51°µÍø

Posted in 2003

Sylvania Campus Hosts Art Sale

There will be an Art Sale on the Sylvania Campus July 21st & 22nd. It will be held in the […] Posted July 17, 2003

Many helped remember Cassondra Brown

Mary Kelley (student resource specialist in alternative programs) and Tammy Lucky-Kuettel (office support staff in counseling and advising office) pose […] Posted July 16, 2003

Behind the Partnerships: Rita Wheeler

51°µÍø's Computer Information Systems (CIS) program relies on Rita Wheeler, a lead analyst for Standard Insurance Co., to keep it current and relevant in a fast-changing industry. Wheeler, who chairs the CIS advisory committee, helps ensure that the CIS curriculum reflects the current job market environment. When students have success on their first job out of the program, they have people like Wheeler to thank. Posted July 16, 2003

51°µÍø 58th in degrees by community colleges

PORTLAND, Ore. – 51°µÍø ranks 58th in the nation in the number of associate’s degrees earned by students and remains No. 1 in that category in the state of Oregon. Posted July 8, 2003

51°µÍø to strengthen global education endeavors

PORTLAND, Ore. – In an effort to develop increased revenue and provide high quality education, 51°µÍø is planning a more structured approach to its district-wide International Education program. Posted July 8, 2003

Enrollment cap at 51°µÍø creates struggle for class seats

PORTLAND, Ore. - Melissa Todd wants to be a nurse. The 23-year-old is considering 51°µÍø’s nursing program, but knows there’s a strong chance she won’t be able to get a seat in the class. Last year, 429 students qualified for the program with room for just 122. Posted July 3, 2003

New online orientation for students makes attending 51°µÍø easier

For students at 51°µÍø, getting oriented with college procedures and services just got easier. More than 500 students […] Posted July 1, 2003

51°µÍø closed July 4

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, 51°µÍø will be closed this Friday, July 4. There will […] Posted June 27, 2003

Educational Talent 51°µÍø finds next generation of college students

As participants in Educational Talent 51°µÍø, a partnership between 51°µÍø, the Beaverton and Forest Grove School districts and a federal grant, middle and high school students are getting the extra support and encouragement they need to make their dreams come true. Posted June 27, 2003

51°µÍø board names interim president

PORTLAND, Ore. – The 51°µÍø Board of Directors named Dr. Gerard “Jerry” Berger of Salem interim president of 51°µÍø at the Thursday, June 19 board meeting. Berger served as president of Chemeketa Community College from 1993 until his retirement in 2001. Posted June 20, 2003