Equity and Student Success
Oregon’s high school graduation rate up slightly in 2022 - January 26, 2023. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Natalie Pate. "State data released Thursday show 81.3% of students last year graduated in four years compared with 80.6% the year before..."
Oregon graduation rate rises slightly; look up your school, district - January 26, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLIve. By Julie Silverman. "Just over 81% of Oregon’s class of 2022 earned diplomas in four years, a slight uptick from 2021..."
OSU-Cascades to host live viewing of MLK keynote address by writer Jelani Cobb on Feb. 1 - January 23, 2023. OSUCascades. "The viewing will be broadcast from OSU’s campus in Corvallis and will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Tykeson Hall,..."
COCC celebrates Black History month, hosts social justice events - January 23, 2023. KTVZ. By KTVZ news sources. "In commemoration of Black History Month and its ongoing Season of Nonviolence programming, Central Oregon Community College is..."
Affordability
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Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Students urge Legislature to ban colleges from withholding transcripts over unpaid debt. January 27, 2022. OPB. By Sami Edge. "An unpaid bill of less than $150 stunted the start of Cynthia Aguilar-Arizmendi’s career...."
Oregon State cybersecurity grant to help address national, local worker shortage. January 27, 2022. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "Cameron McCawley is excited about studying cybersecurity because of the challenge it provides...."
Oregon community college misleadingly markets non-credit cannabis industry courses as certificate programs - January 26, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "If you were hoping to get your degree in pot studies, you’re out of luck...."
As colleges seek new normal, Oregon State weighs academic expectations and compassion on campus - January 25, 2023. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "Data show the pandemic hasn’t changed college academic..."
Ore. college prepares for growth in corrections ed - January 24, 2023. Community College Daily. By Misty Bouse. "After a more than 20 years hiatus, Pell grants for people in prisons interested in pursuing higher education is back, and..."
Oregon State University named partner of 'Live Better U' educational program - January 24, 2023. KPIC. By News Staff. "Oregon State University has been named a partner of Walmart's Live Better U education program in partnership..."
University of California planning to expand outreach at more than half of the state’s community colleges - January 23, 2023. JPR. By Michael Burke. "The 65 community colleges identified by UC serve a high proportion of low-income students..."
KCC to add surgical technician program - January 23, 2023. Lake County Examiner. "To address a growing need for skilled surgical assistants, Klamath Community College (KCC) and Sky Lakes Medical Center are partnering to develop a Surgical Technician program at KCC..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Southwestern Oregon Community College's latest renovations bolster its nursing program, January 26, 2023. By Gold Meadows and KCBY.com Staff. "A campus building's new look brings inspiration to nursing students at Southwestern Oregon Community College...."
Search for new Eastern Oregon University president starting. January 26, 2023. The Observer. By Dick Mason. "Eastern Oregon University is launching its search for a new president..."
OCCC considers asking voters to renew bond for career education - January 25, 2023. News Times. "On Feb. 15, the Oregon Coast Community College Board of Education will determine whether the college will place..."
'Mighty Oregon' report spotlights the UO’s public purpose, impact - January 24, 2023. AroundtheO. By Campus News. "A new university report titled “Mighty Oregon” is highlighting how..."
OSU: Trustees Signal Tuition Hikes, Talk Elliott Forest Plans - January 23, 2023. The Corvallis Advocate. "Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees met Thursday and Friday, tuition increasess..."
U of O education leaders discuss workforce training with U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle - January 23, 2023. KPIC. By News Staff. "U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle met with University of Oregon College of Education leadership and faculty members..."
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