ROSEBURG, Ore., Nov. 19, 2024 — Umpqua Community College's fall 2024 full-time enrollment is above last year's values by over 25%. This percentage surpasses pre-pandemic enrollment levels from fall 2019 and has the highest percentage increase in the State of Oregon out of all community colleges.
The growth is attributed to several key factors, including an increase in student headcount in a variety of subject areas such as business, medical careers, sciences, and automotive. Additionally, there has been an increase in community members taking enrichment classes and workforce training.
"We are excited that our region trusts the college to give them the education they need to fill high-skill, high-wage jobs right here in Douglas County. We are working hard to innovate and provide the very best services to all members of our community," said Dr. Rachel Pokrandt, president of UCC.
In the past year, UCC launched new degrees and certificates in the fields of advanced manufacturing, water quality, business, social work and allied health. For more information about UCC’s program offerings, please visit umpqua.edu.
About UCC
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at umpqua.edu.
ROSEBURG, Ore., November 15, 2024 — Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents the Roseburg Concert Chorale performing “December Delights: A Feast of Holiday Favorites” on Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 3:00 p.m. in Jacoby Auditorium on the UCC campus. The concert will also feature the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra. The music performance is directed by Dr. Jason Heald and accompanied by Tammy Finch-Johnson and will include Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria and a collection of carols arranged by John Rutter.
Admission is at the door, $15.00 general admission, $10.00 seniors, and students are free. For more information, contact 541-440-4691 or music@umpqua.edu.
About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at umpqua.edu.
ROSEBURG, Ore., Nov. 12, 2024 — Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents the Vintage Singers performing their 47th annual Twelfth Night concert on January 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and January 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Roseburg. The music performance is directed by Donna Spicer and accompanied by Tammy Finch-Johnson and Gwen Soderberg-Chase.
This year’s concert will feature Mozart’s Magnificat in C, O Come, Emmanuel, Joy to the World and arrangements of other familiar carols. Additional performers include Jeff Plummer on trombone, Izzy Trinkle on violin and Janet Mecham on cello.
Admission is at the door, $15.00 general admission, $10.00 seniors, and students are free. For more information, contact 541-440-4691 or music@umpqua.edu.
About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at umpqua.edu.
The Umpqua Community College Board of Education will meet on November 13, 2024. The regular meeting will begin at 5:00 pm in room 14 of Tapʰòytʰaʼ Hall (TAP). Instructions for virtual access to the regular meeting and other pertinent meeting information can be found at https://umpqua.edu/ucc/about/governance-operations/governance/board-of-education/board-meetings/
ROSEBURG, Ore., Nov. 7, 2024 — The Umpqua Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents the Umpqua Singers and the Big Horn Jazz Band, in “Swing into the Season!” on Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC Main Campus.
The Umpqua Singers, directed by Dr. Jason A. Heald, and the Big Horn Jazz Band, directed by John Gronberg, will provide a program of high-energy music including jazz standards, contemporary selections, and holiday favorites.
Admission is at the door, $15.00 general admission, $10.00 seniors, and students are free. For more information, contact 541-440-4691 or music@umpqua.edu.
About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at umpqua.edu.
ROSEBURG, Ore., Nov. 1, 2024 — The Umpqua Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents the Umpqua Singers and the Kirby Shaw Singers on Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC Main Campus. Under the direction of Dr. Kirby Shaw, the Kirby Shaw singers will present a lively evening of American Popular Music.
Dr. Kirby Shaw has made a major impact in choral music education and has shared his musical expertise in 45 states, Canada, Australia, the Bahamas, China, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Latvia, and the Philippines. The Kirby Shaw Singers are keeping the heartbeat of American Popular Music alive and well. Music genres include Jazz, Rock, Pop and Latin. Famous songs will include Route 66, Come Fly With Me, Day Tripper, Everything, and Love Is a Wonderful Thing.
Admission is at the door, $15.00 general admission, $10.00 seniors, and students are free. For more information, contact 541-440-4691 or music@umpqua.edu.
About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at umpqua.edu.
ROSEBURG, Ore., Oct. 29, 2024 – Idaho State University (ISU) and Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg, Oregon, are partnering to support rural communities by providing an opportunity for students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work without leaving their local area. The expansion of ISU’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program to Oregon will provide a pathway to meet the growing demand for trained social workers in rural areas where mental health services are critically needed.
“As the lead institution in Idaho for health care education, ISU is committed to expanding our reach to neighboring states to meet critical health care needs through strategic and collaborative partnerships,” ISU President Robert W. Wagner said. “We are proud to add Umpqua Community College, a leader in health education in Oregon, as a partner in meeting the workforce needs of our area.”
“As the largest provider of behavioral health service in southwest Oregon, Adapt is acutely aware of the urgent need to address the behavioral health workforce shortage in our area," said Dr. Greg Brigham, CEO of Adapt Integrated Health Care. "This new education and health care collaboration is an important step forward in providing a professional career path that addresses the vital shortage of licensed behavioral health professionals in our community.”
Through this collaboration, ISU will designate seats in its fully accredited online BASW program for qualified UCC students, allowing them to transition seamlessly from their associate degree to a bachelor’s degree. Upon completing the BASW, students will also have the option to apply for ISU’s online Master of Social Work (MSW) program, further equipping them for advanced practice in clinical social work and mental health services. As part of this agreement, students will receive specialized advice to ensure a smooth transition from UCC to ISU, and may apply for scholarships that cover tuition, books, and learning materials made possible through a grant from the City of Roseburg and the State of Oregon.
“Partnering with Umpqua Community College enables us to directly address the shortage of social workers in rural communities,” said Dr. Kandi Turley-Ames, Dean of ISU’s College of Arts and Letters. “By offering this pathway, we are empowering students in Douglas County to gain the education they need to serve their communities and make a meaningful impact on local mental health care. This is an important part of our mission at ISU.”
This partnership reflects ISU’s ongoing commitment to serving rural areas by addressing critical shortages in the mental health workforce, and UCC’s development of a strong educational infrastructure that addresses critical gaps in local health care positions while providing valuable career opportunities for students. Rural communities across Idaho and Oregon face similar and significant challenges in accessing mental health care, and ISU’s social work graduates will play a pivotal role in providing these essential services.
“This collaboration is a significant step forward in ensuring that rural communities have access to qualified social workers who can deliver high-quality care,” said Dr. Kandi Turley-Ames.
"UCC is not only creating a pipeline of skilled workers who can meet growing health care needs, but this program also opens doors for individuals to step into high-wage, high-demand careers," said Randy Hubbard, UCC Dean of Advanced Medical Program Partnerships.
About Idaho State University
Idaho State University, a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution, is the state’s lead institution for health care education. With more than 250 programs across its campuses in Pocatello, Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls, ISU delivers the educational backbone to Idaho’s growing workforce and is committed to serving the needs of students and communities across the region. For more information about ISU’s Social Work programs, visit www.isu.edu/socialwork.
About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at www.umpqua.edu.