WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY
AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
FIELD GUIDE
2015-2016
Better Jobs, Brighter Futures, a Stronger Washington
WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES FIELD GUIDE
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES: BOARD MEMBERS
Shaunta Hyde, chair, Lake Forest Park
Larry Brown, Auburn
Dr. Elizabeth Chen, vice chair, Federal Way
Jay Reich, Seattle
Jim Bricker, Coupeville
Carol Landa-McVicker, Spokane
Anne Fennessy, Seattle
Phyllis Gutierrez-Kenney, Seattle
Wayne Martin, Kennewick
Marty Brown, executive director
WELCOME TO THE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES’ FIELD GUIDE
Meet Bryan Daniels
Bryan Daniels is on track to graduate with an applied bachelor’s degree
from Clover Park Technical College (CPTC).
A first of firsts
Daniels is among the first group of students to enroll in CPTC’s new applied
bachelor’s degree. The Manufacturing Operations program began in fall
2014 and is just one of many applied bachelor’s programs now offered by
Washington’s community and technical colleges.
Bryan started at the college years ago as a student at Northwest Career
and Technical High School, located on the CPTC campus in Lakewood.
In that program, students earn a high school diploma along with a degree or
certificate in a technical field. Each year, thousands of students earn a high
school diploma or equivalent at our colleges, opening doors to higher education, employment and self-sufficiency.
After graduating high school, Bryan continued his college education at CPTC in the Heating & Air Conditioning Refrigeration/
Service Technician program. To help pay for his education, he took a work-study position at the Hayes Child Development
Center on campus, working with 3- to 5-year-olds in the Head Start program.
Earning a technical associate degree qualified Bryan to enroll in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations.
He continues his work with the kids while attending school.
One of many
Bryan is just one of the nearly 386,000 students enrolled in Washington’s community and technical colleges. Students get an
education that prepares them for the workplace. Students graduate career-ready and qualified to work alongside colleagues.
Washington’s community and technical colleges fill a vital niche in the state’s higher education. We believe in our students and
support them to reach their goals for better jobs and brighter futures.
Contents
College System Highlights and Key Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Peninsula College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bates Technical College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bellevue College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pierce College Puyallup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bellingham Technical College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Renton Technical College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Big Bend Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Seattle Colleges: North Seattle College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cascadia College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Seattle Colleges: Seattle Central College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Centralia College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Seattle Colleges: Seattle Vocational Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Clark College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seattle Colleges: South Seattle College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clover Park Technical College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shoreline Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Columbia Basin College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Skagit Valley College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Edmonds Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
South Puget Sound Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Everett Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Spokane Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Grays Harbor College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Spokane Falls Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Green River College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tacoma Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Highline College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Walla Walla Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lake Washington Institute of Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wenatchee Valley College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lower Columbia College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Whatcom Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Olympic College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Yakima Valley Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Promoting student achievement and success
Producing more STEM degrees
A March 2013 Washington Roundtable report
found an acute shortage of qualified workers
in high-demand STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) and health care fields.1
Employers are desperate to find STEM workers,
while job-seekers without STEM training struggle
to find work. Our colleges are uniquely positioned
to fill this skill gap by preparing students for direct
entry into STEM jobs or for continuing studies at
four-year institutions.
Centers of Excellence
Located on our campuses, 10 Centers of Excellence
build and sustain Washington’s competitive
advantage through
statewide leadership.
Each center focuses on a
targeted industry that drives Centers of Excellence
located throughout
the state’s economy and is
Washington state
built upon a reputation for
fast, flexible, quality education and training programs.
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Employer job training
Community and technical colleges provide
customized, affordable training programs for
businesses across the state. Employees can learn at
colleges or at a work site, and costs are offset by
tax breaks or matching funds.
Washington MESA
Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement
serves students who are traditionally
underrepresented in STEM fields, including African
Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic/Latinos,
Pacific Islanders and women. Most students are
the first in their families to attend college, are
low-income and have not been exposed to STEM
curricula and career choices. At MESA colleges,
students were more likely to persist, transfer to
a university and earn a STEM-related bachelor’s
degree than their peers pursuing STEM studies at
those colleges.2
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More bachelor’s degrees for Washington
About 20,000 community and technical college
students transfer to state four-year public
institutions each year. Nearly 40 percent of public
bachelor’s degree holders in all fields transferred
from a
community or
technical college
to a four-year
Percent of public baccalaureate
university.3
graduates in Washington start at
Transfer students a community or technical college
graduate from
universities in all subjects and comprise 47 percent
of all business majors, 46 percent of all health
fields and 35 percent of all STEM majors (science,
technology, engineering and math).4 Bachelor’s
degree programs also are available on nearly every
college campus, through University Centers or
other campus-based partnerships with four-year
universities. In addition, 15 colleges currently offer
applied baccalaureate degrees which build on
two-year programs in high-demand areas. Colleges
awarded 286 applied baccalaureate degrees in
2014-15, and that number continues to grow.
40%
Achieving the Dream
Nineteen community and technical colleges
participate in “Achieving the Dream,” a national
initiative to use evidence-based reforms to help
low-income students succeed.
Professional and technical credentials
Colleges train students for in-demand jobs in
communities and growth industries around
the state. Colleges engage employers, business
associations and labor unions to develop training
programs for the state’s career pathway system.
Employers are partners, not simply customers, of
our system.
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Increasing access to post-secondary education
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Transferring without lost credits
Integrated Digital English Acceleration
Service to veterans
Free or reduced-price textbooks
Direct Transfer Agreements offer a smooth transfer
path for associate degree holders into public and
private four-year schools. For students who want
to transfer after only one year, the “Washington
45” agreement spells out a list of commonly
numbered courses offered by colleges that satisfy
one year’s worth (45 credits) of general education
requirements at public and many independent
universities in Washington.
Community and technical colleges are a perfect fit
for veterans transitioning to civilian life and privatesector jobs. All 34 colleges award credit for military
training, coursework and occupational specialty.
Opportunity Grants
Opportunity Grants help low-income adults train
for high-wage careers. The
grant covers a year’s worth
of tuition and helps pay for
books, supplies and other
Students received job
expenses, such as child
training with the help of
care and transportation.
Opportunity Grants in
In 2014-15 academic year,
2014-15
4,509 students received job
training with the help of Opportunity Grants.
4,509
Basic Education for Adults
Basic Education for Adults programs teach
foundational skills — reading, writing, math,
technology and English language — so adults can
move through college and into high-demand jobs.
Funded with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation, I-DEA is transforming instruction for
adult English language learners who experience
the most difficulty learning English. Teams of
college instructors and community-based partners
use I-BEST practices to deliver 33 week-long
instructional modules. Instruction is half online, half
face-to-face.
Students save thousands by accessing free or lowcost materials through the system’s online Open
Course Library (OCL)
and other openly-licensed
classroom resources. While
college textbooks frequently
High-enrollment
cost $200 apiece, OCL
courses in the Open
materials cost no more than
Course Library
$30 per course. The library
includes 81 high-enrollment courses.
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High School 21+
Adults who are at least 21-years-old and lack a high
school diploma have a new way to get a second
chance with “High School 21+,” a competency-based
high school diploma offered at community and
technical colleges. Advisors review transcripts and
knowledge gained from life experience, and work
with each student to craft an educational plan to fill
gaps. This approach recognizes life competency in
addition to classroom time and tests, and opens one
more door to federal financial aid.
Integrated Basic Education and Skills
Training (I-BEST)
I-BEST uses a team-teaching approach to combine
college-readiness classes with regular, credit-bearing
academic or job training classes. This nationallyrecognized teaching approach allows students to
work on college-level studies right away, clearing
multiple levels with one leap.
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Building on the system’s strength and success
Earning and using associate degrees
In 2014-15, colleges awarded students 26,044
associate degrees. These degrees lead directly to jobs
or satisfy the first two years of a bachelor’s program
at a fraction of the
cost. The community
and technical college
system works with
Associate degrees
Washington’s fourawarded in 2014-15
year universities to
make transferring a seamless process. Washington
transfer students graduate with a bachelor’s degree
with a similar number of total credits as those who
start at four-year universities as freshmen.5 Students
earn their degrees efficiently, without taking many
unnecessary classes.
26,044
High school/college alignment
Under a landmark agreement reached by twoyear and four-year colleges, 11th graders scoring
at the college-ready level on the Smarter Balanced
Assessment automatically place into college-level
math and English classes when they enroll in
college, without having to take a placement test
like ACCUPLACER. Students who score lower on
the assessment will have a second chance to catch
up in 12th grade with “Bridge to College” classes.
These courses, developed by high school and college
faculty with assistance from curriculum professionals,
address agreed upon essential college and career
readiness standards. The course also develops
students’ essential habits so they’re ready to be
successful in college.
ctcLink
ctcLink is a single, centralized system of online tools
for student services and administrative functions. In
the next several years, ctcLink will arrive on every
campus, providing online tools for everything from
admissions to graduation. Every student will have a
single ctcLink student ID and have access to a degree
audit tool also available to their advisors. The first
three colleges came online in 2015.
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Worker retraining program
Laid-off or dislocated workers turn to Washington’s
community and
technical colleges
to update their job
skills and return
to the workforce.
Students in college job
retraining programs
Colleges provided
(2014-15)
job retraining for
10,987 workers in 2014-15.
10,987
Tuition
Community and technical colleges provide flexible,
affordable higher education. At $3,846 per year for
a full-time student, tuition remains an excellent deal.
High school juniors and seniors can get a jump start
on college with
the Running Start
program. In 201415, 21,802 high
Full-time resident tuition
school students
for an academic year
took classes at
community and technical colleges through Running
Start, earning both high school and college credit.
The program can trim thousands off the cost of a
bachelor’s degree.
$3,846
1. Washington Roundtable. (2013). Great Jobs Within Our Reach: Solving
the Problem of Washington State’s Growing Skills Gap. Seattle.
2. Washington MESA. (2014). Community College Program Overview,
Data & Highlights. Seattle.
3, 4. State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. (2013). The
Role of Transfer in the Attainment of Baccalaureate Degrees at
Washington’s Public Bachelor’s Degree Institutions, Class of 2011.
Olympia.
5. Jenkins, D., & Fink, J. (2015). What we know about transfer. New York,
NY: Columbia University, Teachers College, Community College
Research Center.
6. Office of Financial Management. (2014-15). Budget Driver Report.
Olympia.
Note: The calculation for students receiving need-based financial aid has
been revised to include only those students who were eligible to
receive aid rather than all students.
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College system key facts
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (all sources)
FTES (state-funded)
50+50+A
56+44+A 36+36+28A
34+44+148A
385,872
275,695
181,451
138,279
49%
part-time
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Students’
Average Age
System
Attendance
(2014-15)
51%
full-time
44%
male
Students’
Gender
Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian62%
Hispanic16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
African American
8%
Native American
3%
Other, Multiracial
2%
May not add up to 100% because students
may be counted in more than one race.
28%
Students
with children
Family and
Finances
56%
female
43%
Students
who work
42%
Students receiving need-based
financial aid in eligible programs
(2014-15)
8%
pre-college
34%
workforce
education
14%
basic
skills
Students in Selected Programs
(headcount 2014-15):
Running Start
21,802
International18,343
Worker Retraining
10,987
Apprenticeship9,290
Corrections9,194
I-BEST3,937
Applied Bachelor’s Degree 1,398
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Enrollment by
Course Intent
44% academic/transfer
59%
59 percent of students enrolled
in Washington’s public higher
education system are enrolled in
community and technical colleges
(includes state-supported and
Running Start students).6
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1101 South Yakima Avenue • Tacoma, WA 98405 • www.bates.ctc.edu
President: Dr. Ron Langrell, 253-680-7103, rlangrell@bates.ctc.edu
Trustees: Lillian Hunter, chair; Layne Bladow, Cathy Pearsall-Stipek, Calvin Pearson,
Karen Seinfeld
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1940
Service Area: Pierce County
Legislative Districts: 2, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31
Programs: 50 associate degrees, 76
professional certificates, 12 associate
of applied science-transferable and 18
apprenticeship programs.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Auto Body Rebuilding and
Refinishing
• Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Mechanic
• Early Childhood Education
• Practical Nurse
• Welding
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
6,729
3,451
5,580
3,088
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST84
Worker Retraining
331
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
(state supported)
78+5+152 44+56
15%
basic skills
2%
pre-college
56%
full-time
78%
workforce
education
44%
part-time
5% academic/transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
African American
13%
Native American
3%
Hispanic10%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian65%
Gender:
Female52%
Male48%
Median Age:31
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
42%
Students who work
41%
Students with children
56%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Aerospace Bates Technical College has a long legacy of aerospace education. For 75 years, we have provided our region
and Advanced with accessible, affordable, quality education programs that lead students to careers and employers to wellManufacturing trained employees. In 1940, the Tacoma School District opened the Tacoma Vocational School and, in an
effort to support the defense effort for World War II, a cluster of programs named “industrial education”
were offered. This included auto body repair, auto mechanic, diesel and heavy equipment mechanic, electrical
construction, machinist, sheet metal and welding. Within 18 months of opening, more than 3,000 people
received training that led to jobs in the shipyards, mills and Boeing’s airplane plant. Today, these programs still
remain strong and relevant, and they help fuel the region’s important aerospace industry.
