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Board hears research and a new Pierce College BAS proposal amid questions on outcomes and workforce alignment
Summary
Staff reported 175 approved community-college baccalaureate programs statewide and previewed research on workforce alignment; Pierce College proposed a Bachelor of Applied Science in accounting to serve working adults and military-affiliated students.
Staff updated the board on community-college baccalaureate programs, the system’s research into workforce alignment, and a new program proposal from Pierce College.
Policy staff outlined the history of state authority for community-college bachelor’s degrees (pilot authority in 2005 expanded over time) and reported that 175 baccalaureate programs now operate across the 34-college system. Staff also described ongoing research to better understand how baccalaureate programs align with regional labor markets, including the role of employer connections, mentorship…
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