Misplaced Pages

#446553

61-460: Edmonds College , formerly Edmonds Community College , is a public community college in Lynnwood, Washington . More than 17,000 students annually take courses for credit toward a certificate or degree at the college. The college employs more than 1,300 people, including 126 full-time and 283 part-time instructors and 267 students. In 1967, the state legislature separated community colleges from

122-714: A higher reputation domestically and globally . The University Grants Committee funds eight public universities in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts also receives funding from the government . There are four self-financing universities, namely Hong Kong Metropolitan University , Hong Kong Shue Yan University , Hang Seng University of Hong Kong , and Saint Francis University . In India , most universities and nearly all research institutions are public. Some private undergraduate colleges exist but most are engineering schools that are affiliated with public universities. Private schools can be partially aided by

183-683: A university institute , and a distance university in Portugal . Higher education in Portugal provided by state-run institutions is not free; students must pay a tuition fee. However, the tuition fee is lower than that of private universities. The highest tuition fee allowed by law in public universities is €697 per year as of 2022. Public universities include some of the most selective and demanding higher learning institutions in Portugal. In Russia , about 7.5 million students study in thousands of universities. Founded in 1755, Moscow State University

244-515: A Service-Learning Collaboration Award from the Community College National Center for Community Engagement. From 1999 to 2012, the college received 20 National Science Foundation grants the first of which provided scholarships to low-income students studying computer science, engineering, and math. A subsequent NSF grant established a National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education to study ways to increase

305-539: A few private institutions of higher learning, such as the National College of Ireland . However, none of the private institutions have university status and are highly specialized. Almost all universities in Italy are public but have institutional autonomy by law. The Italian state provides the majority of university funding. Therefore, students pay relatively low tuition fees, set by each university according to

366-1285: A handful of community colleges. In 2008, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act 9500, declaring the University of the Philippines as the national university to distinguish it from all other state universities and colleges. Other notable public colleges and universities include the Polytechnic University of the Philippines , Technological University of the Philippines , Philippine Normal University , Batangas State University , and Mindanao State University . There are six autonomous public universities in Singapore , including National University of Singapore founded in 1905, Nanyang Technological University founded 1981, Singapore Management University founded in 2000, Singapore University of Technology and Design and Singapore Institute of Technology founded in 2009, and Singapore University of Social Sciences founded in 2017. In Sri Lanka , there are seventeen public universities. Most public universities are funded by

427-430: A laundry facility as well as a community room for events and entertainment. The college opened its second residence hall, Triton Court, in 2020. Triton Court provides housing for 220 students and is located directly across from the college's main entrance. The building has five floors and includes 24 studio units, 50 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-bedroom units. Each floor has a common study space and laundry facility, and

488-2160: A lecture series that brings in public figures to share on various current topics. In 2009, the college opened the Triton Student Center and a new bookstore. The 22,000-square-foot (2,000 m), two-story addition to Brier Hall is a $ 13.4 million project funded by student services and activities fees. It created space for student programs and clubs and features a study lounge with a fireplace. Bellevue College Big Bend Community College Blue Mountain Community College Centralia College Chemeketa Community College Clackamas Community College Clark College Columbia Basin College Douglas College Edmonds College Everett Community College Grays Harbor College Green River College Highline College Lane Community College Linn-Benton Community College Lower Columbia College Mt. Hood Community College North Idaho College Olympic College Peninsula College Pierce Portland Community College Rogue Community College North Seattle College Shoreline Community College Skagit Valley College South Puget Sound Community College Southwestern Oregon Community College Community Colleges of Spokane Tacoma Community College Treasure Valley Community College Umpqua Community College Walla Walla Community College Wenatchee Valley College Whatcom Community College Yakima Valley College 47°48′57″N 122°19′40″W  /  47.81583°N 122.32778°W  / 47.81583; -122.32778 Public college A public university or public college

549-542: A low-interest loan from the Higher Education Loan Board; students must pay back the loan after completing their higher education. In Nigeria , both the federal and state governments may establish public universities. South Africa has 26 public universities which are members of Universities in South Africa. These are categorized as traditional or comprehensive universities. In Tunisia ,

610-644: A national institution in 1926, the Academy of Athens is the highest research establishment in Greece. Private higher education institutions cannot operate in Greece and are not recognized as degree-awarding bodies by the Greek government. In Ireland , nearly all universities, institutes of technology, colleges, and some third-level institutions are public. The state pays the cost of educating undergraduates, although students must contribute approximately €3,000. There are

