The class of 2026 features 807 candidates for graduation and LBCC expects to award 993 degrees and certificates to these students.

Graduates are listed alphabetically under their hometown:

Adair Village, OR

• Adam G. Ashworth, Associate of Science Economics Emphasis • Jamie L. Heater, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Tobias E. Hostick, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology

Albany, OR

• Rosa I. Acosta Lemus, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Connor J. Addington, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Marcus B. Allen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Layla M. Almason, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Grace K. Anderson, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Juan C. Andrade, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Journey M. Anglin, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Katelynn Anstey, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Brooke A. Barker, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Sarai S. Barner, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Peter R. Baur, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Noah Baxter, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Brianna Benham, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Lillian G. Bennett, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Allie M. Benton, Associate of Science Sociology Emphasis, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Ezra M. Berg, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications • Emily L. Bernt, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Lauren J. Bernt, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kajsa R. Bierly, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Shelby L. Blanton, Certificate Phlebotomy • Emma Boland, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Vanessa C. Bonham, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Conner S. Boyd, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kathryn L. Brown, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Dana Brumbaugh, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Amber M. Buettner, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Mya E. Burton, Certificate Phlebotomy • Carla E. Callejas, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Jordan R. Campbell, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Juliano A. Castillo, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Taylor Catron, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology • Leah R. Chariker, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis

• Ava E. Chavez, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Rae Chronicle, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Josh B. Clark, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • Emilee E. Cole, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications • Matthew Compton, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Payton D. Cramer, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Brooke A. Cross, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Macie A. Crosswhite, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ralph D. Crowe, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Ryann T. Crowe, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis, Associate of Science Sociology Emphasis • Kennedy A. Dabrowski, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Erin L. Davis, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech • Cindie J. Derrickson, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Brenda Diaz Matias, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • Steve C. Domotor, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Han Duong, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jennifer R. Edwards, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Gabrielle H. Emery, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Landon P. Engom, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Taylor Epps, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Kyla M. Farey, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Samantha Flager, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Karla L. Freeman, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Xilonen Galindo, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Olivia M. Garber, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Mary M. Genske, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology Horse Mngt, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Zoe R. Gonzalez, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology • Garrett J. Gordon, Associate of Applied Science Practical Business Management • Jesse L. Granger, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Faith R. Gray, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • Riley E. Greaves, Associate of Science English Emphasis • Henry E. Grice, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician • Jevon M. Grossman, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Bailey N. Guilford, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Daniel A. Guthrie, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Cesar J. Gutierrez, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Jenna A. Halsey, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Elijah Hamel, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Hunter B. Hamilton, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • James H. Hammer, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Ethan P. Hannah, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ethan A. Haury, Associate of Science Music Production Emphasis • Savannah J. Heinen, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Madyson R. Hellem, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Janet G. Hernandez, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Mia L. Hernandez, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jorge J. Hernandez Bessies, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Valeria Hernandez Torres, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Isabella L. Herrera, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Riah J. Hewes, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Payton B. Hoby, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ally A. Hotrum, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis

• Grace E. Hotrum, Associate of Science Exercise & Sport Sci Emphasis, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Karalyn E. Hovey, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Antonia Huerta, Associate of Science History Emphasis • Alex J. Hughes, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Feiyue Jiang, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Nancy Jimenez, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Emily J. Jimerson, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Joy Jin, Associate of Science Comp Sci:App CS Opt Emphasis • Celeste Johnson, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Hannah N. Johnston, Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert), Certificate Childhood Care & Education, Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS) • Steve L. Jones, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Aubrey L. Jorgensen MacDougall, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Monica Juarez Hurtado, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Jason D. Katin, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Levi J. Kaup, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Adrianna S. Kazmaier, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Alyssabeth M. Keehner, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Mason J. Kessler, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Brittany M. King, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • RaeAnna R. King, Associate of Science Animal Science Emphasis • Elizabeth K. Kinkade, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • William J. Kirby, Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS), Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech • Hallie N. Koehler, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Andrew L. Langevin, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis • Emily E. Larson, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Charlotte T. Lawley, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kelly Lawson, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Shavor Layne, Certificate Childhood Care & Education, Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS) • Joe T. Leslie, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Jonathon Lester, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Boden Lindberg, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Clair D. Lloyd, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Chase R. Logan, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Esther S. Manzano-Lopez, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Sophia A. Marchand, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Rebekka M. Marjamaa, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Jordan Martinez-Nguyen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Tyler Martinez-Nguyen, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Jaxon Maxwell, Associate of Science English Emphasis • Ray McCormick, Associate of Science Art Emphasis • Katie S. McCoy, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Alexa P. McGowan, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Samuel A. McLagan, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Andre McTeague, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Noah J. Meekins-Schultz, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Dejah Melson, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Connor Mendez, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Juvelina T. Mendez, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Andrea I. Mendoza, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Garrett W. Merchant, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Eli G. Meyer, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Orange O. Miller-Spillman, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Rahima Monahan, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kaianne L. Moreno, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Journey S. Myers, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Brittany J. Novak, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Troy E. Novak, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Angel A. Nunez, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Alyssa V. Orling, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Gisselth Ortiz, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Rafi V. Ortiz, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation

• Renae A. Ortiz, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Emily Ortiz-Franco, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Christina N. Overturf, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Amy G. Pappas, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Karen Parent, Associate of Science Geology Emphasis • Jaylyn M. Parke, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Amber L. Pearson, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Jessica Pegg-Elizondo, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Juana Perez Cardenas, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jesus Perez-Cortes, Associate of Science Economics Emphasis • Emma G. Perfect, Associate of Science Environmental Sci Emphasis • Keith L. Perkins, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Rhiannon Perry, Certificate Phlebotomy • Alayna M. Peterson, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Lucero L. Phoenix, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Donna G. Pope, Certificate Phlebotomy • Cash C. Price, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Kristy L. Reynolds, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Hope J. Richmond, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Alisha B. Riley, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Shiloh N. Robinson, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Auhnna C. Rodriguez, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Yacqui Rojas-Aguilar, Certificate Phlebotomy, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Taylor B. Savage, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Anna Schoen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Grayson A. Schosha, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ethan K. Seirup, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Nabeel Shariff, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Amy Smith, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Ashlee Smith, Certificate Phlebotomy • Nicole Smith, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Nestor Soto-Galicia, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Ava G. Spencer, Certificate – 1 Year Community Health (1Yr) • Michael St Clair, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Rachael M. Stephen, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Bailey N. Stigen, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Karissa L. Stoelting, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Kaden J. Strametz, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Creed C. Sullivan, Associate of Science Exercise & Sport Sci Emphasis, Associate of Science Chemistry Emphasis • Scott A. Sutherlin, Associate of Science Journalism & Mass Comm Emph • Aiden M. Terkildsen, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Rhyker S. Theophilus, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Alora L. Thomas, Associate of Science Art Emphasis, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • Caiden C. Thomsen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Salem P. Tompkins, Associate of Science History Emphasis • Ella M. Tracy, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • LeAnne R. Trask, Associate of Science History Emphasis • Kiandra S. Triplett, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications • Diego D. Valerio-Gonzalez, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Shawn Vatcoskay, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis • Abelina Velasquez, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Winston J. Vera Dodge, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jade M. Verdugo, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Tristin W. Waggle, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech

• Braden L. Wakefield, Certificate Phlebotomy • Jackson T. Walls, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Paul W. Ward, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kayla N. Welch, Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS), Certificate Childhood Care & Education, Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert) • Camille G. Wheeldon, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Emily S. Wheeler, Associate of Science History Emphasis • Carla L. Wiggins, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Nic C. Williams, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Haylee Wilson, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Nathan D. Witney, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Kaylie Woolley, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Andrew M. Wright, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Crystal M. Wunder, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Maxwell N. Yoder, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Zane M. Azmane, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Ashley V. Cruz Chavez, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Keirla N. Grossman, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Amanda E. Aubert, Associate of General Studies General Studies Arlington, OR • Sasha Keown, Associate of General Studies General Studies

Aumsville, OR

• Holly Atkinson, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Alisha M. Larkin, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Lisa A. Marchant, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Hannah L. Walliman, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec Baker City, OR • Daphne L. Thomas, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Hayden K. Younger, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Certificate CNC Machinist, Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert) Bay City, OR • David Harris, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging

Beaverton, OR

• Daniel R. Allen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Zachary Boehler, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Komlan Etse, Associate of Science Sociology Emphasis • Isabella F. Loitz, Associate of Science Art Emphasis • Annaly Nuon, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Julian M. Ramirez, Associate of General Studies General Studies Ben Lomond, CA • Hudson McKinney, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis Bend, OR • Brian T. Chavez, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Amanda R. Crestani, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Ava L. Elliott, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Laura C. Kantor, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Jessica Westwell, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology Boise, ID • Mason E. Carr, Associate of Applied Science Const & Forestry Equip Tech Bonanza, OR • Isabella I. Dominguez, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant

Brownsville, OR

• Katja V. Griffith, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis, Associate of Science Chemistry Emphasis • Caleb Helfrich, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Andrew P. Landgren, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Zion Larson, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Rica A. McCoy, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant

Burns, OR

• Jessica R. Dibble, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst Cheshire, OR • McKenzie J. Morrow, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology Clackamas, OR • Kyle Hunt, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis Clatskanie, OR • Jayce G. Barnes, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) College Place, WA • Ashley J Lintner, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst Columbia, CT • Scarlett Irrig, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis

Coos Bay, OR

• Ryan G. Caldera, Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert), Certificate CNC Machinist, Associate of Applied Science Machine Tool Technology (AAS) • Mackenzie Shriver, Associate of General Studies General Studies Corvallis , OR • Peter Lindegren, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR

Corvallis, OR

• Sarah K. Abraham, Associate of Science Sociology Emphasis, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis • Hayden D. Akishin, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology • Stacey A. Allcock, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Myles B. Allen, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • Sarah Almutairi, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Juan C. Alvarado Salgado, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Annalee M. Anglin, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Elizabeth M. Arnold, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Collin Arthur, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Dominic G. Arthur, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Claire N. Babcock, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • K E. Bacho, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Feby Louise Diane B. Baobao, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications • Louie B. Baobao, Associate of Science Comp Sci:App CS Opt Emphasis • Roger A. Barker, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Alyssa N. Barnstead, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Thomas Barton, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ashley N. Becker, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Brandon Birken, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Jordan Bojorquez, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Erica A. Brown, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Jackson E. Brown, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Trenton R. Buchanan, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jonica L. Buck, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Anessa B. Campbell, Certificate Phlebotomy • Finn O. Cardon, Associate of Applied Science Comp Aided Drafting and Design, Certificate CAD AEC (Cert), Certificate CAD Mech/Prototyping (Cert) • Kayden J. Carpenter, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Senna M. Carrera, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ella G. Carter, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Layla L. Carter, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Katie M. Carver, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Oliver B. Chambers, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Sean Chesbro, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Eli A. Chipps, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Minkyung Chung, Associate of Science Animal Science Emphasis • Brecca L. Claitor, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Gray T. Clark, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Thianna Clark-Williams, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Christian M. Colaci, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Josiah W. Coleman, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS) • Laith Colonica-Ladnier, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of General Studies General Studies

