Catch the Wave: Winter 2015

oregon coast community college

Winter 2015

Catch theWave

© 2014-15 Oregon Coast Community College

400 SE College WayNewport, OR 97366

541-867-6200oregoncoastcc.org

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Our college vision statement is Shaping the Future Through Learning, and through the many offerings showcased in this edition of Catch The Wave, we strive

to help you shape your own future, whatever your dreams may be. Created by public vote in 1987, we are Lincoln County’s college. Our purpose is to meet the needs of community members such as you. Whether your goal is to take a single class for enrichment (bird-watching or guitar, anyone?), or to com-plete your first two years of a Bachelor’s degree (will you be a Duck or a Beaver?), or to grow your business by working with our Small Business Devel-opment Center, we can

help you realize your goals.We pride ourselves on our award-winning

faculty, small class sizes, beautiful facilities, and extraordinary support services. We are looking ahead to the future so that we evolve to meet the needs of the many com-

munities in Lincoln County. For example, we are significantly growing the offerings at our Lincoln City site with the intent that over the next few years students will be able to complete a two-year degree in Lincoln City.

We have added community education classes in Turkish culture, Spanish and mussel harvesting. Our SBDC offers new classes like business law and “Winning with Google.” And, a new Community Develop-ment Block Grant through Lincoln County offers tuition scholarships for business owners across the county, based on income. If it has been a while since you have taken advantage of all we have to offer, now is the time to take another look. I also want to hear from you. What do you think OCCC should do to support the future you have in mind?

I have now been with Oregon Coast Com-munity College for five months, and lived in Lincoln County for six. Every day I am more energized by the wonderful faculty, staff and students of the college, and our many supporters in the county and beyond. It is my honor and privilege to live and work among you, and to see students shaping futures for themselves and their communi-ties every day. Thank you to the residents of Lincoln County for your continued support of the college.

Welcome to Oregon Coast Community College!

Dr. Birgitte RyslingePresident, Oregon Coast Community College

[email protected]

Winter Term 2015: Important Dates

Classes Begin: ....................................Jan. 5Credit Registration Ends*: .............Jan. 9Finals Week: ..........................March 16-20End of Term: ................................ March 20Holidays (OCCC Closed): ................Jan. 1

Jan. 19 & Feb. 16

*Registration open throughout the term for Community Education & Small Business classes. Call 541-994-4166. Full Academic Calendar available at www.oregoncoastcc.org.

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• Associate Degrees• College Transfer Courses• Nursing & Aquarium Science Programs• GED & Basic Skills

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On the CoverBethany Cronin graduated this year with a one-year certificate from the OCCC Aquarium Science Program. She

worked as a part-time aquarist at the Hatfield Marine Science Center while in the program, and did her internship there. Bethany is currently employed as a full-time aquarist at Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium in Springfield, Mis-souri. This photo was taken on a field trip for the Biology of Captive Fishes course last year. Students head out on a charter vessel and collect live specimens and bring them back to the Aquarium Science building. In the process, they learn how to collect and handle fish in the field, and maintain the fish through transportation and acclimation into an aquarium. Fish are then monitored and cared for over the term. Any fish lost are used in a dissection lab for the class. OCCC photo.

You are invited to register for these non-credit enrichment courses. OCCC’s Community Education classes are open to all in Lincoln County who seek to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun, all at the same time. Registration is quick and easy, by calling 541-994-4166. Prepayment is required and refunds require at least 72-hours’ cancellation notice. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment; refunds will be promptly issued for pre-paid registrations for any cancelled classes.

Have fun this winter and join us for a class – or two, or three!

A mussel harvesting & preparation class is on tap for this term, as part of the ongoing “Seatauqua” series, a partnership between OCCC and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Details, page 6.

Sign up for Community Education Classes!

Class Date Location Course #. Price* PageBasic Computer Skills 1/26/15-3/2/15 Lincoln City XCS9601X $50 4

Basic Computer Skills 1/27/15-2/24/15 Newport XCS9601X $50 4

Birding Basics 2/3/15-2/12/15 Lincoln City XBI0001A $25 4

Disaster Preparedness 2/12/15-2/19/15 Lincoln City XSAF0002 FREE 4

Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts 2/26/15-3/12/15 Lincoln City XBA0659A $27 4

French Conversation Two 1/15/15-3/19/15 Newport XFRD542F $99 5

Handgun Safety 1/13/15-1/20/15 Lincoln City XIND0001B $50 4

Learn to Play Guitar 1/8/15-3/12/15 Lincoln City XMUS0002 $75 4

Photography Basics 1/6/15-1/27/15 Lincoln City XART0003D $45 5

Spanish For Beginners 1/26/15-3/18/15 Newport XSPN0552W $99 5

Turkish History & Culture 1/8/15-3/12/15 Lincoln City XTUR0001A $75 5

Become a Master Gardener! 1/26/15-3/24/15 Newport XAGR9810X $200 6

Seatauqua: Nature Printed Journals 1/13/15 Newport XART8004 $30 6

Seatauqua: Mussel Harvesting & Prep. 3/6/15 Lincoln City XUBD9060A $30 6


On the CoverBethany Cronin graduated this year with the one-year certificate from the OCCC Aquarium

Science Program. She worked as a part-time aquarist at the Hatfield Marine Science Center while in the program, and did her internship there. Bethany is currently employed as a full-time aquarist at Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri. OCCC photo.

You are invited to register for these non-credit enrichment courses. OCCC’s Community Education classes are open to all in Lincoln County who seek to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun, all at the same time. Registration is quick and easy, by calling 541-994-4166. Prepayment is required and refunds require at least 72-hours’ cancelation notice. Classes are subject to cancelation due to low enrollment; refunds will be promptly issued for pre-paid registrations for any canceled classes.

Have fun this winter and join us for a class – or two, or three!

Mussel harvesting & preparation class is on tap for this term, as part of the ongoing “Seatauqua” series, a partnership between OCCC and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Details, page 5.


Basic Computer Skills In this class, students will learn how to manage their computers,

and will receive helpful instruction in lots of basics, including sending emails, preparing documents, internet surfing, down-loading and uploading material and running diagnostic tests. Participants will also learn how to keep their computers safe

from viruses and other internet maladies.

Lincoln City Session: Mondays, 1- 3pmDates: Jan. 26 to March 2, 5 weeksLocation: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $50Instructor: Mona MartinCourse #1070202

Newport Session:Wednesdays, 1-3pmDates: Jan. 27 to Feb. 24, 5 weeksLocation: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $50Instructor: Mona MartinCourse #1070203

Birding BasicsDo you find yourself listening to an odd chirp while walking or gardening? Are you fascinated by the random rustlings in the bushes? Do you notice and enjoy the birds in your world, but wish you knew more about these clever and busy neighbors? This is just the class for you! Participants will learn how birds behave so it will be easier to find, watch, and identify the type you are seeing. Bird identification, adaptations, and habitat will be introduced. Birds of the Oregon Coast will be our focus during this 2 week class. Participants will have access to bird guides and binoculars and will learn how to use them. The final day of class will be a field trip to identify birds in the area.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 to 3pmDates: Feb. 3 to Feb. 12, two weeksLocation: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 208Tuition: $25Materials Fee: $5, paid to instructor at first classInstructors: Caren Willoughby and Laura DoyleCourse #1070201

Disaster Preparedness for the Pacific NorthwestLearn what environmental, meteorological and man-made events have struck our region in the past and how to prepare for them in the future. Recognize the need for disaster preparedness, and learn what supplies are necessary for a short-term disaster. Hear suggestions in arranging for long term safety pre-cautions in the event of disaster.

Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30pmDates: Feb. 12 to 19, two weeksLocation: North County Cen-ter in Lincoln City, Rm. 108Tuition: FREE, pre-registration requiredInstructor: Capt. Jim Kusz,, North Lincoln Fire & RescueCourse #1070208

Estate Planning and WillsWill your estate plan cause hurt and dissension in your family? This short course will address fundamental issues involved in creating an effective estate plan. The class teaches you the strate-gies needed for effective management of your assets as you age (including during periods of incapacity), and guidelines for the appropriate disposition of assets upon death. Content of the class involves a discussion of the use of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. We will also consider questions of planning that include IRA’s and other retirement assets.

Thursdays, 3 to 5pmDates: Feb. 26 to March 12, three weeksLocation: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 108Tuition: $27Instructor: Brian HaggertyCourse #1070204

Play the Guitar:Beginning & Intermediate InstructionRichard Paris’ first OCCC guitar class, held just this fall, was a smashing success with students. Find out why, by taking this class. It’s open to those brand-new to the guitar or just brushing up old skills. Students will receive group instruction as well as one on one instruc-tion, according to musical interests and level of ability. This method keeps students interested, which is a key to maintaining motivation. Upon completion of this course students will be able to play songs on the guitar in their area of interest.

Thursdays, 6 to 8pmDates: Jan. 8 to March 12, ten weeksLocation: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 211Tuition: $75 (Yes, less than $8 per 2-hour session, on average!)Instructor: Richard ParisCourse #1070206

Handgun SafetyThis course will cover the basic fundamentals of

safety, the cardinal rules and responsible opera-tion of a handgun. After completion of the course, you will receive a certificate to take to the sheriff’s office to apply for your concealed weapons certificate. Do not bring any firearms to class.

Tuesdays, 6 to 9pmDates: Jan. 13 to Jan. 20, two weeks

Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 108

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Photography Basics This class includes a study of how to select and set different camera settings. It’s the perfect place to learn how to use that new camera you received for Christmas, or even that old one you found in your sock drawer last year! Lincoln County has some of the most photogenic surroundings on the planet – if you should take a photography class any-where, you should take it here.

Tuesdays, 1 to 3:30pmDates: Jan. 6 to 27, four weeksLocation: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 211Tuition: $45Instructor: Kimberly HansonCourse #1070210

Spanish for BeginnersStudents will learn the basic vocabulary needed for essential communication such as the alphabet, personal information, everyday basic questions (where is the bathroom, etc.?), numbers and more. There will be music from different Latin countries, games and a guest speaker so the students will have the oppor-tunity to use their new skills.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 8pmDates: Jan. 26 to March 18, eight weeks totalLocation: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 47Tuition: $99Instructor: Diana PerezCourse #1070207

French Conversation IIAre you ready to ramp-up your French skills? Trés bien!This course explores vocabulary related to specific situations such as going to the market, visiting a new city, purchasing train or bus tickets, etc. This course will help you talk about everyday topics with appropriate, specific vocabulary. You’ll learn to answer ques-tions affirmatively or negatively, and to ask for directions and information. Con-tent emphasizes the use of proper grammar and the development of conversation and comprehension abilities. The course is geared to adult learners (16+) who preferably have acquired French in high school (1 or 2 years) or college (1 or 2 semesters). Beginners willing to jump in are always welcome.

Thursdays, 6 to 8:30pmDates: Jan. 15 to March 19, 10 weeks totalLocation: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 47Tuition: $99Instructor: Marianne De TaeyeCourse #1070207

Turkish History and CultureExplore Turkey through the eyes of a Turk – its vibrant culture, traditions, food, art, music, and language. Learn about Turkey’s unique role throughout history and in today’s geopolitics. Good information for those planning to travel to this fascinating coun-try, or for those just interested in the country itself.

Thursdays, 1 to 3pmDates: Jan. 8 to March 12, 10 weeks Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 123Tuition: $75Instructor: Sener OtrugmanCourse #1070209

Registration is fast and easy!Simply fill out the registration form on page 10

and mail it in with payment. Or, save the stamp and register by phone! Call 541-994-4166.


DetailsChoose one of these offerings

to take part in the ongoing revival of the Seatauqua program. The program is reduced during the winter season by Mother Nature, but Spring Term will bring offer-ings such as nighttime tide-pool-ing and plenty of new creative opportunities, indoors and out!

• $30 each, plus materials • BYO lunch• Reserve your spot! Call 541-994-4166.

History The Seatauqua (see- TALK-

wa) was a series of workshops, lectures and excursions (by car, boat and even airplane) that ran for decades in Newport. Coordi-nated by Oregon Sea Grant, the programs encouraged chau-tauqua-style discussions by all participants about arts, sciences, coastal ecology and more.

This year, Oregon Coast Com-munity College and the Hatfield Marine Science Center began the process of reviving Seatauqua, with special events this Fall and Winter terms.

To suggest a topic for an upcoming Seatauqua OCCC Com-munity Education course, or to ask about serving as an instructor, contact Shirley Hill at [email protected].

seatauquaNature Printed Journal

Use items from nature such as leaves, flowers, shells, seaweeds, and bark to create pieces of art on heavy rag paper, then turn it all into a handmade journal.

This 5-hour class introduces the art of nature printing using a range of media, including acrylics, paper dyes, block printing ink, embossing powders, and matte medium.

Students will create an assortment of prints on 8 sheets of paper, and then do a simple binding with a cover to create a 24 -page journal, suitable for writing or additional artwork.

This can get messy, so bring an apron.

Saturday, Jan. 31, 10am to 3pmLocation: Central County Campus in Newport • Tuition: $30 Materials fee: $15, paid to instructor at start of classInstructor: Heather Fortner (pictured, left)Course #1070206

Student supply list• Pair of scissors • Large glue stick• Pencil • Sewing thimble• Ephemera (such as a button or small natural item, to use as closure on journal)• Small pad of newsprint (from the Dollar Tree, or similar)• Colored pencils (optional)• Lunch and beverage

Mussel Harvesting & Preparation

Learn how to collect your own mussels from the coast’s local tidepools. Learn about environmental stewardship and safety regarding harvesting. Participants must present a valid 2015 Oregon Shellfish License. Course will be held rain or shine, but may be canceled due to ocean conditions and/or toxin monitor-ing results.

Friday, Jan. 30, 3pm orSaturday, Jan. 31, 4pm (Backup date.)Location: To be announced; Ask when registering.Tuition: $20 • Instructor: Paul RobertsonCourse #XIND9060A

Sharing Gardening Enthusiasm

Registration is open until Dec. 23 for the 2015 Master Gardener classes. Class size is lim-

ited, so register early. Classes are held from

9am to 4pm on Tuesdays from Jan. 6 to March 24, at Oregon Coast Community College in South Beach.

Limited partial scholar-ships are available.

Horticulture instructors from Oregon State Univer-sity, local county special-

ists and experienced gardening experts will share their insights on topics such as: Natives, Invasives, Botany, Seed Starting and Propaga-tion, Soils and Composting, Pest Management, Organic Gardening, Plant ID, Plant Diseases and Diagnostics, just to name just a few.

For more information about classes, call the Lincoln County Extension Office at 541-574-6534 or visit the Extension website at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lincoln/master_gar-deners or stop by the Extension Office at 29 SE 2nd St., Newport (across from the Senior Center and Newport Recreation Center).

2015 MASTER GARDENER CLASSES SPONSORED BY OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LINCOLN COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE IN COOPERATION WITH OREGON COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Hurry!Master Gardeners

classes start Jan. 6, and the registration deadline is December 23. Call 541-574-6534 to sign up.


Breeze Powell started attending classes at Oregon Coast Community College two years ago, during the Winter term of 2012. She

had decided to pursue a career in nursing, and her first step was to complete the pre-requisite courses needed to enter into the nursing program.

After completing the program, Breeze plans to continue her education and complete a master’s degree in nurse midwifery.

