https://cocc.edu/news/ News listing for the home page en-us Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:53:30 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.cocc.edu/news/studies-in-action.aspx COCC students plug into a range of applied learning experiences, putting their training to work while impacting the world around them Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:53:30 -0700 Homepage-News Studies in Action https://www.cocc.edu/news/high-school-math-minds-go-math-to-the-future-at-cocc-contest.aspx Paying homage to a beloved sci-fi film and its imagined time-travel calculations, the annual High School Math Contest at Central Oregon Community College is going "Math to the Future" this year, hosting young math minds from across the region to compete in fun challenges from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, on the Bend campus Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:33:00 -0800 High School Math Contest https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-and-classified-association-reach-tentative-agreement.aspx COCC and the Classified Association of COCC reach a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining contract for 2025-2028, following ongoing negotiations Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:15:46 -0700 Homepage-News COCC and Classified Association Reach Tentative Agreement https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-responds-classified-union-impasse-declaration.aspx Central Oregon Community College confirmed on Monday that the Classified Association of COCC (CACOCC/OEA) has declared impasse following mediation in ongoing contract negotiations John Moore <jdmoore2@cocc.edu> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:51:00 -0800 Barber Library Patio and Memorial Garden Barber Library Patio and Memorial Garden https://www.cocc.edu/news/strong-skills-for-career-starts.aspx COCC’s skills-oriented education programs, from Addiction Counseling to Automotive Technology, are in the spotlight during national Career and Technical Education Month Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:19:00 -0800 Homepage-News Strong Skills for Career Starts https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-is-granted-224k-from-central-oregon-health-council-for-rural-student-scholarships.aspx More than 50 rural-based health care students will have their tuition fully or partly covered by $224,532 grant Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:45:15 -0800 Homepage-News Two smiling and talking female college students wearing scrubs descend a staircase in training facility. https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-part-of-a-nationwide-focus-in-february-on-career-technical-educations.aspx National Career and Technical Education Month shines a spotlight on the diverse career paths in 'CTE' -- from firefighters and foresters to chefs and web developers Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:16:00 -0800 Homepage-News CTE Month https://www.cocc.edu/news/manufacturing-program-granted-2.2-million-from-department-of-education.aspx Grant from Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education will develop short-term certificates for manufacturing technology with regional workforce needs in mind Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:24:00 -0800 Homepage-News Manufacturing Grant At COCC https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-asks-for-advocacy-in-light-of-likely-state-funding-cuts.aspx College welcomes community advocacy in encouraging state lawmakers to maintain current funding levels Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:49:48 -0800 COCC Asks for Advocacy https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-upper-deschutes-watershed-council-offer-whychus-close-up.aspx An in-depth look at Central Oregon's Whychus watershed -- including its ecology, history and creek restoration -- is the focus of the fourth annual "Learn About Your Home Waters" speaker series Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:01:00 -0800 Homepage-News Whychus Watershed https://www.cocc.edu/news/madras-campaign-culminates-with-100k-from-tykeson-family-foundation.aspx Major fundraising for the Madras campus expansion now complete, with opening set for Jan. 5 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:04:34 -0800 COCC Madras https://www.cocc.edu/news/a-launchpad-for-global-discovery.aspx Educational paths at COCC ignite far-and-wide journeys; start your own experience this winter term, with classes beginning Jan. 5 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:35:31 -0800 Homepage-News A Launchpad for Global Discovery https://www.cocc.edu/news/trio-award-to-support-inspire-cocc-low-income-first-gen-students.aspx The $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education will provide approved students with specialized supports for four-year degree attainment Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:12:56 -0700 Homepage-News TRIO Award to Support Students https://www.cocc.edu/news/broadside-editor-accepted-into-the-new-york-times-corps.aspx Redmond student Ray Randall will receive multiple years of mentorship from a New York Times journalist Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:53:00 -0800 Homepage-News Broadside Editor Chosen for NY Times Corps https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-receives-federal-grant-for-futures-in-behavioral-health.aspx Four-year funding by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will provide scholarships and paid field placements Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:20:10 -0700 Homepage-News Federal Grant Directs Funds for Behavioral Health https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-joins-national-week-without-driving-campaign.aspx College part of national mission, Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, to encourage carpooling, bus rides and bike trips Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:10:00 -0800 Homepage-News Week Without Driving https://www.cocc.edu/news/you-can-do-that-at-cocc.aspx Dipping into tidepools, taking the opera stage, designing wedding cakes and many other unique learning opportunities await — fall term admissions deadline is Sept. 12 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:19:00 -0800 Homepage-News You Can Do That at COCC https://www.cocc.edu/news/whats-new-at-cocc.aspx With fall term looming — classes start Sept. 22 — the new academic year is bringing more than a new wave of students Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:27:00 -0800 Homepage-News What's New at COCC https://www.cocc.edu/news/breaking-boundaries.aspx Overcoming adversity, three COCC students find the right formula for academic success Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:42:07 -0700 Homepage-News Breaking Boundaries https://www.cocc.edu/news/student-awards-announced-at-cocc-commencement.aspx Held on June 14 with more than 300 graduates in attendance, the College's commencement ceremony featured the presentation of four student honors Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:48:01 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Commencement https://www.cocc.edu/news/celebrating-75-years-of-impact.aspx COCC arrives at a major milestone of bringing higher learning, engagement and enrichment to the region Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 05 May 2025 12:16:12 -0700 Homepage-News COCC's 75th https://www.cocc.edu/news/a-deep-degree-of-animal-care.aspx Vet Tech program now offered with an every-year cohort launch Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:07:44 -0700 Homepage-News Vet Tech Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/fast-track-your-career-path.aspx COCC offers more than 50 unique, short-term educational tracks to choose from — all requiring less than a year of study Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:44:00 -0800 Homepage-News Fast-track Your Career Path https://www.cocc.edu/news/greg-pereira-named-new-president.aspx Following a national search, board of directors announces COCC's seventh president Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:01:30 -0800 Homepage-News Greg Pereira https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-seeks-artist-for-30k-madras-campus-commission.aspx COCC is accepting proposals for an outdoor sculptural installation, with a compensation of up to $30,000 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:27:16 -0800 Homepage-News Artist Sought for Madras Campus Commission https://www.cocc.edu/news/state-of-the-college-2025.aspx COCC's annual year-in-review event shares important initiatives, updates and a 75th anniversary retrospective Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:03:00 -0800 Homepage-News State of the College https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-first-ever-award-from-the-national-endowment-for-the-arts.aspx College's first-ever grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will support art access, summer program development for youth Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:17:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Receives Rural Arts Aid