Received $1.28 million in cybersecurity grants from National Science Foundation in October 2019 to expand the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE). Awarded highly competitive National Endowment for the Humanities grant for “Situating Ourselves in the Salish Sea” project in January 2020. Approved by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges in February 2020 to offer Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Applied Business Management. Cedar Hall, WCC’s first on-campus student housing complex, opened June 2020. Capacity was limited this year to prioritize health and safety of students and staff. The Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons, whichwas completedMay 2020 and centralizes key student learning and success resources into one building, achieved LEED Gold recognition for sustainable building practices.
Awarded $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education to expand student support services through a newTRIO Student Support Services grant, September 2020.
WCC Foundation announced successful completion of $2.5 million Igniting Futures campaign, which supports student scholarships and employee-led initiatives, in December 2020.
Named Career Connect Washington Intermediary institution and awarded more than $230,000 from theWA State Employment Security Department to develop new computer information systems programs in January 2021.
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