LEGACIESCentral Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Fall 2017

Pilots in Command COCC's Aviation Program

Major Grant Funding Wickiup Hall Move-In Day Dr. Betsy Julian COCC receives a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. contents Department of Education 8 features 4 Pilots in Command Aviation program on a mission to change the industry. By Angela Reid

8 COCC to Stir Up Success with Major Grant Funding STIR — Strengthening Transitions, Increasing Retention — will help students get started. By Cathy Carroll

14 Smooth Move Our new Vice President It's move-in day at Wickiup Hall. for Instruction ROCKS By Mark R. Johnson 3

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ON THE COVER Tons of new faces and 2 Letter from the President Levi Rogers “ COCC Aviation Student newfound relationships. Timothy Park 3 New Vice President for 4 The rooms are perfect. Instruction Rocks ABOVE, LEFT & RIGHT ” Getting to know Dr. Betsy Julian. Timothy Park 12 Calendar of Events

16 Rising to the Challenge Foundation scholarship recipients share their stories.

18 Student Success

19 Donors Investing in Community 14 LEGACIES New Vice President Fall 2017 Vol. 28 | No. 2 Letter From the President

I am looking forward to the for Instruction WRITERS upcoming year here at Central Dr. Betsy Julian was named the new Vice President for Instruction just over a year ago and, as might be expected, jumped right Zak Boone, Cathy Carroll, Oregon Community College as into the thick of strategic planning, student success initiatives and curriculum development. She’s also been supporting the Mark R. Johnson, Angela Reid we build on past successes and fully COCC Foundation from day one. With roughly one year in Bend and COCC behind her, I thought it would be a great time implement programs that will help us to speak with her about her orientation to Central Oregon, including her first impressions of the community and COCC. PHOTOGRAPHERS better meet the needs of our students and Eugen Helmbrecht, Timothy Park by Zak Boone our community. I continue to be extremely proud of this College and our work. Zak: What has been your favorite thing Prineville are growing and each has a Zak: What is your favorite geology field EDITORS about moving to Central Oregon? unique personality. trip location? Why? Zak Boone, Mark R. Johnson, I am particularly excited about us receiving and beginning to implement the • The Library and Art departments col- Aimee Metcalf, Brittany Nichols, federal Title III grant (see pages 8-11). This $2.25 million grant will help us with Ron Paradis Betsy: What’s not to love? I’m attracted laborate on exhibits. Always something Betsy: Can I choose two? Slickrock new programs and strategies in areas of critical importance for student success. to desert and mountains, and this region new going on. country of southeast Utah (Arches, As you read the article, by local writer Cathy Carroll, you will learn more about combines the best of both. As a geologist • The campus is beautifully maintained. Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce…)– the rocks DESIGN our work with entry-level courses in writing and math and about our fully I specialized in the study of mountain The stairs were generally free of snow are all exposed (none of those nasty trees Lora Szaraniec implementing the First-Year Experience (FYE) program for new students. formation, so it makes sense that I want even during the peak of the winter and plants hiding them), have a fasci- to live near mountains at all times. Lots season. What a herculean task! nating history (ancient inland sea) and COCC FOUNDATION This past year, we were able to test the FYE program, primarily with students of good rock hunting in the region. The • The symphony lives on our campus? are uplifted and eroded into spectacular BOARD OF TRUSTEES who received the Oregon Promise grant. The Oregon Legislature funded Oregon city also appeals to me; small and large at So cool! scenery. I’ve taken many groups to this Patti Carlson Promise to provide financial assistance to recent Oregon high school graduates Ron Federspiel the same time. There is plenty to do, lots • Outreach programs for our potential area and never get tired of it. Big Island Pat Fulton who attended community college beginning last fall. We had nearly 600 Oregon of good restaurants and breweries, but Latino and Native American students. of Hawaii – the combination of mature Terry Juhola Promise students that year. As the Title III article points out, students who fully there is also a slow, relaxed pace. volcanoes in Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, Daisy Layman participated in FYE had considerably higher success rates than others. Zak: What is the biggest challenge to cur- combined with the active vent at Kilauea, Erin MacDonald Zak: Have you had any surprises (good riculum development in this day and age? make this an exceptional place to study Charlie Naffziger This fall, we welcomed our second set of Oregon Promise students, most of ones!) since you started working at geology. Throw in the beaches, and you Andrea Phelps them recent graduates of high schools here in Central Oregon, but also many COCC? (Something that made you say, Betsy: With our transfer classes, the have a natural lab that can’t be beat. Vicki Russell from elsewhere in the state. Wickiup Hall, our new residence hall, opened at full “WOW! How cool is this?”) challenge is in balancing innovation Judy Smith capacity for the second straight year. with the ability to have classes articulate Zak Boone is the executive director of the Jeffrey Stuermer Betsy: So many cool things: with other colleges and universities. COCC Foundation. Betsy Weedman In the upcoming months, we will host three outstanding Nancy R. Chandler • The Teaching and Learning Center Our faculty have some great ideas and Visiting Scholars — New York Times best-selling author Beth Macy, documentary that was created and is run by faculty to intriguing offerings, but we owe it to COCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS filmmaker and social activist Sophia Cruz and marine ecologist and environmental provide a forum for them to share our students to ensure that the credits Bruce Abernethy scientist Dr. Jane Lubchenco, a professor of marine science at Oregon State ideas and support each other. will count at other institutions. Students Laura Craska Cooper University. This program, through the COCC Foundation, continues to provide • People talk to each can afford to take a few classes that only Joe Krenowicz stimulating events for our community. other and seem to like transfer as electives, but not too many. John Mundy Vikki Ricks each other. Faculty and In our Career and Technical Education Erica Skatvold I am pleased to report that many of our instructional programs are continuing staff seem willing to (CTE) programs, the challenge is to stay Alan Unger to do an outstanding job serving students. On pages 4-7, you’ll read about our discuss what is best for up-to-date with what the local businesses aviation program, training future pilots of fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and students and the College need. Demand for workers is constantly unmanned aerial vehicles. as a whole rather than changing, so programs that were filled just focusing on personal beyond capacity a few years ago I have enjoyed meeting so many of you, at events such as The Feast at The Old enrichment. This may not may be struggling to fill classes Mill, President’s Scholarship Luncheon, Taste of the Town and Meal of the Year. seem special, but it really is. today. Other areas have to adapt I look forward to our continued conversations in the months and years to come! • Our campuses in to changing technology, regula- The Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine is Redmond, Madras and tions and processes, as well published twice a year during Fall as adjusting to variations and Spring terms. Contents may only in student demand. be reprinted with permission from the Foundation. Central Oregon Community College is an affirmative Dr. Shirley I. Metcalf action, equal opportunity employer. COCC President