Student Success Bates Technical College enriches our diverse communities by inspiring student learning, challenging greater
achievement and educating for employment. In response to community needs, we are expanding our
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) program to help students master competency quickly
and move into the workforce. Our I-BEST program uses a team-teaching approach to combine collegereadiness classes with our hands-on, competency based classes. Students of all abilities are able to accelerate
their studies and prepare to enter the workforce with confidence.
National Bates Technical College is embarking on a strategic initiative to nationally accredit every career training
Accreditations program over the next three to five years. Many of our programs already hold national or regional
accreditations. These accreditations demonstrate the academic rigor and excellence of our programs.
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BELLEVUE COLLEGE
3000 Landerholm Circle SE • Bellevue, WA 98007 • www.bellevuecollege.edu
President: Dr. David Rule, 425-564-2301, dave.rule@bellevuecollege.edu
Trustees: Steve Miller, chair; Lisa Chin, Richard Fukutaki, Merisa Heu-Weller,
Ross Hunter, David Kook (student trustee)
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1966
Service Area: Bellevue, Issaquah,
Mercer Island, Skykomish, Snoqualmie
Legislative Districts: 5, 39, 41, 45, 48
Programs: 6 bachelor of applied
science, 1 bachelor of applied arts,
1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 75
associate degree programs and 68
certificates available.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Multiple disciplines for transfer to
four-year institutions
• Business and Accounting
• Computer Science/Information
Technology
• Engineering
• Interior Design
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
31,458
12,339
18,140
8,244
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
312
I-BEST
55
International Students
1,881
Running Start
1,913
Worker Retraining
462
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
22+67+65 59+41
5%
pre-college
6%
basic skills
22%
workforce
education
41%
full-time
59%
part-time
67%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
25%
African American
6%
Native American
1%
Hispanic
13%
Other, Multiracial
3%
White/Caucasian54%
Gender:
Female
Male
56%
44%
Median Age:24
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
20%
Students who work
54%
Students with children
18%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Bachelor’s Degree Bellevue College has just added two new applied bachelor’s degrees: Applied Accounting and Molecular
Options Growing Biosciences (accepting students in fall 2016). They join applied bachelor’s degrees in Data Analytics, Radiation
and Imaging Sciences, Healthcare Technology and Management, Information Systems and Technology, Nursing
(RN-BSN) and Interior Design. In development is a new bachelor of science in computer science, expected to
launch during the 2016-17 academic year, addressing the growing and often unmet industry demand for more
computer science graduates.
A Leader in Health In July 2015, Bellevue College was awarded a $966,436 grant to help develop health care IT curriculum
Data Analytics for educators in Washington and around the nation, and to help train 1,000 U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs medical staff in health care data analytics. Bellevue College will partner with Columbia University,
Johns Hopkins, Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Texas, the Stanford University Open
Learning Institute and several other institutions to expand the national health IT curriculum, e-learning
resources and best practices. The grant was awarded from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.
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Celebrating 50 Years Innovation is a hallmark of Bellevue College, demonstrated by its leadership in the movement to offer
of Innovation and bachelor’s degrees, commitment to STEM education, and trailblazing Occupational Life Skills and Autism
Forward Thinking Spectrum Navigator programs. As the college celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016, the institution looks to
the future, opening its new Health Sciences building in August and beginning construction in 2017 on its first
student housing. Bellevue College has the highest enrollment in the Washington community and technical
college system and provides the largest number of students who transfer to the University of Washington to
complete their bachelor’s degrees.
BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3028 Lindbergh Avenue • Bellingham, WA 98225 • www.btc.edu
President: Dr. Kimberly Perry, 360-752-8334, kperry@btc.edu
Trustees: Jim Groves, chair; Debbie Ahl, James Cunningham, Lisa Woo
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1957
Service Area: Whatcom County
Legislative Districts: 40, 42
Programs: 7 direct transfer degrees,
37 associate degrees, and 51
professional certificate programs.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Computer Network Technology
• Instrumentation and Control
Technology
• Nursing
• Process Technology
• Welding
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
5,401
2,166
3,825
2,021
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
58
Running Start
87
Worker Retraining
220
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
72+17+65 42+58
6%
basic skills
5%
pre-college
17%
academic/
transfer
58%
full-time
72%
workforce
education
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
African American
2%
Native American
4%
Hispanic
10%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian82%
Gender:
Female
Male
50%
50%
42%
part-time
Median Age:27
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
56%
Students who work
47%
Students with children
31%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Workforce Training Bellingham Technical College (BTC) provides student-centered, high-quality professional-technical education
for today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. Nearly all students and employers consider BTC the
“go-to” institution for relevant, effective education and top-notch professional employees: 93 percent of
BTC students report that they would recommend BTC to others. Moreover, 82 percent of the college’s
graduates are employed within nine months of completing their time at BTC. These factors combined
demonstrate the powerful impact BTC has on the regional economy.
Engineering Engineering and advanced manufacturing is one of BTC’s strongest program clusters. In addition to precision
and Advanced machining, civil engineering technology, electronics and other manufacturing programs, BTC is the only
Manufacturing Washington two-year public college offering a degree program in process technology. Year after year, these
programs boast job placement rates of 90 percent or higher. The typical entry-level annual wage for these
graduates is $48,000, with an earning potential of about $71,000 per year.
Direct Transfer Bellingham Technical College is a premier technical college expanding to provide additional academic and
Degrees general education transfer courses accepted as part of a bachelor’s degree. As of fall 2015, the college offers
nine transfer degrees in areas such as computer and electrical pre-engineering, electronics and computer
engineering, mechanical engineering, business, pre-nursing, nursing and fisheries. Completing these degrees
prepares BTC students to transfer with junior status to a participating college or university in Washington
state.
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BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
7662 Chanute Street NE • Moses Lake, WA 98837 • www.bigbend.edu
President: Dr. Terry Leas, 509-793-2001, terryl@bigbend.edu
Trustees: Jon Lane, chair; Anna Franz, Stephen McFadden, Juanita Richards, Dr. Miguel Villarreal
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1962
Service Area: Adams, Grant, and
Lincoln counties
Legislative Districts: 9, 12, 13
Programs: 43 associate degrees and
16 certificate programs.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Academic Transfer
• Commercial Pilot
• Business Information Technology
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Welding
• Industrial Systems Technology
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
3,792
1,968
3,246
1,674
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
107
International Students
10
Running Start
301
Worker Retraining
108
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
34+44+1012 37+63
12%
pre-college
10%
basic skills
34%
workforce
education
63%
full-time
44%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
African American
2%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
41%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian54%
Gender:
Female
Male
53%
47%
37%
part-time
Median Age:22
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
57%
Students who work
43%
Students with children
34%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Celebrating 50 Big Bend Community College (BBCC) has provided training for commercial pilots and aircraft mechanics
years of Aerospace for 50 years. BBCC’s Commercial Pilot Program alumni are pilots for major airlines throughout the world
Education in 2015 and represent the largest, most successful commercial pilot training program in the Pacific Northwest. The
college’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has increased enrollment by 50 percent in the past
three years in response to demand in the aerospace industry.
Recognized for Big Bend transforms lives through excellence in teaching and learning. Student success rates for pre-college
Excellence in Teaching math increased from 50 percent to more than 75 percent after BBCC implemented the emporium math
and Learning model. Enrollment in college-level math classes at BBCC is setting records, more than doubling since 2009.
There are now waiting lists for calculus classes for the first time in school history (2014-15). BBCC had a 21
percent increase in fall-to-fall retention for first-time college students over a five-year period ending in 2014.
BBCC’s Adult Basic Education program had a record 112 students earn a high school diploma through the
High School 21+ program in 2014-15.
A State Leader in On behalf of seven industry partners, Big Bend obtained $536,800 in grants through the Job Skills Program
Job Skills Training over the past three years. The industries served included carbon fiber manufacturing, food processing, highpurity chemical production and health care.
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CASCADIA COLLEGE
18345 Campus Way NE • Bothell, WA 98011 • www.cascadia.edu
President: Dr. Eric Murray, 425-352-8810, emurray@cascadia.edu
Trustees: Nancee Hofmeister, chair; Mike Kelly, Janet McDaniel, Louis Mendoza,
Dr. Julie Miller
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1994
Service Area: Snohomish, northwest
King County
Legislative Districts: 1, 5, 21, 41, 45,
46, 48
Programs: 1 bachelor of applied
science, 9 associate or arts or associate
of science-direct transfer, 5 associate
of applied science-transfer and 10
certificates.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Integrated Studies
• Business
• Pre-Nursing
• Science
• Engineering
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
4,764
2,681
3,832
1,865
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
International Students
463
Running Start
609
Worker Retraining
52
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
6+75+109 54+46
10%
basic skills
9%
pre-college
46%
full-time
75%
academic/
transfer
54%
part-time
6% workforce education
Ethnicity: *
Asian/Pacific Islander
16%
African American
4%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
15%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian66%
Median Age:21
Gender:
Female
Male
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
49%
51%
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
20%
Students who work
58%
Students with children
17%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Bachelor of Applied In fall 2015, Cascadia College fully enrolled its first cohort of students in its Bachelor of Applied Science in
Science in Sustainable Sustainable Practices program. A unique offering in Washington state, the degree trains students for careers
Practices in the green industry by teaching them how to plan and implement sustainable approaches to how we live
and work.
Growth in STEM Cascadia saw an 8 percent increase in 2014 followed by a 9 percent increase in 2015 in students enrolled
Programs in STEM programs geared toward transfer to four-year programs. The growth is particularly strong in
engineering and medical sciences. Cascadia has, accordingly, invested in updating its science labs and
equipment to ensure students’ lab experiences are comparable to those at the transfer institutions.
Increase in Running Cascadia’s Running Start population has steadily increased over the past five years. In fact, Running Start
Start Students students comprise 42 percent of new students enrolled for fall of 2015. This enrollment trend demonstrates
the high demand for the program, not only in Cascadia’s service area but statewide. Cascadia’s Running
Start students come from 45 high schools throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Over the past two
years, the number of Running Start students who continue at Cascadia after graduating from high school has
doubled, demonstrating this is an important gateway to higher education. It also poses new challenges in the
classroom and staffing that Cascadia has started to address.
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CENTRALIA COLLEGE
600 Centralia College Blvd • Centralia, WA 98531 • www.centralia.edu
President: Pending, 360-736-9391 x200
Trustees: Joanne Schwartz, chair; Joseph Dolezal, Stuart Halsan, Jim Lowery,
Doris Wood-Brumsickle
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1925
Service Area: Lewis and Thurston
counties
Legislative Districts: 19, 20, 35
Programs: 2 bachelor of applied
science degrees, 24 associate degrees,
35 certificates and 8 apprenticeships in
32 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Nursing/Health Occupations
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Energy Technology
• Computer Science
• Diesel Technology
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
7,277
2,848
4,612
2,183
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
67
Corrections
1,595
I-BEST
126
International Students
57
Running Start
364
Worker Retraining
304
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
36+40+177 45+55
7%
pre-college
17%
basic skills
36%
workforce
education
55%
full-time
40%
academic/
transfer
45%
part-time
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
African American
2%
Native American
4%
Hispanic
14%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian80%
Median Age:26
Gender:
Female
Male
* May not add up to 100%
64%
36%
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
56%
Students who work
39%
Students with children
37%
because students may be counted
in more than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Applied Bachelor’s Centralia College offers two applied bachelor’s degrees for students seeking advanced study.