671-516: A university satellite center for Central Washington University. The college offers two bachelor of applied science degrees, 63 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in 25 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate in Science degrees, Business, Pre-Nursing, Computer Science, Biology, and Materials Science and Engineering. In 2017 the college

SECTION 10

#1732798586447

732-582: A university, not a college, can issue doctorate degrees in Israel. In Japan , public universities are run by local governments, either prefectural or municipal. According to the Ministry of Education , public universities have "provided an opportunity for higher education in a region and served the central role of intellectual and cultural base for the local community in the region" and are "expected to contribute to social, economical and cultural development in

793-539: A year and have to retake them, pay a partial or full tuition fee, ranging from €500 to €2000 per year. Private universities have existed in Serbia since 1989 but are held in less esteem because they are generally less academically rigorous than the public universities. Of the 74 universities in Spain , 54 are public and funded by the autonomous community in which they are based. University funding differs by region. However,

854-489: Is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities . The Board of Trustees of Edmonds Community College was composed of five members appointed by the governor of Washington , until July 1, 2013, when a sixth member representing students was appointed by the governor. Each member serves a five-year term, except the student representative, who serves a one-year term, and all must reside within

915-448: Is a university or college that is owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by

976-574: Is a public research university and the most prestigious university in Russia. Saint Petersburg State University is a state-owned university that was founded in 1724; it is managed by the government of the Russian Federation . In Serbia , over 85% of college students study at state-operated public universities. Academically well-performing students pay only administrative fees of less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in

1037-418: Is one of the country's few community colleges to offer on-campus housing. The college opened its first on-campus residence hall, Rainier Place, in 2009. Rainier Place provides housing for 190 students attending both Edmonds College and Central Washington University - Lynnwood. With a total of 56 units in a mixture of 4-bedroom, 2-bedroom, double studio and single studio units, Rainier Place also has study lounges,

1098-643: Is over 14,200 square feet and includes a weight room, aerobics room, instructional classroom, men's and women's locker rooms for students, men's and women's locker rooms for staff and faculty, and a small conference room. Three individuals and one team have been inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame to date: George Smith (former athletic director and longtime Vice President of Student Services), Keith Kingsbury (men's basketball coach), Janet Guenther (championship volleyball and softball coach), 1998 NWAC Championship baseball team (set NWAC records for home runs, 7 players off

1159-578: Is their most recent title. The four outdoor sports all practice and play their home games at Triton Field, which is an on-campus multi-sport field turf complex that was renovated in 2011 for over $ 2.5 million. The 4,860 square foot indoor hitting facility sits on the west edge of Triton Field and has two 70-foot cages, two 35-foot batting cages, and a player's lounge and lockers. Two indoor turf pitching mounds were built in 2013. The three indoor sports compete in Seaview Gymnasium (capacity 900), which

1220-541: The Korea National Open University which offers distance learning. The University of Seoul is a public municipal university. Manas University in Kyrgyzstan is a public higher education institution that offers associate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and graduate and postgraduate degrees. The University of Macau , Macao Polytechnic University , and Macao University of Tourism are

1281-526: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research controls public universities and guarantees admission to students who earn a Tunisian Baccalaureate . Using a state website, the students make a wish list of the universities they want to attend, with the highest-ranking students getting priority choices. Universities rank students according to the results of their baccalaureate. There are forty public universities in Bangladesh . They are overseen by

SECTION 20

#1732798586447

1342-805: The University Grants Commission which was created by the government in 1973. Most universities in Brunei are public. In the People's Republic of China , nearly all universities and research institutions are public. Typically, provincial governments run public universities. However, some are administered by municipal governments or are national , which the central government directly administers. Private undergraduate colleges exist but are primarily vocational colleges sponsored by private entities. Private universities usually cannot award bachelor's degrees. Public universities tend to enjoy

1403-722: The University of Mons in 2009. The state-created university founded in Antwerp in 1971 is now part of University of Antwerp . Hasselt University started as a state-created public institution managed by the Province of Limburg . Similarly, the Province of Luxembourg managed the state-created public university in Arlon which became part of ULiège in 2004. Since 1891, private universities have gradually become state-recognized and funded. Some private, mostly Catholic, organizations are called free institutions, as in administratively free from

1464-437: The constitution of Greece , higher education institutions (HEI) include universities, technical universities, and specialist institutions. HEI undergraduate programs are government-funded and do not charge tuition. A quarter of HEI postgraduate programs are tuition-free. After individual assessments, thirty percent of Greek students are entitled to attend any of the statutory postgraduate programs without tuition fees. Founded as

