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NEWS CLIPS
NOVEMBER 27, 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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Transfer Council Approves 19 Courses as Part of Common Course Numbering
On November 21, Transfer Council approved the final group of courses for 2024, as part of Common Course Numbering (CCN) alignment work for the year. These courses will appear in academic catalogs starting 2025-2026. Also included were three math courses from 2023, which were delayed until the recent passage of the CCN Oregon Administrative Rules. This brings the total number of CCN courses aligned thus far to 37. For more on this work, see the Educator Resources--Common Course Numbering webpage, and for a complete list of courses approved see the 2024 List of CCN Courses. Students can learn about the transfer tools here.
PRESS RELEASE: Current and Future Students are Encouraged to Apply for Scholarships and Grants at OregonStudentAid.gov
In a recent press release, the HECC is encouraging all Oregonians pursuing postsecondary education in 2025-26 to apply for grants and scholarships through the state website OregonStudentAid.gov. This month the HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) officially opened the OSAC Scholarship Application where students can explore more than 600 scholarships. Students can apply to many awards at one time through the OSAC Scholarship Application, open now through March 3, 2025. Read more.
PRESS RELEASE: Workforce Ready Grants Expand Career Pathways in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology
In a recent press release, the HECC announced the latest round of Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant awards to support 62 innovative workforce and talent development projects. A combined total of approximately $42 million has been preliminarily awarded, making this the largest round of Future Ready Oregon grant funding to date. These sector-focused Workforce Ready Grants in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology support collaborative programs that center the needs of Oregon’s underserved communities and connect individuals to resources for pursuing good-paying jobs and meaningful careers in key sectors of Oregon’s economy. Read more.
Funding Opportunity: ASPIRE Capacity Building Grant Open Now, Due December 6, 2024
The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) seeks to fund capacity building for institutions and/or organizations that serve Oregon communities through supporting college access, career and college related information, and completion of financial aid applications including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) and Oregon Student Aid Application (“ORSAA”). This funding opportunity is a competitive grant process available to community-based organizations, colleges, and universities. Find all details on this and other opportunities on our grant and contract opportunities page here.
OSAC Student Financial Aid Reminders - Learn More at OregonStudentAid.gov
The 2025-26 OSAC Scholarship Application opened November 1, 2024. Early-Bird deadline is February 18, 2025. Final deadline is March 3, 2025. Both deadlines are 11:59 PM (PT). Apply now.
2025-26 FAFSA and ORSAA: The 2025-26 FAFSA is now open, and the ORSAA is expected to open in December 2024. Visit our FAFSA/ORSAA pages to learn how to prepare and apply.
Oregon Tribal Student Grant: The 2024-25 application for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant is still open. Both new and renewal students planning to attend college in the 2024-25 academic year can apply now.
Oregon Promise: Students who graduate between July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 can apply for Oregon Promise. Find your deadline now.
Upcoming Public Meetings or Hearings
Public comment on agenda topics is welcomed at all public meetings. Sign up to receive notices by email here.
- December 2, 2024 Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps Business Subcommittee
- December 2, 2024 Transfer Council, Transfer Council Common Course Numbering
General Education Subcommittee
- December 2, 2024 Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps Sociology Subcommittee
- December 5, 2024 Sexual Misconduct Survey Council
- December 6, 2024 Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps English Subcommittee
- December 11, 2024, Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Funding and Achievement Subcommittee
- December 12, 2024, Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Full Commission Meeting
- January 17, 2025, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hearing Chapter 589, Related to Community College Funding Distribution for Applied Baccalaureate Programs
Other HECC News
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Employment Opportunities
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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
Glass fish honors ‘sacred fish of Klamath tribe’- November 21, 2024. KOIN. By Bethany Austin. "Kana Tanaka was chosen by the Oregon Arts Commission to create the sculpture at the Oregon Institute of Technology’s Boivin Hall in Klamath Falls..."
Oregon Tech, Klamath Community College celebrate International Education Week, November 21, 2024. Herald and News. "On Tuesday, Oregon Tech and Klamath Community College held a joint event in honor of International Education Week, focusing on..."
Oregon students earn more credits, attend school more consistently, but pandemic effects linger - November 21, 2024. OPB. By Natalie Pate. "The state’s annual At-A-Glance profiles help families and educators see how their schools are faring..."
Affordability
This year's FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it's 'a piece of cake' - November 21, 2024. OPB/NPR. By Jonaki Mehta (NPR). "The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to all students and families hoping to get help paying for college..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities releases enrollment data, November 25, 2024. KDRV.com/Channel 12 news.
$42 million awarded to Oregon job development projects, November 26, 2024, MSN Money/ Public News Service, By Isabel Charle. "The latest round of Workforce Ready Grants means $42 million is being divided among 62 projects aiming to foster Oregon's diverse..."
Southern Oregon organizations get funding for career programs- November 23, 2024. KDRV.com, Channel 12. By Luke Dote."The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) announced Workforce Ready Grants for 62 projects in Oregon...."
Chemeketa Community College Receives Workforce Ready Grant to Transform Education and Workforce Development, November 22, 2024, 9:20, Chemeketa Press Release. "Grant will fund innovative programs in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology to address...."
College Of Business Lands Future Ready Oregon Workforce Grant - Pacific University
Pacific University, November 21, 2024, Pacific University Press Release, By Blake Timm. "The Pacific University College of Business has received a $525,000 grant from the State...
Bushnell University to receive $1 million grant to help address nursing shortage - November 20, 2024. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Bushnell University in Eugene is receiving a $1 million Healthcare Workforce Ready grant from the state’s Higher Education..."
Klamath Union High School health occupations program awarded $440,000 grant, Herald and News, November 22, 2024, By Molly O'Brien. "A high school in Klamath Falls was awarded just under a half-million dollar grant for programming geared..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Oregon State University creates ‘modest structure’ to repatriate Indigenous ancestral remains, belongings - November 26, 2024. The Oregonian. By Aviva Bechky. "After more than a year working with tribal leaders, Oregon State University erected a facility to..."
Oregon Gov. Kotek, tribal leaders reflect on year of visits - November 21, 2024.Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Julia Shumway. "This spring, fresh off visiting Oregon’s 36 counties in her first year in office, Gov. Tina Kotek set out to visit each of Oregon’s nine federally recognized..."
Labor unrest continues at Oregon universities - November 25, 2024. The Oregonian. By Sami Edge. "Graduate students at Oregon State University finished their second week of striking Friday, as they continue a battle with administrators over wages..."
'Our faculty are not a liability': PSU professors, students push back on staff cuts amid budget crisis, November 21, 2024, Oregon Public Broadcasting, By Tiffany Camhi, "Administrators are urged to look at alternative measures to make up for Portland State University’s..."
College gives insight on how recently approved Bond Money Will Be Used- Nov. 20, 2024 — Columbia Community Connection. "Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce that Community College Service District voters ..."
Oregon Earns an Honorable Mention from Results for America for Investing in What Works - November 20, 2024. Press release, Oregon Department of Administrative Services. "On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Results for America recognized Oregon as an Honorable Mention..."
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