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Students enroll at the main campus in Auburn,
the Enumclaw Campus, the Kent Campus, other
community locations and through distance
learning. Green River also offers a variety of
support services to currently enrolled and
prospective students to increase their chances
for success.
A C C R E D I TAT I ON
Green River College is accredited by the
Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities, an institutional accrediting body
recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Education.
Northwest Commission on
Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Ave. NE, Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052-3981
In addition to institutional accreditation, several
of the professional/technical programs at Green
River College are accredited by program-specific
accrediting bodies.
SPEC I AL I ZED PROGRAM
ACCRED I TAT I ON
The practical nursing program is approved by
the Washington State Department of Health,
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
The occupational therapy assistant program
is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education of the American
Occupational Therapy Association, recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education and the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The physical therapist assistant program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Physical Therapy Education, recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education and the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation.
The natural resources program is accredited by
the Society of American Foresters, a specialized
accrediting body recognized by the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation.
CORE THEME S
The core themes of Green River College are
(not listed in order of priority — all are important):
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College transfer education
— We provide
programs and services to ready students
for transition to and success in future
degree programs.
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Career and technical education
— We train
learners for professional and technical career
readiness, transitions and advancement.
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College readiness education
— We offer
pre-college programs and services to equip
learners for successful transition to college.
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Continuing and community education
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We demonstrate ongoing commitment to the
professional, social and personal enrichment
needs of our community.
CORE OB J ECT I VE S
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Increase student access, progression
and success
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Improve strategic enrollment and
retention management
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Procure and develop strategic
community partnerships
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Connect our community by cultivating
equity and diversity
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Sustain sound fiscal stability and
operational efficiency
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Enhance faculty and staff
professional development
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Strengthen the college profile
through improved communications
and marketing
R O L E A N D S CO P E
Green River offers courses and programs leading
to a variety of associate degrees, certificates and
diplomas in professional and technical fields
and academic transfer. The college also offers
customized training, developmental and basic
skills programs, as well as a variety of noncredit
activities and courses for personal enrichment.
OV E R V I EW O F G R E E N R I V E R CO L L E G E
