When doesnât the education system feel like a steep mountain that students and faculty have to hike up? A good team helps, though. A good leader helps even more. Rachel Pokrandt, UCCâs president, shares what her educational hike has looked like. Pokrandt doesnât want students to confuse easy with success. Read more…
Five paid internship opportunities through the USDA are reserved this summer for UCC students: facility and civil engineering technician positions, facility and water/wastewater system crew member and botany intern. Science instructor Bryan Benz, current natural resources, science and temporary forestry program coordinator, recently sent out applications to several qualifying students Read more…
Suitable housing is one of the biggest challenges students face as part of their college journey. UCC has recently purchased three new buildings in Downtown Roseburg. In the UCC Invests in Students and Downtown Roseburg press release, students can find where they can reside: âThe college has been renting the Read more…
Starting September 2023, UCC plans to offer an educator-focused bachelor’s degree program in partnership with George Fox University, a private nonprofit institution based in Newburg, Oregon. Scot Headley, dean of instruction for transfer and general education, states the programâs necessity: âThereâs a severe teacher shortage in Douglas County.â âThere is Read more…
The Northwest Athletic Conferenceâs recent penalties targeting the UCC menâs basketball program have been described as heavy-handed, but they donât impact students as strongly as some have feared. On Dec. 14, 2023, NWAC threatened punishment for breaking several of the leagueâs policies found in the NWAC Handbook despite UCCâs cooperation Read more…
UCC has several new clubs to help students build friendships and establish connections. These extra-curricular activities, according to Active Learning in Higher Education, also help students get better grades due to the âsocial benefits of participation.â Multicultural Club Multicultural Club is new at UCC, just starting in January. At a Read more…
The expanding focus on free digital textbooks and online learning as well as out-of-state students, has caused the campus bookstore known as the Hawk Shop to expand its services and mission. “Even if all textbooks were made free, students still need a place to go,” says Annie Patterson, Hawk Shop Read more…
Much of UCCâs staff has spent years, if not decades, working directly with students, often more for the desire to help than the paycheck. Since many students rely on staff and facultyâs help and care, retirements and job changes make strong impressions when the inevitable times of change come. Some Read more…
Since the track and field team was reinstated in 2018 after being eliminated in the mid-90s, the team has grown with many accomplishments. Alan King, the programâs head coach, has been at UCC for the last five years but has been coaching since 2007. Alongside King is three additional coaches: Read more…
Wi-Fi connection at UCC has been a prevalent problem recently for students, staff and faculty. When students canât connect to Wi-Fi to work on their assignments, attend meetings over Zoom, or submit their work, suddenly connection to Wi-Fi means a lot more than just scrolling through social media. Itâs easy Read more…
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, Read more…
Low-income students interested in high-wage science and engineering careers can now apply for the Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers grant for up to $45,000 of tuition assistance on a bachelorâs or masterâs degree path. Over a four-year school journey, âstudents may qualify for up to $45,000 in scholarshipsâ out Read more…
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 recovery Read more…
While bigger universities have the marketing to make school look inviting, often these schools lack the deeper connection between teachers and students found at Umpqua Community College. At UCC most teachers go above and beyond to work with students for hours at a time to help finish a paper or Read more…