https://www.cocc.edu/news/diversity-in-science-initiative-at-cocc-awarded-funds.aspx An initiative to encourage diversity in science gains momentum thanks to Bloomfield Family Foundation, Randall Charitable Trust and Central Oregon Health Council Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:37:00 -0800 Homepage-News Diversity in Science Initiative at COCC Awarded Funds from Three Sources https://www.cocc.edu/news/board-of-directors-approves-three-finalists-in-presidential-search.aspx Following a nationwide search, presidential search advisory committee selects three finalists who will visit COCC campuses in January Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:09:21 -0800 Homepage-News Presidential Finalists https://www.cocc.edu/news/growing-together-moved-by-300k-from-maybelle-clark-macdonald-fund.aspx Grant for "Growing Together" campaign includes $50K in matching funds to support 24,000-square-foot educational facility Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:15:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC’s “Growing Together” Campaign Moved by $300K from Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund https://www.cocc.edu/news/veteran-entrepreneurs-can-strive-at-cocc.aspx Free business training for military veterans through the Small Business Development Center begins Jan. 14 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:42:06 -0800 Homepage-News Strive training for military veterans https://www.cocc.edu/news/academic-pathways-advanced-by-2.5-million-federal-grant.aspx Title III grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education will support several student success initiatives, including "Guided Pathways" Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:28:45 -0800 Homepage-News Title III Grant https://www.cocc.edu/news/prison-education-program-a-pioneer-for-pell-grants.aspx Federal grant approval for degree-focused program receives state and national attention Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:54:00 -0800 Homepage-News Prison Education Program a Pioneer for Pell Grants https://www.cocc.edu/news/exploring-science-impacting-the-world.aspx A range of science disciplines, from biology to physics to chemistry, propel students into inspiring careers Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:22:10 -0700 Homepage-News Exploring Science https://www.cocc.edu/news/murdock-trust-awards-500k-to-cocc-growing-together-campaign.aspx Funding will support new Madras building's health care training wing for nursing, certified nursing assistant and medical assistant programs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:49:00 -0800 Homepage-News Murdock Trust Awards $500K to "Growing Together" https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-awarded-2.2-million-from-us-dept.-of-education-for-high-school-equivalency-program.aspx Federally funded program is designed to help migrant and seasonal farm workers and family members earn their general education development (GED) certificate Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:53:59 -0700 Homepage-News High School Equivalency Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/first-nations-student-union-fosters-connection.aspx Oregon Public Broadcasting covers club's part in COCC's broader commitment to creating inclusive spaces Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:41:00 -0800 First Nations Student Union https://www.cocc.edu/news/transfer-degree-offered-at-deer-ridge-correctional-institution.aspx COCC is first community college invited to join national college-in-prison consortium, program featured in OPB report Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:35:14 -0700 Homepage-News Transfer Degree Offered at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-president-signals-retirement-for-2025.aspx Dr. Laurie Chesley has announced plans to step down from her role and retire next June; a candidate search will commence this fall Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:46:00 -0800 COCC President Signals Retirement for 2025 https://www.cocc.edu/news/breaking-ground-for-madras-campus-growth.aspx Board approves sale of gifted Miller lumberyard to Jefferson County, authorizes contract with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:29:16 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Madras Campus Expansion https://www.cocc.edu/news/grant-from-roundhouse-foundation-ensures-rural-youth-access-to-cocc-youth-camps.aspx More than 200 rural youth will receive free or partially paid access to 20 of COCC's hands-on summer Youth Camps Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:06:00 -0800 Homepage-News Madras Youth Camps https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-adds-ev-charging-infrastructure-in-bend-prineville.aspx A nearly $112,000 grant from the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and Pacific Power brings new electric vehicle-charging stations to Central Oregon Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 13 May 2024 10:01:35 -0700 Homepage-News EV Charging Stations https://www.cocc.edu/news/fun-cocc-summer-camps-designed-for-youth-adults.aspx Community Education's summer programming sparks discovery with immersive experiences — register now! Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 03 May 2024 09:16:00 -0800 COCC Youth Camps and COSSI https://www.cocc.edu/news/applications-open-for-summer-symposiums.aspx Offered free for regional high school Latinx, Native American and Afrocentric students and their allies, these June programs provide college exposure Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 01 May 2024 09:22:38 -0700 Homepage-News Summer Symposiums https://www.cocc.edu/news/three-cocc-students-selected-for-all-oregon-academic-team.aspx Students will be honored at an Oregon Community College Association event in Salem on April 19 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:05:35 -0700 Homepage-News Three Students Selected for All-Oregon Honors https://www.cocc.edu/news/foundation-meal-of-the-year-marks-45th-anniversary.aspx The COCC Foundation's milestone event will also honor the Miller family of Bend for their longtime support Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:17:44 -0700 Homepage-News Meal of the Year https://www.cocc.edu/news/one-thousand-new-child-care-spots-and-counting.aspx Working with NeighborImpact, COCC has designed a free business training program that's bringing vital child care to Oregon Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:52:00 -0800 Child Care Business Accelerator https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-instructor-nursing-grad-team-up-for-published-research.aspx The public health study, centered on a community college dataset, is featured in American Journal of Health Studies Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:11:00 -0800 Homepage-News Instructor, Grad Team Up for Research COCC Instructor, Nursing Grad Team Up for Published Research https://www.cocc.edu/news/roundhouse-foundation-gifts-300k-to-help-grow-cocc-madras.aspx "Growing Together" fundraising campaign receives major support for college's long-planned Madras campus expansion Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:23:50 -0800 Homepage-News Roundhouse Foundation $300K grant https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-receives-2023-partnership-award-from-central-oregon-builders-association.aspx Award recognizes the College's vital partnership role in construction workforce development Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:02:23 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Receives COBA Award https://www.cocc.edu/news/state-of-the-college-2024.aspx Watch a recording of the event which shared the College's priorities, goals and actions Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:30:50 -0800 Homepage-News State of the College https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-food-pantry-featured-in-bend-bulletin.aspx Read in The Bulletin how COCC and NeighborImpact are collaborating to confront food insecurity issues for students Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:13:56 -0800 Homepage-News Food Pantry for Students https://www.cocc.edu/news/automotive-technology-donates-vehicle-to-meals-on-wheels.aspx Central Oregon Daily shares the story of how COCC Automotive Technology students fixed up, gifted an SUV to the Council on Aging food program Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:19:00 -0800 Homepage-News Automotive Tech donates vehicle to Meals on Wheels https://www.cocc.edu/news/2024-season-of-nonviolence.aspx Held mid-January through early April, commemoration will feature an engaging lineup, including notable activists, New York Times-bestselling authors Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:33:12 -0800 Homepage-News Season of Nonviolence https://www.cocc.edu/news/sustainability-coordinator-receives-environmental-center-honor.aspx Noelle Bell Copley named a 2023 Sustainability Award honoree by the Environmental Center Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:36:03 -0800 Homepage-News Sustainability Award https://www.cocc.edu/news/one-million-dollar-gift-from-jtmf-foundation.aspx Madras campus expansion moves closer to its fundraising goal thanks to an incredible