• Payton Conley, Associate of Science General Science Emphasis • Aidan L. Corbus, Associate of Applied Science Machine Tool Technology (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert), Certificate CNC Machinist • Elliott V. Cosby, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • Shane R. Cunningham, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Megan R. DeHaan, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Danielle Debusk, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Tanariea A. Deloney, Associate of Science Exercise & Sport Sci Emphasis • Sammi G. Dillon, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Michelle F. Dixon, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Gradin S. Fairbanks, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Sophie M. Fajer, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Emily N. Farthing, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Alex M. Findlater, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Brett D. Fournier, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Noah J. Frank, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Adriana E. Friend, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Maria B. Garcia Villalobos, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Morgan H. Gardner, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Doolin Gettings, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Sealtiel Gobai, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Luis F. Gomez Rosales, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Ari Gonzales, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Dori A. Grace, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Silas A. Hadlock, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Ian Halpin, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology • Luke A. Harris, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS) • Orion Hart, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kavi J. Held, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Olivia M. Henderer, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Jazzmine A. Herrera, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Jacob C. Hoertkorn, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Adam Holliday, Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert), Certificate CNC Machinist, Associate of Applied Science Machine Tool Technology (AAS) • Brock M. Horning, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ayden J. Hortt, Associate of Science Art Emphasis • Brendan C. Hughes, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Delicia Hunter, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Katy J. Islas Mimila, Certificate Childhood Care & Education, Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert) • April Jang, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Melody Johnson, Associate of Science Liberal Studies Emphasis • Oliver R. Joss, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Annabel Juarez, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Annabel Juarez, Certificate Professional Business (Cert) • Beth M. Juarez, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Claire F. Kaser, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Emma Kenton, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Sophia Keplinger, Certificate Phlebotomy • Tessa L. Kern, Certificate Phlebotomy • Alivia A. King, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Tatum A. LaPlante, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Holly M. Lasley, Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert), Certificate Childhood Care & Education, Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS) • Azlyn R. Lawless, Associate of Science Sociology Emphasis • Kathleen L. Lawrence, Associate of Science Women, Gender, Sexuality • Justin A. Leban, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Liliana L. Lopez, Associate of Science English Emphasis • Carter A. McAleer, Associate of Science History Emphasis • Lily I. McClure, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Alyssa M. McGuire, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Karla J. Medina Delgado, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Dimitri K. Menkiena, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.) • Arturo G. Mireles, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Amal K. Mohammed, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Yvonne Morales, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Maggie J. Moran, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Mena M. Moran, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Joel Mota Basilio, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Will T. Mullins, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jessica G. Nebeker, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Rose R. Nesbit, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Dre C. Oglesby, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Jennifer P. Oring, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis

• Jesse E. Padilla Lopez, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Jonah R. Pandey, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis, Associate of Science Comp Sci:Comp Sys Opt Emphasis • Neely R. Paul, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Cole Pender, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • LilyBlue L. Pfister Valdez, Associate of General Studies General Studies • AJ J. Pointer, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Zeph A. Portukalian, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ben A. Prevish, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • Isaiah D. Price, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Steven E. Rawley, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology • Hugh T. Richter-Olsen, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.) • Phoenix R. Rimbey, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Brendan W. Rock, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Tigerlily D. Russell, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Philip A. San Romani, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Jesus Sandoval-Uribe, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • Mario Settersten, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Tammy J. Severns, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Jay M. Sherburne, Associate of Science Environmental Sci Emphasis • Natasia G. Siagian, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Anna M. Sleadd, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Brennan C. Smith, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • Lauren Sreniawski, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Lisa M. Stanley, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec

• Caden Sullivan, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Kerry J. Tappana, Associate of Science Geology Emphasis • Dawson M. Taron, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Serrina R. Tate-johnson, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Rebel L. Tester, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology • Isaac Tijerina Escobar, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Carlos H. Torres, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • Frankie T. Tran, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Amanda J. Trunnell, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Logan C. Utter, Associate of Science Creative Writing Emphasis • Lisaann A. Valdez, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Brooke Valenzuela, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Mae O. Van Tamelen, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Priscilla Virasak, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Jordan F. Voorhees, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ahni L. Washburn, Certificate Phlebotomy • Sophia Wells, Certificate Phlebotomy • Kaia Wenk, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Charlize Wood, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Damoni D. Wright, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Peyton Yeoman, Certificate Phlebotomy • Stephen R. Yosick, Associate of Science Environmental Sci Emphasis • Daisy Zambrano-Gomez, Associate of Science Art Emphasis Crabtree, OR • Samantha H. Gembala, Associate of Applied Science Nursing

Creswell, OR

• Casey Bianco-Davis, Associate of Applied Science Machine Tool Technology (AAS), Certificate CNC Machinist, Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert) • Lizabelle Osborn, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Emily P. Scott, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology Dallas, OR • Jocelyn Goldschmidt, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Macey L. Keiper, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Wyatt Sonday, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Wyatt L. Tharp, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Aaron D. White, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging

Dayton, OR

• Bowen B. Johnson, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Tara M. Morgan, Associate of General Studies General Studies Depoe Bay, OR • Ni J. Palmer, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

Dexter, OR

• Maddy M. Ballas, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech Drain, OR • Paige N. Gillbanks, Certificate CNC Machinist, Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert) • Madilyn K. Sprinkle, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis El Paso, TX • Forrest M. Boswell, Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert), Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech Elmira, OR • Alicia Lynn Duty, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Estacada, OR • Ava Turner, Associate of General Studies General Studies

Eugene, OR

• Lydia J. Barker, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology • Harrison Cunliffe, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Shaun E. Edinger, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Patrick J. Eperjesi, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Erika J. Jones, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Sarah M. Lanz, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Landon D. Lea, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Raegyn Miller, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Amy L. Pelkey, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Connor R. Roberts, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Alex E. Ruiz-Martinez, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Joel Sessions, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Cat Tomlin, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology

Florence, OR

• William L. Dickson, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging

Forest Grove, OR

• Kristy L. Bailey, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst Foster, OR • Caterina A. Hardy-Lancellotti, Certificate CAD Mech/Prototyping (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Comp Aided Drafting and Design, Certificate CAD AEC (Cert) Gainesville, FL • Bronson P. Christin-Filipczuk, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Gladstone, OR • Jackson J. Fera, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Keira A. Whitehead, Associate of Science Animal Science Emphasis Grants Pass, OR • Bela M. Leenknecht, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Ruby G. Ray, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec Halsey, OR • Cailen Arnold, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Jamie C. Harila, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jennifer A. Johnson, Associate of General Studies General Studies

Happy Valley, OR

• Annabelle McGrew, Associate of General Studies General Studies Harrisburg, OR • Tad A. Christensen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Misty D. Cruz, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Andrea Delgado, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Samantha P. Glover, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis • Brittany A. Grundy, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Brooke H. Johnson, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis • Anna Lidbeck, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Colby M. Moritz, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Lizbeth Rodriguez Garcia, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Davita L. Thomas, Associate of Arts Elementary Education • Cyanea I. Williams-Wagner, Associate of Science Art Emphasis Hermiston, OR • Kylee Dickman, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Hailey E. Roberts, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

• Chloe Huynh, Associate of Science Chemistry Emphasis

Honolulu, HI

• Zelda L. Tulafono, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis Hood River, OR • Sage L. Hoke, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Hubbard, OR • Sara Roque, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Huntington Beach, CA • Matthew McKenna, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Idaho Falls, ID • Maci Billings, Associate of Arts Elementary Education