Degrees
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management prepares students for management positions in a
wide range of businesses and industries. Graduates have the skills to improve the success of small business
or entrepreneurial ventures and the credentials to apply for graduate programs.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Diesel Technology prepares students for management careers in the
diesel industry. With a blend of in-class instruction and hands-on training, students receive a comprehensive
education that prepares them for careers in logging, construction, mining, agriculture and transportation.
Proven Success Centralia College ranked second among Washington community colleges, according to a 2015 report by
CNNMoney. The success rating is based on the percentage of students who graduated or transferred to
four-year colleges within three years. Centralia College scored a 61 percent success rating, ranking second in
Washington and in the top half of community colleges nationwide.
Clean Energy Jobs The Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy at Centralia College is the lead recipient
of a $10 million Department of Labor grant for the Washington Integrated Sector Employment (WISE)
project. WISE provides job training and support to students seeking careers in clean energy, construction,
and manufacturing. WISE reaches out to unemployed adults, veterans, women and minorities and is
being implemented statewide, across eight two-year colleges and in coordination with state agencies and
employers.
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CLARK COLLEGE
1933 Fort Vancouver Way • Vancouver, WA 98663 • www.clark.edu
President: Bob Knight, 360-992-2101, rknight@clark.edu
Trustees: Jack Burkman, chair; Jada Rupley, Royce Pollard, Rekah Strong
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise
noted)
Year Founded: 1933
Service Area: Clark, Skamania,
Klickitat counties
Legislative Districts: 14, 17, 18,
20, 49
Programs: 1 bachelor of applied
science, 46 associate degrees and 77
certificates in 44 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts or Science
• Nursing
• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Business Administration
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
23,175
9,802
15,187
7,337
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections
238
I-BEST
109
International Students
258
Running Start
2,168
Worker Retraining
419
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
26+52+11 53+47
11%
pre-college
11%
basic skills
26%
workforce
education
47%
full-time
53%
part-time
52%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
African American
4%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
13%
Other, Multiracial
3%
White/Caucasian74%
Gender:
Female
Male
57%
43%
Median Age:24
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
46%
Students who work
41%
Students with children
30%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Extraordinary From nationally recognized health sciences programs to innovative classes in mechatronics and LEAN
Education training, Clark College trains skilled professionals for a 21st century workforce. Clark also partners with
organizations, including the Columbia River Economic Development Council and the Southwest Washington
Workforce Development Council, to support economic development in our region and state. Educational
partnerships with Concordia, Eastern Washington, Marylhurst and Portland State universities — and our
longtime partner WSU Vancouver — provide seamless pathways for our students to earn bachelor’s
degrees. Our unique partnerships with the Washington State School for the Deaf and the Washington State
School for the Blind, both located within walking distance of our main campus in Vancouver’s Central Park,
provide outstanding educational opportunities for students from those schools.
Engaged Learners Clark College supports lifelong learning — in the classroom and beyond. Faculty members in fields including
automotive technology, music and communications studies have been honored nationally. Clark’s chapter
of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges; Phoenix, our student annual art and
literary publication; and The Independent, our student newspaper, regularly earn regional and national
honors. Clark also provides learning opportunities through its Diversity Center, Faculty Speaker Series, arts,
athletics, service learning and a vibrant array of multicultural events.
Enriched Community Clark is building for the future, breaking ground on a state-of-the-art STEM building on the main campus
and remodeling the culinary facility to relaunch the program in the fall of 2016. Clark College has one
of the highest Running Start program enrollments in the state. An increasingly diverse community, Clark
College students are successful when they graduate in the job market or in the many four-year colleges and
universities where we have transfer agreements.
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CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW • Lakewood, WA 98499 • www.cptc.edu
President: Dr. Lonnie Howard, 253-589-6010, lonnie.howard@cptc.edu
Trustees: Mark Martinez, chair; Bruce Lachney, Mary Moss,
Faaluaina (Lua) Pritchard
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1942
Service Area: Pierce County
Legislative Districts: 2, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31
Programs: 1 bachelor of applied
science (manufacturing operations), 56
associate degrees and 56 professional
certificates in 41 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Nursing
• Computer Networking /
Information Systems Security
• Aviation Maintenance Technician
• Cosmetology
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
7,384
4,463
6,642
4,189
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
13
I-BEST
89
International Students
41
Running Start
51
Worker Retraining
386
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
74+13+67 36+64
Enrollment by course intent
6%
basic skills
Attendance
7%
pre-college
64%
full-time
74%
workforce
education
36%
part-time
13%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
African American
19%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Other, Multiracial
0%
White/Caucasian61%
Gender:
Female
Male
65%
35%
Median Age:30
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
57%
Students who work
51%
Students with children
41%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Workforce Education A leader in workforce education, Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is well positioned to drive
economic development in south Puget Sound. In 2014, CPTC received a nearly $2.5 million grant from the
Department of Labor to expand educational fields like the Mechatronics Program to better meet the needs
of business and industry.
Innovative Programs We offer hands-on education using state-of-the-art technology. Our Bachelor of Applied Science in
Manufacturing Operations — the first bachelor of applied science degree offered in Pierce County — gives
manufacturing workers the education they need to move into management positions. Our fully online Retail
Business Management degree allows students to move forward in their careers while working full time.
Student Success Our programs give students the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Our Aviation Maintenance
Technician students average among the highest pass rates in the nation for FAA certification. Our Medical
Histology Technician students have achieved a 96 percent pass rate on the National Certification exam. Our
Dental Assistant students have achieved a 93 percent pass rate on their General Chairside exams.
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COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE
2600 North 20th • Pasco, WA 99301 • columbiabasin.edu
President: Dr. Richard Cummins, 509-542-4801, rcummins@columbiabasin.edu
Trustees: Sherry Armijo, chair; Bill Gordon, Kedrich Jackson, Duke Mitchell, Allyson Page
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1955
Service Area: Benton and Franklin
counties
Legislative Districts: 8, 9, 16
Programs: 3 bachelor degrees,
49 associate degrees, 44 professional
certificates in 50 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts
• Nursing
• Dental Hygiene
• Paramedic
• Welding
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
11,243
5,929
9,852
4,959
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
229
I-BEST
37
International Students
11
Running Start
976
Worker Retraining
541
STUDENT PROFILE - STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
23+53+1311 50+50
11%
pre-college
13%
basic skills
23%
workforce
education
50%
full-time
50%
part-time
53%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
African American
2%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
38%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian55%
Median Age:23
Gender:
Female
Male
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
52%
48%
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
38%
Students who work
12%
Students with children
11%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Retention Columbia Basin College (CBC) instituted a Completion Coach program in 2012 with great success in
retaining currently enrolled students and encouraging other students to return to college. The coaches
conduct a quarterly call-out program to reach students who are within 15 or less credits of degree
completion to help them transition back to college. Completion coaches also support students with
academic planning and course selection. Another important focus is the at-risk student who has earned a
grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 for two consecutive quarters. Completion coaches help the students
implement success strategies to improve their grades. Coaches conduct and facilitate quarterly workshops
to promote retention and completion through academic planning, researching the transfer process,
developing study strategies, navigating financial aid and setting goals.
Social Sciences and Construction is underway on the new Columbia Basin College Social Sciences and World Languages Center.
World Languages The $14 million state-of-the-art center will include 20 new classrooms, a lecture hall, labs and faculty offices.
The 65-thousand square-foot center will be a two-story facility with a daylight basement. The center will
open winter quarter 2017.
Recruitment CBC has developed a robust recruitment and outreach program in the high schools and our local
community. The new program includes CBC recruiters visiting K-12 schools to make sure all students
know they can achieve a meaningful career through higher education. The CBC MESA program has shown
incomparable success in recruiting students into the program and successfully transitioning those students to
four-year institutions. The graduation rate for MESA students is more than 90 percent at CBC.
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EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
20000 68th Avenue West • Lynnwood, WA 98036 • www.edcc.edu
President: Dr. Jean Hernandez, 425-640-1515, jean.hernandez@edcc.edu
Trustees: Quentin Powers, chair; Tia Benson Tolle, Diana Clay, Carl Zapora,
Omar Abdulla (student trustee)
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1967
Service Area: Snohomish County
Legislative Districts: 1, 21, 32, 38, 44
Programs: 68 associate degrees,
58 professional certificates in
29 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts/Associate of
Science
• Allied Health (pre-nursing degree)
• Paralegal
• Business/Accounting
• Construction Management
• Computer Information Systems
• Culinary Arts
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
18,522
8,586
11,254
4,903
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections
879
I-BEST
203
International Students
2,188
Running Start
844
Worker Retraining
431
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
33+43+186 63+37
6%
pre-college
18%
basic
skills
33%
workforce
education
43%
academic/
transfer
37%
full-time
63%
part-time
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
22%
African American
10%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
15%
Other, Multiracial
0%
White/Caucasian55%
Median Age:28
Gender:
Female
Male
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
58%
42%
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
37%
Students who work
43%
Students with children
34%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Leader in STEM
(Science,Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics)
With 19 National Science Foundation grants totaling more than $13 million over the past decade, Edmonds
Community College has emerged as a leader in STEM teaching and learning. Flagship programs — including
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) and Relationships in Science Education (RISE) —
use innovative practices to recruit, retain and complete a diverse and growing population of STEM students.
Active community outreach and on-campus activities expose K-12 students and parents to STEM programs
and career opportunities. Orientation programs and a dedicated study room provide students with a place
to connect and access academic supports critical to their success.
Aerospace Edmonds Community College partners with local businesses like The Boeing Company, Giddens Industries
and Advanced and Crane Aerospace to match training to employer needs. Students learn about composite materials
Manufacturing and engineering technology and prepare for either entry-level positions or transfer into bachelor’s degree
programs. Students also gain business skills for manufacturing careers. The college has a well-equipped
engineering technology lab and houses the National Resource Center for Materials Education Technology
Education (MatEdU), which provides materials technology curricula nationwide. Edmonds Community
College also operates the Washington Aerospace Training and Research (WATR) Center, offering
accelerated, industry-specific, entry-level training in aerospace manufacturing.
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Military and Veteran A Military Friendly School since 2011, Edmonds Community College has a proud history of helping veterans
Support transition from military to civilian life. The Veterans Resource Center provides resources and support services
to veterans and active duty service members and provides a comfortable place for study, camaraderie and
success. Through the Boots to Books and Beyond Campaign, the college foundation raised $1 million to
support critical resources, services and activities. President Jean Hernandez was awarded the Patriot Award
from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and is dedicated to keeping Edmonds Community
College Vet Strong.
EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2000 Tower Street • Everett, WA 98201 • www.everettcc.edu
President: Dr. David Beyer, 425-388-9573, dbeyer@everettcc.edu
Trustees: Bob Bolerjack, chair; Gigi Burke, Dr. Betty Cobbs, Michael Deller,
Toraya Miller
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1941
Service Area: Snohomish County
Legislative Districts: 1, 10, 21, 38,
39, 44
Programs: 8 associate degrees and
42 certificates in 90 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• General Liberal Arts and Science
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Fire Science
• Pre-Nursing
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
19,579
7,993
11,312
5,491
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
89
International Students
565
Running Start
1,189
Worker Retraining
267
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
25+52+1310 48+52
10%
pre-college
13%
basic
skills
25%
workforce
education
52%
full-time
48%
part-time
52%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
African American
5%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
15%
Other, Multiracial
3%
White/Caucasian66%
Gender:
Female
Male
55%
45%
Median Age:23
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
25%
Students who work
38%
Students with children
22%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Aerospace Everett Community College (EvCC) is the first community college in the nation to join five universities in a
and Advanced Boeing-led collaboration to close the skills gap in aerospace engineering.
Manufacturing
EvCC is participating in AerosPACE (Aerospace Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative
Engineering), a program to help the next generation of aerospace employees learn through real-life
collaboration and by pairing EvCC students with Boeing mentors.
EvCC also is continuing to train skilled employees through its Advanced Manufacturing Education Training
Center (AMTEC). In 2014-15, EvCC received $1.4 million in state aerospace funding to train more precision
machining and engineering students for high-demand jobs. EvCC exceeded its enrollment targets by 18
percent.
Engineering EvCC’s engineering program has grown 23 percent in the past year. The increase in enrollment is due, in
part, to Washington State University offering its electrical and mechanical engineering programs at EvCC’s
campus in Everett. EvCC engineering faculty work closely with WSU, other four-year schools and local
industry to successfully prepare students for engineering careers.