gift from the JTMF Foundation Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:52:40 -0800 Homepage-News $1 Million Gift from JTMF Foundation https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-source-profiles-redmond-community-choir-director-ken-piarulli.aspx Ken Piarulli, Redmond choir director, profiled in the Oct. 11 edition of the Source Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:24:28 -0700 Homepage-News Redmond Community Choir https://www.cocc.edu/news/small-business-series-kindles-community-for-entrepreneurs.aspx Monthly “Community Building Community” series will offer sessions that combine skill-building, strategizing and a social space Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:38:22 -0700 Homepage-News Community Building Community https://www.cocc.edu/news/mapping-innovation-earns-instructor-academic-accolades.aspx Patrick Kennelly, Ph.D., receives honor from The British Cartographic Society Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:37:42 -0700 Homepage-News Pat Kennelly https://www.cocc.edu/news/double-digit-enrollment-jump-at-cocc-as-fall-term-begins.aspx COCC is currently set to begin the new academic year with an 11.1% increase from 2022 in credit-seeking headcount Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:41:46 -0700 Homepage-News Double-digit enrollment jump as fall term begins https://www.cocc.edu/news/program-manager-named-a-40-under-40-trailblazer.aspx Kathryn Brown, who leads COCC's child care business accelerator program, honored by America's Small Business Development Center Network Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:08:00 -0800 Homepage-News Kathryn Brown https://www.cocc.edu/news/community-health-certificate.aspx College offers one-year certificate in community health; first of its kind in Oregon, program featured in KTVZ's Sept. 5 broadcast Aimee Metcalf <ametcalf@cocc.edu> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:10:00 -0800 Homepage-News Community Health Certificate https://www.cocc.edu/news/economic-impact-2023.aspx A new study demonstrates the transformative value and benefits that COCC generates for the regional economy Aimee Metcalf <ametcalf@cocc.edu> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:32:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC's Impact on the Central Oregon Economy A new study demonstrates the transformative value and benefits that COCC generates for the regional economy. https://www.cocc.edu/news/madras-campus-boosted-by-lottery.aspx COCC and Jefferson County are a major step closer to realizing a long-planned expansion project for the Madras campus Aimee Metcalf <ametcalf@cocc.edu> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:02:00 -0800 Homepage-News Jefferson County, COCC Boosted by $4 Million for Madras Campus Expansion COCC and Jefferson County are a major step closer to realizing a long-planned expansion project for the college’s Madras campus thanks to $4,052,728 from Oregon lottery revenue bonds allocated by the state’s adopted budget. https://www.cocc.edu/news/board-of-directors-leadership-2023-24.aspx The COCC board of directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as chairperson for the 2023-24 year Aimee Metcalf <ametcalf@cocc.edu> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:34:00 -0800 Homepage-News Jefferson County Leader Elected to Steer COCC Board The COCC board of directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as chairperson for the 2023-24 year. https://www.cocc.edu/news/foundation-scholarship-application-23-24.aspx The COCC Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year - marking an all-time high for the college's scholarship fund Aimee Metcalf <ametcalf@cocc.edu> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:24:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Students Can Apply for Share of $1.9 Million in Foundation Scholarships The COCC Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year — marking an all-time high for the college’s scholarship fund. https://www.cocc.edu/news/small-business-program-accepting-applications.aspx COCC's Small Business Development Center is now accepting applications for its popular Small Business Management Program. Aimee Metcalf <ametcalf@cocc.edu> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:46:00 -0800 Homepage-News Applications Open for COCC's Small Business Management Program Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, is now accepting applications for its popular Small Business Management Program. https://www.cocc.edu/news/automotive-tech-innovator-named-educator-of-the-year.aspx Ken Mays receives honor from National Science Foundation's High Impact Technology Exchange Conference Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:32:17 -0700 Homepage-News Ken Mays https://www.cocc.edu/news/indonesia-study-abroad-bend-bulletin.aspx COCC's unique research-based study abroad program is featured in the July 20 issue of The Bulletin Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:42:04 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Indonesia Field Study https://www.cocc.edu/news/national-college-association-book-award-includes-four-cocc-educators.aspx Featured in a published collection of equity-centered college processes, co-authors are part of award from Council of Writing Program Administrators Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:24:00 -0800 Faculty-News Homepage-News National College Association’s Book Award includes Four COCC Educators https://www.cocc.edu/news/helping-college-students-thrive.aspx COCC offers a raft of resources and programs for students in need, supported by some key community partnerships Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:57:18 -0700 Homepage-News Helping College Students Thrive https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-awarded-prestigious-national-endowment-for-the-humanities-grant.aspx Chandler Lecture Series program will use funding to develop and host humanities-focused presentations for students and the community Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:28:06 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant https://www.cocc.edu/news/vet-tech-director-receives-statewide-honor.aspx The Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association awards Beth Palmer its Veterinary Technician of the Year Award Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:14:20 -0700 Homepage-News Beth Palmer Receives Statewide Honor https://www.cocc.edu/news/campus-tours-explore-life-at-cocc.aspx To see the Wickiup Residence Hall up close, sign up for a Bend campus tour, or tour the Redmond, Madras or Prineville campuses by scheduling a visit Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:55 -0700 Homepage-News Campus Tours at COCC https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-welcomes-vice-president-lalonde.aspx Michael LaLonde, former CEO at Deschutes Brewery, assumes role of vice president of finance and operations Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:38:47 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Welcomes New Vice President https://www.cocc.edu/news/three-million-grant-for-electric-vehicle-workforce.aspx Funding will support College's leading part in a national effort to ramp up electric vehicle technician training Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:31:12 -0700 Homepage-News COCC EV Training https://www.cocc.edu/news/register-now-for-summer-learning-camps.aspx Community Education’s summer programming sparks discovery for kids — and adults! — with immersive, inspiring experiences Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 03 May 2023 15:32:34 -0700 Homepage-News Summer Camps https://www.cocc.edu/news/four-achievers-make-all-oregon-academic-team.aspx Students will be honored April 21 at the Oregon Community College Association’s Academic Team event in Salem Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:50:00 -0800 Homepage-News All-Oregon Academic Team https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-receives-grant-for-veterans-center-of-excellence.aspx Funding to expand Student Veterans Resource Center and veteran-specific academic, mental health and other outreach services Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:46:03 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Receives Grant for Veterans Center https://www.cocc.edu/news/previewing-college-with-a-cultural-lens.aspx For Latinx, Native American and Black high schoolers, COCC’s summer programs provide academic closeups with a focus on heritage Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:25:10 -0700 Homepage-News Previewing College with a Cultural Lens https://www.cocc.edu/news/oregonian-spotlights-cocc-oregon-promise-student-success.aspx Article in the March 19 edition of The Oregonian explores the unique success of state education grant at COCC John Moore <jdmoore2@cocc.edu> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:16:00 -0800 Homepage-News Morgan Brandon Morgan Brandon, 18, is finishing her second year at Central Oregon Community College where she is studying criminal justice. She’s among the hundreds of Oregon Promise grant recipients at the Bend college who are experiencing better outcomes than peers who didn’t