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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wenatchee Valley College announces cost-saving measures
May 21—WENATCHEE VALLEY — Wenatchee Valley College announced Tuesday that the school will be implementing cost-saving measures that will include the suspension of several programs and reducing course section offerings going into the 2025-26 year. "We want to make sure that we can be the college of choice in North Central Washington," said Tod Treat, Vice President of Instruction at WVC. "For us to do that, everything we do has to be excellent and we have to have the resources to put into the things that we're offering to ensure that they're excellent." These changes to the school have come about as Washington state is facing a budget shortfall of over $12 billion. According to the Office of Financial Management, these deficits have arisen as costs to maintain services and programs have risen drastically due to inflation, higher projected caseloads in several safety net programs, expansion of popular programs like early learning, and workforce costs. Revenues have also dipped lower than forecasted due to lagging home sales and collections for sales and capital gains. WVC has considered which programs would be suspended based on enrollment, student demand, transfer and employment outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and potential for alternative pathways to serve student needs, WVC said in a press release. Working along the Faculty Budget and Program Review Taskforce, WVC administrators have recommended suspensions for the following programs and courses: the Bachelor of Applied Science-Engineering Technology, the Music Direct Transfer Major Related Program, Transitional Studies English Language Learning Level A and B courses, Drama/Theater, Bachelor of Applied Science-Teaching, Machining, Graphic Design and Natural Resources, specifically the Associate of Applied Science-Transfer degree. Wenatchee Valley College will continue to offer a Natural Resources transfer pathway within the general transfer degree. A part-time sustainability position that was funded by an expired grant will be reduced unless additional external funds can be identified. This will have the largest impact in the BAS program in teaching, which has around eight students enrolled, with other programs falling into the lower single digits, said Treat. The school is going to try and protect as many faculty members as possible and will move a small number of full-time individuals into other positions. Treat said some positions, such as part-time positions funded by an expired federal grant, would not be renewed going into the next year. A counseling position will also be impacted by expiring grant funds at the end of the fiscal year June 30. "While we have done everything we can to minimize the impact of program changes on faculty, staff, and students, this is a painful time for our community as these are valued colleagues, friends, mentors, and community members," Treat said. He said the decision to reduce these programs has been evaluated over several years prior to the announcement and will continue to be evaluated over the next few years. Their decision was based on the overall demand by students attending the college and many of these programs didn't see the growth they were hoping for. "The outcomes that we hope to achieve whenever we offer a program is we want the program to meet the interests of students now and we base that on current enrollment, then we look at the persistence of students within that program," said Treat. "Finally, when they graduate, we want to see that they're able to place into that workplace or transfer and that their wage will be ideally a living wage or at least a pathway to a living wage." He said that the chances of these programs returning in the future are entirely dependent on whether or not the college begins to see sustained enrollment growth over the next three years. WVC Deans and program coordinators are working together to both find alternatives for students to complete their studies or to find programs that have similar interests or pathways that students might already be seeking, said Marcine Miller, Executive Director of Communications, Marketing, and Media Relations. "Students in these current programs who are enrolled today will be able to finish their studies," said Miller. Programs such as machining, engineering technology and graphic design are three of the top programs the school hopes to continue offering in some way. The workforce dean, Tracy Donnelly, has had experience building noncredit employer-centered education, which provides great educational opportunities for employers and incumbent workers. "It's an extraordinarily difficult budget time," said Treat. "We believe in these programs, we wish we could continue to offer them, but we can't take the limited resources we have, spread them as thinly as we are and still ensure that everything we offer is excellent." WVC will continue to keep the community informed on these decisions in the future. "We want to be as transparent and informative as possible, especially if there are students who are interested in some of the programs that would be impacted by these decisions," said Miller.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PKB Animal Health to Host Lecture Series at 2025 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC)
