Using a greenhouse as a physics lab project might not be traditional, but this idea was what won Ralph Tadday the Green Star Award in January 2013. Tadday, physics and engineering professor at Central Oregon Community College, first had the idea for using the Chandler Building greenhouse as part of his physics lab during the [...] [...more]
Updated Jan. 3, 2012 “It’s very unique to have an amazing winter wonderland just 20 miles up the road.” -Bruce Petersen, OSU-Cascades Internship and Employment Coordinator. Mt Bachelor Update Season total snowfall: 109″ Mid Mountain Depth: 208″ 12 Hour snowfall: 0″ 24 Hour snowfall: 0″ 72 Hour snowfall: 0″ Upcoming Events: Charity Week at Mt. [...] [...more]
Kelly Huskey and Shara Huskey, who are currently in a relationship, are both members of the Associated Students of Central Oregon Community College. As co-members of the council, they and the other four members share the responsibility of distributing student fees. There is no rule against students who are in a relationship serving on the [...] [...more]
The Broadside Lauren Hamlin Johanna Olson, Exercise Physiology Lab coordinator, was unable to return to Central Oregon Community College this fall because of a relapse of her brain tumor. The COCC board of directors have started a fundraiser to assist Olson with her medical bills, according to COCC President Jim Middleton. Since the fund started, [...] [...more]
TheBroadside Cedar Goslin Central Oregon Community College is the only community college in Oregon that gives student fees directly to the student government, according to Taran Underdal, advisor of COCC’s student government. “We’re pro-student that way,” said Underdal. At other colleges funding for student organizations, including student governments, is determined by employees of the college. [...] [...more]
1. The only concerts you’ve gone to in the past three years have been free. 2. You’re up at 6 a.m. not because you woke up early, but because you’re still up. 3. You’ve ever worn snowboard boots to class. 4. You celebrate when you find a quarter or a parking spot. 5. You’re a [...] [...more]
TheBroadside Kathryn Eng Central Oregon Community College’s new Latino Prep Program Coordinator Willian Cervantes has made a career of inspiring students. In his new role at COCC, Cervantes will serve as an advocate to current and prospective Latino students. “I will be outreaching the Central Oregon region,” said Cervantes, “and giving [Latinos] the incredible [...] [...more]
The Broadside Cedar Goslin The Associated Students of Central Oregon Community College (2012-13) has launched what they hope will be the largest vote registration campaign to ever take place on the campus. Their goal is to have 1200 students registered to vote by Oct. 16, the Oregon registration deadline for those intending to vote in [...] [...more]
The Broadside Cedar Goslin Oregon State University- Cascades plans to operate separately from Central Oregon Community College by 2015. The move changes a ten year relationship between the satellite university and the college. OSU-Cascades leases a building on COCC’s Bend campus, a model which Vice President of OSU-Cascades Rebecca Johnson said allows “a limited amount [...] [...more]
Central Oregon Community College is changing how it measures success. In accordance with the Senate Bill 1581 which was passed by Oregon Legislature in March 2012, COCC has adopted a package of projected goals called achievement compacts. An achievement compact is “a partnership agreement between the state and school district or other institution of [...] [...more]