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OCC Women’s Basketball Team Qualifies for National Tournament
For the first time in OCC history, the Women’s basketball team qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The team won two and lost two games in the tournament, finishing eighth in the nation. The national tournament took...
OCC English Instructor Showcases 51 Poems in his Latest Book
As a poetry writer for more than 45 years and author of 13 books, OCC English faculty David James says his writing life has influenced everything he does as a teacher. “As a working writer, I know what students go through to place words on the page, and I can share my habits, techniques, and...
OU and OCC Establish New Transfer Agreement for Graphic Design Degree Programs
A new transfer articulation agreement between Oakland University and Oakland Community College will create a more streamlined, cost-efficient path for students to complete associate and bachelor’s degrees in graphic design.The agreement increases the number of transferable graphic design credits...
OCC Offers IGNITE Club Aimed at Helping Women Flex their Political Power
Oakland Community College students looking to find their voice in politics have a new resource with IGNITE. The new chapter was founded this Winter semester by OCC alumnus Agatha Pinheiro, who is also a fellow for IGNITE, a national, non-partisan organization. The group is dedicated to building...
OCCARP Retiree Benefits
OCC retirees looking for a way to stay connected and explore a variety of educational and social events find the answers in Oakland Community College Association of Retired Personnel (OCCARP). OCCARP board chair and former OCC faculty member Bob Zemke says it’s a great organization for OCC...
OCC’s Summer, Fall Semester Registration Now Available
Current and future OCC students, and guest students who will be home for the summer, can now register online for both summer and fall semester classes. Summer classes begin May 9 and fall semester begins August 29. OCC will continue to feature a variety of course formats for students including...
OCC Chancellor and Provost Testify at State Legislature Committee Meetings
OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr. and Provost Jennifer Berne discussed Michigan Reconnect and the Michigan New Jobs Training (MNJT) program while testifying at two state Legislature committee meetings on March 17 in Lansing. During the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education...
OCC Dean Selected among Women of Excellence
Stacey Crews, dean of student services, selected by Michigan Chronicle to its 2022 list of leaders who inspire othersThe Michigan Chronicle has recognized Oakland Community College Dean of Student Services Stacey Crews as a Michigan Chronicle 2022 Women of Excellence Honoree. Crews is part of...
Empowering the Student Experience
When it comes to creating student engagement on campus, Heidi Renton and Brenda Lowery envision a place where students can connect, engage and collaborate.That’s the goal of OCC’s two new student engagement coordinators – and long-time veterans of OCC.“We are trying to breathe life back...
Jolene Chapman named Associate Provost in Academic Affairs at OCC
Jolene J. Chapman has been named OCC’s associate provost, from academic dean of engineering, manufacturing and industrial technology (EMIT). In her new position, Chapman will oversee the implementation of strategic academic priorities designed to support teaching and learning.“Dean Chapman has...