2 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Eugen Helmbrecht PILOTS IN COMMAND Aviation Program on a Mission to Change the Industry

by Angela Reid

Karl Baldessari, COCC Aviation Program director, points to several possible factors. The military, formerly a pipeline for These commercial pilots, is turning out fewer are turbulent pilots for a few reasons, including some times for the pretty attractive government benefits airline industry— and pensions. Coincidentally, “a perfect storm,” an earlier wave of military-turned- in fact, according to commercial pilots will soon turn 65, Dave Campbell, chief the FAA’s mandatory retirement age, executive for Seattle- which spells a mass exodus of exper- based Horizon Air. ienced pilots. At the same time, This summer, Horizon aspiring transport pilots climbing cancelled hundreds of the ladder have been presented flights, not because of with a lot more rungs to climb— inclement weather or while a pilot in command, or mechanical issues, but captain, previously needed 250 flight because of empty cockpits. hours, now they need 1,500 flight hours, And according to many thanks to legislation that was intended to analysts, this is just the start make flying safer. Those hours take time, of a looming worldwide obviously, but they also take money, pilot shortage. which is hard to justify if starting salaries

Timothy Park of Karl Baldessari for pilots are low. Factor in the sacrifices Aircraft manufacturers like Cessna, Epic The COCC Aviation Program of long days away from home, and it’s not a and Lancair took notice long ago; those is attractive because huge surprise that more pilots have been that survived or rose from the ashes of of the opportunities for leaving the profession than entering it. the Great Recession are building not Aviation growing just planes, but also a market (estimated scholarships and financial Program beyond But all that could be about to change. between $14–$35 million) that includes aid (including Veterans in 2002 and relatively Horizon is exploring longer-term suppliers of parts, paint and pilots. education benefits), as now serves simple flights solutions to the shortage, including well as the structure of the as Fixed-Wing for aerial pho- signing bonuses, training The COCC Aviation Program produces Program Director, tography to more stipends and starting a lot of those pilots. Both rotary (heli- degree program and the was in fact a Top complex uses, such as salaries a pilot couldn’t copter) and fixed-wing (airplane) pilots camaraderie of the Gun instructor. structural inspections, have imagined may earn a two-year Associate of Applied college experience. wildland fire mapping, five years Science degree in Aviation Science and But in a recent COCC map and model generation, ago. become credentialed by the Federal flying. While the military is an attrac- Private Pilot class in the Health search and rescue, and even Aviation Administration. Credentials tive career for some, it’s certainly not a Careers Center, just past the giant delivery services. (Alexa, bring me include: Private Pilot Certificate and shortcut to the cockpit; pilots must first sculpture of red and white blood my groceries.) Ratings for Instrument, Commercial have a four-year degree, then complete cells, the mood was more math-nerd Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Multi- officer training, and then commit to the than Maverick. Observing in the back The UAS degree program includes spatial Engine Pilot, Certified Flight military for six years. Another option for of the classroom, behind a dozen or so data collection, analysis and remote Instructor and Certified aspiring pilots is a for-profit flight school, students, I was surprised to find myself sensing, as well as the political, legal and Flight Instructor In- but that requires family money or a lucky riveted with instructor Tony Brown’s ethical issues surrounding this evolving strument. For students lottery ticket, since banks consider it a lecture on charts, lines, altitude, latitude, technology—“way more than how to fly wanting a four-year degree, high-risk loan, given those historically angles, mileage, frequencies, abbreviations, a quad copter,” says Baldessari. COCC offers an articulation low starting salaries. acronyms, symbols, calculations, regu- agreement with the Oregon Institute lations—and my deep respect for pilots Flying anything may be exciting enough of Technology (OIT), as well as a rela- On the other hand, the COCC Aviation who have to grasp all of this and more. for the students enrolled in COCC Aviation tionship with Arizona’s Embry-Riddle Program is attractive because of the op- from general aviation. That said, their goal Youth Camps each summer. At the UAS Aeronautical University. portunities for scholarships and financial The students seemed riveted, too, es- is not for pilots to salute their superiors but camp, kids ages 10-14 can learn about safety, JetBlue is aid (including Veterans education pecially for a warm summer evening in rather aviation itself. photography, communication, weather handpicking Because tuition, fees, room, board and benefits), as well as the structure of the Bend, where there is plenty of competi- and more. At the Aviation Exploration talent for its new flight training can make this an expensive degree program and the camaraderie tion for their attention. I only saw one Graduating with a degree and 300 flight Camp, they can learn basic aerodynamic, ab initio, or “from major—about $60,000 for fixed-wing of the college experience. Most of the student look at his phone—to examine hours, most new pilots start their careers meteorology and safety principles, and the beginning,” program, and $100,000 for rotary—COCC students are in their mid- to late-20s with an online flight chart. For this particular as instructors, cementing their knowledge even get their hands on helicopter and which trains candidates with encourages interested students to talk some life experience and the maturity class, focused on the complex rules and as they pass it down to others, and logging airplane simulators at local airports. no previous experience to become to instructors before applying, to ensure that comes with it, and many are from regulations around different classes of more hours. Eventually, helicopter pilots competent airline pilots. SkyWest offers they’re prepared to be successful. “Karl outside Oregon—they are here with a airspace, Brown encouraged erring on the can move on to jobs in tourism, executive In the COCC Aviation mentorship and a guaranteed job interview (Baldessari) answered our questions purpose. This mental readiness translates side of caution. His mantra: “Legal? Yes. transport, fire fighting or medevac oper- Program, there is no to the most promising students at several for 45 minutes until we had no more,” to a remarkable 70 percent completion Smart? No.” And at least once, he put ations. For a fixed-wing pilot, eyes are on shortage of potential. flight schools, including Leading Edge, says COCC Aviation Program student rate for the program. And the other 30 things in even blunter terms: “If you do the prize of an airline job. Bean estimates COCC’s flight training partner at Bend Chris Powell, describing the phone call percent? There’s a military term describ- this, you’ll probably die. So, don’t.” There about a dozen COCC graduates are now If you have a child wondering when Municipal Airport; the airline’s website he and his wife had with the program ing someone with a personality not suited is no room for gray area at 30,000 feet. flying for Horizon Air and another dozen they’ll ever need the math and science pitch is heavy with hyperbole, promising director when Powell was considering to flying: “Not aeronautically adaptable.” for SkyWest, thanks to the reputation of they’re learning in school, here’s your excellent pay, benefits and “the best quality the program. Powell, an Alabama native, Turns out, not everything can be taught. This binary point of view is shared across the program. “I can call Horizon Air and answer. And if you’re planning to book of life.” It’s looking like a good time to relocated with his wife and young son the COCC Aviation Program, according recommend a pilot,” he says with confi- an airline ticket in the future, but you’re become a pilot. for the opportunity—and left behind a FOCUSED ON to Bean, whose vision is to employ in- dence, “and they’ll get an interview.” now wondering if your flight will be job with benefits in the Coast Guard. STUDENT SUCCESS structors with more experience, creden- cancelled for lack of experienced pilots— A BRIGHTER In fact, roughly 70 percent of the COCC Coincidentally, the movie Top Gun came tials and wisdom than other programs— THE EVOLUTION or worse, if it won’t—well, here’s your FORECAST program’s students are veterans. out in theaters while Baldessari was in and to produce pilots with more mental OF AVIATION hope. In the COCC Aviation Program, You may not see it promoted in the Coast Guard flight training in Pensacola, discipline and sharper decision-making For those of us fascinated with flight but there is no shortage of potential. tourism brochures, but Central Oregon is Baldessari is also a Coast Guard veteran, and you can imagine the ego boosts (and skills. Bean and program co-founder more comfortable on terra firma, COCC a mecca for flying. Pilots love our mostly and he has experience in the private beach volleyball games) it inspired in that John Miller, a retired Air Force pilot, saw is also building a popular program in sunny weather and the long flying days sector; he understands the pros and cons year’s cadets. Retired Navy pilot Jerry a level of precision and standardization in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or Angela Reid is a freelance writer living that come with our northern latitude. of different educational pathways to Bean, who helped found the COCC their military careers they felt was missing drones. Baldessari sees the industry in Bend.

