Making Friends in Oregon

Two college presidents increased their wardrobes while making the academic lives of technically minded students in Portland, Oregon,  a little easier.
Chris Maples (left), president of Oregon Institute of Technology, exchanged school-logo shirts with Preston Pulliams, Portland Community College president, after signing a dual enrollment agreement. (photo courtesy of PCC.)
According to the press release about the event:

"The agreement will make it possible for students to be co-enrolled in both schools, improve success and retention, increase enrollment and the number of graduations, use resources of both institutions more effectively, and expand options and access for students. In addition, PCC already has dual enrollment agreements with Portland State University, Oregon State University, Concordia University, Western Governors University, Marylhurst University and Linfield College."

To read about efforts to improve the transfer process at other higher education institutions, read "Targeting Transfers" the Community College column in the November issue of UB.