College in the High EvCC has one of the largest College in the High School (CHS) programs in Washington state, serving more
School than 2,700 students in 20 school districts. EvCC’s CHS program is accredited by the National Alliance of
Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. EvCC is the first and only community college in Washington state to
receive this accreditation. The college’s board of trustees in October 2015 allocated funding to allow lowincome students in Snohomish County to earn CHS credit for free.
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GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE
1620 Edward P. Smith Drive • Aberdeen, WA 98520 • www.ghc.ctc.edu President: Dr.
Ed Brewster, 360-538-4000, brewster@ghc.edu
Trustees: Denise Portmann, chair; Art Blauvelt, Dr. Harry Carthum, Rebecca Chaffee,
Fawn Sharp
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1930
Service Area: Grays Harbor, Pacific
counties
Legislative Districts: 19, 24
Programs: 19 associate degrees,
17 professional-technical programs
and numerous 1-year and short-term
certificates.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Academic Transfer
• Nursing and Pre-Nursing
• Accounting
• Human Services
• Welding
• Criminal Justice
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
4,230
2,246
2,705
1,659
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections
1,024
I-BEST
89
Running Start
206
Worker Retraining
283
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
25+43+2012 25+75
11%
pre-college
20%
basic
skills
25%
workforce
education
25%
part-time
75%
full-time
43%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
African American
3%
Native American
9%
Hispanic
12%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian78%
Gender:
Female
Male
61%
39%
Median Age:25
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
61%
Students who work
36%
Students with children
33%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
New STEAM Building Grays Harbor College’s (GHC) new Gene Schermer Instructional Building opened on schedule for students
Opens for Fall 2015 fall 2015. The $45 million LEED-Gold (pending) structure features four floors covering 70,000 sq. ft., with
classrooms, labs, study spaces, faculty offices and common areas for community use. Science, technology,
engineering, art and math classes are now located in the Schermer Building.
GHC Receives 2nd Qualifying STEM students, specifically those in nursing and health sciences, can receive additional assistance
TRiO Grant for STEM via the new TRiO STEM Grant received by Grays Harbor College. Only three new TRiO programs were
Students awarded to Washington schools and this was the only new STEM grant. In addition, the college’s current
TRiO Student Support Services program, active since 2005, was awarded for an additional five years. TRiO
assists students who are first-generation, low income or disabled and planning to earn their bachelor’s
degree once they transfer from GHC. Combined, the TRiO grants will serve more than 280 students and
total $2 million over the next five years.
85 Years of Serving the Grays Harbor College marks 85 years of serving Grays Harbor and Pacific counties with the 2015-16 school
Community year. Founded in 1930, the college remains committed to providing quality education opportunities for all.
One new area of response to community needs is the new Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational
Management that the college expects to offer by fall 2016. The GHC Foundation is a key component of
this connection to the community, providing more than 300 students with scholarships totaling more than
$600,000 for this year. More than 75 percent of GHC students are financial-aid eligible.
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GREEN RIVER COLLEGE
12401 SE 320th Street •Auburn, WA 98092 • www.greenriver.edu
President: Dr. Eileen Ely, 253-288-3340, eely@greenriver.edu
Trustees: Pete Lewis, chair; Tim Clark, Linda Cowan, Claudia Kauffman
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1965
Service Area: southeast King County
Legislative Districts: 5, 11, 30, 31,
33, 37, 41, 47
Programs: 4 bachelor of applied
science degrees, 55 associate
degrees and 92 certificates in 34
programs.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Academic transfer
• Information Technology
• Business Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Air Traffic Control
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
18,879
9,064
9,927
5,235
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
99
I-BEST
67
International Students
2,222
Running Start
1,381
Worker Retraining
668
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
28+49+158 43+57
8%
pre-college
15%
basic
skills
28%
workforce
education
57%
full-time
49%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
African American
9%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
15%
Other, Multiracial
4%
White/Caucasian60%
Gender:
Female
Male
43%
part-time
53%
47%
Median Age:24
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
34%
Students who work
41%
Students with children
27%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Training a Global Green River works closely with local employers to design curricula for today’s jobs and tomorrow’s careers.
Workforce The most recent example is our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Aeronautical Science which prepares
students for high-paying, high-growth careers in the global aviation industry. Graduates will contribute to
the global need for highly-qualified employees in the airline industry. Program highlights include college
partnerships with area flight schools, airports and airlines providing hands-on experience and industry
certifications.
Innovating for Success Our Information Technology program is breaking down barriers for under-represented students by
partnering with area K-12 districts and state centers of excellence. With a grant from the National Science
Foundation, Green River IT faculty developed College in the High School curriculum providing students
access and support toward a successful career in information technology. Implementing an innovative
2+2+2 framework; two years in high school, an associate degree and completion of an IT BAS, Green River
is leveraging resources across systems to educate a diverse workforce.
Sustaining Students Green River provides specialized services to help all students succeed. Students receive free help in math,
with Support public speaking and writing from the Tutoring & Resource Center. The Commencement Achievement
Programs Program and Outreach and Service-Learning Center provide opportunities that integrate community
service with instruction and reflection to enrich learning, civic responsibility and community connections.
Student government opportunities within 50 diverse organizations offer 100-150 co-curricular events to
help students engage, persist and complete. Through “iGrad,” Green River partners with the Kent School
District to re-engage youth and give them a second chance to finish high school or pursue a degree.
Recognized as a military-supportive college, Green River provides financial assistance for veterans
through the Veterans Education Transition Fund.
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HIGHLINE COLLEGE
2400 South 240th Street, PO Box 98000 • Des Moines, WA 98198 • www.highline.edu
President: Dr. Jack Bermingham, 206-592-3200, jbermingham@highline.edu
Trustees: Dan Altmayer, chair; Debrena Jackson Gandy, Fred Mendoza, Bob Roegner,
Fiasili (Sili) Savusa
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1961
Service Area: southwest King County
Legislative Districts: 11, 30, 33,
34, 47
Programs: 4 bachelor’s degrees, 54
associate degrees and 80 professional
certificates in more than 100 areas of
study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Physical and Life Sciences
• Business/Accounting
• Psychology/Human Services
• Nursing/Health Occupations
• Computer Science/Computer
Information Systems
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
16,866
7,905
13,737
6,005
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
53
I-BEST
60
International Students
764
Running Start
1,250
Worker Retraining
444
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
21+39+355 67+33
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
5%
pre-college
35%
basic
skills
21%
workforce
education
33%
full-time
67%
part-time
39%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
African American
20%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
23%
Other, Multiracial
6%
White/Caucasian30%
Gender:
Female
Male
59%
41%
Median Age:27
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
39%
Students who work
42%
Students with children
27%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
New Grants and Highline leverages state funding by pursuing grants to provide supplemental programs and services for
Programs students from its diverse communities:
• A $1.5 million, five-year federal grant will improve and expand Highline’s capacity to serve AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander students with the goal of improving academic outcomes.
• In a Highline-led project, a $1.34 million grant from the National Science Foundation will boost faculty
teamwork in the geosciences and impact some 250,000 students nationwide.
• A $1.1 million, five-year federal grant will allow Highline to continue its TRiO Student Support Services
program, which was established in 2010.
National Recognition Highline has won national praise for inspired faculty and superb education, including the Higher Education
Excellence in Diversity Award three years in a row, from 2013 through 2015, from Insight into Diversity
magazine. (Highline was one of the few two-year colleges recognized nationally.) Highline also won the
2014 Award of Excellence for Advancing Diversity from the American Association of Community Colleges
and was twice named a top 100 associate degree producing college by Community College Week: in 2014,
Highline was 48th in associate degree producers for Asian-American students and in 2013 was 53rd in
associate degree producers for Asian-American students and 29th in certificate producers for AfricanAmerican students. Highline was also named a Great College to Work For in 2015, 2013, and 2010 by The
Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Economic Highline contributes to the economic development of south King County by providing no-cost business
Development training and one-to-one technical assistance for new and existing businesses. Such assistance helps local
businesses achieve sustainability and self-efficiency. In 2014, Highline provided 2,238 hours of service to
more than 637 clients and helped launch 17 new business, stabilize 11 existing businesses, create 44 new
jobs, retain 11 current jobs, and generate $2.85 million in loans and investments. Highline’s economic
development initiatives include StartZone and the Small Business Development Center.
LAKE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
11605 132nd Avenue NE • Kirkland, WA 98034 • www.lwtech.edu
President: Dr. Amy Morrison Goings, 425-739-8200, amy.goings@lwtech.edu
Trustees: Anne Hamilton, chair; Neil Johnson Dr. Lynette Jones, Darrell Mitsunaga
Bruce J. Reid
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1949
Service Area: King and Snohomish
counties
Legislative Districts: 1, 5, 11, 39, 41,
45, 46, 48
Programs: Students can choose from
3 baccalaureate degrees, 40 associate
degrees and 83 professional certificates
in 50 areas of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Nursing
• Medical Assisting
• Welding Technology
• Auto Repair Technician
• Computer Security and Network
Technician
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
6,999
3,458
6,006
2,995
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
80
I-BEST
61
International Students
213
Running Start
22
Worker Retraining
313
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
53+25+193 52+48
3%
pre-college
19%
basic
skills
25%
academic/
transfer
53%
workforce
education
48%
full-time
52%
part-time
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
African American
4%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
11%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian66%
Median Age:30
Gender:
Female
Male
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
62%
38%
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
40%
Students who work
39%
Students with children
34%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Grants with STEM Lake Washington Institute of Technology is expanding its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Focus programs through multiple state and federal grants. In 2015, LWTech received $380,000 in grants from the
National Science Foundation (NSF) and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to develop
a photonics technology program to teach the science of lasers. Through a second NSF grant, LWTech
launched the Future Tech Stars Scholarship Program offering $500,000 in scholarships to academicallytalented and low-income, nontraditional students enrolled in high-wage, high-demand STEM programs.
Workforce LWTech’s Workforce Development departments leverage resources to support students from registration
Development through to completion. The Opportunity Grant, Worker Retraining, Basic Food Employment and Training
(BFET) and WorkFirst programs work together to offer wrap-around services for low-income and firstgeneration college students, laid-off and vulnerable workers, veterans and displaced homemakers. Students
benefit from a shared intake process, a comprehensive retention plan, resource sharing and graduation
support. The Employment Resource Center provides career and employment support. From the time
they start at LWTech, students know that the college’s goal is to help them to a livable wage job and selfsufficiency with individualized support every step of the way.
I-BEST: LWTech’s Academic Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training program (I-BEST) gives basic education
Pathways to Success students access to transfer degree pathways. The program places basic education students into a classroom
with other college students, with everyone benefiting from participation in a learning-community format that
delivers content from two integrated academic courses in a dynamic team-teaching environment. Students
can earn up to 45 transferable credits through Academic I-BEST. The Center for Community College
Student Engagement at University of Texas highlighted this program in 2014 as did the Commission on
Adult Basic Education at its national conference in May 2015.
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LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010 • Longview, WA 98632 • www.lowercolumbia.edu
President: Chris Bailey, JD, 360-442-2101, cbailey@lowercolumbia.edu
Trustees: George Raiter, chair; Robert Gregory, Heidi Heywood, Stephen Vincent, Thuy Vo
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1934
Service Area: Cowlitz and
Wahkiakum counties
Legislative Districts: 19, 20
Programs: We offer 77 associate
degree programs and 38 certificate
programs in 66 different disciplines.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Academic Transfer (DTA)
• Registered Nurse
• Business Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Welding
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
6,760
3,300
5,209
2,905
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
233
International Students
20
Running Start
409
Worker Retraining
147
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
27+37+279 46+54
9%
pre-college
27%
basic
skills
27%
workforce
education
54%
full-time
46%
part-time
37%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
African American
2%
Native American
4%
Hispanic
13%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian80%
Gender:
Female
Male
63%
37%
Median Age:26
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
59%
Students who work
34%
Students with children
42%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Regional University Lower Columbia College (LCC) brings baccalaureate degree programs to the local community at minimal
Center cost through its Regional University Center, founded in fall 2013. To counter one of the lowest bachelor
degree attainment rates in the state, LCC has partnered with Eastern Washington University, WSU
Vancouver, City University of Seattle, Concordia University and Warner Pacific College. In 2015-16, local
residents will have access to 11 high-demand bachelor’s degree programs and two master’s degree options
(with a third in the works) with university faculty and support staff located on the LCC campus.