Independence, OR

• Zoe Butterfield, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Michelle Gonzalez, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Joseph R. Johnson, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Cole M. Kirk, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Quinn Neasman, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Veronica R. Saldana, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Caleb A. Steffen, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) Jacksonville, OR • Kalynn M. Breedlove, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis

Jefferson, OR

• Diego G. Aguilar, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Billy Armenio, Certificate CAD AEC (Cert), Certificate CAD Mech/Prototyping (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Comp Aided Drafting and Design • Liem B. Brawn, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Harrison D. Fairall, Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Machine Tool Technology (AAS), Associate of General Studies General Studies • Sapphire L. Guinan, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology • Cole F. Laube, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Hannah E. Mainord, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Joseph A. Wunderlich, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech

Junction City, OR

• Sophie A. Dooney, Associate of Science Liberal Studies Emphasis • Tylen E. Franks, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Aiden E. Hazen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jayda L. Johnson, Associate of Science Environmental Sci Emphasis • Ayden R. King, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Leanne M. Parks, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Briana Sanchez, Certificate Phlebotomy • Casey l. Strine, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Bryce R. Winbourn, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Andrew J. Wodtli, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Keizer, OR • Lacey Dayley, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Jason Diaz, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR Ketchikan, AK • Jared M. Rhoads, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr)

Klamath Falls , OR

• Maren R. Holbrook, Associate of General Studies General Studies Koutou-ku Tokyo, Japan • Johji Iizuka, Associate of General Studies General Studies La Grande, OR • Maya L. Wilson, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Lafayette, OR • Terry M. Hayward, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech, Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS) Lake Oswego, OR • Grace J. Choi, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Abigail G. Russell, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst Las Vegas, NV • Christopher Thornton, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech Lebanon , OR • Emily J. Dowswell, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology Horse Mngt • Destinee L. Hemenway, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Daje White, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis

Lebanon, OR

• Nathaniel J. Gee, Associate of Applied Science Const & Forestry Equip Tech • Anna R. Bell, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Anna R. Bennett, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Zach A. Beugli, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Laura E. Bloedel, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Eliana G. Blount, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Matthew L. Blount, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Sierra A. Borst, Associate of Science Biological Sciences Emphasis • Allyssa H. Bowen, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Ashlyn D. Brinson, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Kaitlyn N. Broughton, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Thomas J. Byler, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Valerie E. Castellano, Associate of Science Political Science Emphasis • Michelle K. Cinowalt, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Hunter L. Coltrin, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Rachel S. Costa, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Josh D. Cowart, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology • Emma N. Dalebout, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Stephanie M. Dickerson, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Aidyn J. Diodato, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Iain A. Duncan, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Faith V. Estell, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Ethan M. Estrada, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Isaiah E. Fernandez, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Ashley S. Fraley, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Connor J. Franklin, Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Lilah N. Gandy, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Nevaeh K. Garner, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Christopher J. Gird, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Alivia N. Griffiths, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • May M. Hakanson, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Lori P. Haley, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

• Becca D. Hannen, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Grace G. Hegel, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Kaia J. Hegel, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Danielle A. Hernandez, Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS) • Kiera I. Hollister, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Grace E. Housing, Certificate Phlebotomy • Abigale A. Howard, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Alicia R. Hunt, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Ethan C. Hysell, Associate of Science Geology Emphasis • Tanner D. Jacobsen, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Mckenzie S. Jayne, Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS), Certificate Childhood Care & Education, Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert) • Brian J. Keeney, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech, Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert) • Isabella C. Keeney, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Dominique A. Klahold, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Matthew J. Livezey, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Shyann J. Lunski, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jennifer M. Macone, Associate of Science Exercise & Sport Sci Emphasis • Amy M. Marker, Certificate – 1 Year Community Health (1Yr) • Katelyn A. Marrs, Associate of Arts Elementary Education • Kaiona H. Menguita, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Naya H. Menguita, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Porter M. Mhoon-Coatney, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Sean W. Miller, Certificate CNC Machinist • Logan Moore, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Gustavo Morales, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Bambi O. Munger, Associate of Science Liberal Studies Emphasis • Loretta E. Newton-Mendenhall, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Emily R. O’Daniell, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Kade M. Olsen, Associate of Science Exercise & Sport Sci Emphasis • Breann G. Orton, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • William E. Parsons, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Kitty M. Perkins, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kylee K. Quinn, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Kaylee L. Ragan, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Alannis Rax, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Miguel V. Reyes, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Estella Riddle, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Ryan W. Rivers, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Luke M. Rose, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Izabel M. Scott, Associate of Science Music Education Emphasis • Justin Sears, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Daniel P. Serrano, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Avery J. Spikerman, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Desiree S. Stevens, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Jennifer Steward, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Brandon N. Stoering, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech

• Ethan R. Stumbough, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Autumn M. Suing, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis • Josh Tallman, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Noah H. Taylor, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Noah H. Taylor, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Jazlyn E. Tessmer, Associate of Arts Elementary Education • Micheal Timmons, Associate of Science Chemistry Emphasis • Tara B. Tindall, Certificate Professional Business (Cert) • Tristen M. Van Hoosen, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS) • Emma C. Veuleman, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Shaunna L. Voepel, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Jessica M. Walnum, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology Horse Mngt • Elsy C. Prado Mendoza, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Brittany K. Rinkin, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Molly C. Stanger, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Lebec, CA • Lyssa F. St. Cyr, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Long Beach, WA • Boston C. Caron, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Lowell, OR • Andrew G. Bardis, Associate of Science Music Emphasis Lyons, OR • Wyatt F. Connally, Associate of Science Sociology Emphasis • Carrie E. Garrison, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology Madras, OR • Justin D. Plant, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) Mcminnville , OR • Jonah Halliday, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts

McMinnville, OR

• June J. Aweri-Bright, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Jenna L. Hayward, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech, Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert) • Addie Romo, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Jake M. Stacy, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech • Daniel Valle, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech

Mill City, OR

• Chase V. Howard, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Elizabeth A. Lindemann, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Novalee D. Thomas, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of General Studies General Studies Millersburg, OR • T.J. J. Vincent II, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis Milwaukee, WI • Parker S. Kuehl, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Molalla, OR • Catherine L. Burroughs, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis Monmouth, OR • Kendra R. Collins, Associate of Science Animal Science Emphasis • Bella G. Geddes-Siemiller, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Briana A. Gonzalez, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Fernanda M. Salas Rodriguez, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Lynnea C. Ward, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

Monroe, OR

• Shoutaro R. Saito, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Angel M. Anderson, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Daysi D. Coronado, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • John E. Mullis, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Audry S. Newman, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • JJ A. Parker, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Jessica R. Perez, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Justin A. Romero, Associate of Applied Science Mechatronics/Ind Automat Tech • Tiffany M. Straub, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) Moscow, ID • McKenna S. Knott, Associate of Science Agr Business Mngt Emphasis

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

• Benjamin English, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis Myrtle Point, OR • Margie A. Harris, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis • Carter A. Northup, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology North Bend, OR • Brett M. Sandgren, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging North Plains, OR • Rebecca J. Stires, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology Horse Mngt

Ontario, OR

• Jared M. Hally, Certificate Phlebotomy Oregon City, OR • Lauren K. Dale, Associate of Applied Science Animal Technology Horse Mngt Pendleton, OR • Bailey P. Kannier, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Philomath, OR • Rachael Babcock, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications • Chelsey Baldwin, Associate of Science Creative Writing Emphasis • Caitlin E. Bland, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting • Zoe E. Boynton, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Sandee B. Chambers, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology • Tanner W. Dowless, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech

• Patrick J. Duffy, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Devin K. Endicott, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Benjamin T. Gary, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Xavier L. Hins, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Alex P. Hogan, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Nahani R. Jackson, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Alzahraa Laftah, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Raquel V. Lopez-Roman, Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Educ (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Early Childhood Educ (Cert), Certificate Childhood Care & Education • Will D. Mason, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Skylar B. McFarlane, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Krystal R. Napier, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Justin T. Stillwell, Associate of Science Exercise & Sport Sci Emphasis • Olivia Symons, Certificate Phlebotomy • Philip M. Varone, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR, Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician

Pleasant Hill , OR

• Allie P. Bennett, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of General Studies General Studies Portland, OR • Courtney Cabana, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Sandra Magana, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Sean M. Mallory, Certificate – 1 Year Coding Reimbursement Spec • Will R. Martini, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Sarah E. Plude’, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Kellen J. Segel, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Amena Somsanith, Associate of Science Health Promo & Behavior Emph • Jenna E. Swanberg, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst Prineville, OR • Mark C. King, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Zach Levesque, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Quincy, IL • Jennifer Simpson, Associate of General Studies General Studies Redlands, CA • Justin D. Lyman, Associate of Applied Science Const & Forestry Equip Tech Riddle, OR • Gracie M. Stone, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Rosburg, WA • George P. Wilson, Associate of Science Liberal Studies Emphasis Roseburg, OR • Kinsey M. Brelage, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Isaac Guastaferro, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Rylee E. Russell, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Salem , OR • Brady Borman, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS)

Salem, OR

• John M. Albright, Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS), Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech, Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert) • Ian Alexander, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Tayler A. Baker, Certificate Phlebotomy • Dugan R. Barrera, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Logan J. Bennett, Associate of Science Agr Business Mngt Emphasis • Samantha A. Bennett, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Josh Bianco, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Gabriel F. Bromley, Certificate Phlebotomy • Faith L. Buchheit, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Devin Cifuentes, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Tyler Collier, Certificate – 1 Year Electrician Appr Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Electrician Appr Tech (AAS), Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech • Louis W. Deloretto, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis • Isaac B. Francis, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • James T. Franklin, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Jeremy A. Garcia, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Yelitza Garcia Matzumill, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Hermelinda M. Hernandez, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Lily G. Houskeeper, Certificate Phlebotomy • Hanna J. Krahmer, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Ethan McQuigg, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Natya I. Pacheco Cid, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Caroline M. Patton, Certificate Phlebotomy • Annabelle Peterson, Associate of Science Animal Science Emphasis • Andrea L. Richman, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Mila K. Uemura, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Noemi D. Gonzalez, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant

Salyer, CA

• Brooklynn N. Pippa, Certificate – 1 Year Medical Assisting Santa Maria, CA • Osvaldo Chavez-Vasquez, Associate of Applied Science Const & Forestry Equip Tech • Joab C. Quintanar Sanchez, Associate of Applied Science Const & Forestry Equip Tech

Scio, OR

• Kaden M. Barrett, Certificate – 1 Year EV/HV Technician (1Yr.), Associate of Applied Science EV/HV Technician, Certificate – 1 Year Auto Maint/Light Repair MLR • Ana Z. Callejas, Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts • Brayden R. Eaton, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis • Gracie E. Mask, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology • Teague W. Mendez, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Victoria Morrow, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Mark R. Nusom, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Nathan L. Sandberg, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis • Robert F. Van Etta, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS) • Shealyn L. Workinger, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Scotts Mills, OR • MacKenzie Leao, Associate of Science Agricultural Sciences Emphasis

Shedd, OR

• Kaitlin M. Campbell, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Sheridan, OR • Ryan S. Peters, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech Sherwood, OR • Cornel R. Taylor, Certificate – 1 Year Ind Mech/Maint Tch App (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Ind Mech/Maint Tch App (AAS) Siletz, OR • Elka E. Fisher, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Aliyah E. Murphy, Associate of Science Anthropology Emphasis Sisters, OR • Mia N. Monaghan, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Springfield, OR • Bailee D. Boardrow, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Opal Burdge, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Zoe A. Carlton, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Carly M. Cragun, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Chloe E. Gates, Associate of Applied Science Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech • Kristina J. Hodson, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Oryen R. Moore, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Aubrianna E. Rodriguez, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Andrew S. Ward, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Megan E. Wierman, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology

Stayton, OR

• Gavyn Z. Andall-Bolton, Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS) • Andrew M. Elie, Certificate Limited Elect Apprentice Tech • Brooke Herrmann, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Kaleb D. Klassen, Certificate CNC Machinist, Associate of Applied Science Machine Tool Technology (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Machine Tool Technology (Cert) • Sarah E. Lackey, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging

Sublimity, OR

• Logan Maisel, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Molly A. Schotthoefer, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

Sweet Home, OR

• Blake E. Arthur, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Jacob Q. Barraza, Associate of Applied Science Practical Business Management • Amber R. Billington, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Bre M. Bittner, Associate of Applied Science Visual Communications, Certificate – 1 Year Digital Image/Prepress Tech • Christian M. Dominy, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr), Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS) • Madison Duncan, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis • Kaydence J. Egner, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Judson J. Emmons, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Chloe M. Fairchild, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Adrienne N. Funk, Associate of Arts Elementary Education • Sam S. Games, Associate of General Studies General Studies • Huston H. Holly, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Johnna E. Hotchkiss, Associate of Applied Science Nursing

• Brayden L. Keesee, Associate of Applied Science Nursing • Jaidyn J. Kimble, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Certificate Professional Business (Cert) • Rebecca Lankford, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Roger A. Lowry, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Clarice B. Lugo, Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology • Dakota E. Melkvik, Associate of Applied Science Industrial Pipe Trades (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Industrial Pipe Trades (1Yr) • Mason E. Montigue, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Lark Otteman, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Rebekah L. Peterson, Certificate Phlebotomy • Seth C. Peterson, Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Rafael A. Ramos, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer • Kevin L. Seiber, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Certificate – 1 Year Accounting Clerk • Shayna Snyder, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Robert M. Strome, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Tate T. Williamson, Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert), Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS) • Lydia A. Wright, Associate of Science HDFS:Hum Svcs Option Emphasis

Tangent, OR

• Seth S. Albert, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Skylar S. McCollaum, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Amy J. Samples, Certificate – 1 Year Dental Assistant • Kailey J. Savage, Associate of Applied Science Non-Destruct Test & Evaluation • Monte P. Willie, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis

Terrebonne, OR

• Alyssa K. Holliday, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging • Jessica M. Toledo, Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Asst • Faith-Ann M. Walker, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging The Dalles, OR • Faith F. Gouge, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Trevor Lutz, Associate of Science Engineering Emphasis Tigard, OR • Michael P. Shklayvel, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Tillamook, OR • Marlene G. Walker, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Toledo, OR • Marli K. Burke, Associate of General Studies General Studies, Associate of Science Bus Administration Emphasis • Teryl E. Wallace, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

Turner, OR

• Baylon A. Erevia, Associate of Applied Science Welding & Fab Tech (AAS), Certificate – 1 Year Welding & Fab Tech (Cert) • Jackson R. Oglesby, Associate of Science Communication Emphasis • Zac C. Rife, Certificate CNC Machinist Veneta, OR • Bridgette C. Blansett, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Warrenton, OR • Emily N. Philbrook, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Weiser, ID • Christina A. Lammers, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging West Hills, CA • Bradley Schneidewind, Associate of Applied Science Const & Forestry Equip Tech West Linn, OR • Shannon L. Groppe, Associate of Applied Science Diagnostic Imaging Wilsonville, OR • Jaden A. Cao, Associate of Science Comp Sci:App CS Opt Emphasis

Woodburn, OR

• Nicholas Orlandini, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Woodland Hills, CA • Lily L. Hedding, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis Woodland, WA • Evie L. Wodtli, Associate of Science Psychology Emphasis Yachats, OR • Lilly C. Krohlow, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

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In 2025, College Board found that 84% of high school students admitted to using AI tools to some extent in their schoolwork. The same year, Education Week found that 61% of teachers admitted they did the same. 

And at universities such as Oregon State, institutions are faced with trying to address the academic concerns that come with AI, all while staying on the cutting edge of modern technology. 

At the end of the day, does AI benefit our education? 

YES 

By Orion Glover and the LBCC Civil Discourse Program

Imagine a student sitting in a math class, right on the edge of understanding a concept. They ask a question, but the explanation doesn’t quite click. Embarrassed to ask again, they stay silent and fall behind.

What that student needs is a tutor that is free from social pressures. Yes, students do use AI to cheat, but this casts a shadow on its real potential. While it should never be used to bypass coursework, AI is an incredible tool during the initial stages of learning.

I, Orion, am a first-year engineering student at Linn-Benton Community College, and I spend a lot of time just trying to understand difficult concepts from dense textbooks and lectures. Using AI, I can ask the same question in different ways. I can ask for diagrams, overviews, and step-by-step explanations, immediately testing my understanding with practice problems.

This one-on-one experience can help students learn with less stress. According to a 2026 study from Frontiers in Psychology, this low-pressure dynamic has been found especially helpful for students who are struggling the most to learn certain topics. Instead of checking out when it feels like there is no way forward, AI offers a path for students to stay engaged and find more meaning in their education.

AI also promises to enhance one of the most important parts of the college experience: large projects and research. Students with good  ideas are often held up by technical skills they might not have, such as coding, or by impossible roadblocks such as analyzing millions of data points. 

Facing this exact data issue, a student at the University of Southampton built an AI tool to scan millions of aerial images for ancient ruins, discovering 120 new historic sites across Scotland. Not only did she learn more herself, but AI unlocked a vision that had a positive impact on society.

When integrated well, AI can also help students achieve more in the classroom. Recently in Engineering 102 at LBCC, my teacher said AI could be used to elevate our Excel projects, on the condition that we could explain any part of the project during a graded presentation to the class.

The result? Students used their creativity to the fullest, taking their ideas and using AI to help learn how to achieve them. AI is uniquely helpful for this. Instead of searching 20 minutes for an outdated Excel video on a different operating system, you can upload a screenshot and get advice on how to move forward that is specific to your goals and situation. 

With guidance on advanced functions, students were able to create Excel workbooks that looked more like a website than a spreadsheet, all while learning the advanced methods they were using because of how the teacher set up the project. 

AI is a tool that can make it easier for anyone to learn in their own way and at their own speed. There have never been enough teachers to go around – until now.

NO

By Lili Daniel and the LBCC Civil Discourse Program 

As a full-time student with multiple part-time jobs, I, Lili, often wish that there was some easy system or magic tool that I could use to make learning easier. AI tools are sold as that magic bullet. They make things easier on the surface level. But what are they doing to us long term?

