Can Bellevue College Rebuild Trust Amid Controversial Cuts?

Bellevue College announced the dissolution of its School of Business and Technology and the elimination of the Parent Education Program by January 2026 to address a projected 4.7 million dollar budget shortfall. Faculty and staff responded with protests, formal grievances, and concerns about a lack of transparency and communication from the administration. President Dr. David May requested 250,000 dollars from reserves to extend the Parent Education Program until June 2026. The Bellevue College Association of Higher Education cited contractual violations regarding faculty involvement in decision-making. The college is preparing for an accreditation review by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in April 2026, while faculty express concerns about leadership decisions and the impact on programs.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.