Student Success A $1.5 million Student Success Endowment Fund helps about 150 students a year stay in school and complete
Initiative their studies. It provides qualified students funds to overcome unanticipated financial obstacles like tuition
not covered by other financial aid, textbook costs, emergency transportation and childcare expenses. This
innovative initiative is part of LCC’s Achieving the Dream efforts which drew recognition from the White
House and helped the college achieve Leader College status. The program is funded by the LCC Foundation
and administered in conjunction with LCC Counseling Services. The endowment will ensure funding of the
program in perpetuity.
Business & Industry LCC is increasing economic prosperity in the region through corporate training programs. The Lower
Training Columbia Business and Industry Center serves both new and incumbent workers in our local workforce
while closing skills gaps. These assets make our employers and employees more competitive. Through a
contract-based, entrepreneurial approach, the center meets the specific needs of individual businesses and
industries based on their requested outcomes. We focus on a wide-range of skill sets including: workplace
communication, organizational culture, and leadership training and technology.
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OLYMPIC COLLEGE
1600 Chester Avenue • Bremerton, WA 98337 • www.olympic.edu
President: Dr. David Mitchell, 360-475-7100, dmitchell@oc.ctc.edu
Trustees: Dr. Bev Cheney, chair; Harriette Bryant, Jim Page, Darlene Peters,
Dr. Stephen Warner
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1946
Service Area: Kitsap and Mason
counties
Legislative Districts: 23, 26, 35
Programs: 3 bachelor of applied
science degrees, 28 associate degrees,
78 certificates in 25 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate Transfer
• Industrial Trades Technology
• Nursing
• Business
• Engineering
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
13,012
6,205
11,869
5,513
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
86
I-BEST
127
International Students
158
Running Start
818
Worker Retraining
473
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
40+46+410 48+52
4%
basic skills
10%
pre-college
40%
workforce
education
46%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
African American
6%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
8%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian76%
Gender:
Female
Male
51%
49%
52%
full-time
48%
part-time
Median Age:26
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
33%
Students who work
44%
Students with children
27%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
New Bachelor of Olympic College is training the next generation of leaders through a new baccalaureate program launched
Applied Science in fall 2015. Our Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management was
Program developed with significant input from local employers to ensure graduates have essential skills that fill proven
needs in technical arenas such as defense, marine, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and
technology. The program is geared towards students with technical backgrounds but who lack the bachelor’s
degree and leadership/management training to fill or compete for management roles.
Partners in Higher We offer advanced degree options that prepare students for careers in growing fields through partnerships
Education with Washington State University, Western Washington University and others. These programs provide clear
pathways to four-year degrees. Students receive their associate degree from Olympic College then transfer
to partner programs, all without having to leave Kitsap County. WSU was recently funded to offer a Bachelor
of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering in addition to the BS in Mechanical Engineering already available.
Similarly, WWU will soon offer a BS in Cyber Security at our Poulsbo campus where it also provides
bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Environmental Policy and Environmental Science.
Workforce Education Olympic College provides excellent professional-technical education for all learners and workers to meet
and Basic Studies today’s employment needs and future opportunities. Nearly 58 percent of our students indicate their
purpose for attending is career-related certificate and degree programs or for basic studies (Adult Basic
Education/GED/High School 21+/ESL.) We work collaboratively with business and industry to ensure the
classes, programs and educational opportunities are responsive to the workforce needs of our communities
and regional economy. Students and employers in Kitsap and Mason counties consider Olympic College the
source for relevant, effective education and quality professional employees.
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PENINSULA COLLEGE
1502 East Lauridsen Blvd • Port Angeles, WA 98362 • www.pencol.edu
President: Dr. Luke Robins, 360-417-6200, lrobins@pencol.edu,
Trustees: Erik Rohrer, chair; Mike Glenn, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Maxwell,
Julie McCulloch
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1961
Service Area: Clallam and Jefferson
counties
Legislative District: 24
Programs: 1 bachelor of applied
science degree, 37 associate degrees,
and 14 certificates in 21 areas of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts
• Family Life Education
• Addiction Studies
• Applied Management
• Welding Technology
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
4,901
2,320
3,137
1,677
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
80
Corrections
805
I-BEST
319
International Students
155
Running Start
384
Worker Retraining
164
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
33+44+1211 40+60
11%
pre-college
12%
basic
skills
33%
workforce
education
60%
full-time
40%
part-time
44%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
African American
3%
Native American
9%
Hispanic
12%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian76%
Gender:
Female
Male
60%
40%
Median Age:26
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
52%
Students who work
37%
Students with children
28%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Education. Opportunity. Enrichment. Peninsula College’s Core Themes.
Education In September 2015 Peninsula College (PC) celebrated the ground breaking of the Composite Recycling and
Technology Center in Port Angeles. PC has established worker training programs in partnership with the
composites recycling industry to develop several levels of certification for students as well as comprehensive
two-year degrees. Our composite recycling track is one of only two such programs in the state.
Our leading-edge Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics program prepares students for entry-level
employment in these critical areas. A recently signed articulation agreement between PC and Western
Washington University allows students to make a seamless transition to a four-year Bachelor of Science in
Computer and Information Systems Security degree.
Opportunity Peninsula College began renovations on Building 202 at the Port Townsend campus at Fort Worden to
better serve our students in east Jefferson County. Consistent with the mission of the college, the site
provides opportunities in the areas of academic transfer, professional-technical programs, basic skills and
continuing education.
In August 2015, PC broke ground on the Port Angeles campus for a 41,650 square foot Allied Health and
Early Childhood Development Center slated to open in March 2017. The structure will include facilities for
all of our healthcare programs as well as childcare and flexible spaces for in-demand programs.
Enrichment Our Honors Program gives students the opportunity to excel and prepares transfer students for upperdivision courses. By working across disciplines, students discover how ideas connect and complete a
capstone project.
The Maier Hall Concert Series brings regional and international performers to the campus to perform
classical chamber music. Our state-of-the-art performance hall also hosts the PC Jazz Ensemble, the Magic of
Cinema Film Series and Foothills Writers Series.
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PIERCE COLLEGE FORT STEILACOOM — ONE OF THE PIERCE COLLEGES
9401 Farwest Drive SW • Lakewood, WA 98489 • www. pierce.ctc.edu
Chancellor:Michele L. Johnson, PhD, 253-864-3100, mjohnson@pierce.ctc.edu
President: Denise R. Yochum, 253-964-6776, ldochum@pierce.ctc.edu
Trustees: Brett Willis, chair; Angela Roarty, Jaqueline Rosenblatt, Steve Smith,
Amadeo Tiam
KEY FACTS (Data is from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1967
Service Area: Pierce County
Legislative District: 2, 28, 29
Programs:* 38 associate degrees and
44 certificates in 68 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts
• Pre-Nursing
• Business
• Science
• Criminal Justice
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)*
FTES (all sources)*
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
20,230
8,366
7,743
3,257
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
66
International Students
555
Running Start
955
Worker Retraining
294
*This data includes numbers for the entire
Pierce College District.
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
20+60+119 50+50
9%
pre-college
and other
10%
basic
skills
20%
workforce
education
50%
full-time
50%
part-time
60%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
African American
15%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
17%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian57%
Median Age:25
Gender:
Female
Male
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
64%
36%
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
46%
Students who work
46%
Students with children
35%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Ranked #1 Most
Military Friendly
Community College in
the Nation
In recognition of its commitment to service members and their families, Pierce College was named the #1
most military friendly community college in the country by BestColleges.com. Colleges on the list were
ranked based on the special counseling services, financial aid and veteran-oriented career consultation
services each institution offers. Pierce College is also proud to be named the #1 community college for
veterans in the state by the Military Times.
New Degree Pierce College students can now earn a university transfer degree that eliminates the cost of textbooks.
Eliminates Textbook The Pierce Open Pathway program allows students to enroll in online and hybrid classes that use openly
Costs licensed learning resources that have been thoroughly evaluated by Pierce College faculty. Pierce College
employs an open education resources project manager who works closely with faculty throughout the
district to find high-quality, low-cost learning resources to use in courses. As of 2015, there are only two
other community colleges in the country offering this type of degree.
Finish a High School Designed for adult learners, this innovative new program allows students to finish their high school diploma
Diploma While while earning college credit simultaneously. During their final quarter in the diploma program, students are
Earning College Credit simultaneously enrolled in college-level courses, proving that they can succeed in college.
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PIERCE COLLEGE PUYALLUP — ONE OF THE PIERCE COLLEGES
9401 Farwest Drive SW • Lakewood, WA 98489 • www. pierce.ctc.edu
Chancellor: Michele L. Johnson, PhD, 253-864-3100, mjohnson@pierce.ctc.edu
President: Marty R. Cavalluzzi, PhD, 253-840-8417, mcavalluzzi@pierce.ctc.edu
Trustees: Brett Willis, chair; Angela Roarty, Jaqueline Rosenblatt, Steve Smith,
Amadeo Tiam
KEY FACTS (Data is from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1971
Service Area: Pierce County
Legislative District: 2, 25, 30, 31
Programs:*38 associate degrees and
44 certificates in 68 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts
• Pre-Nursing
• Business
• Science
• Health
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)*
FTES (all sources)*
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
20,230
8,366
5,890
2,387
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
39
International Students
65
Running Start
1,129
Worker Retraining
275
*This data includes numbers for the entire
Pierce College District.
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
18+58+1311 57+43
11%
pre-college
and other
13%
basic
skills
18%
workforce
education
43%
full-time
57%
part-time
58%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
African American
7%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
14%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian69%
Gender:
Female
Male
59%
41%
Median Age:23
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
40%
Students who work
48%
Students with children
28%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
CNN Money Names
Pierce the Most
Successful Community
College in the State
Pierce College was named the most successful community college in the state by CNNMoney.com,
based on the percentage of students who graduated or transferred to a four-year college. The site ranks
community colleges that have more than 200 full-time freshmen; each college’s success rate is based on the
percentage of students who graduated within three years or transferred to a four-year university.
16 Percent Increase in As a Leader College for Achieving the Dream (ATD), Pierce College is more committed than ever to
Student Retention helping all students find success. ATD is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping community college
students stay in school and earn a college degree or certificate. Using ATD’s recommended approaches,
Pierce College has made a number of improvements to help more students be successful. As a result of
Pierce College’s dedication to student success, fall-to-fall quarter retention rates have increased by 16
percent in three years.
Three Ways to Earn a An associate in business can be earned in one of three ways at Pierce College. In addition to the traditional
Business Degree classroom-based format, students can also earn the degree 100 percent online or through our new
Competency-Based Education (CBE) program. Pierce College’s CBE program is self-paced and allows
students to take advantage of prior experience in work or life where appropriate.
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RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3000 NE 4th Street • Renton, WA 98056 • www.rtc.edu
President: Dr. Kevin McCarthy 425-235-2235, kmccarthy@rtc.edu
Trustees: Tyler Page, chair; Debra Entenman, Susan Palmer, Frieda Takamura, Kirby Unti
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1941
Enrollment:
Service Area: King County
Legislative Districts: 5, 11, 30, 31,
33, 34, 36, 37, 41, 43, 47
Programs: 1 bachelor of applied
science degree, 53 associate degrees, 29
apprenticeship programs, 90 certificate
programs.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Registered Nursing (RN)
• Applications Developer/Computer
Science
• Automotive Technology
• Medical Assistant
• Computer Network Technology
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
10,140
4,141
9,232
3,806
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST197
International Students
14
Running Start
186
Worker Retraining
234
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
53+10+343 56+44
3%
pre-college
34%
basic
skills
53%
workforce
education
44%
full-time
56%
part-time
10% academic/transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
22%
African American
15%
Native American
2%
Hispanic17%
Other, Multiracial
4%
White/Caucasian43%
Gender:
Female41%
Male59%
Median Age:31
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
45%
Students who work
47%
Students with children
42%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
One of the Top 10 In September 2014, the Aspen Institute named Renton Technical College (RTC) one of the top 10
Community Colleges community colleges in the nation. RTC was selected based on the following criteria: excellent graduation
in the Nation rate (66 percent compared to 40 percent national average); exemplary workforce training programs and
strong partnerships with local industry; strong partnerships with K-12 districts; and structured learning
support strategies focused on underprepared students.