AI models mathematically determine what words are most likely to be found together in order to generate human-like output. Because of this guesswork, they can produce inaccurate or misleading information. They can be biased, too, based on the data they are trained on – in one study, ChatGPT analogized “terrorist” with “Muslim” 23% of the time and “money” with “Jewish” 5% of the time. Why would we use these tools that we know can produce such problematic, inaccurate work?

Using tools can get work done faster with poorer learning outcomes. This is known as cognitive offloading – essentially, making something else do the tough thinking for you. This can be harmless, but if you become reliant on tools, you’ll be unable to perform the same tasks without them. 

For example, I have used citation generators for years to avoid the tedious task of manually writing works cited pages. Now, despite having turned in countless “correct” works cited pages, I still wouldn’t be able to write a good one on my own.

The same thing appears to be happening with AI, but when it comes to even more tasks: writing emails, reading articles, making art. Though the output may appear acceptable, what’s going on in the brain is different.

AI is cognitive offloading to the max: a cheap and easy way to complete big tasks that should require skill building and learning.

Let’s use writing essays as an example. A recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that using AI while writing essays resulted in lower recall of essay contents, lower sense of ownership, and, scariest of all, lower brain connectivity. The study found that “AI tools, while valuable for supporting performance, may unintentionally hinder deep cognitive processing.” 

Though the output might look the same, what’s going on in the brain is different. It worries me to imagine the long-term effects of chronic AI usage on the brain.

I understand that, from an academic perspective, many of us are focused on grades – and for good reason. But while an AI model can output something that looks like an essay, and may be graded as an essay, the student prompting AI misses out on the cognitive work and the learning.

If you want to really learn something, you need to struggle a little bit. 

When I first got into art, I was really bad at it and I gave up many times. But I kept going back to it, practicing, and learning from experts. Now, I love most of the paintings that I make. But if I had asked someone else to make the art for me, I would have the paintings but would have lost out on what made them meaningful. 

Learning is an art and an invaluable lifelong skill. I encourage students to embrace the hard parts of struggling, thinking for themselves, and creating their own work.

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While the traditional student path often follows a straight line from high school to college, the path through Adult Basic Skills is rarely linear, defined instead by resilience, late-night study sessions, and the courage to start over. The Adult Basic Skills department helps empower students to redefine their futures in academic success.

What separates ABS from LBCC’s regular education programs is that it has an approach that is geared primarily to adult learners of all ages. Adult students often balance full-time jobs, parenting, and financial challenges. ABS takes these all into account, helping students in prioritizing and being flexible between their real life and future. 

But, what does the ABS department offer?

The department has four main programs: General Educational Development Preparation, GED Preparation in Spanish, English Language Acquisition, and Adult Basic Education Pre-College Instruction.

The GED program prepares students for the high school equivalent GED tests in math, language arts (reading and writing), social studies, and science.  It offers students who never took or didn’t finish high school the chance to further their education, while also offering a path into main college courses. The GED program is offered in both English and Spanish. Students must be 16 years or older to take the English program, and 18 years or older for the Spanish program.

One student who is a GED graduate, Erika Driver, wrote of her success story and how she started the GED program: “I dropped out of school in the ninth grade and turned to substance abuse at 18. In 2023 I went to jail for six months on some serious charges; it was then that I decided to get my life together. In September of 2024 I got accepted into the SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) to start working on my GED.”

Driver continued, “I worked extremely hard for a year by studying, raising my hand in classes, and taking practice tests. Once I started testing I passed all of my tests within a three-month timeframe. I am proud of that because I’ve always been rather embarrassed about my comprehension in school. I’m 27 and this is one of my biggest achievements.”

For other students, the move to the GED program is a strategic choice rather than a fallback. Asher Richmond left high school due to health issues and found himself at a crossroads in 2022. Coming from a family of educators, he wasn’t ready to give up on his goals.

After seeing his uncle find success through the program, Richmond enrolled in the GED program. 

“I looked into the program in the area because my uncle had gotten his,“ Richmond noted. While he admits he would have preferred to stay in high school, the GED offered the “on-paper skills“ and the “formality“ of a brush-up he needed to move forward.

Now that he’s finished the program, Richmond is looking toward a future in a “makerspace,” a communal hands-on environment often found in libraries where people learn technical crafts such as 3D printing and woodworking. He views the GED as the stepping stone that allowed him to pursue this path without being held back.

The ELA program is for adults who are permanent residents, immigrants, or refugees in the United States. This program helps students brush up on their reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. It is geared towards students who are looking for work in the United States who want to improve their job skills, or are interested in going to college to earn a career certificate or degree.

The ABE program is for students who already have a high school diploma or GED and who want to strengthen their skills before taking credit-level courses. ABE classes are offered in math basics, computer basics, and college and career readiness (offered in spring term only). 

Classes are offered primarily in the evening, after the main campus falls quiet from the regular hustle of students during the daytime and are offered at the main Albany campus, Corvallis Benton Center, or online.

As for the instructors, they serve as facilitators and help coach the student through the course and help them with questions along the way, including overcoming “imposter syndrome,“ which often occurs with students returning to college.

The Adult Basic Skills department’s mission is often found in the “intangibles.” For the Department Chair and instructor for ELA Françoise Howard, who has spent over a decade specializing in ELA, the role is less about administrative oversight and more about acting as a “bridge” for those who feel the world has moved on without them.

“Many students come to us feeling like success is out of reach, or that they have somehow failed,” she explained. “Whether it’s a language barrier for an immigrant or a missed diploma for a GED student, they often arrive feeling ‘deficient.’ Our job isn’t just downloading information into their minds. It’s about taking out the ‘victim mentality’ and replacing it with confidence.”

The impact of the programs often manifests in the smallest, yet most significant, victories: a student finally understanding a complex English idiom they’ve heard at work for years, or a College and Career Readiness student finding the courage to email a professor to request a classroom observation.

“I’ve had a student tell me, ‘Teacher, I am a donkey,’“ she said. “I told them, ‘You can never say that about yourself.’ Seeing that self-deprecating noise go quiet is a delight.”

The Commuter met with Megan Christoph, the program specialist at the ABS office, to better understand the department and what students can do to get started.

You’ve been with the department since 2008. How has your role evolved from being an instructor to your current position?

