Equity and Student Success
As students struggle with math, some Oregon community colleges are trying a new approach - July 11, 2024. OPB. By Rolando Hernandez. "More than a decade ago, Linn-Benton Community College ..."
Portland Community College launches program to build strong foundation for first-generation students- July 7, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "PCC is preparing to start a program ..."
First Nations Student Union club creates space of belonging at Central Oregon Community College- July 5, 2024. KLCC.org. By Kathryn Styer Martinez. "It was lunchtime on a Wednesday and a small group of college students..."
Oregon Tech Engineering Students Win Visionary Award at Statewide Invention Competition - July 3, 2024. Klamath Alerts. By Community News. "Oregon Tech Renewable Energy Engineering student Adama Toure and Electrical Engineering..."
Affordability
Despite pushback, Oregon schools will require stand-alone classes on financial literacy, post-high school plans - July 10, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "Oregon high schoolers will have to take and pass stand-alone classes..."
Why Gen Z college students feel more financially insecure than ever- July 9, 2024. KTVZ.com. By Stacker. "Gen Z, also known as the zombie generation, worries about a stagnating economy. In addition to inflation, the job market, growing student loan..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
CCC automotive training program receives accreditation - July 9, 2024. Canby Herald. By John Baker. "The automotive training program at Clackamas Community College has received ASE Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation..."
OSU-Cascades to offer mechanical engineering degree this fall- July 9, 2024. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Oregon State University Cascades is working to increase the number of mechanical engineers..."
University of Oregon museum exhibit examines violence and government in the Americas - July 8, 2024. OPB. By Elizabeth Castillo. "Necroarchivos de las Americas: An Unrelenting Search for Justice is a group..."
Pacific University camp opens pathways to health care professions for local high schoolers - July 5, 2024. Forest Grove News. By Blake Timm. "While the COVID-19 pandemic turned most everyone’s life plans upside down, it gave Vikram Javali clear direction on his future..."
Portland State University selected for national criminal justice research group- July 2, 2024. KOIN.com. by Michaela Bourgeois. "Portland State University has been selected to join a national research group..."
Unprecedented Opportunity: Meeting the Workforce Demands of New Clean Energy, Manufacturing, and Infrastructure Investments- June 26, 2024. National Skills Coalition. By Jeannine LaPrad, Kate Michaels, Brooke DeRenzis, and Nicky Lauricella..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
U.S. Dept. of Education awards COCC $2.2 million for High School Equivalency Program- July 10, 2024. KTVZ.com. " A recently awarded five-year, $2.2 million grant to Central Oregon Community College from the U.S. Department of Education will continue..."
COCC President Laurie Chesley to retire next year- July 10, 2024. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Laurie Chesley, president of Central Oregon Community College, is looking forward to traveling more after her retirement next summer...
Panel recommends sweeping changes in how Oregon colleges of education prepare teachers to instruct reading - July 9, 2024. OPB. By Sami Edge. "A governor mandated task force aimed at reforming how colleges of education prepare..."
Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education - July 8, 2024. KTVZ.com. By Associated Press. "Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel..."
[Editorial] Do Oregon teachers need to be paid more and differently? - July 3, 2024. The Bulletin. By Bulletin Editorial Board. "When Oregon researches look at data for Oregon teachers, they use a term that is maybe more literal than intended: "survival"..."
PCC selects next Vice President of Academic Affairs- July 3, 2024. Portland Tribune. By Hanna Seibold. "Portland Community announced Jennifer Ernst as its new Vice President of Academic Affairs effective Sept. 1..."
Chemeketa seeks $140 million to expand career education, renovate campus buildings - July 2, 2024. Salem Reporter. By Rachel Alexander. "Salem-area voters will decide in November whether to greenlight spending $140 million to modernize..."
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