RTC is an Achieving the Dream (ATD) Leader College and has been part of the ATD network since 2006.
In June, the Brookings Institute ranked RTC 13th in the nation among two-year colleges for value added in
its “Beyond College Rankings” assessment.
Renton Technical
College Creates Model
Pre-Apprenticeship
Pathway
As part of the Washington Integrated Sector Employment (WISE) project, RTC developed and is
implementing a model pre-apprenticeship pathway known as the Construction Trades Preparation
program. The program offers pathways to an associate degree and stackable certificates coupled with
industry recognized credentials, providing students with the skills needed for apprenticeship or entry-level
employment in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and related industries. Multiple entry and exit
points provide students with flexibility in their chosen path.
Renton Technical
College awarded U.S.
Department of Labor
Grant
RTC was awarded $468,595 from Department of Labor’s American Apprenticeship Initiative. The award is
part of a larger grant to fund the Partnership for Advanced Technology Apprenticeships in Manufacturing
and Marine Engineering project. RTC and other partners are collaborating to address a critical shortage in
skilled apprenticeships in Washington state and nationwide.
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NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE — ONE OF THE SEATTLE COLLEGES
9600 College Way North • Seattle, WA 98103 • www.northseattle.edu
Chancellor: Dr. Jill Wakefield, 206-934-3872, jill.wakefield@seattlecolleges.edu
President: Dr. Warren Brown, 206-934-3601, warren.brown@seattlecolleges.edu
Trustees: Steve Hill, chair; Teresita Batayola, Jorge Carrasco, Louise Chernin, Carmen Gayton
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1970
Service Area: northeast and
northwest Seattle, King County
Legislative Districts: 11, 32, 33, 34,
36, 37, 43, 46
Programs: 3 bachelor of applied
science degrees, 34 associate degrees,
82 professional certificates in 33
programs
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts – DTA*
• Accounting
• Registered Nursing
• Medical Assisting
• Practical Nursing
* Direct Transfer Agreement
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
15,861
5,494
10,566
3,941
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
59
I-BEST
47
International Students
1,522
Running Start
363
Worker Retraining
424
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
33+47+137 72+28
7%
pre-college
13%
basic
skills
33%
workforce
education
28%
full-time
72%
part-time
47%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
17%
African American
10%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
9%
Other, Multiracial
4%
White/Caucasian62%
Gender:
Female
Male
61%
39%
Median Age:31
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
23%
Students who work
58%
Students with children
30%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Grant to Improve Three North Seattle College faculty members recently received a competitive “Improving Undergraduate
Undergraduate STEM STEM Education” grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year award builds on the rich
Education history of a long-running coordinated studies program at North, “Atoms to Ecosystems.” Faculty are working
with Central Washington University to develop a series of interdisciplinary classroom and laboratory modules
for students completing their first-year chemistry and biology series. Students will be able to complete
authentic research using a grant-funded Ion Chromatography system.
Master’s Pathway via North Seattle College and Central Washington University (CWU) are offering a new pathway for graduates
North and CWU of North’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Application Development and Bachelor of Applied Science in
International Business. Qualified graduates from the two programs are eligible to apply to the Master of
Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management degree program at CWU. The master’s
program is entirely online, making it possible for North students to complete both the bachelor’s degree
and the master’s degree without leaving Seattle.
Solar Array First of Its In spring 2015 North Seattle College installed a new solar installation, the first-of-its-kind in the state and
Kind in Washington the first to be mounted on the roof of a building rather than on the ground. The new solar array produces
State enough power to supply energy to two homes and will enable educational collaboration between North
Seattle College and Shoreline Community College. The solar array has such sensitive sensors that it can
follow the moon across the night sky. The installation allows North to turn the campus into a “living lab” and
will provide a platform for students to gain hands-on experience with systems they will encounter in realworld situations upon graduation.
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SEATTLE CENTRAL COLLEGE — ONE OF THE SEATTLE COLLEGES
1701 Broadway • Seattle, WA 98122 • www.seattlecentral.edu
Chancellor: Dr. Jill Wakefield, 206-934-3872, jill.wakefield@seattlecolleges.edu
President: Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange (interim), 206-934-4144, sheila.edwardslange@seattlecolleges.edu
Trustees: Steve Hill, chair; Teresita Batayola, Jorge Carrasco, Louise Chernin, Carmen Gayton
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1966
Service Area: central, east and
downtown Seattle, King County
Legislative Districts: 11, 32, 33, 34,
36, 37, 43, 46
Programs: 2 bachelor of applied
science degrees, 29 associate degrees,
16 professional certificates in 26
programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts – DTA*
• Nursing – associate degree
• Culinary Arts
• Social and Human Services
• Graphic Design
*Direct Transfer Agreement
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
15,578
7,634
10,173
4,855
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
115
I-BEST113
International Students
3,019
Running Start
359
Worker Retraining
412
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
31+44+178 55+45
8%
pre-college
17%
basic skills
31%
workforce
education
43%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
23%
African American
18%
Native American
2%
Hispanic11%
Other, Multiracial
5%
White/Caucasian46%
Gender:
Female56%
Male44%
45%
full-time
55%
part-time
Median Age:27
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
37%
Students who work
42%
Students with children
17%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
An Innovative New To meet the region’s increasing demand for highly-trained healthcare workers, Seattle Central will open an
Campus for Health 85,000-square-foot satellite campus in Beacon Hill’s iconic Pacific Tower in January 2016. Students will be
Education able to pursue a variety of programs at the new Seattle Central Health Education Center, including short
term certificates, associate degrees and four “tracks” within the Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health
program. These tracks — respiratory care, dental hygiene, community health and education, and healthcare
services management — help students build on their existing education and experience to prepare for
more advanced careers.
Training the Next Due to a shortage of qualified mariners in the region, graduates of Seattle Central’s Seattle Maritime
Generation of Academy are in high demand. The one-year Marine Deck Technology and Maritime Engineering Technology
Mariners programs provide students with hands-on training. With a 100 percent placement rate, graduates are
prepared for well-paying careers in the industry. Construction is underway on a new facility that will nearly
double the enrollment capacity of the maritime campus. Expected to be completed by mid-2016, the
building will include expanded classroom space and simulation laboratories for individual and team training.
Pioneering Approach
to Math Education
Helps Students
Succeed
Failing to complete remedial math is why many students don’t continue their college careers. In response,
faculty at Seattle Central developed innovative pathways that help students complete pre-college math and
progress to college-level programs. Classes are tailored to students’ individual needs based on whether they
intend to pursue a STEM, non-STEM or workforce pathway. Students looking to complete a liberal-arts
or allied health degree, for example, may enroll in Statway, which teaches relevant statistical analysis skills.
Students can also enroll in quantitative reasoning, which teaches applied math, or an online self-paced plan
that allows them to complete up to four pre-college courses in one quarter.
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SEATTLE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE — ONE OF THE SEATTLE COLLEGES
2120 South Jackson Street • Seattle, WA 98144 • sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu
Chancellor: Dr. Jill Wakefield, 206-934-3872, jill.wakefield@seattlecolleges.edu
Executive Dean:Maureen Shadair (interim), 206-934-4940, maureen.shadair@seattlecolleges.edu
Trustees: Steve Hill, chair; Teresita Batayola, Jorge Carrasco, Louise Chernin, Carmen Gayton
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1987
Service Area: central district of
Seattle, King County
Legislative Districts: 37
Programs: 11 professional certificates
in 9 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Medical Assistant
• Cosmetology
• Pre-Apprenticeship
Construction Training
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Administrative Assistant
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
744
405
741
386
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
77
Running Start
21
Worker Retraining
161
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
79+1+200 37+63
0% pre-college
20%
basic skills
63%
full-time
79%
workforce
education
37%
part-time
1% academic/transfer
Ethnicity:
Asian/Pacific Islander
21%
African American
47%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
13%
Other, Multiracial
5%
White/Caucasian15%
Gender:
Female
Male
Median Age:26
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
55%
Students who work
25%
Students with children
33%
68%
32%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Dental Assistant
Program Moves to
SCC Health Education
Center
The Dental Assistant program at Seattle Vocational Institute (SVI) will be housed in the newly remodeled
Seattle Central Health Education Center opening in the Pacific Tower on Beacon Hill. Dental Assistant
graduates will be able to enter the workforce or continue on an educational track with Seattle Central’s
Dental Hygiene program to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS–T) Degree in Allied Health (after
95 credits) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Allied Health (after 195 credits).
Pre-Apprenticeship The Pre-Apprentice Construction Trades program was selected to build two homes for the Tiny House
Program Builds Tiny project. This project provides transitional homes that are approximately 8’ by 8’ in size for people who are
House for Homeless living in homeless shelters. The materials were donated by various companies. Students will gain hands-on
experience building a home from the foundation to the roof and apply carpentry, math, blueprint reading,
painting, window installation, caulking, insulation and other aspects of the PACT curriculum. Each home
contains windows and a door. Staff, faculty and students are as excited about the experience of building the
home as they are about giving back to the community. Channel 13 KCPQ featured SVI’s PACT students in a
heartwarming story about the Tiny House project.
Phlebotomy Program The Phlebotomy program at SVI has been improved to meet a wider range of industry standards. The
Increased to Two previously successful one-quarter program has expanded to two quarters. Students acquire the necessary
Quarters skills in venipuncture and will be trained in the use and application of electrocardiograms (ECGs) to meet
Washington state certification proficiency requirements. With the ability to operate this important piece of
medical equipment combined with the ability to draw blood for crucial lab tests and procedures, graduates
will be qualified for greater employment prospects.
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SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE — ONE OF THE SEATTLE COLLEGES
6000 16th Avenue SW • Seattle, WA 98106 • www.southseattle.edu
Chancellor: Dr. Jill Wakefield, 206-934-3872, jill.wakefield@seattlecolleges.edu
President: Gary Oertli, 206-934-5311, gary.oertli@seattlecolleges.edu
Trustees: Steve Hill, chair; Teresita Batayola, Jorge Carrasco, Louise Chernin, Carmen Gayton
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1970
Service Area: west and south Seattle,
King County
Legislative Districts: 11, 32, 33, 34,
36, 37, 43, 46
Programs: 3 bachelor of applied
science degrees, 4 associate transfer
degrees (with multiple areas of study),
44 associate degrees, 76 professional
certificates.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts – Transfer
• Aeronautical Technology
• Apprenticeships/Welding
Technology
• Medical Terminology/Healthcare
• Culinary Arts/Wine Technology
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
14,851
5,729
10,856
4,450
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
144
I-BEST
22
International Students
938
Running Start
309
Worker Retraining
480
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
5+48+2621 60+40
5%
pre-college
21%
basic
skills
26%
academic/
transfer
40%
full-time
48%
workforce
education
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
African American
18%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
11%
Other, Multiracial
4%
White/Caucasian49%
Gender:
Female
Male
41%
59%
60%
57%
part-time
Median Age:29
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
33%
Students who work
54%
Students with children
33%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
From Student to South’s Diesel and Heavy Equipment Program, in collaboration with some of the Puget Sound’s largest
Professional in Seven diesel employers, launched the Diesel Industrial Sector Cohort (DISC) program. The program will give
Quarters students the skills that are in high demand in the diesel industry. Students interview with the employers, and
those selected are sponsored for a seven quarter program where they learn from South’s instructors with
an end goal of becoming full-time employees for their sponsors.
South Academic In his final year at South, biology student David Yama left an indelible impression. In addition to being named
Student Shines on the the top student on the All-Washington Academic Team, Yama was also named the number one student on
National Stage the All-USA Community College Academic Team. In the past four years, two of the Number One scholars in
Washington state have come from South.
Yama also earned the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, the largest privately funded community college
scholarship in the country. Yama became the third South student in the past four years to earn this
prestigious scholarship. Yama’s achievements were recognized by Congressman Jim McDermott on the
congressional floor.
America’s College In his 2015 State of the Union address, President Obama unveiled his “America’s College Promise,” plan
Promise Already in to grant community college to students tuition-free. South has been running a similar program since 2008
Place at South called the “13th Year Promise Scholarship.” The headline-grabbing scholarship provides one full year at South
tuition-free to all graduates from three local high schools. In addition to removing the stressful financial
barrier, the program also provides academic support to ensure their success in their 13th year and beyond.
