College plus community summer 2014 by Mt. Hood Community College

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

CREDIT COURSES PAGES 3-7

ENRICH YOUR LIFE AND ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS

NON-CREDIT COURSES

Volume 4.4 • Summer 2014

PAGES 8-18

& Alumni Adventures

be enrolled President Debra Derr Board of Directors Paul Capell Robert Coen Susie Jones Maggie Nelson Diane Noriega George “Sonny” Yellott James Zordich PUBLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Editor Maggie Huffman Graphic Design Cassandra Walters Glenn Wright Contributors Jarrod Hogue Eliza Lane Kimberly Murray Tom Vandel Photography Cassandra Walters Glenn Wright U.S. Geological Survey Cover: Elizabeth Quiroz photographed by Cassandra Walters (story on page 21)

MHCC mails this publication to all district residents to inform them of the college’s programs, services and community events. Because the schedule is addressed to “Postal Customer,” individual names cannot be removed from the mailing list. Accessible formats for individuals with disabilities are available by contacting the Disabilities Services Office at 503-491-6923 or dsoweb@ mhcc.edu. “College + Community” (USPS 002-866) Summer 2014. Published quarterly by Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, Oregon 97030. Periodicals postage paid at Gresham, Ore., and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to “College + Community” at 26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham, OR 97030.

Spend Your Summer at MHCC We have a slogan at MHCC that encourages you to “Be Your Dream.” It is simply our way of inspiring you to work toward accomplishing your goal of being the best person you want to be. Since our founding in 1966, more than one million students have received inspiration at MHCC. This issue of College + Community magazine profiles nine students who leveraged their educations to land good jobs and build fulfilling careers. To read about Jay McIntosh, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who got his start on the college’s student newspaper, and other former Saints who are making a difference, please turn to pages 2 and 19–21. And, when it comes to making a difference, MHCC’s economic contributions to students, taxpayers and society are certainly something to shout about. For details, check out page 1.

Register Now To register for credit classes this summer, refer to the list on pages 3–7 and visit mhcc.edu/summer14. To register for non-credit classes this summer, refer to pages 8–18 and visit learn.mhcc.edu.

Important Dates Registration is Open Now for Summer Term. Classes Begin June 23. Registration is Open Now for Fall Term. Classes Begin Sept. 22.

Bring the kids and enjoy a day at MHCC Aquatic Center.

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be informed Education Pays Dividends Mt. Hood Community College’s economic contributions to students, taxpayers and society are tremendous. For example, MHCC:

› Enriches the lives of students › Increases students’ lifetime incomes › Generates government revenue

› Reduces demand for social services › Contributes to the growth of the economy

STUDENTS Education Pays Back — for a Lifetime $1,599.6

$113,560

Average annual income in Multnomah County service area at career midpoint

MHCC student costs and benefits ($ millions)

$79,000 $65,500

10.0 Cost/Benefit Ratio

$45,600 $33,700 $21,800 $160.2

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Associate

Bachelor’s Master’s

Doctorate

At the midpoint of their career, MHCC graduates earn 35 percent more than they would with only a high school diploma.

Cost

Benefit

For every dollar students invest in their educations at MHCC, they net $10 in benefit.

TAXPAYERS

SOCIETY MHCC Reduces Social Costs

Investment Pays Off

Education is related to improved lifestyle behaviors such as reduced incidences of absenteeism, alcohol abuse and smoking, lower probability of committing crime and fewer welfare and unemployment claims.

Comparison of MHCC’s rate of return and the average on stocks and bonds 8.8% 7%

Annual benefits to the Oregon public due to MHCC ($ millions)

Added income, $129.3

Stocks & bonds

MHCC

Social savings, $5.3

› It is estimated that MHCC’s 201011 student population (the latest data available) will generate social savings to the Oregon public of $5.3 million per year. › These savings accrue to all state and local residents – students, homeowners, businesses and taxpayers.

Data on this page is excerpted from a study, “The Economic Contribution of Mt. Hood Community College,” provided by EMSI (economicmodeling.com). For more information about the college’s contributions to the community, please visit mhcc.edu/docs/research/EconomicImpactMHCCVersion.pdf. College + Community • Summer 2014

adventurous rising on the horizon. We drove to the newspaper and our editor told us that one of us could go up in a plane and get as close to the plume as possible. The other would head to the town of Cougar and report from there.”

