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News Releases and Announcements
Featured News Release | September 22, 2023
Mt. Hood Community College President Lisa Skari Joins WICHE Commission
BOULDER, Colo. – Dr. Lisa Skari, president of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), has been appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. Skari joins Oregon Commissioners Ben Cannon, executive director, Oregon...
Webcast: Learn About Online Tools Created for Colleges and Universities to Assess How Administrative Holds Impact Students
Join experts from WICHE, AACRAO on October 10 for this virtual event BOULDER, Colo. – No Holding Back, a yearlong collaboration between 12 public higher ed institutions in the West, has resulted in the development of innovative online tools...
September 19, 2023
Evergreen State College President John Carmichael Joins WICHE Commission
BOULDER, Colo. – Dr. John Carmichael, president of Evergreen State College, has been appointed to represent the state of Washington on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) by Gov. Jay Inslee. Carmichael steps into the vacancy left...
September 14, 2023
As Nursing Faculty Shortages Persist, Higher Education Institutions in the West Respond with Innovative Solutions
BOULDER, Colo. – The healthcare industry is experiencing a dramatic increase in the demand for nurses, brought on by factors including mass retirements, wage disparities, and challenging work environments. These pressures are also affecting the colleges and universities that...
September 13, 2023
Media Mentions
Featured Media Mention | September 27, 2023
Education Department Faces Potentially ‘Disruptive’ Shutdown
This article from Inside Higher Ed references WCET's blog post, "Proposed Federal Rules Affecting Programs Leading to a License & State Authorization Reciprocity Need a Delayed Effective Date." Original source
MHCC President Lisa Skari appointed to interstate education commission
The Outlook reports that Mt. Hood Community College President Lisa Skari was appointed to the WICHE Commission. Original source
September 26, 2023
Dickinson State University reports slight enrollment dip for Fall 2023
This article from The Dickinson Press cites WICHE's Knocking at the College Door report's high school graduation projections. Original source
September 22, 2023
Castro appointed to WICHE Legislative Advisory Committee
Rep. Manny Castro (Ind-Saipan) has been appointed to WICHE's Legislative Advisory Committee after attending its annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Original source
September 19, 2023
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