Students are finding a fast track to the workforce without a four-year degree. At Central Oregon Community College, students are earning technical certificates and two-year degrees that can place them into a growing job market, according to Chris Redgrave, director of manufacturing at COCC. “In general the number of future jobs that do not require [...] [...more]
The keys to happiness could be in an adult’s ability to play, according to Amy Howell. The Central Oregon Community College Social Science Lecture series kicks off spring term with “The Power of Play” on May 10. At the event Amy Howell, director of Early Childhood Education at COCC, will be facilitating activities and discussions [...] [...more]
Spinach A wise man once said, “I’m strong to the finish, cause I eats me spinach.” Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, this green, leafy super-food should be a staple in any garden. Spinach likes cooler months, so direct- seed in late April to early May. Add baby spinach leaves to a salad, or sauté larger [...] [...more]
Major changes to the Pell Grant system are being proposed in a report by the College Board Advocacy and Policy Center released in April. Among the suggestions given by the “Rethinking Pell Grants” study group was to simplify the application process, which, according to the report, may be confusing and difficult to complete. “Simplifying [the [...] [...more]
Campus community members called for an increase of over $80 million to the proposed 2013-2015 budget during testimonials given to elected officials on April 19. Students and faculty from Central Oregon Community College attended the regional meeting of the Joint Ways and Means Committee at the William Healy Armory in Bend. At the meeting, members [...] [...more]
Rain drops are falling To join pond’s cold dark water. My tears will not dry Homesickness inspired the haiku that went on to win the annual poetry contest. The winner of the Barber Library Spring 2013 haiku contest was announced on April 17. Central Oregon Community College student Natalia Apalategui received a Kindle e-reader for [...] [...more]
Students and faculty are making a concerted effort to create an environmentally-friendly campus, according to Joe Viola. “Any time we have an opportunity to be green, we explore every option,” Viola, director of Central Oregon Community College Campus Services said. Alternative building practices is one option that has been implemented on campus, Viola explained. Four [...] [...more]
Crowds at Mazama gym may be a little thinner this spring. Users of Mazama gym facilities at Central Oregon Community College will be required to show ID cards with membership stickers as of April 8, 2013, according to Bill Douglass, director of clubs and intramural sports, who overlooks operations at Mazama. Five new staff positions [...] [...more]
Rock climbing, backcountry skiing and exploring over spring break is a way for students to learn leadership skills. The Eastern Sierra Stomp was a trip facilitated by Cascades Adventures, an Oregon State University-Cascades program that included three days of rock climbing in Owens Valley near Bishop, California. The group also spent a day backcountry skiing [...] [...more]
Student financial aid will be reduced by mandatory federal spending cuts. For the 2013-2014 academic year an estimated $15,000 will be cut from the work study program and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant fund at Central Oregon Community College, according to COCC financial aid director Kevin Multop. As a result of the cuts 25 fewer [...] [...more]
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