“I have even considered taking it a step further and working toward a doctorate degree,” she said. “This would allow me to work toward identifying problems and finding solutions in the midwife profession. I have always been very passionate about midwifery and childbirth and a lot of my drive stems from wanting to provide teaching to mothers, families, and the community at large.”

When asked what she tells her friends and family about her time at Oregon Coast Community College, Breeze says her family and friends have had the “joy and burden” of hearing about her personal accomplishments and trials during her time at Oregon Coast.

That said, Breeze notes, “I cannot begin to express how supported I have felt by the faculty and my fellow students here at OCCC. I feel that I have been able to accomplish a great deal in a short amount of time, and in my opinion that is a direct reflection of the quality that exists here at OCCC. I am extremely grateful that this is where I am creating my foundation for the future of my career.”

“I have had a lot of wonderful times here, Breeze said. “A few that stick out would be my time in Anatomy and Physiology with Mr. Nash, turning in my application to the nursing program, getting accepted to the nursing program, followed by a nice quiet summer attending mixed media in the art lab, and most recently getting to practice injections on my fellow classmates!”

Taking an important step like heading back to school isn’t easy for anyone, as Breeze could tell you. If you think you’re ready for that challenge, and that adventure, it’s time to set up an appointment with an academic advisor at Oregon Coast. They’ll help you decide what direction is best for you and your goals, as well as answer questions about financial aid, placement and much more.

“I am sure there will be many more memories made over the next couple of years,” Breeze says, “and I am looking forward to all of them.”

Start making your memories today. Call 541-867-8501 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

BREEZE AND HER SON, IZAIAH

She is OCCC.OREGON COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT PROFILE – BREEZE POWELL

Pre-registration is required for classes. The easiest and fastest way to register for the non-credit community education listed on pages 3 to 6, or the small business classes listed in the back of this publication, is to call 541-994-4166. Our staff will walk you through the registration form (see facing page) over the phone and can take your payment at the same time.

However, if you prefer paper and pen, you’re welcome to fill out the form on the facing page, or complete the process online. Here’s how:

Step 1. RegistrationTo register online: Go to www.oregoncoastcc.org. At the right of the page, click the

oval reading “Apply to OCCC.” Then, follow the appropriate links. To register by mail, or in person:Complete the registration form on facing

page, or use the one available online at oregoncoastcc.org.

Step 2. Submit your formThere are two ways to submit your

completed form: A) You may drop off your completed

form at any OCCC campus B) Mail with payment to: 3788 SE High School Drive, Lincoln City, OR 97367

Prices, fees & refunds The price for non-credit classes varies

with each class (see individual class listings for details). Some courses may require additional fees for materials, which are also listed in the class descrip-tion.

PaymentThe college accepts all traditional

forms of payment including cash, checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover and debit cards.

RefundsIf the college cancels a class, students are entitled to a full

refund of tuition and fees. Students who drop a class will be issued a refund based on the following criteria:

Class length Drop deadline3 to 12 weeks Before second class meetingLess than 2 weeks 72 hours prior to the first class.No refunds will be provided for withdrawals or drops

after the drop deadlines shown above.

Community Education CoursesCommunity Education courses are available to students

ages 16 and older, unless otherwise stated, who are inter-ested in pursuing a new hobby or pastime. Community Edu-cation provides fun classes which include special, personal, professional, hobby, and recreational interests. Classes are offered throughout the community and the college is always working to expand course offerings in many locations throughout Lincoln County.

Choose a class – or a few classes – and join us at Oregon Coast Community College this term!


Never gone to college? Just a little rusty? No problem! Registration is an easy process, and we’re here to help. It all starts with a COMPASS placement test.

1) Take the College Placement TestCall 541-867-8501 (Central Campus) or 541-996-6222 (North Center) to

schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS college placement test to discover which reading, writing and math courses are the best match for your academic level. After the test, you will schedule an appointment to at-tend a New Student Orientation/Advising Session (see #3, below).

2) Transfer StudentsIf you have previous college credit, call 541-867-8501 to schedule an indi-

vidual appointment with an academic advisor.

3) Attend a New Student Orientation/Ad-vising Session

(Required for all new credit students.) There you will:

• be advised for your first-term class schedule• learn about OCCC policies, term deadlines,

transfer and career and technical programs• learn to read the class schedule and online

catalog, and be cleared to register • learn about different options to consider

when determining how to pay for college

4) RegisterRegister for the classes you selected at your

new-student orientation/advising session. Registration is completed online. Login to your myOCCC account to begin. Registration dates can be found on the calendar at oregoncoastcc.org/academic-calendars.

REMEMBER: You will not be able to register without first meeting with an academic advisor. Shoot the

QR code to jump to OCCC’s admissions page.

How to register Registering for credit courses & programs

OREGON COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTRATION/ADMISSION FORM

Date: ________ Term that you plan to enroll in: Fall ___ Winter ___ Spring ___ Summer___ ____________________________________________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

(PROVIDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS VOLUNTARY) OCCC WOULD APPRECIATE RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING: NAME:__________________________________ WHITE AFRICAN AMERICAN LAST FIRST MI HISPANIC AMERICAN INDIAN ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER ADDRESS_______________________________________________ HIGH SCHOOL: ____________________________________________________________ DID NOT COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL CITY STATE ZIP GED STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________

NAME OF SCHOOL____________________________ TELEPHONE:_______________________________________________ STATE:_______________________________________ BIRTHDATE:_______________________________________________ HAVE YOU EVER ATTENDED ANOTHER COLLEGE OR MONTH DAY YR UNIVERSITY? Y N NAME OF COLLEGE________________________________ GENDER: F M STATE:____________________________________________ U.S. CITIZEN: Y N OREGON RESIDENT Y N ARE YOU A VETERAN OF THE MILITARY: Y N Highest education your parents completed: EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Father:

Middle School/Jr High (1) Work 35 or More Hours High School (2) Work less than 35 hours per week College or beyond (3) Not Employed Retired Mother:

Middle School/Jr High (1) High School (2) WHAT IS YOUR MAIN REASON FOR ATTENDING OREGON College or beyond (3) COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE? Oregon Coast Community College releases only very limited

Improve Job Skills Personal Enrichment information regarding students: dates of enrollment, degree or certificate, or honors awarded. If you do not want any person

outside the college, including prospective employers, to know any of these, you must file a “Request for Non-Disclosure of Student

Information” form with the Registrar. I certify that all statements on this application that are completed are true. I also understand that if I am admitted and do not enroll for the term to which I admitted, I will need to reapply for admission. No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated. SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________ DATE:___________________

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OCCC Credit Courses: Winter 2015course number title days time campus instructor creditsAQS110 AQUARIUM SCIENCE PRACTICUM 1 M 5:-5:50PM Newport CLAUSEN, STUART E. 2AQS226 BIOLOGY OF DIVERSE CAPTIVE SPECIES M 10:30-11:50AM Newport BOND, SAMANTHA K. 2AQS232 REPRODUCTION & NUTRITION OF AQUATIC ANIMALS M W TBA Newport HAWKYARD, DONALD M. 4AQS252 EXHIBITS AND INTERPRETATION T R 9-11:20AM Newport SPAULDING, CHRIS 4AQS270 FISH AND INVERTEBRATE HEALTH MANAGEMENT T R TBA Newport MILLER-MORGAN, TIMOTHY 4

