CWU's plans for student success highlighted on NBC

CWU's new six-year legislative plan, The Central Experience, was featured on NBC News Nonstop Local last week, highlighting our commitment to improving student access and success.

CWU was featured on NBC Right Now during numerous broadcasts last week.

The spot ran in the Tri-Cities and Yakima markets from February 15-16 during the network's evening and morning broadcasts. Below is the story that appears on NBCRightNow.com.

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CWU hopes to expand dual-language, STEM instruction as part of new initiative

Central Washington University is looking to build on its increase in first-year student enrollment from last fall with new university-wide initiatives focused on creating access for every student to be successful.

The Central Experience is a new six-year initiative in partnership with the Governor's Office, state Legislature and community partners that outlines priorities for CWU to address to improve academic opportunities according to a CWU press release announcing the initiative.

"We will continue to offer a wide array of programs designed to help Washington build a more tech-savvy workforce, add to an already strong pipeline of K-12 teachers, and introduce more equity-focused work that will benefit the many, not the few," said CWU President Jim Wohlpart.

According to a CWU press release, The Central Experience will:

• Expand the availability of dual-language and STEM instruction.
• Address the learning loss brought on by the pandemic.
• Improve financial literacy among prospective students.
• Gradually increase employee salaries to help attract and retain top talent.