receive the grant. https://www.cocc.edu/news/new-director-of-campus-safety-and-emergency-management.aspx Former Sunriver Police chief brings a 35-year career in law enforcement, with a focus on training, crisis intervention and emergency preparedness Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:51:00 -0800 Homepage-News Cory Darling https://www.cocc.edu/news/meal-of-the-year-returns.aspx Tabled since 2020 due to the pandemic, the COCC Foundation’s cornerstone fundraiser returns April 8 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:36:00 -0800 Homepage-News Meal of the Year Returns https://www.cocc.edu/news/redmond-campus-cheers-25-years.aspx COCC commemorates a quarter century of providing higher education, enrichment in Redmond with events on March 9 and May 19 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:48:00 -0800 Homepage-News Redmond Campus Cheers 25 Years https://www.cocc.edu/news/getting-ready-for-a-cocc-fall-start-cohort.aspx Spring term (begins April 3) is the ideal time to begin earning must-have prerequisites for cohort programs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:46:26 -0800 Homepage-News Getting Ready for a Fall-start Cohort https://www.cocc.edu/news/think-out-loud-features-black-art-showcase.aspx The Jan. 31 broadcast of "Think Out Loud" features the inaugural COCC Black Excellence Showcase for Black History Month Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:16:00 -0800 Homepage-News OPB Spotlights Black Excellence Showcase https://www.cocc.edu/news/bend-foundation-pledges-donation-to-cocc-scholarships.aspx The gift will help grow an endowed fund to benefit many COCC scholarship recipients to come Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:18:18 -0800 Homepage-News The Bend Foundation Pledges $40K https://www.cocc.edu/news/climate-pledge-puts-cocc-on-path-to-carbon-neutrality.aspx Newly signed "Presidents’ Climate Commitment" focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:58:21 -0800 Homepage-News Climate Pledge https://www.cocc.edu/news/physiology-lab-readies-ski-mountaineer-racers.aspx A segment by Central Oregon Daily shows how the COCC Physiology Lab can help community members focus on their fitness Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:03:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Physiology Lab https://www.cocc.edu/news/start-something-new-with-community-education.aspx Mediterranean cuisine, Spanish language and comedic improv are just a few of the plentiful, affordable Community Education offerings Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:01:28 -0800 Homepage-News Community Education classes https://www.cocc.edu/news/forestry-faculty-member-elected-to-national-society-board.aspx Ron Boldenow, Ph.D., will represent all of Oregon on the board of directors for the Society of American Foresters Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:12:00 -0800 Homepage-News Ron Boldenow https://www.cocc.edu/news/starting-college-in-a-high-school-classroom.aspx College Now gives high school students a jump on their future with low-cost, career-sampling college credits Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:52:19 -0800 Homepage-News College Now https://www.cocc.edu/news/veterans-day-at-cocc.aspx President Laurie Chesley shares gratitude for the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our nation Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:35:50 -0800 Homepage-News Veterans Day https://www.cocc.edu/news/notice-of-public-hearing.aspx Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute 279C.335(5), this Public Notice is for the purpose of taking comments John Moore <jdmoore2@cocc.edu> Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:08:00 -0800 Homepage-News Notice of Public Hearing: Exemption from Competitive Bidding for a Public Improvement Project Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute 279C.335(5), this Public Notice is for the purpose of taking comments https://www.cocc.edu/news/naming-ceremony-to-dedicate-middleton-science-center.aspx Dr. James Middleton, COCC’s 4th president, to be honored for service and legacy Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:50:00 -0800 Homepage-News Naming Ceremony to Dedicate “Middleton Science Center” Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is officially commemorating the Bend campus science center as the Middleton Science Center, in honor of Dr. James “Jim” Middleton, COCC’s fourth president, who served the college from 2004 to 2014. Middleton Science Center Middleton Science Center Building Facade Middleton Science Center Building https://www.cocc.edu/news/peer-support-program-think-out-loud.aspx New COCC Public Health program gets coverage from Oregon Public Broadcasting's "Think Out Loud" Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:17:21 -0700 Homepage-News OPB Features Peer Support Training https://www.cocc.edu/news/branching-out-with-forestry-studies.aspx An education in COCC’s Forest Resources Technology program includes open-air learning, an on-site arboretum and career inroads Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:45:13 -0700 Homepage-News Branching Out with Forestry Studies https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-to-fund-underserved-students-with-innovative-tech-sector-grant.aspx Funding from National Science Foundation will provide 45 scholarships of $10,000 each, develop new career-connected training Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:13:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Receives Tech-Sector Grant from NSF https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-to-expand-madras-campus-with-donated-land.aspx New 15,000-square-foot facility, to open in the fall of 2024, will house a range of new education opportunities to meet workforce needs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:42:21 -0700 Homepage-News COCC to Expand Madras Campus with Donated Land https://www.cocc.edu/news/abernethy_to_helm_cocc_board.aspx The COCC board of directors elected member Bruce Abernethy of Bend to serve as chair for the 2022-23 year John Moore <jdmoore2@cocc.edu> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:32:00 -0800 Homepage-News Bruce Abernethy Portrait https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-oregonian-cocc-early-childhood-education-business-accelerator.aspx A story in The Oregonian covers the successes and future plans of COCC's Early Childhood Education Business Accelerator John Moore <jdmoore2@cocc.edu> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:43:00 -0800 Homepage-News The Oregonian Early Childcare Education Photo https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-public-health-program-introduces-peer-support-training-to-the-region.aspx COCC is now authorized to offer the state of Oregon’s certified Peer Support Specialist training John Moore <jdmoore2@cocc.edu> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Peer Support Training https://www.cocc.edu/news/jim-wilcox-named-state-star.aspx Jim Wilcox honored by Oregon's Small Business Development Center network Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:53:13 -0700 Homepage-News Jim Wilcox is named State Star https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-welcomes-new-vice-president.aspx Former English professor and instructional dean at COCC, Dr. Annemarie Hamlin selected for role of vice president of academic affairs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:35:48 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Welcomes New Vice President https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-return-of-the-redmond-choir.aspx The Redmond choir, a unique experience in COCC's community education learning lineup, will be back on stage this September Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:59:02 -0700 Homepage-News The Return of the Redmond Choir https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-abuzz-with-national-bee-campus-recognition.aspx Designation from the Xerces Society recognizes efforts toward improving landscapes for pollinators Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:05:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Becomes Bee Campus https://www.cocc.edu/news/clinical-partnership-think-wild.aspx A collaboration with Think Wild allows veterinary technician students to perform clinicals while learning about wildlife rehabilitation Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:18:42 -0700 Homepage-News Vet Tech Students Learn About Wildlife Rehab https://www.cocc.edu/news/visual-arts-certificate-programs.aspx The graphic design and illustration training programs provide a launchpad for artistic careers Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:36:00 -0800 Homepage-News Visual Arts Certificate Programs https://www.cocc.edu/news/center-for-business-industry-and-professional-development.aspx Center will offer diverse skill-building courses, entrepreneurial assistance, customized trainings and many other specialized business services Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 02 May 2022 09:37:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Launches Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development