Community college

Summit State Bank welcomes Dr. Frank Chong and James Finley to its Board of Directors

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Saturday, March 30, 2024
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (NASDAQ: SSBI) welcomes Dr. Frank Chong and James Finley, to its Board of Directors.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (NASDAQ: SSBI) welcomes Dr. Frank Chong and James Finley, to its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Chong and Mr. Finley were elected to the Board of Directors at the Bank’s Board Meeting held on Monday, February 26, 2024.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Chong and Mr. Finley as directors.
  • Mr. Finley was selected for his knowledge of the financial services industry and business acumen,” stated Josh Cox, Chairman of the Board.

Top Community College Students Named to All-USA Academic Team

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 64th consecutive year, 20 of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team. In recognition of this distinction, each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

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  • 20 students across the U.S. recognized for outstanding scholarship, citizenship and leadership
    BOSTON and JACKSON, Miss., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 64th consecutive year, 20 of the nation's top college students have been named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team.
  • The 2024 All-USA Academic Team will be officially recognized during a session at the American Association of Community Colleges' annual convention on April 8 in Louisville, KY.
  • "Congratulations to the exceptional students named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team," said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa.
  • The students named to the 2024 All-USA Academic Team are:
    David Nguyen, Des Moines Area Community College, IA
    To learn more about the All-USA Academic Scholarship Program, visit the Phi Theta Kappa website .

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Achieves Premier Status as an Accredited Economic Development Organization

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Professional, Documentation, Trust, Accreditation, Edos, Economic development, Community college, AEDO, PNM Resources, Central New Mexico, Management

The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession and recognizes the professional excellence of economic development organizations (EDOs).

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  • The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession and recognizes the professional excellence of economic development organizations (EDOs).
  • Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
  • Receiving this status demonstrates unequivocally that AREA is a top tier organization.
  • “Leading an organization where national accreditation is critical, I know that this was a huge undertaking for AREA.

Newman University Receives $1.2M Towards Higher Education Access for Southwest Kansas Initiative

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Today Newman University learned that it will receive $1,200,000 for the Newman University Higher Education Access for Western Kansas Initiative, a comprehensive effort to bring bachelor’s degree programs and updated technology to the underserved area of Southwest Kansas.

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  • Today Newman University learned that it will receive $1,200,000 for the Newman University Higher Education Access for Western Kansas Initiative, a comprehensive effort to bring bachelor’s degree programs and updated technology to the underserved area of Southwest Kansas.
  • Southwest Kansas is in dire need of higher education opportunities.
  • This initiative provides Newman University with an opportunity to combat these statistics and meet the needs of Southwest Kansas students where they live by partnering with Garden City Community College, Dodge City Community College and Seward County Community College.
  • These programs will greatly benefit the entire Southwest Kansas community, as higher education will focus on a curriculum that directly reflects local business needs.

Ørsted Proposes New Rhode Island Offshore Wind Farm to Power Ocean State’s Blue Economy and Clean Energy Future

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.

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  • Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.
  • Ørsted and Eversource are currently constructing Revolution Wind, Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 400 megawatts of clean, affordable offshore wind power to nearly 200,000 Rhode Island homes.
  • Invested $1 million to establish a training partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Rhode Island Commerce, the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Building Futures.

Tri Counties Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Helping Community College Students Achieve Their Dreams

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Tri Counties Bank, a leading community bank in California, kicked off its 50th Anniversary Celebration today with the launch of a year-long fundraising campaign to support the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program.

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  • Tri Counties Bank, a leading community bank in California, kicked off its 50th Anniversary Celebration today with the launch of a year-long fundraising campaign to support the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program.
  • Through the partnership, Tri Counties Bank employees in California will be connected directly with local student ambassadors across the California Community College system.
  • Tri Counties Bank’s 50th Anniversary Campaign will celebrate its past, present, and future with a focus on its customers, shareholders, communities and employees.
  • To learn more about Tri Counties Bank’s 50th Anniversary and its groundbreaking partnership with FoundationCCC, visit TriCountiesBank.com/50.

CENIC Recognizes San Diego Community College District's Move to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and District-wide Wi-Fi Project

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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CENIC is pleased to award the 2024 Innovations in Networking Award for Network-Enabled Cloud Applications: Education and Administration to the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD)'s project to move their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

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  • CENIC is pleased to award the 2024 Innovations in Networking Award for Network-Enabled Cloud Applications: Education and Administration to the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD)'s project to move their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Many of these students are at San Diego City College , San Diego Mesa College , and San Diego Miramar College .
  • The San Diego Community College District has been live since July 2023 and is running stable production, non-production, and disaster recovery instances on OCI now.
  • In September 2023, the San Diego Community College District introduced a new Wi-Fi system to provide expanded and reliable Wi-Fi access to all campuses and District facilities.

The Big College Challenge: Money How We Can Make College Affordable for Everyone

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When I first came to Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know our students and learn about our community. What I discovered wasn't a surprise, but it was unsettling. 

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  • People are experiencing a life that's not affordable, and they can't find a way to climb out and up.
  • We have been asking students to mortgage their future — to take on big loan debt.
  • So, we asked ourselves at ACC: If we can eliminate that barrier, can we make college a reality for more people?
  • With the support of our board of trustees, Austin Community College will pilot the ACC Free Tuition Program.

Empowering Alabama's Workforce: The Transformative Impact of Industry Partnerships

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Community, Health, Launch, Employment, Organization, Huntsville Hospital System, LPN, Licensed practical nurse, Partnership, Education, Community college, Drake, HHS, AACC, Organizational culture, Student, American Dream, Institute of technology, Workforce, Book, Multimedia, Family, Nursing, Human

Overcoming this challenge through collaboration is best exemplified by Drake State Community & Technical College's LPN Launch program.

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  • Overcoming this challenge through collaboration is best exemplified by Drake State Community & Technical College's LPN Launch program.
  • Upon completion of the program, the new LPNs agree to work for HHS for a period of three years.
  • This program, which serves as a model for other institutions in Alabama, illustrates the massive impact partnerships can have on individuals, organizations, and populations.
  • Creative partnerships provide too many benefits to ignore, and we will continue pursuing the types of alliances that aid our students, local industry, and communities at large.

How community colleges are tackling the nursing shortage

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The following is written by Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges, a member of the American Association of Community Colleges:

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  • The following is written by Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges, a member of the American Association of Community Colleges:
    Arizona, like many states across America, is facing a nurse shortage.
  • A 2020 nursing workforce survey conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that the average age of registered nurses is 52.
  • As one of the first community colleges in Arizona to offer baccalaureate degrees, our system understands the urgency to alleviate the demand for the nursing profession.
  • As the voice of the nation's community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), delivers educational and economic opportunity for more than 10 million diverse students in search of the American Dream.