When students need help, they seek out an instructor, advisor or administrator. But behind the scenes are some additional important leaders with influential roles in UCC operations. These leaders are the UCC Board of seven elected officials including Twila McDonald, Melvin “Bud” Smith, David Littlejohn, Erica Mills, Guy N. Kennerly,Continue Reading
Human Services students give back With salt and pepper hair, a broad white smile and a deep gravely voice, 62-year-old George Humphrey is what is known as a nontraditional college student. In UCCâs Human Services department, Humphrey is one of many nontraditional students hoping to give back to the recoveryContinue Reading
UCC’s new three-year strategic âdoingâ plan, recently presented by President Rachel Pokrandt, takes a three-pronged approach to prosperity: increase opportunity, increase value and focus on the future. âUCC will thrive,â writes Pokrandt; âWe proved our ability to change during the pandemic. Let’s harness that ability and speed. The time is now. WeContinue Reading
Not all love messages circulating during Valentineâs month are helpful. The way relationships are often portrayed on social media can lead viewers to unrealistic expectations, resulting in pretense and despair as people show only their best side or pretend to be perfect on their social media accounts. When opening upContinue Reading
Following through; what lies in the libraryâs future With the awarding of a Title III Grant in fall of 2021, UCCâs Library should be in active works of renovation and revitalization of its space. However, after a year has passed, architectural plans for the libraryâs evolution to a proposed TeachingContinue Reading
Itâs not the cleaning fairies who pick up the scraps of trash on campus after hours, itâs the often forgotten-about custodial staff. Custodial Supervisor Rosario Fauver and seven staff members are in charge of cleaning all of campus and four other buildings off campus. The staff works Monday through Friday,Continue Reading
When college students say their schedule is tough, they have a good reason. While a full-time student is considered full-time at 12 credits, equaling roughly 52 hours per week, a full-time worker is considered full-time at 30 hours per week. If theyâre working a job on top of being aContinue Reading
For a campus as small as UCC â where one can walk from one end to the other in less than five minutes â its issues with communication and connectivity are unexpected but ever-present. Many student and staff organizations are trying to change this culture on campus. One such studentContinue Reading
Stress, conflicts, headaches, obstacles, overloads and long nights. âS.C.H.O.O.L.â (get it?). Many students may feel the difficulty of their first year in college, even for those who have just graduated from high school. Where can students find someone who can help with FASFA or that one math problem that seemsContinue Reading
Colleges are required by The Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access for students of all abilities. By these standards, campuses must be architecturally, educationally and systemically accessible for everyone. So how does a school like UCC adapt to shifting needs in accessibility? âItâs called a campus âself-evaluation‘ and transition plan,âContinue Reading
A 2020 UCC graduate who is regarded by many as a friend, fierce protector of human rights and hard worker extraordinaire became a 2022 UCC teacher this spring. Vyla Grindberg, the spring GIS 235 instructor, moved to Douglas County in June of 2018 to be closer to family and startContinue Reading
Summer classes at UCC are now open for registration. These classes are helpful for those who need extra credits to graduate on time or who want to get ahead in their degree. Summer classes are slightly condensed to eight weeks each to compensate for the shorter time frame. Many studentsContinue Reading
Building rapport with professors may sound challenging to some students or inconsequential to others, but this communication is considered a tool for student achievement. âBy forming a bond with a professor, students are more likely to access the informative, helpful guidance most teachers are willing to offer,â reports an article byContinue Reading
Our stomachs talk to our brain more even than our brain talks to our bodies, but are we listening? If we donât, itâs detrimental to our mental, emotional and physical health, according to representatives from UC-VEG and nutrition authorities. âYour gut is connected to your brain in a way thatContinue Reading