I taught GED and English Language Acquisition for six years before pivoting to the administrative side. Now, I manage the database that supports the federal grant – specifically the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act – which pays for the bulk of our programs here. I handle onboarding, orientation, and progress testing to ensure our students are meeting their goals. Because we are a small department, I also handle registration and answer questions for walk-ins and students just trying to find their footing.

How many students are currently utilizing these programs?

We have about 220 students registered this spring. It’s a very dedicated group. Our ELA students have incredible retention. They are often thrilled to learn that these classes are now free, which wasn’t always the case.

We see a bit more attrition in the English GED program simply because “life is big.” Our students are often in their 40s with children and jobs; balancing science, social studies, and math is a major commitment.

The staff supporting these 220 students is relatively small. Who is behind the scenes?

We have one contracted faculty member and six adjunct instructors; three for GED and three for ELA. We also have two part-time non-contracted bilingual classified staff in addition to my position. Our faculty and staff have been with the department for a long time and are incredibly committed, despite having to scale back from locations in Albany and Corvallis. We also have a bilingual student navigator, Leo Maldonado, who is vital in helping students transition to college programs.

What does success look like for an ABS student in these programs? 

It’s surprisingly high. We are meeting all our federal metrics, but the real success is in the transition data. When I look up our GED graduates, a large number of them are currently taking credit classes at LBCC. Even though the college no longer offers the 12-credit tuition waiver for GED grads that it used to, students are still pushing forward. They aren’t always looking for a four-year degree at a university, as many are in their 40s and want a certificate or an associate degree so they can increase their earnings and support their families immediately. 

For someone looking to start this path, what are their first steps?

For GED and ELA, students apply through LBCC using an application specifically for Adult Basic Skills. They then go through an orientation and testing process.

For our Pre-College Instruction (ABE), students apply as credit students and work with a navigator. We offer math basics, computer basics, and a College and Career Readiness course. These are designed to help students gain confidence and get comfortable with tools such as Canvas before they start credit-level classes.

Torey Arnold, a part-time biology instructor at LBCC, now has a PhD in biology. He remembers the exact moment he pulled into his community college parking lot for the first time. “I remember thinking, this is going to change my life,” Arnold said.

Arnold’s path was born out of a difficult high school experience defined by bullying and a “decimated” sense of self-worth. He dropped out at 16, but an inner curiosity about the molecular world kept him moving. 

“I really liked science … I was fascinated with how cells work,” he recalled. “I knew if I wanted to be a biologist, I had to take the GED to go to college.”

After taking the test in Michigan and passing with “college-level marks,” Arnold began a 13-year trek through higher education: four years for an associate degree, three for a bachelor’s, and six for his PhD. Arnold noted that the GED felt like a more significant personal milestone than his doctorate.

“Getting the GED, I felt more accomplished in that than getting the PhD,” Arnold recalled. “The amount of dopamine hit I got from the GED … it was fuel to the fire. It showed me that I was capable, worthwhile, and valued.”

Today, as a teacher and biologist, Arnold’s advice to students starting the programs is to ignore the “stigma” and focus on their own timeline. “It doesn’t matter how long it takes. It’s not a race,” he said. “Whatever it is you want to do, that’s got to be the driving motivation. Just get into the pool a little bit and see if it feels right.”

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Even several weeks later, students and staff might have some concerns about how this cyberattack affected the college and students’ private information. Although the college prepares as best it can, with so many digital tools in use by the college, incidents similar to this one are bound to happen again. 

On April 25, Instructure, the company that owns and operates the Canvas learning platform, had a data breach in which hackers accessed Canvas systems and stole user data, such as student X-numbers, email addresses and enrollment status. On May 1, Instructure disclosed this breach in a public incident report, and the next day, they updated the report, stating they “believe the incident has been contained” and closing the report four days later.

On May 7, however, the login page for Canvas was replaced by the same hackers with a message threatening to release the stolen information from a list of affected schools unless a ransom was paid by May 12. LBCC was on that list of colleges; however, as stated by a separate incident report by Instructure, most information that was stolen by the hackers is considered “directory” or public information that can be requested of the institution without prior notice or consent. This information specifically was “usernames, email addresses, course names, enrollment information and (Canvas) messages.” The canvas messages were the only nondirectory information that was leaked and therefore posed the most concern, according to the college. 

The hackers who perpetrated the hack purported to be part of a group that calls itself “ShinyHunters.” The group is a known criminal extortion group that primarily funds itself through information brokerage – buying and selling information. The group has been in operation since 2019 and has claimed responsibility for several high-profile data breaches, such as at Ticketmaster and Google. They are primarily known for sophisticated use of phishing and other attacks.

The Commuter spoke with Craig Huseby, LBCC’s chief information officer, to answer questions about how the hack affected students and what the school is doing in response. In an email sent to students and staff on May 12, Huseby noted that Instructure doesn’t believe there will be a release of any personal user information. 

Instructure later confirmed in a webinar that they paid the ransom. Huseby explained that there is a reputational aspect at play for the hackers; taking the ransom and not releasing the information makes businesses more likely to pay the ransom in the future. 

LBCC will not be taking any direct actions in response to the incident, as none of LBCC’s systems were directly compromised, Huseby said. While the school takes security breaches seriously, and goes to great lengths to ensure its partners are upholding security policies, this is not the only system that LBCC uses that has been breached. Further, due to the large number of different systems that the school uses the likelihood that none of them experience a breach at any point is very low. 

“Nobody sees the 99 times you got it right, they only see the one time you got it wrong,” he said.  

As far as specific recommendations for students, Huseby stressed three major points:

• First, do not reuse your passwords, especially for key accounts such as banks and schools. In his words, “Don’t, don’t, don’t.”
• Second, change your passwords about once a year for important accounts.
• Third, be wary of phishing emails. Be skeptical of any emails from addresses you don’t recognize, or that try to pressure you into giving away any personal information. 

Instructure recommended many of the same things in their incident report, with an additional recommendation to trust your instincts. If something feels off, it likely is, and it is much easier to verify a suspect email with LBCC’s tech support department than it is to recover your information after it has been stolen. Contact them at student.techsupport@linnbenton.edu or call 541-917-4630 or text 541-704-7001.

Overall, this incident reminds users that we entrust organizations with a lot of personal information, and things happen. It’s a question of if, not when. Students and others must remain cognizant of their own digital security as well. 

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