6 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Timothy Park of flight simulator Timothy Park of live instruction Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine 7 entral Oregon Community remedial course) and what happened to first-time students seeking a credential College’s (COCC) first major them? This grant forces us to look at the stay for a second year. federal grant, a $2.25 million U.S. data, change policies and practices to Department of Education Title III more strongly support this population, Dr. Alicia Moore, dean of Student and award, is funding new programs and continually monitor our progress. Enrollment Services, said that to address Cto powerfully affect student success rates. Such financial support is critical in this, the College has begun to reexamine COCC to Stir Up Success with The victory in securing the competitive helping us better serve our students.” its view of its mission. “In the last few award — just two percent of America’s years, COCC, as well as community higher education institutions are eligible The Magnitude of the Challenge colleges across the country, has been more — allows the College to make a wide- COCC’s demographics made it a strong focused on student success as opposed to spread, fundamental shift in focus, from candidate for the Title III grant. A one of college access to college success. primary factor is the percentage of The five-year effort will tackle everything students who qualify for Federal from course placement to orientation, Pell grants, which represents with the goals of increasing student students with the greatest success and increasing retention by five level of financial need. percent by 2021. Most have a family income at or below MAJOR A college team devoted to implementing 150 percent of the the grant, secured last fall, has wrapped federal poverty Grant Funding up intense planning efforts around the ini- line. At COCC, tiative. New strategies include overhauling 54 percent of STIR the course placement process and curricula — Strengthening Transitions, Increasing Retention — for developmental writing and math will help students get started courses (for students who aren’t ready for college-level courses), and offering extra by Cathy Carroll academic support for first-year students.

The team is also examining potential changes to several areas of the First- Year Experience program for students: academic advising, orientation and a college success course — which teaches skills such as study and time-manage- students fall into this ment. These would be implemented at all category. Among COCC’s low-income, four campuses, with some designed for rural, first-generation students are Native solely access,” she specific needs of Native American and American students from The Confederated says. “We get them in the door, Latino students. Tribes of Warm Springs and a rapidly but now that there is greater focus on growing Latino population, particularly success, the goal is to have students persist in the northern parts of the College’s at greater rates and that’s a shift. It has 10,000-square-mile district. always been a part of our thinking, but "This is a not always at the forefront, because we game-changer." Few of COCC’s first-time students arrive were formed and founded on an access- ready for college courses. Placement tests driven mission.” land about 68 percent of students in both COCC President Dr. Shirley Metcalf says developmental writing and math classes Building on Oregon that the grant will allow the College to and 27 percent score into one or the other. Promise Results turn up the focus on being effective. COCC applied for the Title III grant in “I feel this is a game-changer,” she says. During the past five academic years, 2015, but was denied. At the same time, “As a community college, we do very about one third of students in develop- the Oregon Legislature approved Oregon well with access — we have an open-door mental math and writing classes do not Promise, providing tuition support at policy — but what we do not do well is complete the class or do not progress to Oregon community colleges for recent measuring their outcomes. How many college-level classes, or if they progress, high school graduates or GED recipients. didn’t do well in Math 010 (a low-level they do not succeed. Only about half of Oregon Promise also required colleges