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SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
16101 Greenwood Avenue North • Shoreline, WA 98133 • www.shoreline.edu
President: Dr. Cheryl Roberts, 206-546-4552, clroberts@shoreline.edu
Trustees: Dr. Catherine D’Ambrosio, chair; Phillip Barrett, Douglass Jackson, Tom Lux,
Clara Pelham
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1964
Service Area: north King County
Legislative Districts: 32, 46
Programs: 7 associate degrees,
73 professional-technical degrees
and certificates, and 27 professionaltechnical short-term certificates.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Transfer degrees to four-year
institutions
• Nursing
• Music Technology
• Automotive
• Digital Audio Engineering
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
10,121
5,565
9,033
4,971
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
230
International Students
1,362
Running Start
333
Worker Retraining
393
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
27+55+117 44+56
7%
pre-college
11%
basic
skills
27%
workforce
education
56%
full-time
55%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
African American
10%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
9%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian63%
Gender:
Female
Male
55%
45%
44%
part-time
Median Age:24
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
34%
Students who work
33%
Students with children
16%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Transfer Programs Shoreline has a longstanding reputation for excellence in transfer to the University of Washington and other
top universities. Now, a new partnership with City University provides Shoreline students the opportunity
to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Management without even leaving Shoreline’s campus. Video and film
students can earn transfer credits while completing a professional-technical degree in digital film production.
Professional-Technical Shoreline professional-technical programs continue to earn regional and national recognition for stellar
Programs curricula, thriving business partnerships, faculty excellence and graduate career success. The Toyota T-TEN
automotive technician training program has received top ratings from Toyota Motor Sales USA for four
consecutive years. The Biotechnology program, one of only two in the state, has garnered regional attention
and was selected as the site for the Northwest Regional Center for BioLink, a National Science Foundation
ATE initiative to educate and train technicians for entry-level careers in research, development and bio
manufacturing in the biotech industry. The CNC machinist program, accredited by the National Institute
for Metalworking Skills, puts our graduates at the forefront of the job market and graduates of the Health
Information Technology program receive national certification.
College Ready Shoreline offers the largest I-BEST program in the state, supporting students who face English language, math
Programs and/or reading barriers. The Automotive General Service Technician program earned a Governor’s Award.
A state grant supports these students transferring into one of the college’s factory-sponsored automotive
programs. Learning Center North is located on Shoreline’s campus to provide services to out-of-school
youth. The center, operated in partnership with the King County Work Training Program, partners with the
college’s Career Education Options program. The college also has a nationally recognized veterans’ program
which provides numerous services to ensure that veteran students find success at Shoreline.
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SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE
2405 East College Way • Mount Vernon, WA 98273 • www.skagit.edu
President:Dr. Thomas Keegan, 360-416-7997, thomas.keegan@skagit.edu
Trustees: Christon Skinner, chair; Kathryn Bennett, Lindsay Fiker, Megan Scott O’Bryan,
John Stephens
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1926
Service Area: Skagit, Island, and
San Juan counties
Legislative Districts:10, 39, 40
Programs: 43 associate degrees,
1 applied bachelor’s degree, 126
professional certificates, and 64
programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• DTA-Direct Transfer Agreement
• Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Early Childhood Education
• Human Services
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
10,205
4,357
8,896
3,858
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
21
I-BEST
249
International Students
292
Running Start
648
Worker Retraining
294
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
38+40+11 53+47
12%
basic skills
11%
pre-college
40%
workforce
education
38%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
African American
3%
Native American
2%
Hispanic
20%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian69%
Gender:
Female
Male
56%
44%
47%
full-time
53%
part-time
Median Age:25
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
34%
Students who work
36%
Students with children
25%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
SVC and Area Fire
Districts Receive
$537,370 Grant to
Provide Scholarships
for Fire Protection
Students
Beginning fall 2015, Skagit Valley College (SVC) Fire Protection students can apply for scholarships made
possible through a four-year, $537,370 grant awarded to the college and its partners: Skagit County Fire
Districts 6, 13, 14, the City of Burlington Fire Department and the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department.
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant includes 12 annual scholarships
for students entering or currently enrolled in SVC’s Fire Protection program. The scholarship includes
tuition, fees, books, program fees, uniforms and testing fees. Students will earn multiple certifications and will
volunteer at one of the partnering fire agencies for 96 hours per month. In addition to the students gaining
valuable experience, the fire agencies will benefit from more consistent volunteer staffing. skagit.edu/fire
“From Grain to
Glass” — Skagit Valley
College Launches
Craft Brewing
Academy
With support and participation from local craft brewers, Skagit Valley College will launch the first craft brew
program to be offered by a Washington community or technical college. SVC’s Craft Brewing Academy
will begin in April 2016 and will prepare students for entry-level positions within the growing microbrew
industry. The curriculum will emphasize the “grain to glass” concept and will blend SVC classroom study, lab
work and hands-on experience at local brewing companies. skagit.edu/craftbrew
Western’s RN-to-BSN
Program to Offer
Courses at Skagit
Valley College
In partnership with SVC, Western Washington University’s Woodring College of Education will expand
its RN-to-BSN program to SVC’s Mount Vernon Campus with a new cohort of nursing students in spring
2016. The nationally-accredited degree completion program is designed for students completing their
registered nurse studies at Skagit Valley College or community colleges in neighboring counties. The program
also serves registered nurses currently employed in island and rural communities wishing to pursue their
Bachelor of Science in Nursing. skagit.edu/nursing
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SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2011 Mottman Road SW • Olympia, WA 98512 • spscc.edu
President: Dr. Timothy S. Stokes, 360-596-5202, tstokes@spscc.edu
Trustees: Judy Hartmann, chair; Judy Blinn, Barbara Clarkson, Leonor Fuller,
Brian Vance
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1962
Service Area: Thurston County
Legislative Districts: 2, 20, 22, 35
Programs: 23 associate degree
programs and 40 certificates across 31
programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Multiple disciplines for transfer to
four-year institutions
• Business
• Nursing
• Automotive Technology
• Early Childhood Education
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
9,657
4,388
6,940
3,531
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
64
International Students
212
Running Start
957
Worker Retraining
118
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
30+53+611 49+51
10%
pre-college
6%
basic skills
30%
workforce
education
51%
full-time
49%
part-time
53%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
African American
6%
Native American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian73%
Gender:
Female
Male
57%
43%
Median Age:25
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
41%
Students who work
48%
Students with children
29%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Veterans Services More and more veterans are choosing South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC). A Military Friendly
School, the college is an approved institution for the education and training of veterans, reservists, the
children and spouses of deceased or 100 percent “total and permanently” (with no further exams pending)
disabled veterans and eligible dependents who have received transferred benefits. The college’s Veterans
Office helps those who are eligible to obtain veterans educational benefits. Our Veterans Office staff helps
guide students through the application process and works as an instructional and advisory aid between the
Department of Veterans Affairs and our veteran students.
New Lacey Campus Located at 4220 Sixth Avenue across from the Lacey Transit Center, our new Lacey campus houses the
college’s Center for Corporate and Continuing Education, as well as general education classrooms, computer
labs, and support staff and services. The campus also includes the new Center for Business and Innovation,
a partnership between the college and the Thurston County Economic Development Council (EDC).
The EDC will also move its offices into the building. The Lacey campus is also the new home for SPSCC’s
Advanced Manufacturing program.
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SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — ONE OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE
1810 North Greene Street • Spokane, WA 99217 • www.scc.spokane.edu
Chancellor: Dr. Christine Johnson, 509-434-5006, christine.johnson@ccs.spokane.edu
President: Dr. D. Ryan Carstens 509-533-7042, ryan.carstens@scc.spokane.edu,
Trustees: Mike Wilson, chair; Greg Bever, Bridget Piper, Beth Thew, Jan Wigen
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Founded in: 1963
Service Area: Ferry, Lincoln,
Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and
Whitman counties
Legislative Districts: 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
Programs: 126 associate degrees
and 80 professional certificates in 155
programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Basic Education for Adults
• Liberal Arts
• Apprenticeship
• Nursing
• Business
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
21,286
9,434
17,633
8,457
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections955
I-BEST300
International Students
144
Running Start
466
Worker Retraining
646
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
45+26+236 48+52
5%
pre-college
and other
23%
basic skills
26%
academic/
transfer
45%
workforce
education
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
African American
5%
Native American
4%
Latino/Hispanic6%
Other/Multiracial3%
White/Caucasian80%
Gender:
Female58%
Male42%
48%
part-time
52%
full-time
Median Age:30
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
61%
Students who work
43%
Students with children
33%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Direct Transfer Spokane Community College (SCC) has an agreement with Washington State University (WSU) for
students in Architectural Technology, a two-year computer-aided drafting program for people interested
in the building design industry or who want to continue their studies in architecture at a university. With
this agreement, students who complete the AAS-T degree can transfer directly to the WSU Architecture
Program, allowing students to finish their bachelor’s degree in two additional years. SCC, along with
Spokane Falls Community College, also offers Destination Eastern, a joint admissions program that allows
academically eligible students to directly transfer to Eastern Washington University with junior standing. And
starting last year both colleges also began a reverse transfer agreement program that allows EWU students
to receive an associate degree after transferring.
Entrepreneurship The SCC Integrated Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE) Program offers a hands-on approach to training
future business leaders and entrepreneurs. Students come with their business ideas and go through the
30-credit program together as a cohort. Over the course of two quarters, they hear from 40-50 business
professionals who share their experiences and expertise.
Accelerated Learning As part of an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), English 99 students can now take English 99 and 101
concurrently during one quarter. The goal is to move developmental English students more quickly through
the two classes. ALP students’ 101 class is followed by an hour-long English 99 class session with the same
instructor. During this time students can ask questions, talk about assignments, review readings and share
rough drafts. College readiness skills like note-taking and time management also are taught. As the ALP
students gain more confidence, they become leaders and more active participants in both classes. The
model has been so successful that SCC has adapted it for Math 96 and Math 99.
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SPOKANE FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE — ONE OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive • Spokane, WA 99224 • www.spokanefalls.edu
Chancellor: Dr. Christine Johnson, 509-434-5006, cjohnson@ccs.spokane.edu
President: Dr. Janet Gullickson, 509-533-3535, janet.gullickson@spokanefalls.edu
Trustees: Mike Wilson, chair; Greg Bever, Bridget Piper, Beth Thew, Jan Wigen
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1967
Service Area: Ferry, Lincoln,
Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and
Whitman counties
Legislative Districts: 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
Programs: 1 BAS degree,
67 associate degrees and 27
certificates in 64 programs of
study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts for transfer to a
four-year university
• Associate in Business
• Associate of Arts in Biology
• Associate in Pre-Nursing
• Associate of Science-Engineering
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
9,631
5,230
7,674
4,434
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
34
International Students
288
Running Start
727
Worker Retraining
73
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
24+68+8 29+71
0%
basic skills
7%
pre-college
24%
workforce
education
71%
full-time
68%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
African American
4%
Native American
4%
Latino/Hispanic
9%
Other/Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian82%
Gender:
Female
Male
55%
45%
29%
part-time
Median Age:22
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
50%
Students who work
51%
Students with children
19%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Career Navigators Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) has started a Career Navigator program for WorkFirst students.
Students are paid for up to 19 work-study hours per week and are charged with making weekly contacts
with business professionals in their career fields to conduct informational interviews, job shadow and
explore volunteer opportunities. Students then share that research and job market analysis with faculty and
other students in their departments. Students have already reaped benefits from the program, including
job offers and expanded professional networks. The Career Navigators have also been extremely helpful in
gathering data from local businesses.
Bachelor Degree Two new applied baccalaureate degrees are beginning at SFCC. The Information Systems and Technology
Opportunities BAS degree began in fall 2015 and the Applied Management BAS is scheduled to begin winter 2016. The
programs were chosen based on surveys of current students, alumni and local employers. In both career
fields, job marketability and career advancement were the top reasons for interest.
STEM Education Research led by SFCC instructors has gained support from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The
Leaders NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program awarded two separate research projects each nearly
$200,000. In one project, the SFCC instructors will develop a sustainability training program for college
faculty and K-12 instructors that embeds problem-based learning into professional, technical and science
programs. The other project is focused on changing the gender perceptions of potential information
technology (IT) students by increasing the number of women entering the IT field, while improving students’
understanding and appreciation of the interdependence of science and technology.
