities available...."
Affordability
Biden Seeks Big Increase for Pell - March 29, 2022. Inside Higher Ed. By Scott Jaschik. "But in president’s fiscal 2023 plan, there is no proposal for a free community college program..."
FAFSA Requirements Aim to Boost College Enrollments. Here’s Their Impact So Far. - March 28, 2022. The Chronicle of Higher Education. By Adrienne Lu. "Last year, nearly half of high-school..."
OCCC Foundation raises $45,000 for student scholarships, programs - March 23, 2022. The NewsGuard. "The Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) Foundation experienced the generosity of Lincoln..."
How Colleges Are Addressing Food Insecurity - March 16, 2022. U.S. News & World Report. By Sarah Wood. "The rising cost of produce, skyrocketing gas prices and a lack of rental assistance have made it difficult.."
Higher tuition and fees approved for new University of Oregon students - March 15, 2022. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "UO has a guaranteed tuition model, meaning returning undergraduate..."
Update: Targeted Open Pathway for Criminal Justice - March 11, 2022. Open Oregon Educational Resources. By Amy Hofer. "Open Oregon Educational Resources received a grant from the Fund..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
TBCC Awarded $425000 to launch a Nursing Program - March 27, 2022. Tillamook County Pioneer. By Editor. "Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) has been awarded $425,000 from to help launch a nursing program for Tillamook County..."
SRG Partnership, Clatsop Community College Join Forces to Build New Maritime Science Building on MERTS Campus - March 23, 2022. The Registry. By Bekka Wiedenmeyer. "With facilities extending across..."
The collapse of community college enrollment: Can California turn it around? - March 23, 2022. Jefferson Public Radio. By Mikhail Zinshteyn. "After community college enrollment collapsed in late 2020, ..."
COCC: Training program for high-demand dental careers - March 18, 2022. Central Oregonian. By Mark Russell Johnson. "A simulated dental office, hands-on community clinic and opportunities at.."
Lower wages, higher barriers to entry among reasons fewer Oregon teens work - March 17, 2022. Salem Reporter. By Pamela Ferrara. "Are youth endangered in the labor force? Labor force participation rates..."
OSU gets $14.4 million grant to strengthen early childhood education workforce in Oregon - March 16, 2022. KCBY. By News Staff. "Oregon State University has received a $14.4 million grant from Oregon's Early ..."
The bright side of life: OSU project to share pandemic coping strategies - March 15, 2022. KLCC. By Tiffany Eckert. "Two years into the pandemic, an Oregon State University psychology..."
Portland Community College gets $800K grant for AI training - March 14, 2022. Portland Tribune. By Courtney Vaughn. "Portland Community College promises more access to artificial intelligence job training for all..."
Oregon Colleges Study How to Bring Adult Students Back to Campus - March 10, 2022. Oregon Public News Service. By Eric Tegethoff. "The pandemic has contributed to a devastating drop in enrollment at community colleges..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Labor Secretary praises Oregon's newest job training plan - March 28, 2022. Oregon Capital Insider. By Peter Wong. "U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says Oregon is on the right track in spending federal..."
'Impasse' declared in SOU contract negotiations - March 25, 2022. Mail Tribune. By Kevin Opsahl. "Months of negotiations preceded stalemate; now the state requires a “cooling off period"..."
Weber about RCC: "Opportunity to Transform Lives" - March 25, 2022. KDVR.com. By Jerry Howard. "Rogue Community College's (RCC) incoming president says his time as a community college student.."
RCC's next president chosen - March 23, 2022. Fox25 Medford. By Newsroom Staff. "Earlier this month, the community college hosted a series of forums with its five presidential finalists..."
College leaders reflect on how the pandemic changed higher education - March 21, 2022. Portland Business Journal. By Hilary Burns. "The Business Journals asked several college and university presidents what..."
US colleges, including UO, cut partnerships, financial ties with Russia - March 21, 2022. The Register Guard. By Collin Binkley. "Colleges across the U.S. are pulling students from study abroad programs in Russia..."
Tucked into Oregon rural infrastructure package, $4 million to save a staircase - March 21, 2022. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "In the early 1930s, when Eastern Oregon University was..."
PCC names four finalists for president - March 18, 2022. Portland Tribune. By Pamplin Media Group. "The community will get the opportunity to meet the candidates between March 21 and 24..."
Lane Community College names Stephanie Bulger as its new president - March 17, 2022. The Register Guard. By Jordyn Brown. "Following a nine-month national search and input from the community, the Lane..."
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