Timothy Park Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine 9 Dr. Brian R. Gutiérrez, COCC’s new and advisors. “Right now, students and project coordinator for the grant. “Often advisors write out a short- and long-term (a placement test score) is not an accurate "We are putting academic plan with paper and pencil,” representation of what a student can do,” a lot of energy says Moore. The new online tool will he adds. “If you’re a first-time student, no allow this to happen electronically. one in your family has gone to college, into getting you have no friends in college, you’re in The benefit is that a student can work a developmental class, with three classes them started at with multiple advisors who can access the to go before you’re in a college-level the right place." same plan, interfaced with the COCC course, you’re paying for those classes, online degree audit system. This helps a it’s easy to get disillusioned. That’s why One new solution is to offer a “corequi- student monitor their progress toward there’s such an emphasis on placement site” class for such students. “If you put a certificate or degree, and can serve as exams and processes.” students in a college-level class, along a course-forecasting tool, allowing the with a simultaneous mini-class, side-extra College to better predict which courses are Steps to secure Instead of relying on the results of just tutoring and instructional support, they needed and when, track whether students one placement test, the College is piloting get the necessary support needed to be are taking courses in alignment with their Oregon Promise a much more detailed, analytical “multiple successful,” Dr. Julian says. Dr. Gutiérrez plan and monitor their progress to a second-year measures assessment,” taking more factors says the College has had great results certificate or degree. into account to determine how students with a corequisite pilot and that bears out tuition support can progress faster with varying types higher education research studies in the “This is a critical component of a First- of support. last 10 years. The grant money helps train Year Experience program as it allows the faculty to offer more corequisite classes. student and advisor to have a more in- 3 “They will meet with faculty members tentional and directed discussion about a to discuss their abilities,” says Dr. Julian. The grant also helps increase student student’s career plan — and then build an to offer a type of support similar to what “A 94 percent retention rate is pretty “Maybe it has been a year since they took access to technology. This helps meet a academic plan to help reach those goals,” COCC envisioned for its Title III First- huge,” says Julian. (She acknowledges, Meet with an a math course and they need a refresher state mandate for information literacy, says Moore. on the quadratic formula, but are capable Year Experience program. though, that the results could be in- 1 academic advisor and the grant allows the College to buy fluenced by the tuition assistance that for a higher-level class. If we start them at laptops for the corequisite courses. Dr. Metcalf sums it up thusly: “We are a That prompted COCC to implement a those students received.) The Title III the highest possible class, they are reason- great community college that has served pilot version of its First-Year Experience grant allows the college to expand on the ˆ ably more likely to be successful. We are The federal funding also covers the launch the area for 68 years. However, like any program for Oregon Promise students in positive results. putting a lot of energy into getting of DegreeWorks Planner, an online great institution, we are always looking for the 2016-17 academic year. It required Attend new them started at the right place.” academic-planning tool for students ways to serve our students better.” students to do three things to secure their Moore adds, “The exciting piece for me is 2 Cathy Carroll is a freelance writer tuition support for their second year: that the grant allows us to revamp existing student orientation living in Bend. meet with an academic advisor, attend services and create greater alignment new student orientation and take a college between activities, all with the goal of ˆ success course. increasing student success even more than what we have achieved to date.” “Those who did all three activities stayed Take a college in school longer, fewer were on academic Shortening the Path to Success 3 success course probation and they withdrew at lower Redesigning the placement process for rates from their courses,” says Dr. Betsy students is another major component of = Julian, vice president for Instruction. the grant. For instance, some students may have to take five terms of remedial Students stayed Oregon Promise students continued from math before they can take a college the Fall term to Winter term at a rate of credit class. “Some get tired and drop in school longer, 94 percent, compared to 79 percent of out — and it’s not just our problem, it’s a comparable-age students. Oregon Promise national problem,” Dr. Metcalf says. fewer were on students on academic warning was 11 academic probation percent versus 26 percent of the compa- Research on this issue during the last rable students. The percentage of students decade prompted California state uni- and they withdrew with passing grades was 87 percent in the versities to end remedial education this at lower rates from Oregon Promise group compared to 75 year, following the lead of community percent in the comparable group. colleges in New York and Tennessee, says their courses.

