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NEWS CLIPS
MARCH 28, 2024
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Weekly postsecondary education and training news from the State of Oregon, Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) |
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HECC Events and Resources |
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Join Us for the Oregon Talent Summit on May 14-15
The Oregon Talent Summit will be May 14-15, 2024 at the Salem Convention Center, and registration is now open. Join fellow business, workforce, community-based organization, education, and economic development leaders for an extraordinary opportunity to consider the implications of critical workforce and education trends, challenges, and opportunities. During the Summit, we will unveil the 2024 Talent Assessment, commissioned by the Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB) and HECC. Registration and details are available here. If you wish to sign up for updates, you may email: oregontalentsummit@confluencec.com.
Relaunch of the HECC Collaborations Newsletter
In addition to the HECC News Clips, we publish the agency newsletter, HECC Collaborations, which we are pleased to relaunch after a hiatus. This new March issue focuses on numerous exciting areas of work underway. You can sign up for this and other newsletters here.
Join ORVID and Make a Difference in Disasters
As a partner in Oregon's Emergency Support Function for Volunteers and Donations, OregonServes encourages organizations to use the new online tool: Oregon Volunteers in Disaster (ORVID). ORVID is an online system that matches volunteers with organizations during disasters, offering a cost-free, seamless experience for both volunteers and organizations. This is a tool for emergency managers and various disaster-focused organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and tribal organizations. Learn more about OregonServes’ role in disaster volunteer management here.
The Sexual Misconduct Survey Council is Seeking a Member from a Community-based Organization
The HECC invites interest from individuals representing community-based domestic violence/sexual assault response organizations for a voting seat on the Sexual Misconduct Survey Council. The Oregon Legislature established the Council through House Bill 3456 (2023). The Council is charged with developing a survey, to be conducted every two years, to evaluate sexual misconduct across Oregon higher education institutions. The new council will first meet in April, and is expected to meet monthly. For more information and instructions on how to apply for the seat on the Council, please contact rowan.frost@hecc.oregon.gov.
OSAC Extends Scholarship Deadline to April 1, Shares Resources on 2024-25 FAFSA/ORSAA Applications
The simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) are open, and the HECC Office of Student Access and Completion has resources on the application process. To get the latest information on the new applications, prepare to complete the forms, and/or guide students through the process, please check the dedicated HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) webpage on the changes.
In addition to the FAFSA or ORSAA, some scholarship and grant programs require additional applications. Given the delayed application cycle this year, OSAC has extended the OSAC Scholarship Application deadline to April 1, 2024 (from the traditional March 1st). Additional resources on financial aid form completion can also be found at the links below.
Federal Student Aid info:
Application Open for 2023-24 Oregon Tribal Student Grant through April 5
Current, new and continuing students who are members of Oregon's 9 federally recognized tribes are encouraged to apply for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges and universities. The deadline for students attending college in the 2023-24 academic year is April 5, 2024. Additional details including information on eligibility and how to apply are on our website here.
Upcoming Public Meetings or Hearings
Public comment on agenda topics is welcomed at all public meetings. Sign up to receive notices by email here.
- April 1, 2024, Transfer Council, Common Course Numbering Outcomes Assessment Subcommittee
- April 2, 2024, Future Ready Oregon: Healthcare Industry Consortium
- April 3, 2024, Transfer Council, Common Course Numbering Sociology Subcommittee
- April 4, 2024, Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps, Sociology Subcommittee
- April 10, 2024, Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Funding and Achievement Subcommittee
- April 11, 2024, Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Full Commission Meeting
Other HECC News
Employment Opportunities
Interested in working for the HECC? Subscribe to receive email notifications of HECC employment opportunities here. Learn more about job opportunities on our website here.
Grant and Contract Opportunities
For information on grant and contract opportunities with the HECC please visit Grant and Contract Opportunities here.
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Recent News from across the Postsecondary Landscape |
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Equity and Student Success
Report: OR colleges serving Hispanic students increasing- March 25, 2024. Public News Service. By Eric Tegethoff. "The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report..."\
Affordability
Lane Community College offers tuition-free course for high school students- March 27, 2024. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "High school juniors and seniors and those pursuing their general equivalency diplomas can get a lead on their college education..."
Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further- March 25, 2024. JPR. By Sequoia Carrillo. "Students may have to wait even longer for their financial aid award letters due to an Education Department error..."
New FAFSA calculation error by Education Department could further delay some students’ college decisions- March 22, 2024. KTVZ.com. By CNN Newssource. "The Department of Education said Friday that it has identified..."
Boomers could work minimum wage and pay off college debt—a feat that would take Millennials at least twice as long- March 22, 2024. KTVZ.com. By Stacker. "Most Americans intuitively know that higher education has become disproportionately..."
Miscalculation in FAFSA Formula Is ‘Another Unforced Error’- March 22, 2024. The Chronicle of Higher Education. By Eric Hoover. "A technical problem with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has resulted in inaccurate..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
RPA students learn trade skills in COCC pre-apprenticeship program- March 28, 2024. Redmond Spokesman. By Morgan Owen. "he Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Pre-Apprenticeship program with Central Oregon..."
SWOCC uses art, solar eclipse as opportunity to celebrate the sun- March 26, 2024. KVAL.com. By Gold Meadows and KCBY.com staff. "At Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), two of NASA's volunteer Solar System Ambassadors (SSA)..."
Census data shows Oregon population growth ‘noticeably’ slowed in 2023- March 25, 2024. KOIN.com. By Michaele Bourgeois. "A new analysis of United States Census Bureau data shows Oregon counties continued to see population losses in 2023, but officials..."
Shapeshifting spider found in fossil by OSU researcher- March 25, 2024. KOIN.com. By Michaela Bourgeois. "An Oregon State University researcher found a new species of an ant-mimicking spider in a rare fossil from Colombia, the university announced Monday..."
New study looks at health effects of homelessness in Oregon - March 24, 2024. KGW.com. By Deidre Johnson. "Cities of all sizes are struggling with an increase in homelessness. A new study from the University of Oregon is now looking at the health effects of homelessness..."
Grant can help University of Oregon graduate student study 'recovery high schools,' teen substance abuse- March 23, 2024. KGW.com. By Deidre Johnson. "An estimated 17,000 Oregon youth struggle with substance-use disorders,..."
UCC students get access to mobile care unit- March 20, 2024. The News Review. By Sanne Godfrey. "The Hawk Health Center, a mobile medical unit, will be stationed outside the Bonnie J. Ford Health, Nursing and Science..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
College president schedules forums on $33 million bond request- March 26, 2024. Yachats News. "Oregon Coast Community College president Birgitte Ryslinge has scheduled four public sessions in April where..."
Southern Oregon funds in new federal budget include tribe, SOU, LaClinica & Curry Health- March 25, 2023. KDRV.com. By Jerry Howard. "Funds for several Southern Oregon programs are part of a new fiscal year 2024 federal government budget..."
[Opinion] My opinion: We’re Investing in Oregon’s Workforce - March 25, 2024. Portland Tribune. By U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici. "Oregon has created robust partnerships that are preparing the diverse, better-educated..."
New TBCC president discusses past, programs, plans- March 23, 2024. Tillamook Headlight Herald. "Tillamook Bay Community College welcomed Dr. Paul Jarrell as its new president on February 9, following the retirement of longtime leader Dr. Ross Tomlin...."
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About Recent News
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) NEWS CLIPS section on News from across the Postsecondary Education and Training Landscape contains links to news content that contains information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of the HECC. These clips feature a selection of recent postsecondary education and related news links, from reputable, non-partisan media sources and institutional partners. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, or timeliness of information available via these links.
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