UPDATE: Bellevue College’s Dissolution of the School of Business and Technology
The first day of the fall quarter ended with panic and fear for many Bellevue College faculty. The Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs sent an email on Sept. …
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Budget Cuts Discussion Continues Despite Stark Frustration Regarding Administrative Communication
“The optics are looking really bad in divisions with staff, things that are being said on campus and talked about among staff,” said one attendee at last week Monday’s budget …
“If Not This, Then What?” Bellevue College’s Oct. 29 Budget Town Hall Meeting
“If not this, then what?” was a prevalent question asked on Wednesday Oct. 29 at 3 p.m, when Bellevue College held its second Budget Town Hall for this quarter. Ty …
“Proposal” Follow Up: The Plan and Its Implications
On Sep. 22, Bellevue College’s Provost Office sent out a brief email outlining a proposal to dissolve the School of Business and Technology, and eliminate the Parent Education Program. Many …
President May’s Message on Funding
On May 7, 2025, David May, the President of Bellevue College, sent out an email titled “President’s Message: Continuing to Navigate Budget Uncertainty” where he discussed the delay in the …
President May’s Message on State Budgeting
On Feb. 28, Bellevue College President David May issued a message in response to WA Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed $4 billion budget cuts. In his letter, President May addressed the …
BC Unanimously Approves 9.2% Budget Increase for 2023-2024 with Focus on Staff, Tuition, and Bold Proposals
On June 20, the Bellevue College (BC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a new budget for 2023–2024. The new budget totals approximately $131 million. This marks an increase …