10 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Timothy Park and Eugen Helmbrecht FALLUPCOMING EVENTS 2017 OCTOBER October 20 November 14 Traditional Music & Instruments Hope for the Ocean of Latin America Join Dr. Jane Lubchenco, distinguished professor at OSU, Chilean Professor and musician former administrator of NOAA and First U.S. Science Dr. Freddy O. Vilches will present Envoy for the Ocean as she answers how we can use the the rich musical traditions and ocean without using it up. Tower Theatre at 6:30 p.m. instruments of Latin America. Boyle Education Center 155 at noon. 3 November 3 October 24 Changing First Generation Film Culture with and Discussion Culture Join us for a screening and Join Emmy discussion of the film First Award-winning filmmaker Sophia Kruz, as she discusses October 1- December 1 Generation about four students' her filmLittle Stones and how to become an agent of social journey to be the first in their Douglas Campbell Smith change. Liberty Theater at 4 p.m. Little Stones will screen families to attend college. Boyle at the Tower Theatre Thursday, November 2 at 7 p.m. Go to Enjoy artwork from one of COCC's previous art professors Education Center 155 at 6 p.m. littlestoneproject.org for more information about the film 14 at the Rotunda Gallery in the Barber Library1 and the Health and the weekend programs. Careers Center on the Bend Campus. November 23-24 NOVEMBER Thanksgiving Break October 1- October 30 November 10 Happy Thanksgiving! Helen Lessick Veterans Day Observed COCC closed, no classes. Enjoy Lessick's Canopy art November 2- December 1 Thank you to all of those who have and show at the Pence Pinckney Chris Cole are serving our country. COCC closed, Gallery and The Arbor Ballet Enjoy Cole's When Things Work art show at no classes. installation in the campus the Pence Pinckney Gallery on the COCC DECEMBER arboretum on the Bend Campus. Bend Campus. Opening reception and artist December 8 2 talk, Thursday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. COCC COCC Preview Day a MORE Join students as they tour Preview D campus and learn about 2017 October 19 8 y For more information and a full event schedule for the r a COCC's programs. 10 a.m. to e d Not In Our Town b w ie Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program, visit: v 1 p.m. Please RSVP at 541.383.7500. em e The film Not In ec pr cocc.edu/foundation/vsp D u/ Friday, .ed Our Town: Class occ ay: c Actions profiles Register Tod For more information on all campus-wide events, visit: students and December 15 19 cocc.edu/whats-new-calendar community members who are COCC Foundation Scholarship creating change in the wake of Application Opens racism, antisemitism and the traumatic consequences of Accepting applications for bullying. Boyle Education Center 155 at 4 p.m. on the Bend 15 2018-2019 COCC Foundation Scholarships. Campus. Also shown at the Prineville Campus October 23 See the Foundation's webpage for at noon and at the Redmond Campus October 25 at noon. requirements: cocc.edu/foundation.

Nancy R. Chandler Visiting 12 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Scholar Program event Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine 13 SMOOTH MOVE MOVERS, SHAKERS AND MAGIC MAKERS: IT’S MOVE-IN DAY AT WICKIUP HALL SHAKERS by Mark R. Johnson

alancing a mini-fridge on your boards, keyboards. Director of Student relationships,” he says of the move-in shoulder is an art form. And Life Andrew Davis, a.k.a. “Daddy-O experience. “The rooms are perfect.” MAGIC MAKERS Joshua Garrett, a squat-look- of the Patio,” is stationed outside the Bing member of COCC’s entrance, dispensing Wickiup wisdom, Studies that have looked at college rugby team, has downright perfected it. keeping active on his walkie-talkie. retention rates draw this in their con- “Twenty fridges so far,” he says, almost clusions: Students who live on campus disappointed in his tally, confiding Inside, the halls, elevators and stairwells achieve higher GPAs and hold better that’s it down from 29 last year. Then he have become a parade of possessions. retention and graduation rates than those brightens, spying another one, and strides “Everything feels so real right now,” one who don’t. It’s like having firmer footing off: “I’m going for 21.” female student says to another in a busy on a challenging trail. stairwell, her excitement scored with a Move-in day at Wickiup Hall is at first hint of uncertainty. That’s a reality that Classes will start in another few days, glance like the scene at a busy airport — Stephanie Bilbrey, housing marketing life will accelerate, but in the meantime, but with a lively vibe and a 20-person coordinator and the day’s choreographer- parents are hugging their kids, vehicles rugby team volunteering to help you in-chief, is well aware of. “We’re setting are pulling away. The energy in the air haul your luggage. As cars unload and a tone that they’re not alone,” she says of is filled with newfound freedom, newly students and their parents try to make the show of support on move-in day. sparked friendships and, of course, plenty sense of the situation, they find a small of questions. But these students are now army of friendly, green-shirted COCC With room for 320 students, Wickiup, fully aware — from day one — that their staff fanned out — greeters, directors and which opened in 2015, is for the second college has their back. MOVERS movers — helping things flow, keeping time filled to capacity for fall term. Students the beat. hail from near and…not so near. Dominic IF YOU’D LIKE A TOUR OF Barron, from Portland, is a first-year WICKIUP HALL, PLEASE The songWalking on Sunshine booms student and is interested in the art class CONTACT HOUSING from a speaker, offsetting the overcast offerings. Ryan Schwartz, whose family is AND RESIDENCE LIFE AT September day. Balloon clusters bob. in Morocco, is a returning resident of 541.383.7545. Students and parents and their newfound Wickiup (approximately 10 percent are helpers pour in and out of the building returning residents) and is studying business. Mark R. Johnson is the staff writer in with armloads of stuff: skateboards, chess- “Tons of new faces and newfound COCC's College Relations department.

14 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Timothy Park Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine 15 Foundation Scholarships: Jacob Newton

