Marshall Roache

Marshall Roache will participate in the year-long fellowship program that begins in October

Salem, Ore., September 12, 2023 — Chemeketa Community College is pleased to announce that Marshall Roache, Executive Dean of Career and Technical Education, has been selected as one of 50 fellows who will be part of the fifth cohort of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.  The program is designed to increase diverse representation in executive and senior-level positions in higher education.

“I am so honored to be nominated by President Howard for HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia De Liderazgo,” said Roache.

Fellows, who represent colleges and universities across the country, participate in an array of leadership development activities preparing them for leadership roles in the full spectrum of institutions of higher learning, with an emphasis on Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Emerging HSIs.

"We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud of Marshall," said Jessica Howard, President of Chemeketa Community College.  "Being chosen by HACU reflects Marshall's outstanding capabilities and commitment to our students. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact Marshall will continue to make as he embarks on this new journey as a Fellow of HACU's Leadership Academy."

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For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.

Chemeketa’s Cultural Competency Certificate will enhance understanding of diversity and inclusion

Salem, Ore., August 30, 2023 — Chemeketa Community College will offer a six-week Cultural Competency Certificate in remote format on Wednesdays from September 27, 2023 through November 1, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This highly interactive, engaging course focuses on six key areas: self-discovery, cultural humility, anti-racism, inclusive spaces, equitable practices, and implementing actionable change. 

Facilitators Dr. Irvin M. Brown and Dr. John Mathis will work with the cohort in this highly interactive workshop to help participants gain a greater understanding of the complexity of our diverse communities. 

In our increasingly global and mobile world, one of the most important skill sets that employers are developing employees for is cultural competence. More than ever before, organizations have made it part of their corporate responsibility standards and strategic plans to consider ways to better meet the needs of an increasingly diverse customer base. Through this program, participants will be prepared to contribute to the priority placed on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

“The Bridging Institute exists to meet the need for thoughtful, interactive, personalized, and highly engaging experiences that nurture curiosity through cultivating a profound ability to embody cultural humility,” says Jon Mathis, Title IX Coordinator at Chemeketa Community College. 

Space is limited. Those interested can reserve their spot today at diversity@chemeketa.edu. More information can be found at go.chemeketa.edu/cultural competency.

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For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.

First Bachelor Degree students attend celebratory first night

Inaugural BAS Degree Cohort Celebrates Educational Growth at Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Ore., September 5, 2023 — Chemeketa Community College will launch the inaugural Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program this fall 2023, and to mark this momentous occasion, the College hosted a welcome event for the first cohort. The event brought together students, faculty, and staff for an introductory and informative gathering in August.

The event was an engaging affair that allowed Chemeketa BAS degree students to meet one another and get a glimpse of what to expect in their program. President Jessica Howard, Dean Tim Ray, and Instructor Margarie Yaroslaki welcomed the students with enthusiasm, emphasizing the significance of this new program. Students connected with fellow classmates while engaging in discussions with faculty and staff and enjoyed refreshments.

“When Chemeketa Community College began planning this degree, we went to area employers and asked what they needed,” says Margarie Yaroslaski, Instructor of the Bachelor of Applied Science in 
Leadership and Management.  “They asked us to help them take their successful employees who graduated with CTE degrees and prepare them for the next level of leadership. We designed this program with that advice in mind and at the orientation, were deeply gratified to see our first cohort so clearly demonstrate that we are on the right track. We are excited to launch this program with such a great group of working adults who are ready to make even bigger contributions.”

“Introducing a new Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a significant step towards empowering our students and strengthening our community,” says Chemeketa Community College President Jessica Howard. “This degree isn't just about educational and professional advancement and meeting the evolving needs of our workforce. It’s also about Chemeketa’s commitment to providing education that will help our students enter successful careers and contribute to the prosperity of our community."

Chemeketa’s fall term starts September 25, 2023. To learn more about Chemeketa’s new bachelor’s degree, visit: go.chemeketa.edu/BASLeadershipManagement.  Or, for information about Chemeketa’s career and technical education degrees and certificates or transfer degrees, visit go.chemeketa.edu/pathways.

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For nearly 55 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.