Equity and Student Success
Oregon State hosts State of Black Affairs Summit in Portland - April 26, 2022. Oregon State University newsroom. By Theresa Hogue. "Oregon State University is hosting a daylong summit May 25 at the OSU..."
Program boosts numbers of bilingual teachers: 'I want students of color to come to my door and see a person of color teaching' - April 21, 2022. Statesman Journal. By Eddy Binford-Ross. "Nereida Garcia Murillo still remembers how welcomed..."
Support for transgender students in Oregon schools goes beyond Salem-Keizer - April 21, 2022. OPB. By Julie Sabatier. "The Salem-Keizer school district has been in the news recently for a new set of policies aimedr..."
College Is Worth It, But Stress and Finances Hold Students Back - April 20, 2022. Medium.com. By Courtney Brown. "The numbers are staggering. Enrollment in colleges and universities fell by 938,000..."
Affordability
RCC raises fees, but not tuition, for 2022-23 - Mail Tribune - April 28, 2022. Mail Tribune. By Kevin Ophsahl. "The decision approved by the school’s board recognizes COVID-19’s impact on students..."
Housing shortage, soaring rents squeeze US college students - OPB - April 28, 2022. OPB. By Janie Har, AP. "College students squeezed by a massive housing shortage and surging rents are paying too much for moldy apartments, commuting..."
Despite enrollment losses, inflation, community colleges propose little to no tuition increases - April 25, 2022. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "Oregon’s 17 community colleges..."
SOU announces tuition increases for 2022-23 academic year - April 23, 2022. KTVL. By KTVL staff. "The Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees agreed to increase tuition rates in the..."
Tuition increase approved by Umpqua Community College board - April 22, 2022. KLCC. By Brian Bull. "Tuition will be increasing at Umpqua Community College. UCC’s board of directors voted to..."
Concerned about affordability, Portland State University approves ‘moderate’ tuition increase - April 21, 2022. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "Portland State University President Stephen Percy stressed Thursday..."
Achieving the Oregon Promise - April 21, 2022. Central Oregonian. By Mark Russell Johnson. "For high school seniors and new GED recipients eyeing an education at COCC, June 1 is the deadline to apply..."
Oregon regional universities face tuition hikes to balance difficult budgets — starting at Western - April 20, 2022. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "WOU, like the other regional universities in Oregon, is trying to balance..."
Could requiring FAFSA completion for all high school graduates help close the opportunity gap? - April 20, 2022. EdNC. By Natasha Lipscomb. "Coming from a single parent household in a major urban city,..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
COCC announces four free summer credits for HS Class of '22 graduates - KTVZ - April 25, 2022. KTVZ. " Just in time for pending high school graduates who are considering summer plans, a newly announced “four free credits” special offer..."
COCC has state's first 2-year medical record program - April 24, 2022. The Bulletin. "Central Oregon Community College will turn out its first "ARTs" next year, but the new program has nothing..."
Oregon Youth Authority Program Teaching Emotion Regulation, Problem-solving, and Conflict Resolution Sees Success - April 12, 2022. My Oregon News (Governor's Office news site for State of Oregon), by Sarah Evans. "OYA’s “Fundamental Practices” Program..."
OSU places high among ranking of worldwide universities - KLCC - April 27, 2022. KLCC. By Chris Lehman. "Oregon State University was ranked among the world’s top 300 universities by a consulting firm..."
Ontario High School students in welding program rack up certifications - April 24, 2022. Argus Observer. "Students in Ontario High School’s TVT1 and TVT2 (Treasure Valley Technical) welding program,..."
Portland area lags in post-pandemic jobs recovery - April 22, 2022. OPB. By Rob Manning. "Oregon has regained nearly nine out of every 10 jobs that were lost two years ago when the COVID-19..."
Pandemic Enrollment Declines at Oregon Community Colleges - December 21, 2021. State of Oregon Employment Department. By Jessica Nelson. "Enrollment at Oregon higher education institutions..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Western Oregon University appoints Dr. Sukhwant Jhaj as its next president | News | polkio.com - April 27, 2022. Polk County Itemizer-Observer. "The Western Oregon Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Sukhwant Jhaj as its next..."
University of Portland names a new president - The Business Journals - April 26, 2022. The Business Journals. By Demi Lawrence. "University of Portland has consistently been led by priests from the Congregation..."
Outgoing PCC head Mark Mitsui looks back on a busy career. - April 21, 2022. Portland Tribune. By Joseph Gallivan. "Mark Mitsui, the President of Portland Community College, had a big surprise ..."
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