Media Kit
Media Inquiries
We welcome inquiries from reporters, editors, bloggers, and others writing or reporting about Washington state's community and technical colleges.
Contacts
Laura McDowell
Director of Communications
lmcdowell@sbctc.edu
360-704-4310
360-280-0670 (cell)
Katie Rose
Communications and Marketing Associate
krose@sbctc.edu
360-704-4367
Sherry Nelson
Online Content and New Media Manager
slnelson@sbctc.edu
360-704-4308
Media Resources
- News releases
- Media contacts at each community or technical college
- One-page fact sheets
- Interesting programs or advances at each college —see our Field Guide
- News Links (media coverage) — published Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Legislative News — a summary of legislative activities affecting community and technical colleges
Fast Facts
- Number of community and technical colleges: 34
- Tuition rates and other college costs
- Number of students served (headcount): 337,618 (2015-2016 Academic Year Report)
- Number of students served (FTEs, or full-time equivalent student):
161,901
(2015-2016 Academic Year Report) - Median age: 26 (Fall 2015 Fall Quarter Enrollment and Staffing Report)
Frequently Asked Media Questions
- Where can I find enrollment, demographic and other data by college and system-wide?
- What is a fiscal year and how does it related to an academic year?
- What is the difference between headcount and FTES?
- How are courses funded at community and technical colleges?
- What types of degrees and certificates are offered?
- What does "open door admissions" (or open enrollment) mean?
- What are the state education goals for K-12 and higher education?
Our Board
Find out more about the nine-member board that governs the state's community and technical colleges.
Our History
In the nearly 100 years since Washington's first community college was founded, the system has evolved to serve its communities. Read about our history.
Page Manager:
slnelson@sbctc.edu
Last Modified:
12/21/20 11:34 AM
