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Grades 13 and 14 Free?

Free college is a lovely, sensible notion — but countries seem capable of embracing it only when enough of their top earners pay 50 percent or more of their income in taxes. In the United States, New York is the sole state to have taken the step of offering to cover tuition at all its […]

The Value of a Degree

Educators throughout the Golden State know the inherent value of a degree or a certificate from a California community college. New salary data based on a comprehensive analysis demonstrates the significant financial benefits reaped by those who receive these degrees or certificates. In addition to the intrinsic educational and developmental benefits of earning these college […]

A Valuable Resource

The graduation season is upon us. Thousands of Idaho high school seniors are receiving their diplomas and deciding to either enter the workplace, join the military or continue their education. The State Board has set a goal: 60 percent of Idahoans ages 25-34 having a degree or certificate by 2020. For that to happen, many […]

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Challenging the Stigma

When a person graduates from high school, a question they are likely to encounter is “Where are you going next?” Now some students already know they are attending a university, but for others, community college is the way to go. Both options are great because either way they will get a quality education; however, one […]

Taking Action Against Sexual Violence

Research indicates that one-in-five women and one-in-16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. The federal government requires that colleges institute policies, practices and programming to reduce the incidence of sexual assault and create effective response systems when a sexual assault occurs. To accomplish that, partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations are crucial to […]

When Princeton Opens Its Doors to Transfers

Princeton’s exclusivity is old news, and it seems as if it’s embedded in the University culture. For at least two decades, Princeton has not accepted undergraduate transfer students. Today, Princeton is the only Ivy League school that does not. It keeps us exclusive, once again. But, according to the University’s Strategic Framework for 2016, “the […]

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The Key to the Future

Leaders focused on the jobs of the future, whether in business or government, already know the importance of the training and education available at Washington’s community and technical colleges. It is disappointing that the Legislature, under court pressure to fully fund K-12 schools, seems to be eyeing higher education and early learning for cuts. The […]

A Right or Privilege?

Is college education a privilege or a right? With the widening gap between the rich and poor, and the failure of higher education to resist, or even properly address, the dynamic swelling in income inequality, the reality is that postsecondary education, especially as recently endorsed by Trump’s 2018 budget proposal, is increasingly becoming a privilege […]

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Don’t Skimp on Grants

Our region is blessed with a banquet of choices when it comes to higher-ed. Within a 35-mile radius of downtown Tacoma, there are two technical colleges, a half dozen community colleges, a handful of private and public universities, and dozens of certificate programs ranging from machining and manufacturing to massage therapy. Despite all these post-secondary […]

Why So Much Hardship?

Community colleges are the entry point to higher education for millions of Americans, but, according to Inside Higher Education’s 2017 Survey of Community College Presidents, their leaders report significant enrollment challenges and precarious financial support. Six in 10 of the 236 community college presidents reported a decline in enrollment over the past three years. Their […]

Thoughts on “Free” College

I’m a fan of the Community College system. In general, I think it’s a wise move for an aspiring degree holder to attend a 2-year institution to get the general prerequisites out of the way prior to transferring to a 4-year university. It’s cheaper, and the delta in the quality of education (for those prerequisites) […]

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A Sound Investment

As the 2017 legislative session nears its scheduled end, our representatives are hard at work in Olympia drafting a spending plan that will impact our students for years to come. Before our legislators wrap up their primary work for the year, we at Olympic College are urging them to recommit to Washington’s community and technical […]

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