Victoria Pearce Rising to the Challenge by Mark R. Johnson

hriving, not just 2008, I found out he obtained his GED “When the Foundation sent me that acob Newton assumed he was “I was tired of feeling sorry for myself Now in his second year in the program, surviving.” That’s the the same year I graduated high school.” letter informing me that my scholarship following his destiny. and being unhappy all the time,” he says. Jacob is a determined student. While his wonderful distinction She tried college — it didn’t take. So had been extended, I realized that I had “I realized life is too short to walk around weekly schedule has proved challenging Victoria Pearce makes she entered the workforce in Portland, been granted the opportunity to complete While in high school, the unhappy all the time.” This turnaround — a full load of classes coupled with “Twhen describing her COCC experience, holding a variety of jobs. These life expe- my education and to show my daughter J Redmond resident imagined his triggered a new destiny. His attitude exams and a two-day period at his job in thanks in part to the Foundation scholar- riences helped inform her decision, at age that success is possible even when life’s career path being similar to his father’s, changed. He “let people in.” Jacob fell in which he needs to log 36 hours of work — ship she has received. 30, to move back to Bend and give school obstacles make our daily activities com- of making a life in the military. But situs love, got married. He found a rewarding his positivity has kept him focused. a fresh start. plicated,” she shares. inversus had other plans. Because he was job as a caregiver for adults with de- Raised by her single father in Bend, born with his internal organs arranged in velopmental disabilities. That’s when A big share of that formula, he acknowl- Victoria knew college would one day be “I realized what I really wanted to do Lena Pearl is now a one-year-old. And a mirror image of normal anatomy — something clicked again, leading him edges, is the support from his Foundation in her orbit. It was ingrained, something with my life,” she says. “I started classes Victoria has her degree, having completed located on the opposite side, but otherwise to COCC. scholarship and the relief it has provided she was “supposed to do.” But the reality at COCC with the plan that I would her studies online. She has since been functioning healthily — the military him when it comes time to pay the bills. of it played out differently — it was more finish my AAOT and then, ultimately, accepted into Eastern Oregon University, turned Jacob down. Faced with this “Helping to care for other people… “I have gotten the opportunity to see, of an abstract idea without a fully-fledged obtain my Masters in Library Science.” where her plan is to graduate in 2019 upending news, he floundered. He dropped has truly been one of the most amazing firsthand, how much this community sense of purpose. She continued working in the meantime, with a Bachelor of Science in Integrative out of high school and dealt with life’s experiences of my life,” he shares of his cares about this institution and its and kept a busy schedule while earning Studies before pursuing her master’s. “I challenges by simply ducking out when path to the nursing program. He enrolled students,” he says. “I hope that one day “I was never sure what I was supposed to good grades and closing in on her degree. want to thank the Foundation for their jobs got tough and relationships proved at COCC and completed his prerequi- I can help someone else in the way they do to gain a higher education, just that I Then, six months before she was to walk time, support and the opportunity they’ve stressful. Then one day something shifted. sites while carrying a solid 4.0 GPA. He have helped me.” was supposed to do it,” she explains. “My the stage at commencement, she learned provided to countless college students.” then applied to the College’s competitive dad didn’t know either. After he died in she was pregnant. nursing program and was floored when he was accepted. Mark R. Johnson is the staff writer in COCC's College Relations department.

16 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine Eugen Helmbrecht Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine 17 STUDENT Donors SUCCESS “I was able to go to a small animal practice and use Investing in skills that I had learned about in class.” EMILY WARCHOL Community

The following individuals, businesses and foundations are generous friends of Central Oregon Community College, who gave cash gifts to the COCC Foundation between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. We have worked diligently to have an accurate list, but encourage you to call the Foundation if you find an error: 541.383.7225. Most of all, to those who give — Thank you!

Renee Brazeau-Asher and Deborah Davies Pat and Bob Fulton INDIVIDUALS Mike Asher Michele Decker Dr. John and Teresa Gallagher Bruce Abernethy and Dr. Mary Meador John Breeden Jane Denison-Fumess Robert Garber EMILY WARCHOL Cora Agatucci Bob and Dellie Brell Lisa Dobey and Deborah Cole Joanne Gehlert Dan and Gloria Ahern Patrick and Lottie Brown Catherine Donahue Tim and Martha Geraghty Leonard and Renee Alexander Steve Bryant Scott and Danielle Donnell Anthony and Jessica Giglio Associate of Applied Science, Eric and Marlene Alexander Roxanne Burger-Wilson Ed Donohue Scott and Charlotte Gilbride Sharla and Todd Andresen Stephen and Johnita Callan Dr. Stacey Donohue and Candace Gillette Veterinary Technician Harold and Peggy Ashford Mary Carlson Michael Van Meter Warren and Diana Glenn John Baehr Peter and Patti Carlson Bill Douglass Murray Godfrey Lawrence and Rachel Baker Marjorie Carmen Beverly Downer Stephanie Goetsch “Becoming a veterinary technician has always intrigued Talena and Kurt Barker Dr. Christopher and Mary Doyle Anne Goldner Jeffrey Barlow and Jill Jolly Sandra Carmiencke William and Norma DuBois Neal and Gertrude Goldsmith me as I have a love for both animals and science. Jerald and Christine Barnes Dr. Ron and Mary Carver Bob Eberhard Jeffrey and Nancy Greene Thomas and Seana Barry John and Joan Casey* Dr. Mark and Brenda Eberle Bob and Fran Greenlee Rob and Christine Bartell Donald and Heidi Castleman Jake Egli Julie Gregory “The best part of the Vet Tech program at COCC was Brady Bedsworth and Carl and Marina Cavallo Michael and Linda Eisele Jody and Dennis Griffin Katherine Smith Fred Chaimson and Carole Nuckton Garth Eliason and Linda Ching Donald and Darhl Guinn taking the knowledge I learned in the program and being William and Linda Bein James and Anne Chrisman Tim and Jennifer Elliott Thomas and Margaret Gunn Matt Bentz Gerrald and Sharron Church James and Debbie Ellis Bradley Gust able to apply it in practice at our externships. I was able David and Lisa Bermudez Mark and Melinda Clark Bruce and Dawn Emerson Glen and Marie Hackbarth to go to a small animal practice and use skills that I had H. Leon and Marjorie Biggers Michael and Jacquelyn Coe Douglas Ertner David and Ginger Hackett Jim and Ramona Bishop Paul and Carrie Coil Wayne and Shirley Eshelman Viki Haertel learned about in class. I was fortunate to also be able to Don Bishop Wanda Coil Van Evera and Janet M. Bailey* Deborah and Edward Hagan Nanette and Mick Bittler Jeffrey and Diane Cole Dr. Patrick and Leslie Evoy Annemarie Hamlin do a six-week externship at The Marine Mammal Center Roger and Linda Bjorvik Anne Cole Ted Faure Peter and Prudence Hammett in Sausalito, California. This center rescues, rehabilitates Molly Black-Hissong and Elizabeth Coleman Dr. Ronald and Sandra Federspiel Michael and Colette Hansen Nathan Hissong Dr. Thomas Comerford and Jennifer Fields Travis Hansen and releases injured seals and sea lions. George Blackman and Pamela DiDente* Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg and Amy Harper Margaret Gregory Scott Cooper and Laura Mary Wilson Dean Harris Larry and Linda Blanton Craska Cooper Catherine Finney Suzanne Hatch “The program works hard to give those that are Michael Bloom Mark and Gigi Copeland Susan Fischer Sylvia Hatton CURRENTLY Daniel and Lisa Bloyer Dr. Pierce and Wilene Cornelius David and Kitri Ford Janice and Charles Hatton EMILY IS A CERTIFIED VET TECH AT motivated and that have a love for veterinary medicine a Emily Bonavia John and Helen Crowell Jonell W. Francis Peter Hatton Zak and Jennifer Boone Robert Currie and Kevin and Theresa Freihoefer Gary and Judy Heck THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY OF chance to take the Veterinary Technician National Board Dr. Jon Bouknight and Lisa Elayne Logan-Currie David and Carol Friedley Dr. Franz and Cheri Lee Helfenstein CENTRAL OREGON Exam. It is a full-time, very intensive program.” Goetz-Bouknight Peggy and Greg Cushman Lester and Katlin Friedman Joe Hendricks and Hazel Reeves

