Charter Oak State College: News and Events

Inauguration date for President Ed Klonoski set for October 3

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:45:00 EST

Celebration of college's 35th anniversary includes Inaugural Ceremony, Shea Lecture by Stanley Greenberg and a Foundation Fundraiser

Charter Oak State College Announces Online Registration Beginning July 1, 2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST

We are excited to announce that beginning July 1, 2008, we will launch a new online registration and payment processing system via our student web portal - ACORN. The resulting benefit of this new feature is that your course and payment information in the Charter Oak Student Information System will be updated instantaneously.

Charter Oak State College Launches Corporate Partnership Program

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST

Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's public online college, has launched a new partnership program for Connecticut-based corporations. The program offers companies a seamless way to educate their employees utilizing the services of Charter Oak's online course programs.

Wine and Cheese Reception for Alumni Reflection Literary Publication

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EST

Please join the Alumni Association for a wine and cheese reception this Thursday, June 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fleet Conference Room. We will be featuring readings from Alumni Reflections, the first literary journal produced by the Alumni Association at Charter Oak State College.

Commencement Ceremony Held June 1

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:30:00 EST

Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's public online college, held commencement ceremonies today for the Class of 2008. This year approximately 475 students were awarded bachelor's degrees from Charter Oak.

Annual Commencement Ceremony

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:45:00 EST

The annual commencement ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 in Welte Auditorium on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, which is adjacent to Charter Oak State College.

Charter Oak Strikes Deal with Gibbs College

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:45:00 EST

Charter Oak State College has reached an agreement with Gibbs College Connecticut to provide associates degree graduates of Gibbs advanced standing at Charter Oak.

Use Your Charter Oak Email Contest!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST

Winners of Amazon.com $25 gift certificates for Week #1 are: Christine Farnsworth and Sean Juarez. Congratulations!

Jump Start Your Education

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:45:00 EST

Join us at Charter Oak State College (or attend online from home or work!) on the following dates: Monday, March 17 5:00 PM ? 7:00 PM or Wednesday, March 19 Noon to 2:00 PM.

Student Information Week Online Events

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:57:00 EST

Ever wonder how to: Use Charter Oak?s Online Libraries? Navigate an Online Course? Access our free e-Tutoring Services? Let us help! Participate in these workshops from home!

New President, Provost Named at Charter Oak State College

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:29:00 EST

Edward D. Klonoski succeeds Merle W. Harris who is retiring after serving as Charter Oak president for the past eighteen years. Shirley M. Adams, Charter Oak?s Vice President of Academic affairs since 2002, has been appointed to the newly-created post of College Provost. Both Klonoski and Adams will assume their new duties on February 15.

Interested in becoming certified in Early Childhood Education?

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:46:00 EST

This teaching certificate qualifies professionals to work in a variety of settings including public preschools, Birth to Three Early Intervention services, and public kindergartens.

Need some help getting started on your Academic Autobiography (AA)?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:23:00 EST

If your Concentration Plan of Study (CPS) has been submitted and you plan to graduate within the next six months, you should be working on your Academic Autobiography. This document needs to be submitted for faculty review four months prior to your projected graduation date. To help you get started, Academic Counselors Ann Marie Gagnon and Linda Larkin will be in Charter Oak's chat room on Thursday Afternoon, November 29th from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ET. Whether you have questions or just want to "listen in", we're sure you will find this to be a helpful discussion.

Want to be a Teacher in CT?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:48:00 EST

Learn about Alternate Routes to Teacher Certification in Connecticut. You are invited to attend a Charter Oak State College sponsored seminar on December 3rd on alternate routes to teacher certification.

Jump Start Your Education Now!

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:18:00 EST

Exclusively for Personnel in the Public Safety Field. Looking to finish your degree for advancement? Meet with faculty and staff to learn more about Charter Oak's online degree programs for personnel in the Public Safety sector.