Chatting with Chemeketa

Chemeketa’s English and Electronics Departments - They are Electrifying!

In this episode, Jessica Howard and Les Wielgos discuss the innovative and truly exciting English program with English Department Chair, Daniel Couch, and the Electronics/Robotics program with Chuck Sekafetz, who leads this area with a long history of expertise that started with being a student at Chemeketa!  (And you won't want to miss why Chuck decided to come to Chemeketa—a bear attack may have something to do with his decision!)

How to Earn College Credit while in High School and Drivers Ed

In this episode, Les Wielgos and Marie Hulett (filling in for Jessica Howard) explore how high school students can obtain college credit while still in high school.  Sara Hastings, Chemeketa's Dean of High School Partnerships, and Maira Garcia, Chemeketa's FIPSE Grant Coordinator, provide all the details.  Then later in the program, Sarah Whisenhunt, Chemeketa's Coordinator for High School Programs, shares information about Driver's Training along with how you can become a Driver's Education Instructor.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training, and Campus Safety

In this episode, our guests include Vivi Caleffi Prichard and Jon Mathis who share information about our new community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training along with John McIlvain who explains all that we do at Chemeketa to keep our students, employees, and the community safe and healthy.

Scholarship Opportunities and Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Jessica and Les explore scholarship opportunities with Jamie Wenigmann and Otilia Morales from the Chemeketa Foundation.  Later in the show, Chemeketa's 9-month Pharmacy Technician program is given the spotlight with instructor, Cheryl Buckholz. 

How to get Financial Aid and New Bachelor’s Degree program in Leadership & Management

In this Episode, Jessica Howard, President of Chemeketa Community College, along with Co-host, Les Wielgos, demystify the financial aid process with Chemeketa's Director of Financial Aid, Ryan West  Later in the program, they chat about the brand new Bachelor's degree program in Leadership and Management that Chemeketa will begin offering in the fall.  (Chemeketa is the first community college in the state of Oregon to offer a bachelor's degree.) The new degree, which is designed for anyone with an associate degree of applied science, generally CTE degrees, to advance into a leadership position where a bachelor's degree is required.  Dean Tim Ray and program instructor Margarie Yaroslaski provide the details for how to get started on this exciting new path.