Dr. Rob E. Devlin, DVM, MBA to explain the science behind ZYMOX® & Oratene® at one of the largest and longest-running veterinary conferences in the country. Visit PKB Animal Health Booth #1728 at WVC in Las Vegas, Nevada LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PKB Animal Health, the industry-leading creators of ZYMOX® and Oratene® veterinary healthcare products, announces their exhibition and lecture series at WVC in Las Vegas, Nevada. WVC kicks off on March 2, 2025, offering hundreds of educational opportunities including lectures, hands-on labs and drop-in learning sessions. Attendees can expect to network with veterinary professionals and discover new innovations throughout the Exhibit Hall. PKB Animal Health's Dr. Rob E. Devlin, DVM, MBA will be hosting the following lectures: March 3, 2025 & March 4, 202510am – ZYMOX®: The Best Product for Patient Compliance2pm – Oratene® Brushless Oral Care for Chronic Oral Problems March 5, 202510am – ZYMOX®: The Best Product for Patient Compliance "Dr. Devlin and the entire PKB Animal Health team are looking forward to the opportunity to share what makes ZYMOX and Oratene so special," said Debra Decker, Director of Marketing, Pet King Brands. "It is our mission to provide animal health advocacy and education, and to support the invaluable work of veterinary professionals." The company will also be exhibiting at Booth #1728 in the Exhibit Hall. For further details regarding the 2025 WVC Annual Conference, visit For product information, visit About Pet King BrandsPet King Brands, proud sponsors of The Westminster Kennel Club's 149th Dog Show and makers of ZYMOX® Ear and Skin, Oratene® Brushless Oral Care, Equine Defense®, and Zylafen® products, is a leader in veterinarian-approved pet products made in the USA. Focused on the health and wellness of small and large animals of all ages, the products utilize the power of the LP3 Enzyme System and have been resolving ear, skin and oral conditions for over 25 years. Led by President and Founder Pamela Bosco, with the help of her bioscientist brother, Michael Pellico, Pet King Brands has revolutionized the way people care for animals' ears, skin and mouths, offering solutions that are gentle, easy to administer and free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pet King Brands
Associated Press
08-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium is Heading to Las Vegas at the 97th Annual WVC Conference
The Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium at WVC kicks off on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 'We're thrilled to be sponsoring WVC's Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium with our partners at GeniusVets, and we are looking forward to discussing the important issues facing practice owners!' — Adam Sawyers, Co-founder, VetScribe by Rito Labs LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 / / -- The 97th WVC Annual Conference is bringing the first Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium of 2025 to Las Vegas during the four-day conference happening March 2-5, 2025. This highly anticipated series, conducted by GeniusVets, is designed to educate, guide, and connect practice owners with industry leaders and insights for the entire ownership lifecycle, from aspiring to growth to exiting. Practice owners of all stages will benefit from these sessions. The Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium kicks off on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It offers a dedicated multi-session series with powerful presentations, expert panel discussions, and actionable takeaways for veterinary practice owners. Attendees who register for the Ownership Symposium will also receive an exclusive goodie bag and are invited to unwind and connect with peers at a cocktail hour immediately following the last session. Sessions Presented During the Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium: 'Culture, Process, and Profits: Lessons from Building One of the Most Successful Independent Veterinary Practices in the Country' - Led by Dr. Michele Drake, Founder of The Drake Center for Veterinary Care and Co-Founder of GeniusVets, this session offers valuable knowledge and experience. 'The Essential Service Your Vet Clinic is Missing: A Magnet for Pets and Professionals' - Conducted by David Hall, Co-Founder of GeniusVets, this session equips you with practical marketing strategies ready to implement in your practice. 'These 4 Numbers Will Determine the Future of Your Practice—Know Them Well"—Terry O'Neil, Partner-in-Charge at Katz, Sapper & Miller, presents this session, during which attendees explore crucial metrics for ensuring their practice's future success. 'Panel Discussion: The Most Important Trends, Threats, and Opportunities for Practice Ownership"—Featuring Dr. Michele Drake, Dr. Patrick Mahaney, Terry O'Neil, and David Hall as emcees, this discussion addresses the evolving landscape of veterinary practice ownership. This is the first GeniusVets Ownership Symposium of 2025, making it a must-attend event for those looking to gain fresh perspectives on veterinary practice management and ownership. Registration for the symposium is included with your WVC conference registration, ensuring seamless access for attendees. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event! Reserve your spot at the Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium by registering for the WVC 2025 Annual Conference. After the Panel Discussion will be a cocktail hour, where you can talk to the speakers and Symposium sponsors. 'We're thrilled to be sponsoring WVC's Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium with our partners at GeniusVets, and we are looking forward to discussing the important issues facing practice owners!' Adam Sawyers, Co-founder, VetScribe by Rito Labs To RSVP for the event, register here. About WVC The WVC Annual Conference is one of the largest, most influential veterinary conferences in the world, providing comprehensive veterinary education and networking opportunities. Each year, veterinary professionals gather to learn, connect, and discover new ways to elevate their practice. GeniusVets X LinkedIn TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
