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Garden Party Sponsors, Donors Grow Student Careers Through Scholarship Fund
When Kate Setzke decided to return to college after her divorce to become a diagnostic medical sonographer, it was a struggle. The demands of classes and hands-on clinical training, along with caring for her young child, made it impossible for her to continue working.With the help of The Garden...
OCC’s New Faculty Academy Provides Support, Connections for Education Excellence
“As a new faculty member, I don’t feel so new due to OCC’s outstanding support for us. It simply feels like home.”This quote from new Spanish language faculty member Roxana Zuniga sums up the positive outcome she and 13 of her colleagues experienced participating in OCC’s New Faculty Academy.According...
OCC Hosts Online Autism Summit
Looking to increase your understanding about autism? Need fresh insight to improve connections with and support students on the autism spectrum? Want to know what school is like for someone with autism and how neurodiversity strengthens the learning experience for all? Join OCC as it hosts its...
Finding Your Way Around Campus Now Easier at OCC
New Campus Navigation Helps Students and Visitors with Wayfinding We’ve all been there. You’re roaming around a new campus, anxious to find your class and want to make sure you arrive on time. Oakland Community College is making it easier for students, employees and visitors to navigate where...
OCC Receives Seventh Consecutive Award for Financial Management Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded OCC with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the seventh consecutive year.The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental...
OCC Offers New Speech and Drama Competition
A standing ovation is well deserved for Julie Kline who is pursuing an associate degree in theatre at Oakland Community College (OCC). Kline received first place in drama as part of the new OCC Speech and Drama Prize competition. She performed her poem Hushing Silence and a monologue from Women...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Events at OCC this Fall
OCC is committed to empowering our diverse community through cultural awareness and education for greater equity, inclusion and justice. To that end, the College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) offers a number of events and experiences to students, employees and community...
Local Grant Continues Legacy of Education and Love of Cars
Margaret Dunning Foundation Grant provides equipment support and professional development opportunities to OCC’s Automobile Servicing Program A $29,000 grant from the Margaret Dunning Foundation has empowered OCC’s Automobile Servicing program to purchase equipment and continue to upskill...
Dr. Kimberly Hurns Joins OCC in Student Services Executive Leadership Post
Aspen Presidential Fellow and Crain’s Notable Women in Education Leadership Awardee brings dedicated focus on community college student success to her new positionOakland Community College has appointed Dr. Kimberly M. Hurns Vice Chancellor for Students Services. Hurns brings more than 20 years...
Breaking Financial Barriers
A Fresh Look at Options Available to Help Pay for College Think scholarships and financial aid are only for new or traditional college-age students? Think again! Many adult students–a.k.a. those with a bit of life experience under their belt–also need financial assistance to help fund their...