Washington’s Community and Technical Colleges

05/14/2026

Want to learn about Running Start and how recent cuts to the program affect students? Watch The Impact on TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network:

A popular program that lets high school students earn free college credit is facing funding cuts in 2026. We'll dive into how Running Start works and what

05/12/2026

On set today with SBCTC's Jamie Traugott and TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network talking about Running Start. The segment airs tomorrow at http://bit.ly/4u7iwZd.

05/06/2026

We are thinking of the Highline community and Dr. Mosby's family. His impact on the higher education system is and will continue to be felt deeply. ♡♡♡

It is with heavy hearts that Highline College mourns the passing of Dr. John R. Mosby, who died Monday, May 4, 2026.

Dr. Mosby became Highline College’s seventh president in July 2018 and served until December 2025. As the college’s first president of color, he led Highline through a period marked by both growth and challenges. During his tenure, he guided the college through the COVID-19 pandemic, a period of profound social change and reflection around racial equity, the transition into ctcLink, and a successful accreditation process, all while maintaining a strong focus on student success.

Under his leadership, Highline advanced critical equity work, including the creation of the college’s first Equity, Diversity and Transformation Vice President and division.

Additionally, during his time as president, Highline College was recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the nation’s top 200 community colleges.

Beyond campus, Dr. Mosby was deeply committed to community service and engagement, including serving as a Northwest Kidney Centers Foundation board member from 2022–2025, a cause that was personally meaningful to him.

Dr. Mosby was widely respected and well loved by the Highline community and beyond. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who are grieving his loss. We will share opportunities to honor his memory as details become available.

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Lindsey Quiroz, who is one of 95 scholars across Washington state honored at today's All-Washington Academic Team ceremony. After she earns her AA from Clark College later this year, she plans to transfer to UW to become a nurse practitioner or neurosurgeon. Way to go, Lindsey!

Lindsey (center) takes a moment to celebrate with her family.

03/28/2026

We’re hiring! The HCM Functional Analyst is a utility player, serving many different stakeholders (including other ctcLink project groups) as a system expert in various HR and Payroll processes as they relate to modules in the PeopleSoft HCM application as well as how they interact/integrate with modules in PeopleSoft Finance (FIN) and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (CS).

Read more about it and apply on our Jobs page. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

https://www.sbctc.edu/about/jobs/

03/09/2026

We’re hiring! The Director of Transfer Education will represent Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges and SBCTC in matters related to transfer education to colleges and universities, legislative and executive branches of state government, and state agencies.

This is an administrative exempt position headquartered in Olympia; however, some hybrid work can be negotiated.

Read more about it and apply on our Jobs page. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, or until filled.

https://www.sbctc.edu/about/jobs/

02/18/2026

Proposals before the Legislature would eliminate the ability for students to take 10 additional summer credits in the Running Start program.

Let’s keep the promise we made when we opened summer access so students can keep learning, completing, and building the future Washington needs.

Two proposals before the Legislature this year seek to eliminate the ability for Washington students to take 10 additional summer credits.

12/02/2025

Nate Humphrey, executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, sent the following message to the college system on the passing of Dr. Bernal Baca.

I’m writing to share the sad news that State Board member Bernal Baca passed away Friday surrounded by his family. Never one to boast his accomplishments, Bernal led a remarkable life. He dedicated his life to uplifting people whose voices are not always heard, and he understood the critical importance of education and social justice. His work on the State Board capped a decades-long legacy serving the community and technical college system that also included 30 years of teaching at Yakima Valley College and 10 years in government relations for the American Federation of Teachers Washington.

To his core, Bernal believed in racial equity, a tenet central to the community and technical college system’s vision. Even in his final days, he worked tirelessly on behalf of Latino and Indigenous families and communities, serving as the executive director of the Tacoma-based Mi Centro, executive committee member of the Washington State Hispanic Affairs Commission, member of the Racial Equity Team, and co-founder and board member of the Equity in Education Coalition. His unmatched tenacity fighting for the causes in which he believed was always met with thoughtful kindness.

We extend our sincere condolences to Bernal’s family and friends in this sad and difficult time. Our hearts go out them and to all whose lives he touched.

11/20/2025

All week, we recognize the thousands of community and technical college students across Washington state who face basic needs insecurity.

A 2024 study by the Washington Student Achievement Council found 53% of our students face some level of basic needs insecurity, a 6.6% increase since 2022. Of those, 45% are food insecure and 38% are housing insecure. For student parents, 72% struggle to afford childcare while meeting their basic needs.

Washington's 34 community and technical colleges are proud to support students so they can focus on school, achieve their goals, and graduate better able to support themselves and their families. Find out more at our Student Support Hub: https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/workforce-education/ssp-student-hub

See what funds you may be eligible for at Start Next Quarter. If your college is not on the list, contact the college directly.

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day! With appreciation and respect, we honor all veterans and their families. Thank you for serving our country.

09/18/2025

As fall quarter gets underway, State Board Executive Director Nate Humphrey talks with Inside Olympia's Austin Jenkins about the mission of community and technical colleges, AI, and challenges and opportunities facing the college system.

https://tvw.org/video/inside-olympia-nate-humphrey-and-community-technology-colleges-2025091169/?eventID=2025091169