Awards and Achievements
This is a partial list of BC’s awards for excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership. The list covers the period 2017-2023.
2023
- BC nominated – Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
- BC ranked No. 13 – best online learning in the U.S.
- BC No. 8 in nation – 10-year ROI among public colleges offering four-year degrees.
- BC ranked No. 10 – most affordable colleges in the U.S.
- BC is one of 34 US colleges awarded U.S. Department of Education Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) grant, which aims to develop and expand study abroad programs around the world.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best community college in Washington. (Academic Influence)
- BC ranked No. 1 – best community college in Washington for salary potential. (PayScale)
- BC ranked No. 1 – best associate degree in medical sonography in the U.S.
- BC ranked No. 2 – most affordable online RN to BSN program in the U.S.
- BC ranked No. 3 – best medical assistant program in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best affordable online healthcare management program in the U.S.
- BC ranked No. 8 – best phlebotomy certification programs in the U.S.
2022
- BC ranked tied – No. 1 for return on investment among public colleges in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best community colleges in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 3 – best public colleges in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 8 – most affordable colleges in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 13 – best nursing school in Washington.
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) for communication excellence.
- BC awarded National Science Foundation Improving Undergraduates STEM Education Grant supporting underrepresented students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.
- BC awarded Department of Education Title III Award – providing support to improve educational outcomes for historically excluded student populations.
- BC awarded Department of Justice Office of Violence against Women Grant supporting efforts to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus.
- BC awarded TRIO student Support Services Grant providing support services and resources to low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities to help student success, retention and completion.
2021
- BC ranked No. 1 – best associate degree in medical sonography in the US.
- BC ranked No. 2 – most affordable online RN to BSN program in the US.
- BC ranked No. 3 – best medical assistant program in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 4 – best colleges in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 5 – best online RN-to-BSN nursing school in Washington.
- BC ranked No. 7 – best affordable healthcare management college in the US.
- BC ranked No. 10 – best college for an associate degree by salary in the US.
- BC ranked No. 15 – for diversity among Washington’s 67 colleges.
- BC ranked No. 26 – best colleges and universities for people with disabilities in the US.
2020
- BC ranked No. 1 – best digital marketing program in the US.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best associate degree in medical sonography in the US.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best affordable online healthcare management degree in the US.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best community college by salary potential in WA.
- BC ranked No. 4 – best online RN-to-BSN nursing school in WA.
- BC ranked No. 6 – best associate’s degree in nursing in WA.
- BC ranked No. 13 – best nursing school in WA.
- BC ranked No. 26 – best colleges and universities for people with disabilities in the US.
- BC Student Success Center – national educational facilities merit award.
- BC designated – military friendly school.
- Gita Bangera, BC Dean of the RISE Learning Institute, named Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow.
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) for communication excellence.
2019
- BC ranked No. 1 – Healthcare Management and Leadership BAS best online healthcare management degree in the US.
- BC ranked No. 10 – best nursing program in WA.
- BC ranked No. 9 – best online colleges in WA.
- BC ranked top 25 – best colleges for students with autism in the US..
- BC ranked No. 29 – top colleges for students with disabilities in the US.
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) for communication excellence.
2018
- BC ranked No. 1 – best school for information technology.
- BC ranked No. 1 – best school for interior design.
- BC recognized by the 23rd Annual Washington State Faculty and Staff of Color Conference as the top college in the state to “exemplify diversity and inclusion initiatives, along with the ability to embrace a broad definition of diversity on campus, including gender, race, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community.”
- BC recognized by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) for communication excellence.
- BC recognized by Circle of Excellence Awards (CASE) for communication excellence.
- BC and KBCS were recognized by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism with the Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for excellence in reporting.
- BC recognized as a “champion of sustainability” by McKinistry.
- Abby Lynn, student programs coordinator, Sonya Doucette, associate professor of chemistry and environmental science, and William Tribble, construction project manager were recognized by McKinistry for their individual contributions to sustainability.
- Diane Mauldin, senior associate professor in Life Sciences, was awarded the AACC Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
2017
- BC receives approval to offer Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Marketing. It becomes BC’s 12th bachelor’s degree.
- Jono Vaughan, assistant professor of drawing and painting, was awarded the Betty Bowen Award for original, exceptional, and compelling work.