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Feb 5, 2019
College looks to future in computer science program

The Columbia Gorge economy draws tech-savvy people and businesses from around the world. As the region’s only institution of higher education, Columbia Gorge Community College wants its students to have all the tools needed to flourish in this sophisticated economy.

Five years ago the college, recognizing the rapidly-growing demand for advanced computer skills in the region, established a computer science program. Now, as is the case with every major program of study, the college is conducting a five-year review of its computer science offerings.

Dec 13, 2018
CGCC Seeks Appointments to Budget Committee

The Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education seeks interested district electors in Hood River and Wasco Counties for consideration to be appointed to a three-year term as a Budget Committee member. Interested persons shall send a letter of interest with qualifications, telephone, and address to the Board of Education, Columbia Gorge Community College, 400 East Scenic Dr., The Dalles OR 97058. Deadline for consideration is January 8th, 2019. Columbia Gorge Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Jul 9, 2018
College offers new incentive for full-time enrollees

Students considering full-time enrollment at Columbia Gorge Community College now have special incentive in the form of free tuition for selected college credits.

The college’s budget committee this year approved a plan to encourage full-time enrollment through a tuition exemption applied for qualifying credit loads. Under the “15 th Credit and Above Free” incentive, students only pay tuition for the first 14 credit hours per term; no tuition is charged for the 15 th credit, or for any credit hour beyond that up to 20 credits per term. (Students must obtain special permission to take more than 20 credit hours.)

Jul 6, 2018
College offers Mandarin language starting this fall

The study of any new language opens a journey of discovery into the culture behind that language, and few cultures are as diverse, geopolitically relevant and economically vital as China’s.

With that in mind, Columbia Gorge Community College this fall launches a five-credit, three-term class in Mandarin Chinese, taught by native speaker Yu Chin Tsai. Originally from Taiwan, Yu Chin was an exchange student in the People’s Republic of China, studied the instruction of Chinese as a second language at National Taiwan University, and earned her Master’s in teaching Chinese at National Chengchi University, Taiwan. She began her instructional career as a teaching assistant through the Fulbright international exchange program at Pacific University, taught in a Master’s program in International Studies at National Chengchi University, and has been tutoring professionals from around the world since 2012. She’s fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese and English.

Jun 1, 2018
Medical assistant program opens career opportunities

One of the fastest-growing job openings in the Columbia Gorge is for medical assistants, and people who would like to learn more are invited to contact Columbia Gorge Community College.

The college launched its medical assisting program in 2007. This is a one-year certificate leading directly to employment in the field with an historical job placement rate of 82 percent.

May 25, 2018
Proposed college budget includes tuition incentive

A proposed $10.2 million General Fund budget for Columbia Gorge Community College’s 2018-19 fiscal year will be considered by the college’s board of education June 12 following recommendation for approval by budget committee members in May.

The budget includes proposed investments to advance CGCC's technology infrastructure and initiatives to expand enrollment, including distance education. The budget also includes contingency funding.

May 10, 2018
College launches food, beverage industry jobs study

The food and beverage industry is a vital employer in the Columbia Gorge region, with hundreds of jobs ranging from culinary arts and food processing to hospitality, wineries, breweries and cider-makers.

As the region’s largest provider of education and workforce training, Columbia Gorge Community College is partnering with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and Oregon Investment Board (OIB) to identify unmet skills in this far-reaching industry sector.

Apr 23, 2018
Phi Theta Kappa members garner chapter, regional honors

Columbia Gorge Community College members of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students, returned from the Rocky Mountain Cascade Spring Convention in early May with multiple honors, awards and leadership responsibilities. The conference was held at Clackamas Community College.

CGCC’s Alpha Sigma Xi chapter is part of a region comprising 23 chapters in Oregon, Idaho and Utah.

Mar 28, 2018
Dr. Marta Yera Cronin will be CGCC’s new president

After eight months and a field of 44 applicants, Columbia Gorge Community College’s board of education Tuesday night approved a contract with Dr. Marta Yera Cronin as CGCC’s next president. The decision was unanimous.

Cronin, vice president of academic affairs at Indian River State College in Florida, will become the third president since CGCC was established in 1977. During her tenure there, Indian River was twice selected as a finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Mar 23, 2018
‘Discover CGCC’ campus tours set for April and May

Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about education and training programs, scholarships, other financial aid, and participate in college campus tours in Hood River and The Dalles during “Discover CGCC” activities continuing through May.

“Discover CGCC” events are on The Dalles Campus in Building 3 on April 11 and May 16 from 6 to 8 pm; and on the Hood River – Indian Creek Campus April 12 and May 17 from 6 to 8 pm.