JAY McINTOSH, News Editor, Furniture/Today magazine

Baptism By Fire As a mild-mannered reporter at a small town newspaper, Jay McIntosh became embroiled in an epic news story of historic proportions. You never know when a day will come along that will reverberate throughout your life. Jay McIntosh had one of those days. In 1972, McIntosh went from Gresham High School to MHCC, where he studied journalism for two years. He then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Technical Journalism at Oregon State University. Following college, his first newspaper job was in Newport, Ore., where he got his feet wet in coastal community reporting. He then moved on to Longview, Wash., where he worked for The Daily News. It was there that one of the defining moments of his life occurred: The volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens. “It was a professional crucible of sorts,” says McIntosh. “I was 25 years old and less than four years out of college. The day the mountain blew, I was with another reporter having breakfast and we saw a huge black cloud

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McIntosh and the other reporter had to decide fast, so they flipped a coin to see who would go where. “I lost the flip, so I drove to Cougar but couldn’t see anything,” says McIntosh. The other reporter saw a jaw-dropping sight that made his stomach churn (he left most of his Spanish omelet breakfast in the dipping, swooping plane). McIntosh wasn’t jealous that he had lost the coin flip. “I was way too busy that day and for a long time afterward to think about it.” Everyone at the paper worked with a sense of historic purpose as they covered the earthshaking event from every angle. After the frantic first week, McIntosh was assigned to write a summary of the immense eruption and its community impact. McIntosh states, “I wanted to write something that would capture the magnitude of the event and do it justice – a story people could cut out and save.

I stayed up all night writing, rewriting and polishing until I was happy with it.” After the story and mountain died down, another eruption occurred – in the newsroom, when the staff heard they had won a Pulitzer Prize, journalism’s highest honor. “We were a mostly young staff who rose to the occasion,” says McIntosh. “What held us together was a corps of editors who were smart, quick and cool under fire. And a publisher who was willing to commit the resources the story required.” Today, McIntosh is news editor of Furniture/Today, a trade journal based in Greensboro, N.C., where he moved to be closer to his wife’s family. He says it’s similar to working for a small town newspaper. He knows the people and businesses he covers and they have a supportive culture where everyone works well together. He also gets to travel to industry trade shows. Once, McIntosh was approached by a man who asked if he was the same Jay McIntosh who had written a news story about Mount St. Helens. When McIntosh replied yes, the man said he had studied the Longview paper’s reporting of the eruption in a journalism class. The story still reverberated and had become a teaching tool. Looking back on his own education, McIntosh says some of the best teachers he ever had were at MHCC. “They were tough critics who taught us well.” When asked for his advice to current students, he says, “Find what you love, pursue it, and if you’re lucky you can make a living at it.” Don’t be afraid to flip a coin either.

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey

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Health Education Financial Aid

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ALLIED HEALTH - GENERAL 503-491-7113

Course # Course Name

AH110

Credits

Medical Language for Healthcare Settings

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503-491-7364

BI121 BI122 BI231 BI232 BI233 BI234

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Essentials/Human Anatomy and Physiology I Essentials/Human Anatomy and Physiology II Human Anatomy & Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II Human Anatomy & Physiology III Microbiology

4 4 4 4 4 4

Online BI100 BI231 BI232 BI233

Survey of Body Systems Human Anatomy & Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II Human Anatomy and Physiology III

4 4 4 4

Hybrid BI121

Essentials/Human Anatomy and Physiology I

ANTHROPOLOGY 503-491-7480

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ANTH101 Intro to Biological Anthropology 3 ANTH102 Intro to Archaeology and World Prehistory 3 ANTH103 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3

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503-491-7309

ANATOMY/MICROBIOLOGY Course # Course Name

ANTH101 Intro to Biological Anthropology 3 ANTH103 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH180 Language and Culture 3

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ART198A Independent Studies: Visual Art 1 ART198B Independent Studies: Visual Art 2 ART198C Independent Studies: Visual Art 3 ART219C Calligraphy - Historical and Decorative Styles 2 ART226 Digital Art II 4 ART231 Drawing I 4 ART232 Drawing II 4 ART233 Drawing III 4 ART254 Ceramics I 4 ART255 Ceramics II 4 ART256 Ceramics III 4 ART257 Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing I 4 ART258 Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing II 4 ART259 Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing III 4 ART271 Printmaking I 4 ART272 Printmaking II 4 ART273 Printmaking III 4 ART281 Painting I 4 ART282 Painting II 4 ART283 Painting III 4 ART291 Sculpture I 4 ART292 Sculpture II 4 ART293 Sculpture III 4

