Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Eight fun ways to succeed as a student

Students who engage on campus are more likely to succeed than those who do not.  Here are eight fun ways you might engage at COCC:


Do read the student enews - read monthly newsletter through your student email for upcoming events.
Do read the Broadside Student Newspaper - Read the latest student newspaper at www.TheBroadsideonline.com (All students are welcome to apply for paid and unpaid positions including reporting, editing, design and layout, multi-media communications, photography, and journalism leadership)  Contact 541-383-7252, or email broadsideemail@cocc.edu
Do advocate– through the ASCOCC (Associated Students of COCC) - Student opportunities for governance, advocacy and social programing.  The council is responsible for allocating student fees, appointing students to campus governing committees, advocating for the entire student body and providing diverse social and educational programs and services.  ASCOCC council offers a limited number of paid positions each year.  Contact ASCOCC, 541-383-7595 or visit the website, http://www.cocc.edu/ASCOCC/ for more info.
Do embrace diversity - Check-out the Multicultural Center - Fosters cross-cultural understanding and respect by providing a welcoming setting for learning, sharing and connection.  Open to the public and offers cultural activities and information during the academic year.  Visit the Center in Room 217, Campus Center Building, or the website at http://www.cocc.edu/Multicultural. For more information, contact Karen Roth, director of multicultural activities, at 541-383-7412 or kroth1@cocc.edu.
Do  participate in club sport and intramural and recreation program - some feature friendly competition while others are purely recreational.  Offers a wide range of traditional and nontraditional sports and recreational activities along with special events and tournaments for people of all interests and abilities.  Call 541-383-7794 or visit http://www.cocc.edu/Sports.
Do get fit - Facilities are available for drop-in use throughout the week in Bend for a small per-term user fee.  Passes for local recreation facilities may also be available to students at no cost (swimming and bowling).  Call 541-383-7794 or visit online at http://www.cocc.edu/Sports for more information.
Do join or start  a campus club -Those having questions or ideas about forming a student club or participating in an existing club may contact ASCOCC at 541-383-7595 or visit its website, http://ascocc.cocc.edu/clubsandprograms.
Do venture abroad - The College seeks to provide opportunities for students to study abroad while earning COCC transfer credit.  For specific offerings, visit http://www.cocc.edu/studyabroad.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Week Seven - You are over half-way!

Week Seven Do's and Don't s


Do Schedule advising - Winter registration begins November 18-22 for current degree-seeking students (That's Next Week)!

Do review the academic calendar of important dates.  Take note of last day to drop courses with no display on transcript (November 15th for full-term classes)

Don't wait to contact your academic advisor to schedule an appointment if you are struggling in a course and want to discuss other options or if you need advising clearance.

Questions:  Contact the CAP center at 541-383-7200