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Changing the Game: Learning Chemistry While Incarcerated
Most educators love teaching classes with engaged students. One such class that Dr. Sonya Doucette, a chemistry professor at Bellevue College, taught was filled with 18 curious, attentive, and excited-to-learn students. They were also incarcerated.
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President’s Message: Thank You for Your Role in a Successful NWCCU Visit
Dear Bellevue College Community,
I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Year Seven On-Site Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness visit, held April 22–24.
President’s Message: ATD Names BC Leader College of Distinction
I’m honored to announce Bellevue College has received national recognition from Achieving the Dream for the second year in a row.
President’s Message: Our Strategic Plan, Approved and Ready for What Comes Next
Dear Bellevue College community,
Yesterday, the Bellevue College Board of Trustees approved our new Strategic Plan. This is an important milestone. It belongs to everyone who helped create it and to everyone who will now work to make it real for our students, employees, and community.
President’s Message: Expanding International Education Partnerships
I’m incredibly excited to announce a recent successful trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President’s Message: 60 Years of Transforming Lives
Next year is a monumental year for Bellevue College. In 2026, we will celebrate our institution’s 60th anniversary. Whether you started at Bellevue College last month or have been here for 40-plus years, you are part of our history and are essential to our future.
President’s Message: Welcoming Students Sept. 22
Whether you’re returning from being off contract, a summer adventure, or you have been on campus during the summer months, welcome to fall. As we step into the new academic year, I’m thankful to begin it alongside all of you.
President’s Message: Wrapping Up Summer, Looking Ahead to Fall
As the summer quarter closes, I hope you find time to rest and recharge before the new academic year begins. This summer was a busy one with our highest student enrollment since 2018.
President’s Message: Welcoming Students, Centering Our Values
This week marks the start of summer quarter, and I am happy to welcome the nearly 6,000 students who are taking classes on campus and online.
President’s Message: Our New Mission and Vision are Here!
I’m excited to share an important milestone in our journey as a college. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Bellevue College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted new mission and vision statements that reflect the bold, student-centered future we are building—together.
President’s Message: Welcome to Spring Quarter
Welcome to spring quarter! As we embrace what will be a busy and energizing few months, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the great work of our Office of Sustainability for creating an engaging Earth Month series of events, workshops, lectures, and other programming.