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\"We've been in the top 150 since 2021,\" Johnson said of the Aspen Institute list recognizing community colleges. She described that recognition as reflecting student transfer and employment outcomes, two metrics the Aspen Institute uses to assess colleges.

Johnson described the college’s spring launch of \"areas of interest,\" the local name for its guided-pathways effort. The website, she said, lets prospective students \"see the linkages\" between programs, courses and potential careers and earning potential: \"Go to our... greenriver.edu, and you can check out our areas of interest.\"

Johnson also highlighted career and technical training at Green River, saying employers routinely contact the college about students they can hire in welding, automotive, carpentry and related trades. She noted new bachelor’s of applied science (BAS) degrees in cybersecurity, software development and a recently approved BAS in accounting, plus a BSN nursing program that draws regional students.

On workforce alignment, Johnson said the college and local cities (Auburn, Algona and Pacific) run a Cities and Schools partnership that connects employers and educators. She described a plan to revive a jobs-matching program paused by the pandemic and emphasized that short certificates, two-year degrees and four-year BAS degrees all contribute to local economic stability.

Johnson encouraged nontraditional students and those new to higher education to use campus advising and student services; she described monthly \"pizza with the president\" sessions as a regular way to hear student feedback.

The discussion did not propose specific new programs that require city or state approvals; it summarized existing initiatives and the college’s plans to expand training in response to employer demand.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Catching up with Green River College President Dr. Suzanne Johnson","oneSentenceSummary","President Dr. Suzanne Johnson described the college’s Aspen Institute recognition, new guided-pathways launch, growing BAS and BSN offerings, and plans to expand trades and EV training to meet local employer demand.","taxTitle","Auburn, King County, Washington","taxId",2616,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6211240,"Green River College president warns proposed federal cuts to Pell, TRIO and adult education could bar hundreds from campus",218,1781000,1999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699300-45de0d72d77d4758b25d961670809331&start=1781&end=1999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699300-45de0d72d77d4758b25d961670809331/thumbnail_1781000.jpg","/articles/6211240/Auburn/King-County/Washington/Green-River-College-president-warns-proposed-federal-cuts-to-Pell-TRIO-and-adult-education-could-bar-hundreds-from-campus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211240-87a1068fcb5bbf3383c111fa5e28540a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159795&Signature=mSxMFoMJdNe28ThZ27myx14n8iyN88rarIl6GKhzFeL~nUAyBKP-VaS2G-Nth9SlM5L2XRtkLWBxzbcmxl3bW6ciHzH50lvn0Ch1Oc2LTSc29yyGDmbA4WbEu0mEFzr1u0UQfYcH0gNaujAEqX4AVNek5RWplEukHBBXnuEX7-sKxA2x0goEHb6E5H4F7K9J~GCzlyrUZBEJxALXfU49hzqvF03GkOfn3bCwxhGbJCZACW4cdFsQjpQ-I3bvV-xbPlDUn0mnDV-bgtE4CxJartEZIY-Q4tywsBA-Kuv2GSoUHghIQrf4xDjQkIIMeOyNG0w5Oj9SFrIGB-ThqCXwdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Suzanne Johnson, president of Green River College, said proposed federal changes to student aid and grant programs could prevent many low-income and first-generation students from attending the Auburn-area college.

\"There are some proposals that would reduce eligibility for Pell,\" Johnson said. \"We're greatly concerned about the proposal for reducing Pell to our students. And we know at Green River that would affect hundreds of students every year.\" She also identified TRIO — a federal grant program serving first-generation, low-income students — as at risk.

The concern comes as Green River relies on a mix of state funding and federal grants. Johnson described federal financial aid and grant programs as essential supports that fund staff, tutoring, mentoring and transfer assistance. \"TRIO is a program that serves first generation, low income ... students,\" she said, noting the grants typically run on five-year cycles and fund staff who provide advising, tutoring, mentorship and campus visits that help students transfer or enter STEM careers.

Johnson said adult basic education programs are also threatened under current congressional proposals. She stressed those programs help people \"break out of intergenerational poverty\" and argued they enjoy bipartisan support because they demonstrably increase employment and earnings for participants.

Johnson urged community members to learn more and to contact elected officials. She pointed listeners to national organizations such as the American Association of Community Colleges and offered to discuss local impacts: \"If you're inspired, you know, you can always reach out to me too. I'm happy to talk with you about that.\" She also thanked Washington state legislators for buffering recent state budget cuts to colleges.

The remarks were made during an interview on the That's So Auburn podcast and reflect the college’s assessment of current legislative proposals rather than any enacted change. Johnson did not give a precise tally of the number of students who would lose eligibility, saying only that cuts would affect \"hundreds of students every year.\"","Dr. Suzanne Johnson said congressional proposals to reduce Pell eligibility and eliminate TRIO and adult basic education grants would threaten hundreds of Green River College students and the college’s ability to serve first-generation and low-income learners.","actionData","errors"]

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Green River College highlights guided pathways, trades and bachelor’s programs as workforce pipeline for Auburn area

Green River College president warns proposed federal cuts to Pell, TRIO and adult education could bar hundreds from campus