18 Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine *Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Central Oregon Community College Foundation Magazine 19 Lydia Hernandez Dr. Bruce and Eileen McLellan Bill and Debbie Scherrer IN MEMORY OF BILL AND IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF SUSAN SHORT Vikki and Gary Hickmann John and Alicia Mehlis John and Demy Schleicher ORGANIZATIONS DONATIONS JEANNINE BLOOM GERALDINE HORNBACK Phyllis Short Joan and Jim Hinds Jeff and Patsy Melville Tim and Julie Schmidt Avion Water Co., Inc. IN HONOR OR Nanette and Mick Bittler Fred and Vicky Hornback Mike and Sue Hollern Wayne and Dr. Shirley I. Metcalf Robert and Janice Schock* Bank of the Cascades Michael Bloom IN MEMORY OF DOUGLAS Courtney Holton Tate and Aimee Metcalf Gerald and Charlene Schulz Bank of the Cascades Foundation MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF ZACHARY LEYES CAMPBELL SMITH Fred and Vicky Hornback Linda and Philip Meurer Barbara and Christopher Secor Barbara Emily Knudson OTHERS IN MEMORY OF FRED BOYLE Jennifer Fields Jack and Barbara McCown Amy Howell Gary and Janet Meyer Ken and Betty Seidel Charitable Foundation Jim and Marjorie Lussier Shawn Hoxie Dr. James and Susan Middleton Susan and Robert Shannon Bend Foundation IN HONOR OF LINDA BONOTTO Dr. Norwyn and Barbara Newby IN MEMORY OF WILLY MCCOOL IN MEMORY OF JIM STEDMAN Bruce and Peggy Humphreys Charley and Lauri Miller Paul and Willa Shannon Bend Garbage and Recycling Bill and Judy Smith Harry and Michelle Miller Michael and Colette Hansen Ronald and Elizabeth Hylton Dennis and Julie Miller Dr. Stacy and Ed Sharlet Bend Research IN MEMORY OF JANE CAMMACK James and Shawna Moore Stephen and Lynae Ireland Harry and Michelle Miller Pauline Shelk Bend Study Group IN HONOR OF JACK MCCOWN Bill and Judy Smith IN MEMORY OF Clark Jackson Rene Mitchell Reese Shepard Bend Sunrise Lions Club Lester and Katlin Friedman IN MEMORY OF FRED STENKAMP John and Nancy James Jed Miyashiro Phyllis Short Bigfoot Beverages IN MEMORY OF DONALD T. MOODY Dr. John and Teresa Gallagher Jay and Alyce Jantzen Alicia and Robert Moore Kiri and Pat Simning Bi-Mart IN HONOR OF MARY SUE CARLSON Dr. Darla Quesnell Cynthia and Michael Jeffreys James and Shawna Moore Paula Simone Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. CHARLES NAFFZIGER Mary Carlson IN MEMORY OF Dr. Rebecca Johnson and Lori Elkins Rob and Anita Moore William Simpkins Central Oregon Latino Fund Renee Brazeau-Asher and Mike Asher IN MEMORY OF DAVID OLSEN LINDSAY STEVENS Perry Johnson Carol and Rod Moorehead Peyton and Linda Smith Central Oregon Radiology Brady Bedsworth and Katherine Smith IN MEMORY OF Jim and Jane Kress Debbie Martorano Lauren Johnson Dr. Jessica and Kevin Morgan Bill and Trish Smith Associates, PC Michael and Jacquelyn Coe SUSAN CARLSON Paul and Carrie Coil Barbara Jordan Jane Morrow Jay and Yvonne Smith Central Oregon Retired Educators Paul and Carrie Coil Donald and Carolyn Swisher IN MEMORY OF HELEN SYKES Bonnie Jordan Mark and Sally Morton Bill and Judy Smith COCC Culinary Department Elizabeth Coleman IN MEMORY OF Fred and Vicky Hornback Dr. Betsy Julian and Jeff Payne Greg and Patricia Moss Austin Smith COCC Faculty Forum Dr. Pierce and Wilene Cornelius IN MEMORY OF BOB COOPER YVONNE OVERBAY Toni Kampert Kevin Multop Lawrence and Kellie Smith Craig and Susan Nelson Foundation Anthony and Jessica Giglio Jack and Barbara McCown Pat and Darlene Ross IN MEMORY OF Dusty and Connie Kaser John Mundy Sally and Edward Sorenson CUDD Foundation Warren and Diana Glenn Bill and Trish Smith MONICA TORREY Julie and Quentin Keener Kevin and Tara Myers John and Nancy Sorlie Daughters of the Ronald and Elizabeth Hylton IN MEMORY OF CYNTHIA EGLI Jane C. MacDonald Brad and Melissa Kent Charlie and Cindy Naffziger Nikki Squire American Revolution Julie and Quentin Keener Jacob B. Egli IN MEMORY OF Cameron Kerr Bill Nashem and Shelly Smith Bruce and Cristi Steiert Deschutes Brewery Alicia and Robert Moore Bob and Gail Olsen GORDON ROBBERSON IN MEMORY OF KATIE WEAKS Jerry and Kelley Kerr David and Laurie Neil Charles and Patricia Stephany Douglass Business Services Doug Nelson and Renee Smit Janine Robberson Donald and Louise Krumm Craig and Cathy Kilpatrick Doug Nelson and Renee Smit Eileen Stith Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Julie Rugg IN MEMORY OF EDNA GIST Donald Weaks Eric and Martha King Susan and Craig Nelson Garth Strome