Online ART204 History of Western Art: Prehistoric Byzantine 4 ART205 History of Western Art: Medieval Renaissance 4 ART206 History of Western Art: Baroque Modern 4 ART211 Survey of Visual Arts 4

Credits

AMF282 Automotive Dealership Experience Ford ASSET 6

AUTO-CAP/IMPORT/HONDA 503-491-7470

— RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM — Students must be accepted into this program to enroll in the following Automotive classes. Course # Course Name

AM284

Credits

Automotive Dealership Experience 4 - Chrysler CAP and IMPORT 6

BIOLOGY 503-491-7364

Course # Course Name

BI101A

Credits

General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology BI102A General Biology II: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics BI103A General Biology III: Survey of Ecology and Evolution BI112 Biology for Allied Health FN225 Nutrition

4 4 4 5 4

Online BI101A BI102B BI103B FN225

General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology General Biology II: Medical Genetics General Biology III: Animal Behavior Nutrition

4 4 4 4

Hybrid BI112

Biology for Allied Health

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BUSINESS ADMIN. & MGMT. 503-491-7515

Course # Course Name

Credits

Introduction to Business 4 Developing a Small Business 3 Introduction to International Business 4 BA211 Principles of Accounting I 4 BA223 Principles of Marketing 4 BA226 Introduction to Business Law 4 BA285 Leadership and Human Relations 3 WE280BUA Coop Ed-Business Management 1 WE280BUB Coop Ed-Business Management 2 WE280BUC Coop Ed-Business Management 3 WE280BUD Coop Ed-Business Management 4 WE280BUE Coop Ed-Business Management 5 WE280BUF Coop Ed-Business Management 6 WE280BUG Coop Ed-Business Management 7 WE280BUH Coop Ed-Business Management 8 WE280BUI Coop Ed-Business Management 9 WE280BUJ Coop Ed-Business Management 10 WE280BUK Coop Ed-Business Management 11 WE280BUL Coop Ed-Business Management 12 BA101 BA150 BA203

Online BA101 BA131 BA205 BA212 BA218 BA226 BA249

Introduction to Business Intro to Business Computing Business Communications Principles of Accounting II Personal Finance Introduction to Business Law Retail Management

4 4 4 3 3 4 3

Hybrid BA131 BA206

Intro to Business Computing Management and Supervisory Fundamentals BA211 Principles of Accounting I BA213 Principles of Accounting III BA224 Human Resource Management BA250 Small Business Management

4 4 4 4 3 4

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY 503-491-7515

Course # Course Name

Credits

BT121 Keyboarding Principles BT121A Basic Keyboarding BT121B Keyboard Formatting BT122 Professional Keyboarding BT123A Keyboarding Skill Development BT123B Keyboarding Skill Refinement BT124 Keyboarding Enrichment BT210ZAA Access - Level I BT210ZAB Access - Level II BT210ZBA Publisher - Level I BT210ZBB Publisher - Level II BT210ZEA Excel - Level I BT210ZEB Excel - Level II BT210ZEC Excel - Level III BT210ZIO Internet for the Business Professional

BT210ZPA PowerPoint - Level I BT210ZPB PowerPoint - Level II BT210ZQA QuickBooks for the Workplace BT210ZWA Word - Level I BT210ZWB Word - Level II BT210ZWC Word - Level III BT210ZWP Beginning Windows

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Online BT110 BT125

3 3

Business Editing Microsoft Word Training

Hybrid BT116

Communication Technologies

CHEMISTRY

COS122 Esthetics and Nail Technology Theory II 4 COS123 Esthetics and Nail Technology Lab and Clinic II 8 COS201 Concepts in Cosmetology 4 COS215 Cosmetology Lab and Clinic II 8 COS217 Cosmetology Lab and Clinic III 8 COS218 Cosmetology Board Exam Prep Theory 4 COS219 Cosmetology Board Exam Prep Lab and Clinic 8 COS235A Cosmetology Advanced Clinic 1 COS235B Cosmetology Advanced Clinic 2 COS235D Cosmetology Advanced Clinic 4

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Course # Course Name

Credits

Chemistry for Allied Health 5 General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I 5 CH105 General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II 5 CH151 Basic Chemistry 4 CH222 General Chemistry II 5 CH223 General Chemistry III 5 GS105A Physical Science: Chemistry for the Consumer 4