course number title days time campus instructor creditsART115 BASIC DESIGN - 2D FOUNDATIONS T R 1-3:50PM Lincoln City BROOKS, BEN O. 3ART116 BASIC DESIGN - COLOR FOUNDATIONS M W 9:00-11:50AM Newport PENCE, JULIA ALLISON 3ART131A DRAWING I T R 1-3:50PM Newport OSGOOD, LYNNE M. 3ART131B DRAWING I T R 1-3:50PM Newport OSGOOD, LYNNE M. 3ART181A PAINTING I T R 6-8:50PM Newport OSGOOD, LYNNE M. 3ART181B PAINTING I T R 6-8:50PM Newport OSGOOD, LYNNE M. 3ART253A CERAMICS I T R 5:30-8:20PM Lincoln City BROOKS, BEN O. 3ART253B CERAMICS I T R 5:30-8:20PM Lincoln City BROOKS, BEN O. 3ART253C CERAMICS I T R 5:30-8:20PM Lincoln City BROOKS, BEN O. 3ART270A PRINTMAKING I M W 1-3:50PM Newport PENCE, JULIA ALLISON 3ART270B PRINTMAKING I M W 1-3:50PM Newport PENCE, JULIA ALLISON 3

course number title days time campus instructor creditsBI102 BIOLOGY M W 9-11:50AM Newport REDDY, RADHIKA C. 4BI102 BIOLOGY M W 1-3:50PM Lincoln City REDDY, RADHIKA C. 4BI232 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II M W 9-11:50AM Newport NASH, HAL B. 4BI232 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II M W 1-2:30PM Newport NASH, HAL B. 4BI234 MICROBIOLOGY T R 8:30-11:50AM Newport NASH, HAL B. 5CAS133 BASIC COMPUTER SKILL/MS OFFICE T R 3-5:20PM Newport BOYCE, THOMAS 4CG100 COLLEGE SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS T R 1-2:20PM Newport HAMILTON, LAURA K. 3CG101 COLLEGE SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS Personal Responsibility W 1:15-2:00PM Lincoln City CARAN, LOUISA A. 1CG102 COLLEGE SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS Goal Setting W 2-2:45PM Lincoln City CARAN, LOUISA A. 1

course number title days time campus instructor creditsCJA101 CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CJ PROF T 9-11:50AM Newport HAVNER, GRETCHEN 3CJA113 INTRO CRIM JUST SYS- CORRECTION W 1-3:50PM Newport TAUFAASAU, ANDREW T. 3CJA210 ARREST, SEARCH AND SEIZURE W 9-11:50AM Newport HAVNER, GRETCHEN 3CJA212 CRIMINAL LAW R 9-11:50AM Newport HAVNER, GRETCHEN 3CJA217 INTERVIEWING & INTERROGATION M 9-11:50AM Newport TAUFAASAU, ANDREW T. 3CJA244 TACT. COMM. CRISIS INCIDENTS M 1-3:50PM Newport TAUFAASAU, ANDREW T. 3COMM111 PUBLIC SPEAKING T R 1-2:50PM Newport CARAN, LOUISA A. 4COMM111 PUBLIC SPEAKING F 9:15-11:45AM Lincoln City BISHOP, JANICE M. 4COMM214 INTERPERSONAL COMM: PROCESS & THEORY TBA TBA Online BISHOP, JANICE M. 4COMM214 INTERPERSONAL COMM: PROCESS & THEORY T R 10-11:50AM Newport CARAN, LOUISA A. 4

course number title days time campus instructor creditsEMS106 EMT PART II T R 6-9:20PM Waldport PELKEY, MICHELLE A. 5ENG196 FILM STUDIES: DIRECTORS T R 6:30-8:20PM Newport VAN AELSTYN, ED 4ENG250 INTRO TO FOLKLORE & MYTH M W 3-4:50PM Newport BEARDSLEY, SHARON 4FN225 NUTRITION M 3-4:50PM Newport LUDWIG-LEE, NANCY E. 4

course number title days time campus instructor creditsG202 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY T R 1-3:50PM Newport BERNHARDT, GILBERT T. 4G202 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY T R 6-8:50PM Newport BERNHARDT, GILBERT T. 4HE250 PERSONAL HEALTH TBA TBA Online BRUCE, ERIC ALLEN 3HST102 WEST CIV: MEDIEVAL TO MODERN TBA TBA Online ANAND, LILIA D. 4HST202 HISTORY OF THE US 1840-1914 TBA TBA Online JACKSON, TUCKER 4HST202 HISTORY OF THE US 1840-1914 T R 3-4:50PM Newport MILNE, SARAH 4

biology, computers & college survival

criminal justice & communications

ems & english

geology, health & history

art

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course number title days time campus instructor creditsLIB101 LIBRARY RESEARCH AND BEYOND TBA TBA Online ADOLF, DARCI 1MTH111 COLLEGE ALGEBRA M W 5-7:20PM Newport BURAK, MARGE M. 5MTH112 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS T R 5-7:20PM Newport BURAK, MARGE M. 5MTH20 BASIC MATH (ARITHMETIC) M W 1-2:50PM Newport KEEHN, ROGER A. 4MTH243 STATISTCS I F 9-12:50 + Online Newport LAUGHLIN, RICK E. 5MTH60 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA - FIRST TERM M W 5-7:20PM Newport KEEHN, ROGER A. 4MTH60 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA - FIRST TERM T R 9:30-11:50AM Newport ZERR, AMANDA 4MTH60 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA - FIRST TERM M W 1-3:20PM Lincoln City STEVENS, MARGARET D. 4MTH65 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA- SECOND TERM M W 9:30-11:50AM Newport BURAK, MARGE M. 4MTH65 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA- SECOND TERM T R 9:30-11:50AM Newport BURAK, MARGE M. 4MTH65 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA- SECOND TERM T R 1-3:20PM Lincoln City STEVENS, MARGARET D. 4MTH95 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA T R 12:30-2:50PM Newport ZERR, AMANDA 4

course number title days time campus instructor creditsMUP171 APPLIED PIANO TBA TBA Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 1MUP180 APPLIED GUITAR TBA TBA Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 1MUS112C SIGHT SINGING/EAR TRAINING II M W 2:30-3:20PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 1MUS112 MUSIC THEORY I (PART TWO) M W 1-2:20PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 3MUS191P CLASS PIANO I T R 1-2:20PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 2MUS191 CLASS GUITAR I T R 1-2:20PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 2MUS192P CLASS PIANO II T R 1-2:20PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 2MUS192 CLASS GUITAR II T R 1-2:20PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 2MUS207 INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF FOLK MUSIC T R 10:30-11:50AM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 3MUS220A CHORUS TWR 12-12:50PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 1MUS220B CHORUS TWR 12-12:50PM Newport SCOVILLE, MARY LEE 1

OCCC Credit Courses: Winter 2015library studies & mathematics

music

OCCC student Joy Lee is currently under consideration for a coveted Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.

Oregon community college scholars are honored each year at the capitol, when two students from each college are recognized by high-ranking public officials and offered scholarships to participating four-year institutions to continue their education. The students chosen represent excellence in the classroom, intellectual curiosity outside the classroom, evidence of substantial development of their talents and the ability to

share this development with oth-ers. This is a very prestigious Phi Theta Kappa award and honor.

“I am so glad that I made the decision to complete my educa-tion at Oregon Coast Commu-nity College,” Joy said. “So many wonderful events have happened since I first started. I have met some wonderful friends, and the staff and faculty have always been very supportive of me. I

have learned more than I ever thought possible. I am doing things that I have always wanted to do. I have joined Associated Student Government where I do events like BBQ’s and community events like beach clean ups. My biggest accomplishment is joining PTK (the Phi Theta Kappa honor society). I was so elated when I was accepted into the club.

“Going to college has helped me believe in myself. I have had students my age tell me that I am an inspiration to them because I am finally finish-ing something I started 15 years ago. I hope that I can be a role model for these students, to let them know at no matter what age they are, they can still go back to school and succeed.

“This nomination is one of the best things that has happened in my life. It’s like a breath of fresh air. All of my hard work is beginning to pay off, and it helps me to stay focused on my goals and dreams.”