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TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
6501 South 19th Street • Tacoma, WA 98466 • www.tacomacc.edu
President: Dr. Sheila Ruhland, 253-566-5100, sruhland@tacomacc.edu
Trustees: Robert Ryan, chair; Gretchen Adams, James Curtis, Don Dennis, Liz Dunbar
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1965
Service Area: Pierce County
Legislative Districts: 25, 26, 27,
28, 29
Programs: 29 associate degrees,
52 professional certificates and 72
programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• College Transfer
• Adult Basic Skills
• Business
• Corrections Education
• English for Academic Purposes
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
13,704
7,180
10,846
5,971
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections
796
I-BEST
179
International Students
774
Running Start
871
Worker Retraining
377
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
20+60+614 38+62
14%
pre-college
6%
basic skills
20%
workforce
education
62%
full-time
60%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
African American
14%
Native American
4%
Hispanic
13%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian61%
Gender:
Female
Male
60%
40%
38%
part-time
Median Age:25
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
47%
Students who work
41%
Students with children
26%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
On the Horizon:TCC’s Starting fall 2016, Tacoma Community College (TCC) students will be able to obtain a four-year Bachelor of
First Four-Year Degree Applied Science (BAS) in Health Information Administration. The new program offers a unique opportunity
to advance in a rapidly growing field.
The fully online degree allows students to progress from Registered Health Information Technician to
Registered Health Information Administrator. It is the first such program at a Washington community or
technical college and one of a very few offered anywhere in the country.
Use the (Work) Force Adults who need to retrain for a new career have more than 40 degrees and certificates to choose from
through TCC’s Workforce Education program. Workforce serves students eligible for Worker Retraining,
Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET), WorkFirst and the Washington State Opportunity Grant. Our
streamlined application process makes it easy for students to determine eligibility and get started on path to
a great career. Learn more at workforce.tacomacc.edu.
Students Meet Their Wouldn’t it be great if new students could find out which career fields are thriving locally before choosing
Career Match a program of study? With Career Coach, students and members of the public can do just that – for free!
The online tool ties employment opportunities to degrees, offering real-time data on salary, job growth
projection and current job openings. Learn more at tacomacc.emsicareercoach.com.
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WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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500 Tausick Way • Walla Walla, WA 99362 • www.wwcc.edu
President: Dr. Steven VanAusdle, 509-527-4274, steve.vanausdle@wwcc.edu
Trustees: Miguel Sanchez chair; Darcey Fugman-Small, Kris Klaveano, Donald McQuary, Roland Schirman
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KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1967
Service Area: Asotin, Columbia,
Garfield, Walla Walla counties
Legislative Districts: 9, 16
Programs: 53 degree and 50
certificate programs in academic,
workforce, and developmental
education programs on all campuses.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate in Arts and Sciences
• Nursing and Allied Health
• Agriculture, Energy Systems and
Natural Resources
• Culinary Arts
• Business and Management
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
10,277
5,070
5,541
3,126
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections
3,708
I-BEST
117
International Students
10
Running Start
243
Worker Retraining
549
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
44+37+118 35+65
8%
pre-college
11%
basic
skills
38%
academic/
transfer
44%
workforce
education
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
African American
2%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
24%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian71%
Gender:
Female
Male
59%
41%
65%
full-time
35%
part-time
Median Age:25
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
67%
Students who work
42%
Students with children
29%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
WWCC Students Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) was recently awarded the Aspen Prize for Community College
Succeed Excellence by the Aspen Institute. Student success was at the forefront of that achievement. WWCC has
very high levels of participation in both academic and workforce pathways, with rates that far exceed state
averages. Within three years, 52 percent of first-time, full-time students graduate or transfer to another
institution. Additionally, graduates’ median adjusted earnings amount to $41,000.
WWCC is a Driver of WWCC is recognized for aligning its programs with high-growth, high-demand sectors and for driving
the Regional Economy regional economic development. Examples of this alignment include degree programs in Enology and
Viticulture and Culinary Arts. The wine and hospitality industries have experienced exponential growth since
the early 2000s, and WWCC graduates continue to secure employment in existing establishments and also
pursue independent commercial ventures.
WWCC is Embracing WWCC is doing its part to conserve energy through intensive efforts in sustainable practices. On its Walla
Stewardship Walla campus, WWCC recently installed three wind turbines and currently has six major solar installations.
A solar parking cover was the most recently introduced energy efficiency system. It has solar panels
topping the cover and offers charging stations for electric vehicles. These systems have drastically reduced
energy consumption, and plans for more energy saving systems are in place. Students in WWCC’s Energy
Systems degree programs have been involved in the installation of each project and have gained incredible
experience as they enter the workforce and make impacts on statewide and national energy efficiencies.
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WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE
1300 Fifth Street • Wenatchee, WA 98801 • www.wvc.edu
President: Dr. Jim Richardson, 509-682-6400, jrichardson@wvc.edu
Trustees: Phil Rasmussen, chair; Dr. June Darling, Martha Flores, Phyllis Gleasman,
Tamra Jackson
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1939
Enrollment:
Service Area: Chelan, Douglas,
Okanogan counties
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
Legislative Districts: 7, 12
Programs: 31 associate degrees
and 25 professional certificates in
20 programs of study. WVC’s Omak
campus offers transfer associate
degrees, 13 technical degrees and 12
professional certificates.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Transfer programs
• Nursing
• Early Childhood Education
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technology
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
6,487
3,230
4,602
2,558
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
208
Running Start
595
Worker Retraining
160
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
36+44+812 34+66
8%
basic skills
12%
pre-college
36%
workforce
education
66%
full-time
44%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
African American
1%
Native American
4%
Hispanic
42%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian52%
Gender:
Female
Male
34%
part-time
57%
43%
Median Age:23
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
55%
Students who work
48%
Students with children
30%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Medical Assistant Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) works closely with community and healthcare partners in the medical
Program industry. Through a partnership with Confluence Health, WVC now offers two medical assistant program
cohorts. The partnership will double the number of graduates who receive medical assistant certificates
over a three-year period to meet both a regional and statewide need.
Advising Drop-In The WVC Advising Drop-In Center offers students one-on-one help to plan their schedules, set goals
Center and get organized in order to balance work, school and life. The advising completion coach connects with
students through classroom presentations, personal academic advising sessions and “Just In Time” alerts sent
by faculty. The completion coach worked with more than 250 students during 2014-15, many of whom
were academically at-risk. As a result, 82 percent of those students returned for winter quarter and 72
percent were still enrolled in spring. The center is funded through a five-year, Title III grant and is part of a
collegewide initiative to increase student transition, retention and completion.
TRiO Student Support A new five-year, $1.1 million TRiO Student Support Services grant will help a minimum of 140 students
Services on WVC’s Wenatchee and Omak campuses complete their college education. This is the college’s first
TRiO grant. The TRiO program helps low-income, first-generation and disabled students complete college
degrees or certificates through services such as academic, financial aid and scholarship advising; tutoring;
financial literacy instruction; academic progress monitoring; study skills instruction; transfer assistance; career
counseling and job shadowing; mentoring; university campus visits and more. The program began fall
quarter 2015.
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WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
237 West Kellogg Road • Bellingham, WA 98226 • whatcom.edu
President: Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown, 360-383-3330, khiyane-brown@whatcom.ctc.edu
Trustees: Steve Adelstein, chair; Sue Cole, Tim Douglas, Barbara Rofkar, Chuck Robinson
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1967
Service Area: Whatcom County
Legislative Districts: 40, 42
Programs: 15 associates degrees
and 25 professional and technical
certificates in 17 programs of
study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate in Arts and Sciences,
Direct Transfer Agreement
• Business
• Technology
• Nursing
• Physical Therapist Assistant
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
10,958
3,999
5,411
2,433
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
I-BEST
32
International Students
426
Running Start
964
Worker Retraining
99
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
20+59+912 52+48
9%
basic skills
12%
pre-college
20%
workforce
education
48%
full-time
59%
academic/
transfer
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
African American
3%
Native American
3%
Hispanic
15%
Other, Multiracial
2%
White/Caucasian74%
Gender:
Female
Male
55%
45%
52%
part-time
Median Age:23
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
50%
Students who work
55%
Students with children
17%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
POINTS OF INTEREST
National Leader WCC is at the forefront of cybersecurity education. The College is a National Center of Academic
in Cybersecurity Excellence in Information Assurance – 2-Year Education and the lead institution of CyberWatch West. In
Education 2015, WCC received two National Science Foundation grants totaling $6.4 million to drive a nationwide
expansion of cybersecurity education. The college has a new Bachelor of Applied Science degree in
IT Networking (pending accreditation). The four-year degree builds upon current options, including an
associate in applied science transfer degree in cybersecurity that is aligned with a corresponding bachelor
degree program at Western Washington University.
Healthcare Education For more than 30 years, WCC has been a leader in healthcare education, meeting demand for highly skilled
Innovator nurses, physical therapist assistants, medical assistants and massage practitioners. Students experience realworld, high-pressure healthcare scenarios at the college’s Health Professions Education Center. Thanks to
WCC’s innovative instruction, graduates consistently pass licensing exams at rates above national and state
averages. Affirming WCC’s leadership in transfer education, the nursing program is among the first in the
state to offer a direct transfer degree in nursing for graduates who want to earn their bachelor’s degree in
the field.
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Business Degrees WCC’s business degrees pair a foundation of business, accounting and related courses with relevant
that Work electives, preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions or to enter the workforce. WCC’s business
administration AS degree covers general principles and business skills. New certificates of proficiency
include sustainable business leadership practice and finance-related topics that may be applied toward an
associate degree in finance. Graduates of WCC’s office administration and hospitality and tourism business
management programs have versatile skills that help organizations succeed. Many people in Whatcom
County work for or own small to mid-sized businesses. WCC’s business programs are specifically developed
with this in mind.
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
South 16th Avenue & Nob Hill Boulevard, PO Box 22520 • Yakima, WA 98907 • www.yvcc.edu
President: Dr. Linda Kaminski, 509-574-4635, lkaminski@yvcc.edu
Trustees: Lisa Parker, chair; Dr. Sara Cate, Rosalinda Mendoza, Robert Ozuna,
Patricia Whitefoot
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1928
Service Area: Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima
counties
Legislative Districts: 13, 14, 15
Programs: 2 bachelor of applied
science, 42 associate of applied science,
12 associate of arts transfer, 3 associate
of applied science transfer and 109
certificates available.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer
Agreement
• Nursing
• Business
• Dental Hygiene
• Early Childhood Education
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
8,250
4,504
7,248
3,916
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
36
I-BEST53
Running Start
512
Worker Retraining
194
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
29+37+2014 33+67
15%
pre-college
20%
basic
skills
29%
workforce
education
37%
academic/
transfer
67%
full-time
33%
part-time
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
African American
2%
Native American
4%
Hispanic53%
Other, Multiracial
1%
White/Caucasian40%
Median Age:23
Gender:
Female65%
Male35%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
62%
Students who work
43%
Students with children
34%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Bachelor of Applied
Science in Information
Technology
Networking/System
Administration
Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) is now offering its second bachelor of applied science degree
in response to industry needs in the Yakima Valley. The program is designed for working adults who are
interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology networking/system administration.
Classes became available in fall 2015. For more information, visit yvcc.edu/bachelors.
Advanced
Technological
Education Grant from
the National Science
Foundation
YVCC, in collaboration with South Seattle College and Wenatchee Valley College, was awarded a grant from
the National Science Foundation to jointly develop and implement comprehensive technician-level training
in the areas of viticulture, enology and wine marketing/sales. This collaboration addresses the needs of the
Washington grape and wine industry as well as develops best practices in curriculum design, professional
development, and technical- and science-based training. The $853,290 grant extends through July 2018.
Palmer Martin Hall YVCC opened its newest instructional facility in fall 2015. The 43,694 square foot replacement project is
home to art, communication studies, education and modern languages instruction. The building provides
an environmentally sensitive concept of sustainable architecture with the use of natural light, low energy
consumption and organic, renewable resource materials. A solar panel array is installed on the roof. Palmer
Martin Hall is certified as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold. Also unique to this
project is the artwork commissioned through the Washington State Arts Commission Art in Public Places
program.
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1300 Quince Street SE • PO Box 42495
Olympia, WA 98504-2495
sbctc.edu • 360-704-4400
Washington’s community and technical colleges comply with all federal and state rules and
regulations and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran or Vietnam-era
veteran.
Published December 2015