Edmonds College joins Northwest Higher Education Coalition
10/25/2011
Edmonds College is now a member of the Northwest Higher Education Coalition.
“Joining the coalition gives us more ways to streamline services for students and
provide them with additional opportunities,” said Edmonds College President Dr. Jean
Hernandez. “Together, our institutions drive the economic and cultural vitality or
our communities and our state, so it makes sense to join forces.”
The coalition of higher education institutions in the Puget Sound formed in 2009 to bring a collaborative approach to providing essential educational resources for communities, businesses, and government. The schools are working together on seamless services for veterans, joint international initiatives, and sustainability issues.
The coalition includes Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, the Northwest Indian College, Skagit Valley College, Everett Community College, Olympic College, Peninsula College.
The coalition meets regularly to identify areas of collaboration. Edmonds CC will be formally welcomed to the coalition at the Dec. 2 meeting at the Northwest Indian College.
One of the first outcomes of joining the coalition may be the establishment of concurrent enrollment in Western Washington University for Edmonds CC’s international students.
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