The average age of Oregon community college students is 37. Community college programs are governed by the State Board of Education, but similarities to K-12 end there. Candidates can assist in achieving stable community college funding by supporting equity proposals presented by community college next session. Distinguish between Vickie Totten and Roger Bassett. Our primary student population is not straight out of high school.
Community colleges are key providers of workforce training.
President Glandon commented that Vickie has done a tremendous job at the OCCA in the two years she has been there. C. Security Technician Degree Kathleen Simko said that a concept paper for the Security Technician Program was included in the board packet. She said that at this time the staff believe that this program is worth continued exploration to determine feasibility and they request conceptual approval for the program from the Board. Kathleen said that final Board approval for implementation of the program will be solicited if there is a final recommendation to proceed. Pat Morinaka noted that Mel Wilson began employment at TVCC in the fall of 1968 and he is requesting early retirement effective June of 1998.