Equity and Student Success
Oregon lags behind national average in college-going: Key takeaways from our reporting - December 19, 2024, The Oregonian, By Sami Edge. "Six months ago, The Oregonian/OregonLive brought readers a series of stories about high school seniors..."
Oregon’s college-going rates tick up slightly, December 18, 2024, the Oregonian, by Sami Edge. "Six months ago, The Oregonian/OregonLive brought readers a series of stories about high school seniors weighing whether they would continue their education....."
Coffee Creek student first to earn bachelor’s degree in Higher Education in Prison program, December 17, 2024, PSU News, By Katy Swordfisk."Walking into her first class in 2021, Michelle Ehlers tried to blend in and get by without being noticed by the instructor..."
Bridging the Gap for Latino Student Success, with Sarita E. Brown and Deborah A. Santiago- December 19, 2024. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. "In this episode, we sit down for an insightful conversation with Sarita E. Brown (president) and Deborah A. Santiago (CEO)..."
Take a look inside Western Oregon University's Student Success Center- December 16, 2024. Statesman Journal. By Abigail Dollins. "Western Oregon University's Student Success Center will house services such as tutoring, career planning and a space for first-generation...."
Affordability
Reed College Announces New Tuition-Free Initiative for Oregon, Washington Families Earning Under $100,000 - December 19, 2024, Reed College News Room press release, "The Reed Promise will increase access to higher education for students in the Pacific Northwest..."
Will filling out student aid form target undocumented parents for Trump’s mass deportations? - December 15, 2024, Jefferson Public Radio, CalMatters, By Mikhail Zinshteyn. "National and California experts say Trump’s mass deportation plans make..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
PCC Earns Nearly $1.7 Million for Mental Health Initiatives as Nursing Wins Big Honor - December 18, 2024. The Skanner News. "Portland Community College’s Family and Human Services and Addiction Studies programs recently received $1.675 million..."
Many Oregon students find it hard to return to school since COVID - December 19, 2024,
Jefferson Public Radio, By Jane Vaughan. "Since the pandemic, public schools across Oregon have struggled to reach kids who are still enrolled, but just not showing up...."
CGCC Secures $2 M Federal Grant for 3-D Metal Manufacturing Training Hub - December 17, 2024, Columbia Community Connection. "The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) announced that CGCC has been selected..."
Oregon Tech receives $1.2 million in grants to expand career pathways in technology – December 17, 2024. Oregon Business, By OBM team. “Oregon Institute of Technology has received two grants from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) …”
Why user experience matters for today’s workforce: a strategic investment at Oregon Tech – December 17, 2024. Oregon Business. By Amber Lancaster and Franny Howes – Oregon Institute of Technology. “The past five years have witnessed an unprecedented…”
Covering key manufacturing skills – December 4, 2024. Portland Observer. “After immigrating to Oregon from Ukraine just prior to Russia’s invasion, Kishinets searched for a training opportunity..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Reading advocates call for lawmakers to invest millions more into Oregon’s early literacy efforts - December 18, 2024, The Oregonian, By Julia Silverman. "In Alicia Comeau’s kindergarten classroom at Holcomb Elementary School in Oregon City, a book is far..."
Portland State University announces 17 faculty layoffs amid budget cuts, December 18, 2024. KOIN News, By Jenna Deml. " Portland State University announced Friday that 17 of their non-tenure track faculty will be laid off “due to changes in their departments’..."
COCC names 3 finalists for new president, December 17, 2024. Central Oregon Daily News Staff . "Central Oregon Community College has named the three finalists for its new president. That person will succeed Laurie Chesley, who has served in the role..."
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