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Voters Overwhelmingly Approve 10-Year Millage Renewal
Renewal does not raise local tax rate above current levelsThe Oakland Community College millage renewal passed on Tuesday with a resounding 72 percent of voters approving the measure.“We are grateful to the voters for maintaining their support of OCC,” said Chancellor Peter Provenzano. “With...
Students with Mental Health Issues Often Look to Faculty and Staff
With the academic and personal stress students often face, OCC faculty and staff need to be prepared to recognize potential issues and use front line approaches to guide students to the resources they may need to be successful.But it may be difficult to identify a student in crisis and know how...
OCC Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Empowered Giving
Founded in 1979, Foundation has Raised More than $10 million for Student Scholarships and SupportThe mission of the Oakland Community College Foundation is to support student success by offering scholarships and emergency funds to help them achieve their academic goals. And after 40 years, the...
Automotive Event Brings 450 Students to OCC Campus
More than 450 students from 17 area high schools visited the OCC Auto Lab this month to explore careers in the automotive industry, learn about educational opportunities and meet with potential employers.The career fair, sponsored by OCC's automotive training, Automotive Technology and Collision...
Tom Kimble Joins OCC Foundation Board
The Oakland Community College Foundation has added another key community stakeholder to its leadership as Tom E. Kimble joins its 11-person Board of Directors.With a deep commitment to empowering local communities and individuals, Kimble is currently co-chair of Oakland University—Pontiac Initiative...
OCC Hosts a Conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, Oct. 22
Pediatrician shares how her early concerns about lead in Flint’s water supply uncovered one of the State’s largest public health issuesAn inspiring, first-hand story of how a Flint doctor was at the forefront of discovery that children in Flint, Mich. were exposed to lead in their tap water...
OCC Seeks Millage Renewal on November 5 Ballot
*No Increase to Local Tax Rate*On Tuesday, November 5, Oakland Community College (OCC) will have a millage renewal proposal on the ballot that will not increase the local tax rate above current levels. The millage would allow the College to continue to provide relevant educational opportunities...
Jolene Chapman Named Academic Dean of EMIT
Jolene J. Chapman has been named OCC’s academic dean of engineering, manufacturing and industrial technology (EMIT). As dean, Chapman will be responsible for the college’s high-demand career education programs including automobile servicing and collision auto repair; industrial technology,...
Oakland County State Legislators Tour OCC Skilled Trade Labs
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Five members of the Michigan Legislature representing Oakland County toured the engineering, manufacturing and industrial technology (EMIT) labs at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills Campus on October 7. During the tour, the legislators and OCC’s Chancellor Peter...
Dr. M. Cathey Maze - “Notable Women in Education Leadership”
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – At colleges and universities across Michigan, notable women are the leaders who are building the state’s future through higher education. These women are using their passion for education to empower others to advocate for excellence, community impact and student success.Proudly,...