Congratulations and best wishes, Joy, from all of us at Oregon Coast!

Succeeding at OCCC

‘‘ ‘‘I hope that I can be a role model for these students, to let them know at no matter what age they are, they can still go back to school and succeed.

– Joy Lee


course number title days time campus instructor creditsNCMA111 BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION II M W 9-10:50AM Newport WAY, ANN 4NCMA112 CLINICAL PROCEDURES II T 9-3:50PM Waldport SPICER, DEBBORA R. 4NUR101 NURSING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1 TBA TBA Waldport MOLLINO, LINDA A. 8NUR102 CERTIFIED NURSIING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2: Acute Care TBA TBA Waldport SPICER, DEBBORA R. 5NUR142 CARE OF ACUTELY ILL PATIENTS AND DEVELOPING FAMILIES I MTWR TBA Newport PERMAN, BETTE 12NUR242 CARE OF PATIENTS IN SITUATIONS OF CRISIS AND IN COMMUNITY MTWRF TBA Newport BARTON, LYNN R. 12

course number title days time campus instructor creditsPSY101 PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RELATIONS T R 10-11:50AM Newport QUARLES, JEANNE C. 4PSY101 PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RELATIONS M W 9:15-11:05AM Lincoln City STAFF, STAFF 4PSY101 PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RELATIONS TBA TBA Online QUARLES, JEANNE C. 4PSY202A INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - PART 2 M W 10-11:50AM Newport QUARLES, JEANNE C. 4PSY215 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT M W 1-2:50PM Newport QUARLES, JEANNE C. 4PSY239 INTRO TO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY T R 1-2:50PM Newport QUARLES, JEANNE C. 4RD115 COLLEGE READING M W F TBA Newport HAMILTON, LAURA K. 4RD90 READING 90 M F TBA Newport HAMILTON, LAURA K. 3SOC205 SOCIAL CHANGE IN SOCIETIES T R 3-4:50PM Newport RESZ, SUSAN D. 4

course number title days time campus instructor creditsSPA102 FIRST YEAR SPANISH- SECOND TERM M W 6:30-8:20PM Newport WALES, ANN 4SPA102 FIRST YEAR SPANISH- SECOND TERM T R 9:30-11:20AM Newport WALES, ANN 4SPA112C FIRST YR SPANISH CONVERSATION M W 6-6:30PM Newport WALES, ANN 1SPA112C FIRST YR SPANISH CONVERSATION T R 9-9:30AM Newport WALES, ANN 1SPA202 SECOND YEAR SPANISH - 2ND TERM M W 1:30-3:20PM Newport WALES, ANN 4SPA212C INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION M W 1-1:30PM Newport WALES, ANN 1

course number title days time campus instructor creditsWR115 INTRODUCTION TO EXPOSITORY WRITING M W 1-2:50PM Newport HAMILTON, LAURA K. 4WR121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION M W 1-2:50PM Newport MISITI, PATRICK J. 4WR121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION T 9:15-11:05, +Online Lincoln City OWEN, REBECCA E. 4WR121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION TBA TBA Online SCHUMACHER, CARROLL M. 4WR122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION M W 10-11:50AM Newport MISITI, PATRICK J. 4WR122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION T R 9:15-11:05AM Lincoln City GASPAR, KAHEA 4WR122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION TBA TBA Online PAVLISH, CATHERINE ANN 4WR122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION T R 1-2:50PM Newport GASPAR, KAHEA 4WR122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION M W 1-2:50PM Newport PAVLISH, CATHERINE ANN 4WR122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION TBA TBA Online PAVLISH, CATHERINE ANN 4WR227 TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL WRITING 1 TBA TBA Online MCALPINE, JEFFREY B. 4WR242 CREATIVE WRITING (POETRY) T R 3-4:50PM Newport PAVLISH, CATHERINE ANN 4WR90 WRITING 90 M W TBA Newport HAMILTON, LAURA K. 3

psychology, reading & sociology

spanish

writing & more

OCCC Credit Courses: Winter 2015nursing & allied health


OCCC’s GED & Adult General Educa-tion classes help students prepare for the GED Test and upgrade skills

for college entry and/or employment. These classes are offered at both the Newport Campus and Lincoln City Center. OCCC’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes help students with speaking, writing, and more to improve their English skills. All ESOL classes are offered in Newport. For details, contact Roberta Green, 541-867-8535.

GED, Adult General Education & ESOL

Winter 2015 Orientation Schedule for GED & Adult General Education ClassesNewport Day Class Orientation Monday & Wednesday, 1 pm-3:50 pm, Jan. 5 & 7 or Feb. 2 & 4 Roberta Green Room 25Newport Night Class Orientation Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 pm-8:20 pm, Jan. 5 & 7 or Feb. 2 & 4 Roberta Green Room 25Lincoln City Day Class Orientation Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am-Noon, Jan. 6 & 8 or Feb. 3 & 5 Julie Reynolds-Otrugman Room 124Lincoln City Night Class Orientation Tuesday & Thursday, 5 pm-7:50 pm, Jan. 6 & 8 or Feb. 3 & 5 Julie Reynolds-Otrugman Room 124

Winter 2015 GED & Adult General Education Class ScheduleNewport Day Class Mondays & Wednesdays, 1pm-3:50 pm, starting Jan. 6 Megan Miller-Morgan Room 27Newport Night Class Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 pm-8:20 pm, starting Jan. 5 Patricia DiGiulio Room 27Lincoln City Day Class Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 am-Noon, starting Jan. 6 Julie Reynolds-Otrugman Room 124Lincoln City Night Class Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 pm-7:50 pm, starting Jan. 6 Julie Reynolds-Otrugman Room 124

OCCC’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) ClassesInstructor: Will Quillian 541-867-8517Newport Morning Class Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9 am-10:50 am Room 24Newport Night Class Lunes e Miercoles (Mon & Wed), 6 pm-7:50 pm Meets at Oceanspray Family Center, 1039 NW Nye St.Newport Night Class Martes e Jueves (Tues & Thurs), 6 pm-7:50 pm Meets at Foodshare of Lincoln County, 535 NE 1st St.Laboratorio de Escritura (Writing Lab): Intermedio/avanzado (Intermediate/advanced) Lunes e Miercoles (Mon & Wed), 11:30 am-12:50 pm Room 24 Martes (Tues), 2 pm-3:20 pm Room 24

Recently, GED testing switched from a paper-based version to a computer-based version. Below is the new GED testing information. REGISTERING FOR GED TESTING • Go to the GED Testing Services website at gedtestingservice.com or GED.com • Sign up for My GED. • Watch the short video for information.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR TESTING • Locate a testing center. • Provide the information requested. • Check the testing schedule. • Choose an appointment day and time. • Pay for the test (credit or debit card, voucher).

GED TESTING FEES • The fee for each test is $38 • During the year 2014 (and possibly 2015) a testing candidate will be able to take two re-tests

per subject area (8 total). The re-take fee will be discounted to $10. When the special re-take discount rate expires, the fee for each re-take will increase to $38. All initial and re-take fees are paid when a testing appointment is made.

ARRIVING FOR YOUR TEST • Please arrive fifteen minutes before your scheduled test appointment. • Please bring a valid government issued picture I.D. and a second I.D. with a signature. • Check in at the Student Services counter. • Read and sign the Candidate Rules Agree-ment. • Wait and listen for your name to be called.

FOR 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLD STUDENTSCandidates 16 and 17 years of age must provide proof of one of the following requirements in order to take the GED test:

• A Release from Compulsory Attendance from last high school attended. • Be a student in the GED Options program. • Married. • Legally emancipated.

