Clark College unveils a new, student-designed logo to signal “safe spaces” for the undocumented Being a college student can be stressful for anyone, but it carries an extra layer of anxiety for the undocumented. Will they be able to access financial aid? Will they be asked for a Social Security Number? Above all, will…
Achievements
Awards, promotions, accomplishments
Exceptional Faculty Awards
by herickson •
Six outstanding members of Clark College’s faculty have been recognized for their contributions to the college with a 2020 Clark College Exceptional Faculty Award. These awards are presented annually to full-time and part-time faculty members. Nominations can be submitted by Clark College students, faculty, classified employees, administrators, alumni, Board members, and Foundation directors. Traditionally, they are…
Clark’s All-Washington Academic Team
by Susan Parrish •
Congratulations to Clark College students Julisse Hopmann and Kellie Langston, who were named to the 2020 All-Washington Academic Team. The students were recognized for their achievement during the June 10 Board of Trustees meeting. Julisse Hopmann is earning her Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a Certificate of Proficiency in business management. She expects to graduate Winter 2021. Running Start student Kellie…
A remarkable journey
by herickson •
This year’s recipient of the Community College President’s Award in Honor of Val Ogden is Evans Kaame, a student who has been through much and traveled far to pursue his educational dreams. About Evans Kaame Evans Kaame was born and raised in a small community in northwestern Kenya. After his father died, the family was thrown into hardship and…
Clark’s Career Launch putting students to work
by Kelly Love •
The State of Washington has recognized Clark College for its outstanding work in Career Launch programs that support student learning and employment. Two Clark College automotive programs have been endorsed by the state’s Career Launch Initiative. That good news was announced April 1. The Hannah initiative for Technician Education (HiTECC) supporting area Honda/Acura, Audi, and the Dick Hannah dealerships and the Toyota Technician & Education Network (T-TEN) supporting area Toyota/Lexus have been accepted…
Clark College named Best for Vets
by herickson •
College is one of just 19 career and technical colleges across the country to receive the designation from Military Times Clark College has been named a 2020 Best for Vets college in the Career and Technical College category by Military Times. For 10 years, Military Times has conducted an extensive, editorially independent, objective study…
Clark College celebrates ten years at Columbia Tech
by Kelly Love •
Clark College at Columbia Tech Center is “open for business” this fall Business and community leaders joined Clark College on Monday, October 14 for a Vancouver Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting to celebrate a milestone. Clark College first opened Columbia Tech Center in east Clark County in fall 2009. Responding to feedback…
Supporting Social Justice Leadership at Clark
by Kelly Love •
Congratulations to Hanan Al-Zubaidy, Chippi Bello, and Kayla Escott, Clark College’s three representatives at the Social Justice Leadership Institute this year. They have demonstrated a commitment to making our college a more inclusive and social justice-minded place. This is a yearlong program to foster leadership identity among historically underrepresented groups. It allows leaders to develop…
Making a match: Clark students and manufacturers
by Kelly Love •
Clark College partners with Centers for Excellence to create jobs Clark College and ESD 112 are now hosting Washington’s newest Center of Excellence, a hub for connecting the region’s students and employers through job training and coordination. The local office is known as the Center of Excellence for Semiconductors & Electronic Manufacturing. It’s…
CTC location is “open for business” this fall
by herickson •
College transforms its East Side location into a hub for business education, also expanding its Running Start offerings As Clark County’s demographics and economics change, Clark College is ready to adapt to serve its community’s needs. Responding to feedback from employers and residents in East Vancouver, the college is transforming its facility…