CH103 CH104

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Course # Course Name

Intro to Criminal Justice Admin: Law Enforcement Agencies 3 CJA214 Intro to Criminal Investigation 3 CJA280C Coop Ed-Criminal Justice 3 CJA298 Independent Study - Reading and Conference: Criminal Justice 3

ECONOMICS 503-491-7515

Course # Course Name

COMPUTER INFO. SYSTEMS

EC201

503-491-7515

Course # Course Name

Credits

CIS120 Computer Concepts I 3 CIS120L Computer Concepts Lab I 1 CIS122 Computer Concepts III 4 CIS125DB Desktop Database 3 CIS125GA Introduction to Game Design 3 CIS151 Network Fundamentals 4 VT10CAA Special Projects 1 VT10CAB Special Projects 2 WE280CAC Coop Ed-Computer Applications 3 WE280CAD Coop Ed-Computer Applications 4 WE280CAE Coop Ed-Computer Applications 5 WE280CAF Coop Ed-Computer Applications 6

Online

3 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

CIS100 Computer Careers Exploration 1 CIS120 Computer Concepts I 3 CIS120L Computer Concepts Lab I 1 CIS125SS Spreadsheet 3 CIS125WP Word Processing 3 CIS197HTM Web Authoring: HTML5 & CSS3 3 CIS284S Introduction to Computer Security 4

COS120 Esthetics and Nail Technology Theory I 4 COS121 Esthetics and Nail Technology Lab and Clinic I 8

Hybrid CIS120L Computer Concepts Lab I

COSMETOLOGY 503-491-7192

— LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM — Course # Course Name

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Credits

CJA111

EC202

Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics

Credits

4 4

Online EC201 EC202

Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics

4 4

EDUCATION 503-491-7480

Course # Course Name

Online ED258

Multicultural Education

Credits

ENGINEERING 503-491-7292

Course # Course Name

Credits

VT10AEB Special Projects 2 VT10AEC Special Projects 3 VT10AED Special Projects 4 WE280AEC Coop Ed-Architectural Tech 3 WE280AED Coop Ed-Architectural Tech 4 WE280AEH Coop Ed Architectural Tech 8 WE280CEC Coop Ed-Civil Engineering 3 WE280CED Coop Ed-Civil Engineering 4 WE280MEC Coop Ed-Mechanical Engineering 3 WE280MED Coop Ed-Mechanical Engineering 4

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Summer Term Credit Courses

ENL* 503-491-7404

Course # Course Name

Credits

5 5 2 5 5 5 5

ENL094R Lower Intermediate Reading ENL094W Lower Intermediate Writing ENL120P Pronunciation I ENL120R Intermediate Reading ENL120W Intermediate Writing ENL201R Advanced Reading ENL201W Advanced Writing

FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY 503-491-7364

WE280FIA-F Coop Ed-Fisheries

Credits

1-6

GEOGRAPHY

HE205 HE250 HE265 HPE295

Credits

GEOG105 Introduction to Physical Geography GEOG106 Introduction to World Regional Geography GEOG107 Introduction to Cultural Geography GEOG206 Geography of Oregon GEOG298 Independent Study - Reading and Conference: Geography

3 3 3 3 3

GEOLOGY G165 GS106

Regional Field Geology Physical Science: Geology

Credits

3 4

Credits

Diet and Weight Control 3 First Aid: Responding to Emergencies 3 HE261 CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 HPE295 Health and Fitness for Life 3 PE185CE Cardio/Lower Body and Abs 1 PE185CG Spinning and Abs 1 PE185CH Beginning Tai Chi 1 PE185CN Intermediate Tai Chi 1 PE185CP Pilates 1 PE185CV Advanced Tai Chi 1 PE185FD Core Conditioning 1 PE185FE Exercise Bootcamp 1 PE185GA Beginning Golf 1 PE185GB Intermediate Golf 1 PE185HB Beginning Horsemanship 1 PE185HC Intermediate Horsemanship 1 PE185KD Street Defense: The Combative Art 1 PE185KY Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking 1

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Course # Course Name

HST110 Ancient World History HST111 M edieval World History

4 4

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM HT225

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 503-491-7317

Course # Course Name

Credits

Beverage Management for Fermented Beverages: Beer, Sake 2 HT225D Beverage Management for Fermented Beverages: Beer, Sake 1 VT10HTA Special Projects 1 VT10HTB Special Projects 2 VT10HTC Special Projects 3 VT10HTD Special Projects 4 WE280HTA Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 1 WE280HTB Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 2 WE280HTC Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 3 WE280HTD Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 4 WE280HTE Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 5 WE280HTF Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 6 WE280HTG Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 7 WE280HTH Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 8 WE280HTI Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 9 WE280HTJ Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 10 WE280HTK Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 11 WE280HTL Coop Ed-Hospitality/Tourism 12