Candidates should refrain from bringing to the testing center large items such as backpacks, purs-es, laptops and other electronics, notebooks and books. Your personal items must fit in small lockers provided to you during testing. You will be asked to remove large watches and other large jewelry items before entering the testing room. The only things candidates need to bring to the testing center are their ID and car keys (if applicable).

For more details, contact Cheryle Burkhart, GED Testing Specialist, at 541-867-8505.To obtain a copy of a GED certificate or a GED transcript earned in 2013 or before, visit: www.diplomasender.com

GED Testing Info


Financial Aid, made easy!COLLEGE GOAL OREGONGet help with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)!

Refreshments AvailablePlease call 541-867-8501 for more information or visit

oregoncoastcc.org or collegegoaloregon.gov

SATURDAY, JANUARY 179 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OCCC Central Campus Newport

SATURDAY, JANUARY 319 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OCCC North Center Lincoln City

going it alone?

You won’t be alone at OCCC. Jody Becker, Tutor Coordina-tor, and her team – along with the staff at Student Services – are always ready and eager to address student concerns. The Tutoring Center is open M-F, 8am to 2pm, in room 7. For more, call (541) 867-8502.OCCC photo

OCCC statements on Discrimination &

DisabilitiesDiscrimination:

It is the policy of Oregon Coast Community College to comply with all federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to the civil rights of

both employees and students. Oregon Coast Community College does not dis-criminate on the basis of race; color; sex;

sexual orientation; marital status; religion; national origin; age; disability; veteran sta-

tus or family relationship. Inquiries regard-ing compliance and /or grievance procedures

regarding nondiscrimination in employment should be directed to the Human Resources

Director at 541- 867-8515.

Inquiries regarding compliance and /or griev-ance procedures regarding nondiscrimination in provisions of education services, related ser-vices or access issues (in compliance with 34 CFR 104.8) should be directed to the Dean of Student Services and Section 504 Compliance Officer at 541-867-8511. Oregon Coast Community Col-lege does not discriminate in providing access to its programs or activities. OCCC is committed to providing qualified students with a disability an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of College services, activities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the student’s needs in compliance with the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and ORS 659.150 to 659.160 and OAR 581-21-045 to 581-21-049.

Disabilities:Oregon Coast Community College is commit-

ted to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities throughout the College commu-nity. Students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our philosophy is to maximize your independence and self-reliance, providing a variety of support options to assist you in achieving your educa-tional and/or vocational objectives. To receive services, you must submit documentation of your disabling condition(s) to the Director of Stu-dent Services. To initiate support services, please contact the Director of Student Services at 541-867-8511 or [email protected]. Students are responsible for requesting, in a timely manner, accommodation and documenting the nature and extent of their disability.


Financial Aid, made easy!

– our vision –Shaping the Future Through Learning

– our mission –At Oregon Coast Community College we equip students for success by providing

educational pathways and supports in response to the diverse needs of our community. Through accessible and engaging programs, we enrich the economic and civic vitality

of Lincoln County and beyond.

– our values –Learning | Inspiration | Excellence | Collaboration | Equity

Integrity | Sustainability | Accountability


Big news for Small Businesses!

NEWPORT CAMPUS: 400 SE COLLEGE WAY, SOUTH BEACHClass Date & Time Location Course # Price PageBusiness Law for Lincoln County’s Small Businesses March 3, 6-8pm Newport, rm. TBA XBA9500N $30 19Business Start-Ups & Tune-Ups Jan. 13-March 17, 6-9p Newport, rm. 249 XBA9503T-Z1 $225 17Build Your Own Website Jan. 22-Feb. 12, 2-9p Newport, rm. 61 XCS9606A-Z1 $200 17Instagram & Pinterest to Grow Sales Feb. 4, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XCS000F-Z1 $30 18LinkedIn, for Your Business Feb. 17, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XCS8000-Z1 $30 18Winning With Google Feb. 18, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XBA9600E-Z2 $30 19Managing Your Online Reputation Feb. 19, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XCS8005-Z1 $30 19Facebook Marketing for Beginners Feb. 25, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XCS0001D-Z1 $30 18Facebook Marketing for Advanced Users March 18, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XCS0001E-Z1 $30 18Sell it Online! March 17, 6-9p Newport, rm. 61 XBA9601F-Z1 $30 19

LINCOLN CITY CENTER: 3788 SE HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE, LINCOLN CITYClass Date & Time Location Course # Price PageBusiness Law for Lincoln County’s Small Businesses March 5, 6-8pm Lincoln City, rm. 208 XBA9500N $30 19Instagram & Pinterest to Grow Sales Feb. 4, 2-5pm Lincoln City, rm. 222 XCS000F-Z1 $30 18LinkedIn, for Your Business Feb. 11, 2-5p Lincoln City, rm. 222 XCS8000-Z2 $30 18Winning With Google Feb. 18, 2-5p Lincoln City, rm. 222 XBA9600E-Z2 $30 19Managing Your Online Reputation Feb. 19, 2-5p Lincoln City, rm. 222 XCS8005-Z2 $30 19Facebook Marketing for Beginners Feb. 25, 2-5p Lincoln City, rm. 222 XCS0001D-Z1 $30 18Facebook Marketing for Advanced Users March 18, 2-5p Lincoln City, rm. 222 XCS0001E-Z1 $30 18QuickBooks 5-Part Series Feb. 17-March 17 Lincoln City, rm. 222 XBA9600D $195 20Sell it Online! March 11, 2-5p Lincoln City, rm. 222 XBA9601F-Z1 $30 19Shoebox Bookkeeping Feb. 10 Lincoln City, rm. 222 XBA9600D $30 20

FREE SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT LINCOLN COUNTY!Free events, but participants must pre-register by calling 541-994-4166.

Class Date & Time Location Price PageHow To Streamline Your Social Media Marketing Jan. 12, 6-9pm Waldport Center FREE 21How To Streamline Your Social Media Marketing Jan. 14, 6:30-9:30pm Depoe Bay Kids Zone FREE 21How To Streamline Your Social Media Marketing Jan. 15, 2-5pm Yachats Commons FREE 21How To Streamline Your Social Media Marketing Jan. 20, 2-5pm Toledo Public Library FREE 21

Tuition scholarships available for businesses county-wideThanks to tremendous support from Lincoln County officials, and diligent

effort by the SBDC staff, the Oregon Coast Community College Small Business Development Center has secured a Community Development Block Grant that will help cover the cost of tuition in most SBDC classes and programs for Lincoln County business owners with five or fewer employees, and who meet certain income criteria. Most Lincoln County business owners would qualify for grant support if they request it.

The process is simple: Just call the SBDC at 541-994-4166 to request a meet-ing with an SBDC advisor. They’ll provide a few forms to determine if you’re eligible, and then will work with you to determine what courses and support are necessary for you to reach your goals, whether it’s simply to ramp-up your online marketing efforts, or to more broadly improve your business opera-tions across many areas.

Lincoln City grant continuesAnd, for businesses located within Lincoln City’s Urban Renewal District,

economic development grant funds are still available from the Lincoln City Urban Renewal Agency. These funds can underwrite the cost of tuition for cer-tain SBDC classes and programs in an effort to improve the health and vitality of the district’s business community.

For details on all of these programs, call us at 541-994-4166 or visit www.oregoncoastbusiness.com.

OCCC tech instructor Misty Lambrecht leads a class at the Lincoln City Center this term.


This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement Number SBAHQ-12-B-0069. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Contact the SBDC at Oregon Coast Community College, 3788 SE High School Dr., Lincoln City, OR 97367, 541-994-4166.

Big news for Small Businesses!

Business Start-Ups& Tune-Ups 10-WEEK ENTREPRENEUR’S PLANNING COURSE

“This course is a must for those BE-FORE they start a business, and a great ‘tune up’ for those already in business.”

So said just one of our happy “Start Ups & Tune-Ups” students. To find out why our students are so passionate about this cornerstone SBDC course, sign up!

