Equity and Student Success
Time to Act: Progress on Making PSU a More Equitable Campus - January 19, 2023. Portland State University News. By Cristina Rojas. "One year into an ambitious three-year racial justice and equity action plan, Portland State leaders say progress has been made but there is..."
’Art is rooted in our soul’: COCC launches Black Excellence Showcase art show - January 20, 2023. Central Oregon Daily. By Steele Haugen. "An exhibit showcasing local Black artists is now open to the public at Central Oregon Community College in Bend..."
Portland teacher, students help develop Advanced Placement Black studies course that will spread nationwide - January 16, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "In Maurice Cowley’s second floor..."
Affordability
UCC and Friendly Kitchen partner to feed Douglas County - January 15, 2023. The News-Review. By Erica Reynolds. "For the first time since 2019, Umpqua Community College students will have the opportunity to consistently purchase hot meals on campus..."
Administrators, students: Hunger is gripping Oregon college students, preventing degrees - January 13, 2023. ForestGrove NewsTimes. By Dillon Mullan. "Higher education administrators and students told U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici..."
Choosing between textbooks, food: Rep. Bonamici hosts discussion on college hunger - January 13, 2023. Fox12Oregon. By Chandler Watkins. "U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici hosted a Friday roundtable at Portland State..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Officials aim to offer plumbing, electrical apprenticeships for local high-schoolers - January 17, 2023. Argus Observer. By Leslie Thompson. "Stakeholders in the Malheur County Poverty to Prosperity program will be meeting..."
KCC adds surgical technician program via Sky Lakes partnership- January 19, 2023. Klamath Falls News. By Klamath Community College. "To address a growing need for skilled surgical assistants, Klamath Community College (KCC) and Sky Lakes Medical Center..."
College looks to add brewing, environmental science programs - January 20, 2023. The Daily Astorian. By Ethan Myers. "Clatsop Community College is exploring the possibility of adding environmental science and brewing programs...
Oregon community college enrollment drops again - January 15, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Mike Rogoway. "Enrollment in Oregon’s community colleges declined again this fall, a worrying sign for higher education..."
Oregon health care employers hamstrung by staffing shortage, as the state produces 3rd-fewest nurses per capita - January 15, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "As an intensive care nurse in a Portland cardiovascular unit..."
Future Ready funding aids vocational education programs at college - January 13, 2023. Yahoo!News. By Ethan Myers. "Career and technical education programs at Clatsop Community College have received a large boost thanks to a statewide workforce package..."
RCC receives grant from Congress for new health training facility - January 11, 2023. KDRV.com. By Makenna Marks. "Rogue Community College will receive a $3.61 million grant from Congress for its new Allied Health Training Facility..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Oregon in a good position to compete for federal semiconductor money, legislators hear. January 20, 2023. Capital Chronicle. By Julia Shumway. "The U.S. Commerce Department will begin accepting applications in February for the $280 billion..."
Oregon Legislature begins 2023 session with focus on housing and homelessness - January 17, 2023. JPR. By OPB. "As the 2023 Oregon legislative session begins in earnest on Tuesday, there's new leadership, a host of new faces and some very familiar problems..."
Eastern Oregon University fieldhouse opens to public April 3 - January 16, 2023. The Observer. By The Observer. "Eastern Oregon University has opened its new fieldhouse under “soft opening” conditions, limiting use of the facility to EOU students..."
University of Oregon moves forward with work on new Portland campus - January 16, 2023. The Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "The University of Oregon continues its preparation of the new Portland campus, working to house students..."
SOU president lays out trajectory, timeline for budget realignment process - January 12, 2023. Ashland.news. By Holly Dillemuth. "Faculty jobs will likely be lost, programs will likely be cut, and tuition at Southern Oregon University will likely continue to rise incrementally..."
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