1525-592: The 150 universities in Taiwan are public. Because the Taiwanese government provides funding to public universities, their students pay less than half the tuition fees of those at private universities. Ten public universities were established before the 1980s and are the most prestigious in Taiwan. As a result, most students choose public universities for their tertiary education. In the late 19th century Thailand , there

1586-817: The Code de l'éducation states that " private higher education establishments can in no case take the title of university. " Nevertheless, many private institutions, such as the Catholic University of Lille or the Catholic University of Lyon , use the university as their marketing name. Most higher education institutions in Germany are public and operated by the states . All professors are public servants. Public universities are generally held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. From 1972 through 1998, public universities were tuition-free; however, some states have since adopted low tuition fees. According to

1647-535: The Ministry of Education controls all public universities. Students enroll after completing a 8-4-4 educational program system and attaining a mark of C+ or above. Students who meet the criteria set annually by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service receive government sponsorship, with the government providing part of their university or college fees. Students are also eligible for

1708-709: The Northwest Relay and Radio Receiving Station, U.S. Army. The property was declared surplus by the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare and transferred to Edmonds Community College on December 6, 1967. Other parts of the originally 100-acre (0.40 km) site were transferred to the Edmonds School District , the U.S. Post Office and Snohomish County . Classes began in the fall of 1967 in leased space at Woodway High School in Edmonds (now Scriber Lake High School ), an explanation for why

1769-679: The Punjab is the biggest public university, followed by University of Karachi . The public universities receive guidance and recognition from the Higher Education Commission . There are more than 500 public higher education institutions in the Philippines that are controlled and managed by the Commission on Higher Education . Of the 500, 436 are state colleges and universities, 31 local colleges and universities, and

1830-492: The central government establishes homogeneous tuition fees for all public universities which are much lower than those of their private counterparts. The highest tuition fee allowed by law was, as of 2010, €14.97 per academic credit, amounting to roughly €900 a year for an average 60-credit full-time course. Tuition fees at private universities might reach €18,000 a year. Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges The Washington State Community College system

1891-515: The college is named "Edmonds" despite its Lynnwood address). The college moved to its current Lynnwood campus in 1970. The campus consisted of Mountlake Terrace Hall and two duplex buildings built in 1941 as part of the old Army Relay Station (these were demolished in the late 2010s). A plaque at the northeast entrance to Alderwood Hall on the college campus commemorates the former site of the Globe Wireless Radio Station. It

Edmonds College - Misplaced Pages Continue

1952-410: The college's district boundaries. The college has a 50-acre (20-hectare) campus in Lynnwood , 13 miles (21 km) north of Seattle and adjacent to Edmonds . The campus includes 28 computer labs, nine science labs, three eateries, two greenhouses, a digital recording studio, an art gallery, a theater, a child care center, Seaview gym, Triton Field, a transit center, two on-campus residence halls and

2013-512: The common schools and created 22 community college districts, including District 5 for Everett and Edmonds Community Colleges. Governor Daniel J. Evans in May 1967 appointed a five-member board of trustees for District 5 to administer the operations of the already existing Everett Junior College and the new Edmonds Community College. In June 1967, the trustees established a district administrative structure with Paul McCurley, President of Everett CC, as

2074-559: The community to 100 campus and community partners each year. Programs include the AmeriCorps Retention Project (which works with TRiO Student Support Services, the Learn and Serve Environmental Anthropology Field (LEAF) School and Adult Basic Education ESL programs at the college). The Center for Service-Learning has been recognized nationally with a Howard R. Swearer Student Humanitarian Award from Campus Compact and

2135-569: The district president and district offices were located at Paine Field in 1968. On July 1, 2013, the governor appointed the college's first student trustee, John Jessop, to a one-year term. Byron Norman was named acting president of the college on July 5, 1967. Other presidents of the college in succeeding years have been Carleton Opgaard (1968–69, 1995–96), James Warren, Thomas Nielsen, Jack Oharah (1996-2010), Jean Hernandez (2011-2017), and Amit B. Singh (June 2018-). The college's board of trustees removed Nielsen as president on May 23, 1995, after he