This 10-session course will help you match your personal and professional goals. First-time business owners, or those just considering starting a busi-ness, will assess their entrepreneurial make-up, which will help them decide if this is the right adventure to pursue. Those already in business will learn how to tune-up their business to run more smoothly. By developing a business plan framework that includes a mission statement, financial forecasts, market-ing strategies, location, pricing, person-nel and more, you will be planning for your future success.

The $225 tuition includes a com-prehensive notebook and study guide valued at more than $90. (Spouses and/or business partners may attend FREE, but must pre-register.)

Newport only this term:Tuesdays, 6-9pmDates: Jan. 13 to March 17Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 249Tuition: $225Instructor: Reuben JohnsenCourse #XBA9503T

Build Your Own WebsiteThis four-week course features 12 hours of instruction time, in

four three-hour sessions and lab time of four three-hour sessions, to build a website with hands-on help from the instructor.

SESSION ONE: Hosting, domain name, website layout, plan and strategy.

SESSION TWO: Picking your template and adding the pages for content and images.

SESSION THREE: Picking the right plug-ins for advanced functions and customer use.

SESSION FOUR: Launching your site, tracking success.Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

create a site using a template and modify its content, add special features to the website with plug-in modules and choose where to host the website.

Thursdays, 2-5pm & 6-9pmDates: Jan. 22 to Feb. 12Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $180Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS9606A

RefundsNeed to cancel a pre-paid registration?

No problem! Just call us prior to 72 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.

Call 541-994-4166.

Small Business Classes

Reuben Johnsen

Keith Galbraith and Skye Anderson, in a recent

Build Your Own Website class.


Use Instagram & Pinterestto Grow Your Business

Pinterest has proven to be a great way to promote and share con-tent. In this class, participants will learn how to enhance their Pinterest accounts and images to help stand out from the rest. The course will also delve into the power of Instagram, and how this app can be used to specifically target “super users” and how, using @ messages and stra-tegic tags, Instagram can play a powerful role in a business’ marketing program.

Lincoln CityWednesday, 2-5pmDate: Feb. 4Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS000F-Z1

NewportWednesday, 6-9pmDate: Feb. 4Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS000F-Z1

LinkedIn, for Your BusinessDo you want more customers? Did you know that one out of every three business professionals are on LinkedIn? Plus, LinkedIn is the top social network for driving traffic to corporate websites. In this course, you’ll discover practical and relevant ways to create a LinkedIn profile and a plan that attracts more leads, prospects and clients. Learn what changes you need to make to your existing LinkedIn profile to invite new people to connect with you.

Lincoln CityWednesday, 2-5pmDate: Feb. 11Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS8000-Z2

NewportTuesday, 6-9pmDate: Feb. 17Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS8000-Z1Sm

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Beginning Facebook Marketing

Are you ready to create your business page on Face-book, or to begin advertising the page you already have? This is the place to start.

Lincoln CityWednesday, 2-5pmDate: Feb. 25Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS0001D-Z1

NewportWednesday, 6-9pmDate: Feb. 25Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS0001D-Z2

Advanced Facebook Marketing

Designed for business owners with established ac-counts on Facebook, this course will delve deep into powerful new paid (and free) advertising opportunities, including an in-depth look at Facebook’s remarkable new Power Editor tool, which affords advertisers new ways to target advertising very specifically, even here on the Oregon Coast.

Lincoln CityWednesday, 2-5pmDate: March 18Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XBA9600L

NewportWednesday, 6-9pmDate: March 18Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XBA9600L


Managing Your Online Reputation: Yelp!, Travelocity & moreConsumers are relying more and more on the “crowd in the cloud” to help make travel, dining and buying decisions. Learn key strategies you can implement to ensure your business is represented positively on these platforms.

Lincoln CityThursday, 2-5pmDate: Feb. 19Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS8005-Z2

NewportThursday, 6-9pmDate: Feb. 19Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XCS8005-Z1

Sell it Online!Before you set up your online store, you first need to know some of

the basics. In this class you will learn how to understand the actual pro-cesses of selling online. Learn how to set up a light box to shoot photos of inventory ideal for posting online, and learn how to edit photos for your store using handy free tools.

You will also learn how to best display your products online and how to market your online website using the right keywords. In addition you will know when to get a merchant account, how to write the right descriptions for your products, how to set up PayPal buttons, product display pictures and Google Checkout. You’ll also be able to craft a solid return policy and determine how best to price and manage shipping.

We’ll also discuss warranties, understanding what different merchants accounts are and much more. This workshop does not include selling on eBay or Etsy.

Lincoln CityWednesday, 2-5pmDate: March 11Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XBA9601F

NewportTuesday, 6-9pmDate: March 17Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XBA9601F

Winning with GoogleYour website is your most powerful marketing tool available to you. It should have the ability to generate sales and increase business growth. This course will cover:

• What is Search Engine Optimization?• How Search Engines Work• Organic Versus Paid Search• Making Your Content Effective• The New World of Web Content• Google algorithm changes and SEO, & Webmaster Tools

Lincoln CityWednesday, 2-5pmDate: Feb. 18Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XBA96000E

NewportWednesday, 6-9pmDate: Feb. 18Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. 61Tuition: $30Instructor: Misty LambrechtCourse #XBA96000E

Small Business Classes

This winter, the Oregon Coast SBDC is proud to deliver powerful business law courses to business owners throughout Lincoln County. Held on both the Newport and Lincoln City campuses of Oregon Coast

Community College. The courses will be led by Rich-ard Huntpalmer, a Newport attorney.

Below are the tentative agendas for the class, which will share the same agenda for each presenta-tion (Lincoln City & Newport).

The instructor, however, will tailor course content to the registrants’ needs. To request certain informa-tion to be included on the syllabus, please contact Richard Huntpalmer after registering, through an online form available here: http://www.oregoncoast-business.com/business-law.html. Topics may include:

Business FormationFor entrepreneurs needing to know how to

protect themselves and their business from potential liability, and for seasoned business owners needing to review their operations, this course will provide concrete examples and guidance for all. Students

will learn to distinguish between various for-profit and non-profit corporate entities to help them understand which formation can best help them achieve their goals. The course will briefly discuss contract formation and agency.

Agency & Independent Contractor LawIs your independent contractor actually your employee? Will your

independent contractor or employee create liability for you or your business? Understand your potential liability in various contexts by understanding basic legal principals and the tests BOLI commonly uses to distinguish business relationships. Additionally, students, with guidance from the instructor, will examine basic contracts and business practices to help them achieve their goals.

Lincoln CityThursday, 6-8pmDate: March 5Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 208Tuition: $30Instructor: Richard HuntpalmerCourse #XBA9500N

NewportTuesday, 6-8pmDate: March 3Location: Central County Campus in Newport, Rm. TBATuition: $30Instructor: Richard HuntpalmerCourse #XBA9500N

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Quickbooks Pro: 5-Part Series in Lincoln City

This course combines five 3-hour QuickBooks Pro classes under one course. 1) QuickBooks Financial Reports, 2) QuickBooks Tips and Tricks, 3) QuickBooks Sales Transac-tions, 4) QuickBooks Vendor Transactions, and 5) Quick-Books Payroll. The total cost is $195. Or, take individual classes as listed below.

LINCOLN CITY CENTERFast sign-up, at oregoncoastbusiness.comTime: 6 pm to 9 pm • Rm. 222Instructor: Kathie Gordon-Brooks Cost: $195 for 5, or choose individual sessions at $49/ea.Course #XCA9602C

1—QUICKBOOKS FINANCIAL REPORTS TUES., FEB. 17 ($49)

Learn how to record the various transactions you have in your business, reconcile your checking accounts, reconcile your loans, and provide your banker with accurate reports. You will also learn how to understand your Profit and Loss Report and what a Balance Sheet tells you. Finally, you will learn what you need to do at year-end for governmental reporting and business analysis.

