Equity and Student Success
COCC brings discussion, bead-making to Indigenous Peoples’ Day - September 28, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Central Oregon Community College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day — Monday, Oct. 9 — with two free events..."
A third of Oregon's college students are now first-generation attendees, data shows - September 27, 2023. KGW.com. By Daisy Caballero. " Portland State University is making way for students from all walks of life..."
Gov. Kotek sets vision at first meeting of Early Literacy Educator Prep Council - September 25, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Governor Tina Kotek on Monday joined the first meeting of the Early Literacy Educator Prep Council to set her vision..."
Latest DACA Ruling Leaves Students in Limbo - September 22, 2023. Inside Higher Ed. By Sara Weissman. "A federal district court judge ruled again that the program for young immigrants is illegal..."
Occupational licensing hurts job prospects for people with criminal records - September 20, 2023. PBS. By Cat Wise. "Being employed has proven to reduce the chances that people who have recently left prison will reoffend..."
Affordability
Basic Needs Center to host welcome event at OSU - September 27, 2023. Daily Barometer. By Alexander Banks. "The Basic Needs Center will host an enchanted carnival – their fall welcome event – from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Champinefu Lodge..."
Wyden, Bonamici, colleagues introduce legislation to boost food security for college students - September 27, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., announced Tuesday they..."
Laptops donated for nursing students at Klamath Community College - September 26, 2023. KOBI5.com. By Newsroom staff. "Sky Lakes Medical Center has donated laptops to be used by nursing students at Klamath Community College..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
The UO welcomes its second-largest class in university history - September 26, 2023. AroundtheO. By Jim Murez. "The 2023-24 academic year began its ascent Tuesday as the second-largest class in school history hit the UO campuses..."
Oregon colleges race to keep up with artificial intelligence: ‘We’re in for huge changes’ - September 26, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Most of the final exam in Andy Olstad’s quantitative foundations.."
COCC begins fall term with hundreds more students and new, yet familiar faculty member: Bob Shaw - September 25, 2023. KTVZ.com. By Liam Gibler. "As fall term begins, there are nearly 1,000 more Central Oregon Community College students than this time last year..."
Shadows in the valley - September 23, 2023. CNN.com. By Alaa Elassar. "Driving into Roseburg feels like entering a postcard..."
Eastern Oregon University helps new students transition to college life - September 25, 2023. The Observer. By Isabella Crowley. "The hustle and bustle of campus life returned to Eastern Oregon University with the start of classes on..."
Thousands of students begin moving into Oregon State University - September 23, 2023. KEZI.com. By Julio Mora Rodriguez. " It is once again that time of year as students started moving into Oregon State University Friday, beginning a new chapter in their lives..."
Portland Community College sees enrollments jump after long pandemic slump - September 22, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Portland Community College has enrolled more than 26,000 students for the fall term..."
National Science Foundation grants Oregon State University $220 million for oceanographic research - September 22, 2023. NBC16.com. By Juliette Smith and NBC16.com news staff. "The National Science Foundation..."
Tips on when and how AI tools can support teaching and learning – September 2023. OSU news. "In response to the wave of new generative artificial intelligence tools being used in higher education, Oregon State University Ecampus has developed a suite of AI resources..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Oregon board delays vote to freeze math, reading grad requirement for four more years after pushback - September 28, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Oregon’s State Board of Education delayed a vote last week on..."
Lane Community College faces potential $3.8 million budget cut, sparking faculty to rally - September 27, 2023. NBC16.com. By Tiffany Lewis and NBC16.com news staff. "Lane Community College's administration..."
Lawyers to file federal lawsuit against University of Oregon for discrimination related to disparate treatment of beach volleyball, club rowing teams - September 27, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By James Crepea. "Lawyers retained by current and..."
Oregon State president Jayathi Murthy says athletics revenue could fall by 44% in 2025 - September 27, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Nick Daschel. "In a sobering letter written Tuesday to the Oregon State...."
[Opinion] TBCC Connections: The Value of TBCC to Tillamook County - September 23, 2023. Tillamook Headlight Herald. By Dr. Ross Tomlin. "All of us at Tillamook Bay Community College believe that our college holds great value to the communities in this county..."
Portland State University welcomes new president at a challenging time for public universities - September 22, 2023. KGW.com. By Laural Porter. "When students of Portland State University head back to class on Tuesday, there..."
Mt. Hood Community College President Lisa Skari Joins WICHE Commission - September 2023. WICHE. By Melanie Sidwell. "Dr. Lisa Skari, president of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), has been appointed to the..."
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