OREGON CITY - The Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center is hosting a star-gazing party on Friday, July 26, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, on its Oregon City campus.
The Rose City Astronomers will be on hand sharing views of the night sky through their telescopes. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to bring chairs, binoculars and blankets to the athletic fields near the Environmental Learning Center.
If skies are cloudy that night, call Rose City Astronomers at 503-594-6044 to see if the event is canceled due to poor sky conditions. For more information, email haggart@rosecityastronomers.org. Clackamas Community College is located at 19600 Molalla Ave. in Oregon City.
About the Environmental Learning Center
The Environmental Learning Center has a rich history as an educational resource for Clackamas Community College, regional schools, industry and the community. Located on the former site of a Smucker's processing plant, the center was created to demonstrate what people could do to reclaim industrial sites, address stormwater issues and restore wildlife habitats in urban areas. Each year thousands of people visit to explore the 5-acre site and learn about watershed health. The site serves as an important stormwater facility for the college campus and provides critical wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, such as the great blue heron, wood duck and merganser. For more information about the Environmental Learning Center, visit www.clackamas.edu/ELC.
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OREGON CITY - The automotive training program at Clackamas Community College has received ASE Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation. The college’s automotive program has been accredited in master automobile service technology - the highest level of program accreditation recognized by ASE.
To achieve this recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities and equipment were used.
“This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” Michael Coley, ASE Education Foundation president, said. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that Clackamas Community College’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education provided by CCC, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the workforce.”
“During the past few months, we have worked closely with the ASE Education Foundation to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards, and now we are pleased to join the ranks of the ASE accredited training programs. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants,” Armetta Burney, dean of technology, applied science and public services, said.
For more information about Clackamas Community College’s automotive programs, visit www.clackamas.edu/automotive-department.
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OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College’s nursing program has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This achievement underscores CCC's commitment to providing high-quality education and training for future nurses.
ACEN accreditation indicates that a nursing program has clear and appropriate educational objectives and is working to achieve the objectives. This recognition assures that CCC's nursing program meets the rigorous standards necessary for nursing education and reflects the college’s dedication to excellence in health care education.
”Nursing accreditation guarantees that a nursing school and nursing program meet the quality standards that ensure that graduates can safely practice as nurses,” Beth Doyle, CCC nurse administrator, said. “This initial accreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and students.”
Nursing accreditation through the ACEN lasts five years for initial accreditation and eight years for continuing accreditation. ACEN surveys each program every year through an annual reporting process, ensuring accredited programs maintain their high standards and continue to provide exceptional education.
This initial accreditation not only enhances the reputation of CCC's nursing program but also assures prospective students and their families that the education they receive will prepare them for successful and impactful careers in nursing.
For more information about CCC's nursing program and the accreditation process, please visit www.clackamas.edu/nursing.
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