2196-1007: The fee was €1,951 in 2015. Non-European Union students and students who want to complete a second bachelor's or master's degree pay a legal school fee. Annually, these legal school fees range between €7,000 for bachelor programs and €30,000 for master's programs in medicine. The Ministry of Education supervises all universities, including private institutions. Almost all universities in Norway are public and state-funded. In Poland , public universities are established by Acts of Parliament. The government pays all tuition fees and other costs of public university students. In contrast, private citizens, societies, or companies operate private universities that charge tuition fees directly to students. These institutions are generally held in lower regard than public universities. A small number of private universities do not charge fees, such as John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . There are thirteen public universities,

2257-612: The first elected student-body president at Edmonds Community College. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus of the college by the Edmonds Community College Foundation in 2002 and became the executive director of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County . Edmonds College has partnered with Central Washington University to provide bachelor's degrees locally since 1975. Accounting and business administration were

2318-628: The first programs offered at the Lynnwood Center. CWU-Lynnwood now offers eight bachelor's degrees and one master's program. The opening of Snoqualmie Hall in 2002 provided Central a permanent presence on campus. The college's name was shortened to Edmonds College in April 2020 to reflect the availability of four-year degree programs. The college is governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges . It

2379-526: The government through the University Grants Commission , which handles undergraduate placements and staff appointments. The top institutions include the University of Peradeniya founded in 1942 and the University of Colombo founded in 1921. Sri Lanka also has a joint service military university, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University , which is operated by the Ministry of Defence . One-third of

2440-683: The government. In Egypt, Al-Azhar University was founded in 970 AD as a madrasa ; it formally became a public university in 1961 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the world. In the 20th century, Egypt opened many other public universities with government-subsidized tuition fees, including Cairo University in 1908, Alexandria University in 1912, Assiut University in 1928, Ain Shams University in 1957, Helwan University in 1959, Beni-Suef University in 1963, Zagazig University in 1974, Benha University in 1976, and Suez Canal University in 1989. In Kenya ,

2501-679: The legislation of the national government until higher education was moved to the control of the three communities in 1990. Consequently, the Flemish , the French , and the German communities determine which institutes of higher education organize and issue diplomas. Until the 1970s, Belgium had two state universities: the University of Liège (ULiège) and the Ghent University (UGent), both founded in 1817. These are often referred to as

Edmonds College - Misplaced Pages Continue

2562-542: The national or state governments. India also has an "open" public university, the Indira Gandhi National Open University which offers distance education. In terms of the number of enrolled students, it is now the largest university in the world with over four million students. In Indonesia , the government supports public universities in each province. Funding comes through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and

2623-520: The provincial and municipal governments. Some of the public universities in Iran offer tuition-free and tuition-based programs. State-run universities are highly selective and competitive. There are nine official universities in Israel , a few dozen colleges, and about a dozen foreign university extensions. The Council for Higher Education in Israel supervises all of these institutions academically. Only

2684-706: The public universities in Macau . There are twenty public universities in Malaysia , funded by the government but governed as self-managed institutions. Tribhuvan University was the first public university in Nepal . It operates through six different institutes and is affiliated with various colleges. There are government-funded Purbanchal University and Pokhara University . There are 107 public universities in Pakistan , compared to 76 private universities. University of

2745-426: The recruitment of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic STEM fields . In 1998, when the college hired its first grant writer, the college generated revenues of $ 9.5 million in grants and contracts. That number grew to $ 22.3 million in 2009. Today, the college's grants and contracts program makes up 24 percent of its operating budget, a larger proportion than at any other community college in

2806-824: The region". This contrasts with the research-oriented aspects of national universities. In 2010, 127,872 students were attending 95 public universities, compared to 86 national universities and 597 private universities in Japan. Many public universities are relatively new; in 1980, there were only 34 public universities in Japan. Since July 2003, public universities may incorporate under the Local Independent Administrative Institutions Law. In South Korea , most public universities are national. There are 29 national universities, eighteen special universities, and ten educational universities. In addition, there are two national colleges and

2867-685: The same for all public universities. Except for some fields of study, notably medicine, all Austrians who pass the Matura exam have the right to attend any public university. Overenrolled degree programs have introduced additional entrance exams that students must pass in the first year or before starting the degree, especially with scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Private universities have existed since 1999 but are considered easier than public universities and thus hold less esteem. All public universities in Belgium were operated under

2928-494: The second floor has a residential lounge for social and community events. Apartments are fully furnished and feature private bedrooms, full kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and wireless internet access. Edmonds College provides its students with various outlets for out-of-class socializing and learning. The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (CSEL) provides students with events and programs to assist in mentoring their social learning as well as academics. CSEL also provides