Credits

HD100C College Success 3 HD101 Back on Track for College Success 2 HD110 Career Planning 1 HD204 Developing Emotional Intelligence 3 HD208 Career and Life Planning 3 HD209INT Interviewing Techniques 1 HD209RES Developing Your Resume 1

Online HD110

Career Planning

INTEGRATED MEDIA 503-491-7410

Course # Course Name

WE280IMA Coop Ed-Integrated Media WE280IMB Coop Ed-Integrated Media WE280IMC Coop Ed-Integrated Media WE280IMD Coop Ed-Integrated Media

Credits

HST104 History of the Middle East (Eastern Civilization) 4 HST110 Ancient World History 4 HST112 Modern World History 4 HST201 U.S. History: Pre-Colonial –1840 4 HST202 U.S. History: 1840 - 1917 4 HST203 U.S. History: 1910 - Present 4

Course # Course Name

503-491-7450

HE204 HE252

503-491-7480

503-491-7515

HEALTH/PHYSICAL ED Course # Course Name

1 3 2 3

Online

503-491-7364

Course # Course Name

Diet Appraisal Personal Health Women's Health Issues Health and Fitness for Life

HISTORY

503-491-7480

Course # Course Name

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Online

— LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM — Course # Course Name

PE185PF Applied Cross Training PE185SF Soccer PE185ST Strength Training PE185SWK Water Aerobics PE185SWQ Fitness Lap Swimming PE185SWY Flexible Fitness Lap Swim PE185TA Beginning Tennis PE185TB Intermediate Tennis PE185VC Advanced Volleyball PE185WD Weight Lifting - Beginning PE185WE Weight Lifting - Intermediate PE185YC Mind-Body Yoga PE185ZT Zumba

Credits

1 2 3 4

LEARNING COMMUNITY 503-491-7331

Course # Course Name

LC 2

Credits

AVID Learning Community - Skilled Reading & Writing with College Success Strategies 12

LITERATURE/HUMANITIES 503-491-7290

Course # Course Name

Credits

Intro to Literature: Fiction Comparative Culture Writing: Independent Study Writing: Independent Study Writing: Independent Study

4 3 1 2 3

ENG104 Intro to Literature: Fiction ENG105 Intro to Literature: Drama ENG250 Introduction to Mythology FA258 Understanding the Film HUM202 Age of Technology: Ethics in the Workplace WR241 Creative Writing: Fiction I WR242 Creative Writing: Poetry I

4 4 4 4

ENG104 INTL210 WR198A WR198B WR198C

Online

3 3 3

Hybrid ENG105 Intro to Literature: Drama

MATHEMATICS 503-491-7292

Course # Course Name

Credits

MTH010 Conceptual Arithmetic 4 MTH020 Applied Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra 4 MTH060 Beginning Algebra I 4 MTH065 Beginning Algebra II 4 MTH095 Int Algebra w/Rt Triangle Trig 5 MTH105 Intro - Contemporary Mathematics 4

*English as a Non-Native Language

Summer Term Credit Courses

MTH111 Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Func MTH112 Pre-Calculus II: Trig/Geometry MTH243 Probability and Statistics I MTH244 Statistics II MTH251 Calculus I: Differential Calculus MTH252 Calculus II: Integral Calculus MTH253 Calculus III

5 5 4 4 4 4 4

PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY Course # Course Name

MEDICAL OFFICE Credits

MO232 Medical Coding III: Evaluation and Management MO242 Applied Billing and Coding

POLITICAL SCIENCE 503-491-7480

Course # Course Name

PS200 PS201

3 3

PS200 PS201 PS205 PS225

Online 3 3 3

MO114 Medical Terminology I MO115 Medical Terminology II MO212 Diversity and Healthcare

MODERN LANGUAGE 503-491-7290

Course # Course Name

Credits

ASL101

First-year American Sign Language I JPN199G Japanese Reading/Writing/ Grammar I JPN299G Japanese Reading/Writing/ Grammar IV SPAN101 First-year Spanish I SPAN102 First-year Spanish II SPAN103 First-year Spanish III

Credits

503-491-7364

Credits

VT10NRC Special Projects WE280NRA-F Coop Ed-Natural Resources

3 1-6

PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION Credits

PHL201 Introduction to Philosophy PHL202 Fundamental Ethics

4 4

Online PHL201 Introduction to Philosophy PHL202 Fundamental Ethics R210 World Religions R211 History of the Old Testament R212 History of the New Testament