https://www.cocc.edu/news/four-free-cedits-class-of-22.aspx Special four-credit offer provides in-district, class of ‘22 graduates a chance to try a college class completely free Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:54:38 -0700 Homepage-News Four Free Credits https://www.cocc.edu/news/bobcats-on-the-all-oregon-academic-team.aspx Three COCC Bobcats make the 2021-22 All-Oregon Academic Team Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:20:00 -0800 Homepage-News AOAT https://www.cocc.edu/news/board-approves-2022-23-tuition-increase.aspx COCC currently ranks fifth most affordable among Oregon’s 17 community colleges, with ranking anticipated to remain the same Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:06:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Board approves tuition increase https://www.cocc.edu/news/empowering-first-gen-paths.aspx COCC's college prep programs featured on the American Association of Community Colleges' website Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:14:30 -0700 Homepage-News Empowering first-gen paths https://www.cocc.edu/news/governor-brown-tours-cocc.aspx Governor's Future Ready Oregon initiative supports workers and future workers, connecting them with well-paying careers in health care and other fields Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:01:37 -0700 Homepage-News Governor Brown Visits COCC https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-seeks-to-fill-three-budget-committee-seats.aspx Vacancies represent three different zones, with opportunities for Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes County residents Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Buget Committee Seats https://www.cocc.edu/news/new-funding-for-child-care-development-program.aspx "Accelerator" business training, a collaboration of the Small Business Center and NeighborImpact, receives significant state support Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:08:16 -0800 Homepage-News SBDC Receives Child Care Training Funding https://www.cocc.edu/news/erickson-residency-pine-meadow-ranch-center.aspx Thor Erickson receives residency at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for the Arts and Agriculture Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:36:50 -0800 Homepage-News Thor Erickson receives residency https://www.cocc.edu/news/grants-and-endowment-strengthen-public-health-workforce.aspx Education endowment and $383K grant award from Deschutes County, Central Oregon Health Council support new public health initiative Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:26:00 -0800 Homepage-News Grants, Endowment Strengthen Public Health Workforce https://www.cocc.edu/news/unique-maps-to-higher-learning.aspx Newer academic options in fields like GIS, social work and fire services are helping students plot their path to a bachelor's degree Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:35:50 -0800 Homepage-News Unique Maps to Higher Learning https://www.cocc.edu/news/foundation-broadens-scholarship-programs.aspx COCC Foundation scholarships now offered in two annual application cycles; next deadline is April 29 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:43:29 -0800 Homepage-News Foundation Broadens Scholarship Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/growing-child-care-businesses.aspx Story from The Bulletin on the Early Child Education Business Accelerator program Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:56:02 -0800 Homepage-News SBDC Business Accelerator https://www.cocc.edu/news/veterans-coordinator.aspx New veterans coordinator position, supported by a grant from the Oregon Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, featured in Jan. 23 edition of The Bulletin Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:08:12 -0800 Homepage-News Veterans Coordinator https://www.cocc.edu/news/training-next-generation-of-early-educators.aspx To help solve child care crisis, COCC trains next generation of early educators Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:51:57 -0800 Homepage-News Training next generation of early educators https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-commencement-drive-thru-2022.aspx Creative format gives students, supporters a unique way to experience and celebrate ceremony Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:27:00 -0800 Homepage-News Car-mencement https://www.cocc.edu/news/season-of-nonviolence-braiding-sweetgrass-book-groups.aspx Community book conversations will discuss "Braiding Sweetgrass" in advance of livestreamed author event on Jan. 24 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:02:00 -0800 Homepage-News "Braiding Sweetgrass" Book Clubs https://www.cocc.edu/news/alicia-moore-honored-by-occa.aspx Dr. Alicia Moore, vice president of student affairs, receives excellence award from the Oregon Community College Association Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:27:27 -0800 Homepage-News Dr. Alicia Moore receives statewide honor https://www.cocc.edu/news/meyer-memorial-trust-equity-grant.aspx COCC's office of diversity and inclusion receives major grant award for equity-centered programs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:38:03 -0800 Homepage-News Meyer Memorial Trust https://www.cocc.edu/news/geology-featured-in-local-news.aspx Geologist discusses climate change and volcanic science with Central Oregon Daily News, Trail Scholar hiking blog Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:56:00 -0800 Homepage-News Faculty-News Hal Wershow Geology interviews https://www.cocc.edu/news/tapping-tech-in-central-oregon.aspx Rural COCC students receive technology, support to help them continue their education during the pandemic Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:15:00 -0800 Calendar_Highlight Tapping Tech in Rural Oregon https://www.cocc.edu/news/following-the-good-road.aspx COCC's Native American college-prep program highlighted in Madras Pioneer Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:45:35 -0800 Homepage-News The Good Road https://www.cocc.edu/news/sbdc-early-child-education-business-accelerator-program.aspx Small Business Development Center, NeighborImpact to offer free training and support for child care businesses Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:07:00 -0800 Homepage-News SBDC-NeighborImpact SBDC-NeighborImpact Child Care Training https://www.cocc.edu/news/ccampis-grant.aspx Grant will alleviate child care costs for low-income students, help launch Little Kits Early Learning & Child Care Center Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:24:35 -0700 Homepage-News CCAMPIS Grant https://www.cocc.edu/news/roundhouse-grant-supports-cte-programs.aspx The Roundhouse Foundation awards $30K grant to support career, technical non-tuition costs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:48:00 -0800 Homepage-News Roundhouse Foundation Provides 30K Grant https://www.cocc.edu/news/chandler-lecture-series-name-change.aspx The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series will look at the fresh vs. frozen debate, climate change in Central Oregon and the border crisis Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:38:00 -0800 Homepage-News Chandler Lecture Series https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-to-recognize-indigenous-peoples-day.aspx Board of directors makes Indigenous Peoples' Day an official day of recognition and celebration Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:46:36 -0700 Homepage-News Indigenous Peoples' Day https://www.cocc.edu/news/where-theres-smoke.aspx Fighting wildfire is a narrative shared by many students and staffers at COCC. Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:28:00 -0800 Firefighters https://www.cocc.edu/news/to-the-fullest-degree.aspx An academic collaboration between COCC and Oregon State University-Cascades optimizes the path for those on the bachelor’s degree track Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:27:50 -0800 Degree Partnership Logos COCC and OSU https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-summer-studies-open-doors-to-fall-learning.aspx With classes beginning June 21, COCC's summer term is a chance to fulfill required credits for fall cohorts, programs Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:26:00 -0800 Canoe Outdoor Leadership Canoe Outdoor Leadership https://www.cocc.edu/news/essential-skills-for-central-oregonians.aspx COCC's Adult Basic Skills program meets students at all levels of ability, offering classes that enhance lives and open opportunities. Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:02:00 -0800 Bend Campus Aerial View https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-business-of-helping-businesses-succeed.aspx COCC's Small Business Development Center is a steady resource in a time of uncertainty. Mark R, Johnson Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:20:00 -0800 SBDC computer screen https://www.cocc.edu/news/academics-enhanced-by-affordable-on-campus-housing.aspx Residence hall at COCC will reopen this fall as the college readies for incremental return to in-person learning. Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Wed, 05 May 2021 12:04:00 -0800 Wickiup Hall move-in day https://www.cocc.edu/news/training-to-heal-with-hearts-and-minds.aspx COCC's addiction studies program combines clinical experience and close-knit training for a rewarding, in-demand career. Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:42:00 -0800 Addiction Studies Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/pharmacy-technician-program-is-a-fast-path-to-a-career.aspx COCC’s one-year program offers the only accredited training east of the Cascades in Oregon. Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:35:00 -0800 Pharmacy Technician Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/grant-for-history-islam-course.aspx A $9,000 grant from the University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, Middle East Center, was awarded to COCC and associate professor of history Jessica Hammerman, Ph.D. Jenn Kovitz <jkovitz@cocc.edu> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:26:00 -0800 Homepage-News Photograph of a full COCC classroom in session with enthusiastic students https://www.cocc.edu/news/president-chesley-appointed-to-state-workforce-board.aspx Dr. Chesley will help identify future workforce needs, communicate a long-term vision for Oregon Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:54:00 -0800 Homepage-News Dr. Chesley Appointed to State Workforce Board https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-madras-summer-programs-grant.aspx With funds from the Oregon Community Foundation, summer program helps high schoolers earn college credit Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:53:58 -0700 Homepage-News Grant Supports Summer Learning at COCC Madras https://www.cocc.edu/news/heerf-aid-disbursals-2021-22.aspx Enrolled COCC students eligible to receive federal aid based on need Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:26:23 -0700 Homepage-News HEERF Funds https://www.cocc.edu/news/opportunities-abound-for-nursing-grads.aspx Central Oregon Daily highlights the local need for nurses, health care workers Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:20:26 -0700 Homepage-News COCC Nursing program https://www.cocc.edu/news/broadside-wins-best-website.aspx Student newspaper wins best website and other honors from Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:29:51 -0700 Homepage-News Broadside Wins Best Website https://www.cocc.edu/news/community-health-worker-training.aspx Public Health program now offers community health worker training that leads to state certification Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:33:45 -0700 Homepage-News Community Health Worker https://www.cocc.edu/news/cohc-grant-supports-diversity-programs.aspx Central Oregon Health Council supports COCC's high school college prep equity outreach Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:45:58 -0700 Homepage-News COHC Grant Supports COCC Programs https://www.cocc.edu/news/a-mural-of-connection.aspx Latinx program's ¡AVANZA! students help bring art and awareness to an overlooked underpass in Bend Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:07:00 -0800 Homepage-News A Mural of Connection https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-to-reopen-services.aspx Buildings and offices in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville will be open and staffed Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:13:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC to Reopen Services https://www.cocc.edu/news/commencement.aspx Prerecorded speaker for the June 12 ceremony is Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, social justice advocate Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 12 May 2021 08:41:22 -0700 Homepage-News Commencement https://www.cocc.edu/news/chinese-language-program-featured-in-source.aspx COCC's Chinese language program and AAPI Heritage Month events are featured in the Source Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 07 May 2021 09:19:00 -0800 Homepage-News Chinese Language Program and AAPI Featured in Source https://www.cocc.edu/news/menu-of-the-year-fundraising-event.aspx The COCC Foundation's major annual fundraiser, held online, brings in $385K for scholarship fund Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 05 May 2021 10:43:00 -0800 Homepage-News Foundation Fundraiser Nets Record Amount https://www.cocc.edu/news/sbdc-veterans-benefit.aspx Veterans benefit program covers noncredit classes at COCC's Small Business Development Center Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:20:00 -0800 Homepage-News SBDC Veterans Benefit https://www.cocc.edu/news/in-solidarity-with-aapi-community.aspx Addressing recent acts of hate in the U.S. against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:33:00 -0800 Homepage-News In Solidarity with our AAPI Community https://www.cocc.edu/news/a-fund-run.aspx Exercise science student runs for 48 hours to raise money for Oregon forest fire victims Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:41:00 -0800 Homepage-News Spencer Fowler https://www.cocc.edu/news/cci-receives-exemplary-accreditation.aspx American Culinary Federation awards exemplary accreditation to Cascade Culinary Institute Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:52:51 -0800 Homepage-News Exemplary Accreditation for Cascade Culinary Institute https://www.cocc.edu/news/hollywood-spotlight-shines-on-instructor.aspx Composer Chris Thomas of the music department scores major Hollywood attention Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:29:00 -0800 Homepage-News Chris Thomas award https://www.cocc.edu/news/boehme-receives-distinguished-award.aspx College leader receives dissertation prize from Oregon State University Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:23:04 -0800 Homepage-News Laura Boehme Receives OSU Award https://www.cocc.edu/news/placement-program-earns-national-award.aspx English course placement program receives award from National Council of Teachers of English Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:54:00 -0800 Homepage-News Placement Program Earns Accolades https://www.cocc.edu/news/department-of-labor-grant.aspx COCC is part of a college consortium to receive grant of $5 million from U.S. Dept. of Labor Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:22:00 -0800 Homepage-News Dept. of Labor Grant https://www.cocc.edu/news/elevation-restaurant-opens-for-takeout.aspx A report from the Source shows how Elevation is bringing a new menu — and new mode of learning — to the takeout scene Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:50:09 -0800 Homepage-News Elevation Opens for Takeout https://www.cocc.edu/news/english-professor-awarded-national-honor.aspx Stacey Donohue, Ph.D., recognized with Modern Language Association's distinguished service award Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:07:00 -0800 Homepage-News English professor honored Stacey Donohue, Ph.D., Professor of English https://www.cocc.edu/news/hope-in-troubling-times.aspx Following the Jan. 6 violence and disruption to democracy in Washington, D.C., Dr. Laurie Chesley shared this message Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:28:00 -0800 Homepage-News Central Oregon Community College Logo COCC Logo https://www.cocc.edu/news/foundation-sets-record-with-scholarships.aspx Foundation support to students for 2020-21 academic year hits a record-setting $1.72 million Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:54:00 -0800 Homepage-News Foundation Scholarships Set Record https://www.cocc.edu/news/an-eye-on-avalanches.aspx Associate professor of physics helps steer Central Oregon Avalanche Center into new terrain Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:24:28 -0800 Homepage-News An Eye on Avalanches https://www.cocc.edu/news/economic-study-reveals-impact.aspx Report reveals COCC’s extensive role in regional and Oregon economy Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:37:00 -0800 Homepage-News EMSI Report https://www.cocc.edu/news/putting-careers-into-gear.aspx A look at how three recent grads have launched meaningful careers in Central Oregon Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:33:00 -0800 Homepage-News Putting Careers into Gear https://www.cocc.edu/news/roundhouse-grants.aspx Support from Sisters-based foundation will aid students, boost Madras campus connectivity Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:28:00 -0800 Homepage-News Roundhouse grants invest in success https://www.cocc.edu/news/erica-skatvold-named-chair.aspx Former COCC student Erica Skatvold chosen as new chair of College's board of directors Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:40:38 -0700 Homepage-News Erica Skatvold Named Board Chair https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-st-charles-nursing-assistant-program.aspx Certified Nursing Assistant training partnership will grow health care workforce in Central Oregon Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:27:51 -0700 Homepage-News COCC, St. Charles Partner for Nursing Assistant Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/newsweek-covers-college-firefighters.aspx Article shares how more than 100 COCC students, staff are on the front lines of Oregon's blazes Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:11:00 -0800 