Green River College cuts four programs, seven spared - HEIDI SANDERS, Kent Reporter

The administration of Green River College has eliminated four programs while sparing seven others that had been on the chopping block, college officials announced last week. In May, the college notified faculty in 11 programs of the potential cuts to help close a budget gap. Faculty had 30 days to come up with ways to save money or increase enrollment in their programs. After faculty presentations last month, administrators eliminated German, French, the Montessori track of early childhood education and study skills. Business technology evening courses at the Kent Station campus, fingerprinting certification, design drafting, drama, parent-child education, geography and occupational therapy assistant will continue at the Auburn-based college. http://www.kentreporter.com/news/387356551.html