Running Start is a dual credit program that allows local high school juniors and seniors to take college classes, tuition-free, while earning their high school degree. In this episode, listeners will learn more about the benefits of the program, as well as the resources available to help students succeed during their studies.
Read More about the article: GatorCast Ep. 11: Get a Running Start on your education July 24, 2019
Suzanne M. Johnson and Alan Spiciatti, superintendent, Auburn School District, recently published an op-ed in the Seattle Times asking the King County Council to invest 40% of Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) funds to create a student support system that spans high school to college to career pathways and delivers post-secondary credentials at the levels now required by our economy.
Read More about the article: Help Us Support Our Students to College and Career Success | Op-ed July 12, 2019
Learn some of the ins-and-outs of preparing a successful resume and cover letter, as well as the campus resources available to help prepared students during their career search.
Read More about the article: GatorCast Ep. 10: Making your resume work for you July 10, 2019
President Suzanne Johnson shares a message reaffirming Green River College’s commitment to all students, and shares a reminder of available resources.
Read More about the article: Message from the president: Commitment to our Undocumented Students June 20, 2019
President Johnson, Kirsten Weber and Amanda Smyser return in Part 2 of our Financial Aid and Literacy series to discuss scholarships, student employment and more.
Read More about the article: GatorCast Ep. 9: Every dollar has a job - Understanding financial literacy [Part 2] June 19, 2019
Green River College's commencement ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the accesso ShoWare Center on Friday June 14.
Read More about the article: GRC Commencement to Include Live Stream and Captions June 10, 2019
Green River College Campus Safety is partnering with the Auburn Police Department to produce a video to educate the campus community on steps to take during a potential active shooter situation on June 8.
Read More about the article: GRC Campus Safety partners with Auburn Police to update campus training materials June 6, 2019
With more than 50% of Green River students receiving financial aid, President Johnson discusses the importance of financial literacy Kirsten Weber and Amanda Smyser in Part 1 of this series.
Read More about the article: GatorCast Ep. 8: Every dollar has a job - Understanding financial literacy [Part 1] May 22, 2019
Green River College will collaborate with the Univeristy of Washington Community College Research Initiatives and Evans School of Public Policy & Governance on a NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant to study and scale-up data-informed improvements to technical education programs. The project is a collaboration with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Seattle Central College, Skagit Valley College, and a professional advisory committee.
Read More about the article: GRC to Collaborate with UW for Community College Research Initiatives Grant May 14, 2019
The Manufacturing and Machining Technology Department has launched phase one of its Additive Manufacturing Cell, which aims to enhance the instruction of future technicians and to produce diverse, well-qualified graduates for the STEM technical workforce.
Read More about the article: Manufacturing and Machining Technology launches phase one of Additive Manufacturing Cell May 10, 2019