Homepage-News College's Firefighters Featured in Newsweek https://www.cocc.edu/news/masked-up-and-ready-for-class.aspx Safety measures and procedures are at the core of the College's in-person learning options Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:44:57 -0700 Homepage-News Masked-up and ready for class https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-earns-accreditation-renewal.aspx Commission commends COCC's organizational culture, use of technology and high level of engagement Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:53:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Earns Accreditation https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-drone-program.aspx COCC signs agreement with Federal Aviation Administration to provide students with most up-to-date curriculum, practices Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:54:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Drone Launch COCC Students Launching Drone https://www.cocc.edu/news/banana-republic-donation.aspx "Clothing Connection" program receives major gift of merchandise from Banana Republic of Bend Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:04:00 -0800 Homepage-News Banana Republic donation https://www.cocc.edu/news/flattening-the-online-learning-curve.aspx COCC students featured on the American Association of Community Colleges website Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:06:23 -0700 Homepage-News Flattening the Online Learning Curve https://www.cocc.edu/news/no-option-but-north.aspx Debut book from Kelsey Freeman, of the Diversity and Inclusion office, examines migrant experiences Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:35:00 -0800 Homepage-News No Option But North https://www.cocc.edu/news/college-receives-first-generation-grant.aspx COCC awarded $210k grant to further existing programs, increase efforts Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:49:56 -0700 Homepage-News Grant to Support First-Generation Success https://www.cocc.edu/news/racism-forum.aspx View a recently held forum titled, "Racism, Criminal Justice and Becoming an Ally" Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:55:00 -0800 Homepage-News Racism, Criminal Justice, and Becoming an Ally https://www.cocc.edu/news/thrive-partnership.aspx College teams up with local nonprofit to serve students in need Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:59:46 -0700 Homepage-News Thrive Partnership https://www.cocc.edu/news/learning-up-close-from-afar.aspx With a strong heritage in eLearning, COCC moves to fully embrace the teaching needs of the COVID-19 era Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 22 May 2020 14:52:14 -0700 Homepage-News Learning Up Close, From Afar https://www.cocc.edu/news/data-keepers-are-the-core-of-care.aspx Program trains students for diverse, developing field of Health Information Management Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 04 May 2020 16:31:46 -0700 Homepage-News Data-Keepers are the Core of Care https://www.cocc.edu/news/payroll-protection-program.aspx The Payroll Protection Program is now in round two; SBDC advisers are standing by to assist Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:32:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC's Small Business Development Center https://www.cocc.edu/news/nursing-program-expands-enrollment.aspx Program expansion, to begin this fall, will help stem national RN shortage Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:32:00 -0800 Nursing Program Expands https://www.cocc.edu/news/all-oregon-academic-team.aspx Four students represent COCC on the All-Oregon Academic Team Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:20:00 -0800 Homepage-News Achieving Excellence Achieving Excellence https://www.cocc.edu/news/prescription-for-a-promising-future.aspx Prepping students for careers in the fast-growing pharmacy tech field; an online program Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:12:45 -0700 Homepage-News Prescription for a Promising Future https://www.cocc.edu/news/outcrop-groundbreaking.aspx Built on land leased from COCC, neighborhood expected to provide a reliable income stream for the college Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:17:50 -0800 Homepage-News Outcrop Groundbreaking https://www.cocc.edu/news/evelia-sandoval-community-hero.aspx Latinx Program Coordinator nominated for Bend Chamber Community Hero Award Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:04:03 -0800 Homepage-News Evelia Sandoval https://www.cocc.edu/news/healing-with-hearts-and-minds.aspx Addiction Studies combines clinical skills, personal development practices to best prepare tomorrow’s counselors Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:29:32 -0800 Homepage-News Healing with Hearts and Minds https://www.cocc.edu/news/engineered-for-impact.aspx Fusing critical thinking, communication and industry insights, engineering program helps students plot their path Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:02:00 -0800 Homepage-News Engineered for Impact https://www.cocc.edu/news/healthy-careers-healthy-communities.aspx Powered by a grant from two local nonprofits, COCC is expanding the reach – and impact – of its career-shaping health care programs Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:12:26 -0800 Homepage-News Healthy Careers, Healthy Communities https://www.cocc.edu/news/budget-committee-member-sought.aspx Position is for Zone 2, which includes all of Crook County and a portion of northeast Deschutes County Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Committee Seeks Members Budget Committee Member Sought https://www.cocc.edu/news/accreditation-public-input.aspx Public input phase of COCC's accreditation update is now open Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800 COCC Accreditation https://www.cocc.edu/news/shirley-ray-food-truck.aspx The "Shirley Ray," named for its donor, will serve as a mobile training tool for culinary careers Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:13:00 -0800 Homepage-News Culinary Shirley Ray Culinary Shirley Ray Food Truck https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-business-of-growing-business.aspx Local companies turn to Small Business Development Center to find formula for success Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:08:00 -0800 Small Business Development Center https://www.cocc.edu/news/avation-pbs-news-hour.aspx COCC's role in training tomorrow's pilots highlighted in national news broadcast Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:11:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Aviation featured on PBS News Hour https://www.cocc.edu/news/forests-fires-futures.aspx In the Forest Resources Technology program, students discover a full scope of skills and practices Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Forests, Fires and Futures https://www.cocc.edu/news/pacific-northwest-college-of-art-transfer-agreement.aspx For art and design students, transfer means up to 60k in scholarship dollars Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:13:00 -0800 Homepage-News Transfer agreement with PNCA https://www.cocc.edu/news/major-gift-to-foundation.aspx Former student gifts $1 million for college scholarship funding Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:14:29 -0700 Homepage-News Major Gift to Foundation https://www.cocc.edu/news/national-nursing-accreditation.aspx COCC's national nursing accreditation review process opens for public comment Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:56:00 -0800 National Nursing Accreditation https://www.cocc.edu/news/first-year-experience.aspx Newly standardized "First Year Experience" aims to advance student success, increase retention Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:51:00 -0800 Homepage-News First Year Experience https://www.cocc.edu/news/all-about-the-animals.aspx Veterinary Technician program launches next cohort in September 2020; potential candidates are encouraged to begin prerequisites now Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:29:30 -0700 Homepage-News All About the Animals https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-first-two-thousand-days.aspx Students of COCC's Early Childhood Education program discover a diverse and close-knit environment Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:04:00 -0800 Homepage-News The First 2,000 Days https://www.cocc.edu/news/walmart-makes-latinx-scholarship-gift.aspx Nine high school seniors receive surprise scholarship support during Ganas symposium Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:21:00 -0800 Walmart scholarship donation https://www.cocc.edu/news/layers-of-understanding.aspx Geology program mixes tangible science, critical thinking and some awe-inspiring roadside studies Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:56:00 -0800 Layers of Understanding https://www.cocc.edu/news/built-with-heart.aspx Following tragedy, a family finds kindness in a Continuing Education woodworking project Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:25:00 -0800 Built with Heart https://www.cocc.edu/news/meet-coccs-new-president.aspx Dr. Laurie Chesley is the sixth president in Central Oregon Community College's 70-year history. Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0800 Meet Dr. Laurie Chesley Meet COCC's new president, Dr. Laurie Chesley https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-professor-helps-guide-national-institute.aspx Stacey Donohue to serve as a facilitator for Modern Language Association teaching institute Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:14:00 -0800 Stacey Donohue to Help with Teaching Institute https://www.cocc.edu/news/students-cash-in-on-oregon-promise.aspx Rising student retention numbers seem entwined with Oregon Promise, built-in “first year” practices Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:08:00 -0800 Oregon Promise https://www.cocc.edu/news/senator-wyden-commencement-speaker.aspx U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will deliver June 15 graduation address Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 17 May 2019 15:04:00 -0800 Senator Wyden to Deliver Commencement Address https://www.cocc.edu/news/cooking-up-inspiration.aspx With worldly flavors and industry experience, the Cascade Culinary Institute builds futures in food Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 10 May 2019 10:44:00 -0800 Cooking Up Inspiration https://www.cocc.edu/news/charged-up-for-the-future.aspx Automotive program preps tomorrow’s technicians, devises service standards for electric-drive industry Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:33:00 -0800 Homepage-News Charged Up for the Future https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-heart-of-nursing.aspx Application for Nursing program opens on April 1; read about the program in this feature article Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:39:00 -0800 Homepage-News The Heart of Nursing https://www.cocc.edu/news/foundation-fundraisers-lifted-by-support.aspx Annual Foundation dinner events raise $337k for student scholarships Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:59:00 -0800 Homepage-News Foundation Fundraisers https://www.cocc.edu/news/college-announces-new-president.aspx COCC welcomes Dr. Laurie Chesley as new president, the sixth in its history Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:37:00 -0800 Homepage-News Dr. Laurie Chesley https://www.cocc.edu/news/far-beyond-the-map.aspx Geography studies explore cultures, climates and connections Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:59:49 -0700 Homepage-News Far Beyond the Map https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-picks-top-choice-for-president.aspx Dr. Laurie Chesley is chosen as top choice for COCC president Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:15:00 -0800 Dr. Laurie Chesley https://www.cocc.edu/news/meal-of-the-year.aspx Festive fundraiser at COCC opens doors of opportunity Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:13:41 -0800 Homepage-News Meal of the Year https://www.cocc.edu/news/mechanics-of-the-mind.aspx Psychology program offers an immersive learning environment to take students to the next level Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Mechanics of the Mind https://www.cocc.edu/news/board-member-appointed.aspx COCC board appoints Dr. Jim Clinton, a former mayor of Bend, to represent Zone 5 Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:25:00 -0800 Homepage-News COCC Logo https://www.cocc.edu/news/learning-journey-of-massage.aspx Combining science and ancient traditions, massage training creates careers with impact Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:46:00 -0800 Homepage-News LMT Program https://www.cocc.edu/news/champions-of-well-being.aspx Exercise Science program at COCC coaches students on the world of wellness Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Champions of Well-Being https://www.cocc.edu/news/veterans-center.aspx College Commemorates World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Veterans Center https://www.cocc.edu/news/skilled-trades-fair.aspx COCC hosts Central Oregon Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship Fair Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Skilled Trades Fair https://www.cocc.edu/news/fine-art-of-basic-care.aspx Nursing assistant program provides a well-rounded approach to the health care field Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News The Fine Art of Basic Care https://www.cocc.edu/news/data-keepers-are-core-of-care.aspx Training students for diverse, developing field of Health Information Technology Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Data-keepers are core of care https://www.cocc.edu/news/cocc-foundation-scholarships.aspx COCC Foundation raises record amount for scholarships Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Foundation Scholarships https://www.cocc.edu/news/the-power-of-manufacturing.aspx The Manufacturing program at COCC provides strong tools for building hands-on careers Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News The Power of Manufacturing https://www.cocc.edu/news/fall-culinary-classes.aspx Continuing Education's culinary classes will have your family eating from the palm of your hand College Relations Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Culinary Classes for Fall https://www.cocc.edu/news/president-metcalf-retirement.aspx COCC President, Dr. Shirley Metcalf, signals retirement for 2019 Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Tue, 15 May 2018 14:54:00 -0800 Homepage-News Dr. Shirley Metcalf https://www.cocc.edu/news/mapping-a-future.aspx COCC’s Outdoor Leadership program blends self-reliance, technical skills and citizenship Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:24:00 -0800 Homepage-News Mapping a future https://www.cocc.edu/news/a-world-away.aspx Broadening horizons with a passion for foreign languages and cultural studies Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:14:00 -0800 Homepage-News A World Away https://www.cocc.edu/news/many-hats-of-a-medical-assistant.aspx COCC program equips students for a versatile health care career Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Medical Assistant program at COCC https://www.cocc.edu/news/dental-certificate-opens-rewarding-career.aspx COCC’s dental assisting program emphasizes hands-on learning, people skills Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:59:00 -0800 Homepage-News Dental Assisting https://www.cocc.edu/news/training-for-the-tech-sector.aspx Future coders and network techs find a range of certificates, degrees at COCC Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 08:41:00 -0800 Homepage-News Training for the Tech Sector https://www.cocc.edu/news/sbdc.aspx Small Business Development Center dispenses experience, advice Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:24:00 -0800 Homepage-News news Small Business Management Program Small Business Management Program Jim Wilcox instructs during an SBDC Management Program session. https://www.cocc.edu/news/a-prescription-for-a-promising-future.aspx COCC preps students for careers in the fast-growing pharmacy tech field Mark Johnson <mrjohnson@cocc.edu> Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Pharmacy tech student. https://www.cocc.edu/news/public-health-dominican-republic.aspx Public Health students from COCC and OSU-Cascades are journeying to the Dominican Republic in June Scott Donnell <sdonnell@cocc.edu> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Dominican Republic Child Dominican Republic https://www.cocc.edu/news/community-learning-award.aspx Innovative programming recognized for excellence Mark Russell Johnson Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:07:00 -0800 news Homepage-News Lern Award Recipient Lern Award Recipient https://www.cocc.edu/news/strong-investment.aspx Study gauges COCC's impact on regional growth Mark R. Johnson, COCC College Relations Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Strong Investment https://www.cocc.edu/news/coming-into-focus.aspx Latino, Native American college prep programs renewed by 175K grant Mark R. Johnson, COCC College Relations Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News GANAS Students https://www.cocc.edu/news/perfect-fit.aspx Finding flexibility, opportunity with COCC's eLearning options Mark R. Johnson Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News The Perfect Fit https://www.cocc.edu/news/collaborations-in-classroom.aspx COCC and local school districts are taking learning to new levels with Cascades Commitment Mark R. Johnson Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0800 Homepage-News Collaboration in the Classroom https://www.cocc.edu/news/letterbox-view-of-cocc.aspx Through the work of spring Writing 65 students and Lisa Goetz-Bouknight, their teacher, COCC is now on the map in the letterboxing community Jon Bouknight Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:11:00 -0800 Homepage-News Letterbox - Lisa Goetz-Bouknight https://www.cocc.edu/_cocc_test/news/hybrid-tech-grant.aspx COCC secures $778K NSF grant to create nationally standardized automotive training. Mark R. Johnson Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:21:00 -0800 Hybrid Tech Automotive Automotive Students COCC Hybrid-Tech Automotive Students COCC Hybrid-Tech Automotive Students