Fireside Spa & Patio Tim and Julie Schmidt Bill and Trish Smith IN MEMORY OF SUE SCHOCK Stacey J. Weaks Janet Kirsch Dr. Norwyn and Barbara Newby Jeffrey and Amanda Stuermer First Presbyterian Church of Bend Paul and Willa Shannon Lawrence and Rachel Baker Karen Kjemhus-Spahr and Art Spahr Cameron and Brittany Nichols Charlie Stuermer Greater Bend Rotary Patricia and Paul Sunset IN MEMORY OF RAY HAERTEL Martha Williams-Buck IN MEMORY OF CHRIS WILSON Michael Kontich Marti Nickoli Patricia and Paul Sunset Club Foundation Vickery Viles and John Millslagle Viki Haertel John and Helen Crowell Jonell W. Francis Ginger Korn Vuyisiles Nkomo Donald and Carolyn Swisher High Desert A's Laurence Weinberg Dr. Darla Quesnell Meritt Ellard Morris Martin Mark and Kathy Kralj Robert and Claudia Nordquest Joyce Taylor High Desert Region Porsche Club Kyle Wuepper and Judith Halm Nancy Saunders Jim and Jane Kress Stephen O'Brien Dr. John Teller and Amy Tykeson* of America Sarah Follet-Wuepper IN MEMORY OF JANET HARPER Mike and Sue Hollern Sandy Wilson and Pamela Toler Nils and Dianne Kristiansen Mark Okumura and Joey Drucker Patricia Tennant Higher Education Bend Study Club Catherine Jensen Donald and Louise Krumm Bob and Gail Olsen Robert and Clella Thomas Coordinating Commission IN HONOR OF BILL AND Antoinette McGarrahan Bill and Sarah Kuhn Mary Oppenheimer Donald and Judith Thornburg InFocus Eye Care Center TRISH SMITH IN MEMORY OF RAY HATTON Dr. Marc A. Nordstrom Ed LaChapelle Harry and Ietje Orr Molly Tilley and Jason Burge Karnopp Petersen, LLP Harvey V. Fineberg Bill Douglass Price Fronk & Co. Bobbie and Dawn Lane David and Judith Osgood Erik Tobiason Kirby Nagelhout Construction Janice and Charles Hatton Rex Wolstenhold Timothy and Cynthia LaRoche Mary Ostrander Cynthia Tomlinson Layman Family Fund of Bank of IN MEMORY OF PATRICIA VAN Peter Hatton Richard Vanberg James Larsen Christine Ott-Hopkins Jon and Kay Tompkins America Charitable Gift Fund CLEAVE ABRAHAMS Sylvia Hatton Dr. William and Nancy Laws Ronald and Judith Paradis Dana Topliff Marc A. Nordstrom, DMD Beverly Riddle Daisy Layman Ed Payne John and Barbara Trachtenberg Marjorie H. Wilson Charitable Trust Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Lear Joan Pease Vicki Van Buren MDU Resources Foundation Roger and Kristen Lee Mary Sue and Michael Penhollow Helen Vandervort Mid Oregon Credit Union Deborah Lehto Jennifer and Steven Peters Daniel Vice Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club Dorothy Leman and Becky Plassmann Jim and Patti Petersen Mark and Heather Vihstadt NAPA Auto Parts $1,502,000 Sharon Lichti Pat and Andrea Phelps Vickery Viles and John Millslagle New York Life Insurance TOTAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP William and Jacqueline Lindemann Ben and Brynn Pierce Joe Viola Office of Government Affairs Drs. Ralph and Janet Litchfield Richard and Janet Powers Janis and Charles Volz Northline Wealth Management DOLLARS AWARDED W. Scott and Kristy Lovejoy Elliott and Barbara Preble Dr. Rebecca Walker-Sands The Oregon Community Foundation Bob and Chris Lovlien Wesley Price and Dr. Kathleen Walsh Oregon State Sheriff's Association James and Marjorie Lussier Angela Jacobson Price Jody Ward* PEO-AI Sisterhood Dr. Gregory Lyons Maurice and Helen Pruitt Elizabeth Warriner PEO-DE Sisterhood $1,241,453 Darin and Erin MacDonald Jim and Mitzi Putney Stacey J. Weaks RBC Wealth Management Jane C. MacDonald Richard Pyzik and Donald Weaks Redmond Service League $1,160,954 Mildred MacKenzie Kristen McCown-Pyzik JD and Betsy Weedman Rotary Club of Bend Dr. Allan and Mabel MacKenzie* Dr. Darla Quesnell Laurence Weinberg Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving $1,078,045 Jason Madruga Shirley Ray Jennifer and Carl Welander State Farm Companies Foundation Barbara Malcom Rod and Lori Ray Ken and Sandy Weston Stub Place, LLC Dr. Stephen Mann and Chip and Michelle Reeves Courtney Whetstine Sunriver Resort $953,874 Deborah MacWilliams Jon and Pauline Rhoads Jan and Christine Wick The Ayco Charitable Foundation Madison and Constance Marshall Barbara Rich Claudia Wilferd-Morton and The Boyd Family Foundation Morris Martin Beverly Riddle Glen Morton The Kenneth and Helen Thomas Trust John and Sylvia Mathews Tom and Laury Riley Ken and Susan Wilhelm United Way of Deschutes County Ann Maudlin Ron and Karen Robbel Linda and Buzz Williams Van Evera and Janet M. 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