Chatting with Chemeketa is the show where we talk about EVERYTHING related to college. Whether you are someone considering coming to Chemeketa, a current student, an alum, a member of the community, or part of our local business and industry, we’ve got you covered.
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
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.
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
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.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
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.
Pathways are groups of related academic programs and disciplines. Each pathway includes several tracks that lead to degrees, certificates, and/or transfer opportunities to reach your educational goals.
If you have already completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, you may choose to enroll in Chemeketa’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Leadership and Management.
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