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NEWS CLIPS
JANUARY 2, 2025
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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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Resources for the 2025 Legislative Session
During each legislative session, the HECC presents to legislative committees and advises the Oregon Legislature and the Governor on topics of critical concern to Oregon postsecondary education and training. On our website legislative resources page here, you can stay informed on HECC legislative presentations, testimony, and documents in coming months. This page will be updated throughout the 2025 Legislative Session.
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. In November, 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.
2024 Key Performance Measures
The HECC website now includes a summary of the HECC’s 2024 Key Performance Measures (KPMs), a set of 17 metrics focused on Oregon's strategic progress toward state higher education and workforce goals. The HECC’s KPMs include indicators related to accessing college for high school students, affordability, completion, and outcomes of postsecondary education and training. The HECC's measures feature disaggregated data by race/ethnicity to draw attention to the continued need for equity progress.
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 and the ORSAA are now open! 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 October 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.
- January 9, 2025, Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board
- January 13, 2025,Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps English Subcommittee
- January 17, 2025, Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps Communication Subcommittee
- January 17, 2025, Transfer Council, Major Transfer Maps Psychology Subcommittee
- 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
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
Mt. Hood Community College to Unveil Equity and Community Resource Center: A Transformative Step in Addressing Student Needs, December 16, 2024, Mt. Hood CC Press Release, "On Jan. 7, 2025, from 4–6 p.m., Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC)..."
Affordability
Reed College launches tuition-free program for families making under 100K- January 1, 2024. KATU. By Tanvi Varma. "For all of you aspiring undergraduate students, whether you're in high school or looking to transfer schools, Reed College has some big news for you."
Reed College drops tuition for certain students starting in 2025 - The Oregonian, December 23, 2024. By Beth Slovik. "Reed College is going tuition free for qualifying students. The elite liberal arts institution, a top producer ...
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Oregon to see 19% drop in number of high school graduates by 2041- December 27, 2024, KATU, by Michaela Bourgeois. "The number of Oregon high school graduates is expected to see a near 20% decline by the year 2041, according to a report released in December..."
New report projects number of Oregon high school graduates will decline almost 20% by 2041, December 25, 2024, OPB by Elizabeth Miller. "Oregon’s not alone - demographic trends will lead to declines in number of graduates in 38 states over the next 18 years...."
Chemeketa enrollment starting to rebound after sharp pandemic decline, Salem Reporter, December 26, 2024, by Rachel Alexander. "Jessica Howard noticed something different on Chemeketa Community College's campus this fall..."
Oregon to invest in training the energy workforce of the future, December 25, 2024, OPB, by Monica Samayoa. "Oregon is looking to boost the renewable-energy workforce and train people in energy-efficient installations, in an effort to lower the state’s overall..."
CGCC selected as Industrial Training and Assessment Center, December 23, 2024, Columbia Gorge News. " U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Dec. 11 the selection of Columbia Gorge Community College as a new industrial training and assessment center,..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
2025 Power Book: Public Colleges & Universities, January 2, 2025, Oregon Business, Written by OB Team. "Ranked by fall enrollment."
University of Oregon bets on top-ranked Ducks to defeat budget dilemma, December31,2024,
Oregon Public Broadcasting/KLCC, By Tiffany Camhi. "Looking from the outside in, the University of Oregon appears to be doing very well. Overall first-year enrollment at UO..."
Oregon State University to receive $2.49M for Marine Energy Research, December 25, 2024, Tillamook Headlight Herald, By Jeremy Ruark. "Oregon State University (OSU) will receive a federal investment of nearly $2.49 million to develop and test marine energy devices..."
Eastern Oregon University Names LeeAnn Case as Vice President for Finance and Administration- December 11, 2024, EOU press release. "Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to announce that LeeAnn Case has been named Vice President..."
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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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