2989-1098: The state despite being state-funded. As of 2022, the communities fund all recognized universities, public and private, which follow the same rules and laws. The state runs most public universities in Croatia . Students who perform well academically pay only administrative fees which are less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in a year must retake the courses and pay a partial or full tuition fee. Almost all universities in Denmark are public and are held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. Danish students attend university for free. All universities in Finland are public and free of charge. Most universities and grandes écoles in France are public and charge very low tuition fees—less than €1000 per year. Major exceptions are semi-private grandes écoles such as HEC , EMLyon or INSEAD . Article L731-14 of

3050-599: The state. The college fields nine athletic teams as part of the Northern Region of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) with volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, softball, and baseball. Overall, Triton athletic programs have a rich and storied history, amassing 14 NWAC Championships and 56 North Region titles. The college's baseball team has won eight NWAC championships; 2014

3111-494: The student's family wealth, the course of study, and exam performance. A few scholarships are available for the best low-income students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, for research, private funding ranges from low to non-existent, compared to most European countries. The Netherlands Ministry of Education funds most public universities. Dutch citizens and those from European Union countries pay an annual tuition fee for their first bachelor's or master's degree;

SECTION 50

#1732798586447

3172-724: The team were selected in MLB draft). 69 baseball players have been drafted from Edmonds College, including Don Long who is the current hitting coach for the Cincinnati Reds. The most recent player drafted was Zach Needham by the Seattle Mariners (2017) in the 40th round. The program has a reputation for moving players and coaches on to four-year colleges and universities as well. Former baseball coach Donnie Marbut later became head baseball coach at Washington State University from 2005 to 2015. Marbut's 2002 NWAC Championship team

3233-562: The two historic state universities. In 1965, small specialized single-faculty public institutions were recognized as universities, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech ; both are now part of the University of Liège . The Belgian state created smaller public universities that have since merged with larger institutions, including the public university at Mons in 1965 which became part of

3294-630: Was a high demand for professional talent by the central government. In 1899, the King founded the School for Training of Civil Officials near the northern gate of the royal palace. Graduates from the school became royal pages, a traditional entrance into the Mahattai Ministry or other government ministries. As of 2019, Thailand has nineteen public universities. In Austria , most universities are public. The state regulates tuition fees, making costs

3355-485: Was accused of accepting kickbacks and bribes; he accepted a $ 49,700 contract buyout on November 1, 1995, and later pleaded guilty to bribery and income-tax fraud, receiving a two-year prison sentence. Formal dedication ceremonies were held September 7, 1967, with Senator Henry M. Jackson as the featured speaker. The college is located on 50 acres (200,000 m) in Lynnwood, the site of a former military installation,

3416-606: Was approved to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Child, Youth and Family Studies, its first bachelor's degree program. In 2020 the college launched its Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology — Application Development. The college has unique Materials Science Technology and Restoration Horticulture degree. Established in 2003, the college's service-learning program serves more than 600 students and provides 11,500 hours of service in

3477-588: Was dedicated by the Edmonds–South Snohomish County Historical Society. The radio station was built in 1930 and operated by the U.S. Army and the Alaska Communication System to provide service to Alaska during World War II . The college's first buildings, the duplexes, were called "A" and "B" until the college began a tradition of naming buildings after local areas. What is now known as Mountlake Terrace Hall

3538-472: Was first established by the Community College Act of 1967. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, along with administering the Community and Technical College Act, provides the member colleges with leadership and information technology services . The board also coordinates, along with the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, the development of educational and workforce training opportunities. This article about

3599-399: Was inducted into the Triton Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Student housing provides students a place to live while they learn at Edmonds College. The Homestay Program allows international students the cultural experience of living with a U.S. family. The program is designed to give international students the opportunity to learn, adapt, and experience U.S. culture first hand. Edmonds College

3660-408: Was inducted into the Triton Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016. The college also has intramural athletics. There is also a full sized golf course owned by the City of Lynnwood adjacent to the campus. Spencer Stark, the current athletics director, joined the college in 2012. Former NBA player Phil Zevenbergen attended Edmonds College, as well as former Major League Baseball catcher Tom Lampkin . Lampkin

3721-400: Was the first building constructed for the college campus in 1970. The building was renovated in 2006. The college's student newspaper, The Triton Review, was originally called The Quagmire (due to the muddy campus during the early days of the college). The first graduate of Edmonds Community College was Susan Blackborn, 19, the class of 1968 (she was the only graduate that year). Don Wick was

SECTION 60

#1732798586447
#446553