2—QUICKBOOKS TIPS AND TRICKS TUES., FEB. 24 ($49)

Learn how to navigate through the Quick-Books software like a pro. You will learn the software “big picture,” version choices, capabilities, chart of accounts, backing up, key-board shortcuts, memorized transactions, pre-set forms, custom-izing other forms, and some trouble-shooting. Q & A encouraged.

3—QUICKBOOKS SALES TRANSACTIONS TUES., MARCH 3 ($49)

Learn how to record the various transactions you have with customers and have QuickBooks give you understandable reports. You will also learn ways to understand your accounts receivable, aging reports, record payments on account, re-cord recurring sales invoices, and analyze customer statistics.

4—QUICKBOOKS VENDOR TRANSACTIONS TUES., MARCH 10 ($49)

Learn how to record the various transactions you have with vendors and have QuickBooks give you understand-able reports. You will also learn ways to understand your accounts payable, cash flow needs, and cost reports.

5—QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL TUES., MARCH 17 ($49)

Using the QuickBooks Pro desktop software, you will learn how to process payroll checks, payroll taxes, payroll liabilities and payroll reporting. Also, learn how to track time using the software and how this time can be billed to customers. QuickBooks Online Payroll and other options will be discussed. This will be a hands-on course with active discussion; you should bring a notepad and be familiar with operating a Windows computer.

Shoebox Bookkeeping Good-old “low-tech” accounting!Would you like to learn some basic, fundamental accounting skills?

This class will cover the basics, such as: setting up a general ledger and chart of accounts, accounts payable and receivable and record-

ing start-up costs. This class is also a good refresher course for individuals who currently do computer book-keeping. Please bring your calculator.

Lincoln CityTuesday, 6-9pmDate: Feb. 10Location: North County Center in Lincoln City, Rm. 222Tuition: $30Instructor: Kathie Gordon-BrooksCourse #XBA9600D

Registration is fast and easy!

Simply fill out the registration form on page 10 and mail it in

with payment. Or, save the stamp and register by phone!

Call 541-994-4166.

Kathie Gordon-Brooks


“Yeah, I know I should do more with my business’ Facebook page, but who has the time?”

We hear you. This new class, presented by Misty Lambrecht, the Oregon Coast SBDC’s lead technology instructor and one of the most heavily certified social media instructors in the Pacific Northwest, will teach you all about how to streamline your Social Media outreach, reducing the time and effort you invest in

social media, while improving your bottom line. While exploring and learning how to use Spundge, HootSuite and other tools, you’ll learn that Social Media Marketing needn’t be a full-time job.

And now, for the first time, this course is offered FREE, at locations convenient to everyone in Lincoln County!

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Waldport OCCC CampusJanuary 12, 6-9pm

Depoe Bay Kids ZoneJanuary 14, 6:30-9:30pm

Yachats CommonsJanuary 15, 2-5pm

Toledo Public LibraryJanuary 20, 2-5pm


Oregon Coast Community College is pleased to welcome a new member to its Student Services team. Julie Anderson is an Ameri-Corps VISTA volunteer working as the Veteran Student Services Co-ordinator. She was selected by OCCC and by the host organization, Oregon Campus Compact (ORCC), for this new position.

ORCC places many AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers at college campuses throughout Oregon to improve student success. Julie is involved in a variety of projects this year to build OCCC’s capac-ity to serve veterans and veterans’ dependents who attend the college.

She is researching veterans’ programs at other community col-leges, implementing a veteran tutoring program, enhancing the veterans’ component of OCCC’s new Career and Transfer Readi-ness Center, and is building partnerships with stakeholders in the Lincoln County community. Each of these projects will improve the retention, degree completion, and overall success of OCCC’s veteran students.

Julie is from St. Paul, Minn., and is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris. She is excited to experience living on the Oregon Coast and working at OCCC. For more information about services for veterans at OCCC or the new Career and Transfer Readiness Center, please call 541-867-8501.

Now, even more help for OCCC students

Oregon Coast Community College began offering the National Career Readiness Certificate Assessments in November 2014.

There are a total of three WorkKeys assessments, two of which help meet the essential skills requirements for high school graduation: reading for information and applied math. The third assessment gauges skills in locating information, and completes the requirement needed to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).

The NCRC is an industry-recognized, nationally normed, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. The three assessments evaluate many skills, including: problem solving, critical thinking, reading

and using work-related text, applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems, locating, synthe-sizing, and applying information presented graphically. Individuals can earn the NCRC by taking the follow-ing three assessments, and scoring a level bronze or higher:

• Applied Mathematics• Locating Information• Reading for information

The NCRC Certificate is utilized by thousands of employers and job applicants. The NCRC Certificate provides an accurate measurement of what an individual can do, rather than what they know.

It is a portable, industry-recognized credential that verifies “work readiness.” Earning a NCRC Certificate can help candidates obtain a job, keep a job or earn a promo-tion. Having NCRC Certification also looks good on a resumé. Oregon Coast Community College is commit-ted to providing its students and members of the community every opportunity to obtain gainful employ-ment. The NCRC assessments can assist in that endeavor.

Anyone interested in taking the NCRC assessments must first register with the Work Source Oregon Management Information System (WOMIS) and to use the Job Seeker ID number that system generates as

the NCRC Examinee ID number when taking the NCRC assessments. Registration takes most people between five and ten minutes to complete. Examinees may register at a WorkSource Oregon physical location or remotely from any computer.

NCRC participants do not have to complete the entire Welcome process. CCWD encourages all NCRC participants to complete the Initial Skills Review (ISR), as it is an indicator for potential success on the NCRC.

If you are interested in taking the NCRC assessments, you can either contact the Newport employment office at 120 NE Avery St. to complete the Welcome process, or you can go to www.imatchskills.org to register to take the NCRC assess-ments. Once registered, you can call the OCCC Testing Center at 541-867-8505 to make an appointment to take the NCRC assessments.

Eager to start a new career?Readiness, Set, Go!

Take the NCRC

To take the National Career Readiness Certificate assess-ments, visit the Newport employment office at 120 NE Avery St., or register online, at imatchskills.org or for more information, call the testing center at 541-867-8505.


Alex Hirota is an aquarium science

certificate student who graduated last summer. Alex came into the certificate program as a graduate of Oregon State University with a B.S. degree in biology. Alex was awarded the SEAL (Serve, Earn And Learn) scholarship in aquarium science and assisted with weekly laboratory care and set-up.

During the fall term, Alex took it upon himself to learn a computer drafting program called Sketch-Up. He used the skills he learned to build computer models for a term project in the life support class and, later, for several of the aquarium systems in the aquarium science building (see image).

Alex was a top performer in the life support class,

earning a high score on the Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators Level One Operator test to receive a certificate in this capacity. His high score and overall grade in the class earned him a full sponsorship from industry partners to attend the Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators Symposium in Las Vegas, where he attended workshops and conference

proceedings and was able to take and pass the Level 2 Life Support Operators exam and gain the certificate.

Alex continued to excel in classes within the OCCC Aquarium Science Program and as a SEAL scholar, and was accepted to an internship for the summer at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography

in San Diego, Calif. Immediately at the end of his internship with Birch Aquarium, Alex accepted a position at the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium in Springfield, Mo., where he joined a team, including two other recent graduates of the OCCC Aquarium Science Program. He works as a full-time, permanent aquarist to help open what is currently the nation’s largest aquarium renovation project which opens to the public this year.

Oregon Coast Community College Aquarium Science graduates are sought-after by the leading aquariums in the United States. If you’d like to find out if Aquarium Science is the right career path for you, visit oregoncoastcc.org/aquarium-science.

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