PN101L

Credits

Foundations of Practical Nursing 5 Pharmacology in Practical Nursing II 3

SOC204 General Sociology: Principles of Sociology SOC205 General Sociology: Social Institutions SOC206 General Sociology: Social Problems SOC213 Race Relations in the United States

SP100 SP111 SP115 SP218

4 4 3 3 3

3 4 4 4 4

Psychology of Human Relations General Psychology General Psychology Social Psychology Sexuality and Society Human Development Intro to Abnormal Psychology

3 4 4 3 3 4 4

503-491-7290

Credits

EL115C Academic Success Strategies RD090 Effective Reading and Learning Strategies RD115 Reading for College Success RD117 Critical Reading

For class times, locations and instructors visit mhcc.edu/schedule.

3 3 3 3

Credits

Basic Speech Communication 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4 Intro: Intercultural Communication 3 Interpersonal Communication 3

Online SP100 SP111 SP115 SP218 SP219

Credits

Psychology of Human Relations General Psychology General Psychology Human Development Intro to Abnormal Psychology

Course # Course Name

Basic Speech Communication 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4 Intro: Intercultural Communication 3 Interpersonal Communication 3 Small Group Communication 3

SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH & SAFETY

503-491-7480

PSY101 PSY201 PSY202 PSY216 PSY232 PSY237 PSY239

Online

Course # Course Name

PSYCHOLOGY PSY101 PSY201 PSY202 PSY237 PSY239

503-491-7480

Foundations of Practical Nursing Lab

Course # Course Name

Credits

SOC204 General Sociology: Principles of Sociology SOC205 General Sociology: Social Institutions SOC213 Race Relations in the United States

SPEECH/COMMUNICATION

READING

503-491-7480

Course Name

4 4 4

Course # Course Name

503-491-7364

Course#

3 5 3 3

Course Name

Credits

1-4

VT10EVA-D Special Projects WE280EVA-D Coop Ed-Envir Science & Safety

1-4

WRITING

Online

— LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM —

Course#

Intro to Political Science American Government International Relations Political Ideology: Ideas About Government

Course # Course Name

NATURAL RESOURCES TECH. Course Name

4 4

— RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM — Students must be accepted into this program to enroll in PN classes.

PN101 PN105

2 5 5 5

MUS101 Music Fundamentals

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Intro to Political Science American Government

503-491-6700

Online

503-491-6969

Course Name

Credits

PRACTICAL NURSING

MUSIC Course#

4 3

Online

503-491-7180

Course # Course Name

503-491-7480

Credits

PH104 Descriptive Astronomy PH109C Observational Astronomy

Online MTH060 Beginning Algebra I 4 MTH111 Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Func 5 MTH243 Probability and Statistics I 4

SOCIOLOGY

503-491-7364

503-491-7290

Course # Course Name

Credits

Writing Skills: Paragraph to Essay 4 Workplace Communications I 3 Introduction to College Writing 4 English Composition 4 English Composition: Critical Thinking 4 WR132 Practical Grammar for Writers 3 WR227 Technical Report Writing 4 WR280C Coop Ed-Writing 3 WR280D Coop Ed-Writing 4

WR090 WR101 WR115 WR121 WR122

Online WR115 Introduction to College Writing WR121 English Composition WR122 English Composition: Critical Thinking WR227 Technical Report Writing

4 4 4 4

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Community Education Classes....................... 10 – 13

Advising

503-491-7315

Business and Industry Workforce Training..... 14 – 15

The Bruning Center for Allied

503-491-6700

Small Business Development Center............. 16 – 17

Health Education Financial Aid

Non-credit Online Classes............................... 18

Gresham Campus

503-491-6422

Maywood Park Campus

503-491-6100

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503-491-7262

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Community Education

Senior Discount: Save $10 on any feebased, non-credit Community Education class if you are an MHCC district resident age 62 or better! For more information on senior discounts visit: mhcc.edu/SeniorDiscounts

ARTS, CRAFTS, SPECIAL INTEREST

Art Through the Ages ART4PM $29 ($19 Senior) Learn from works of art in the Portland Art Museum galleries, from ancient Greek to modern contemporary. Note: $15 payable to “Portland Art Museum” for pass. Sec. 20 K. Whalen Noon–2 p.m. U

PAM 7/13–8/3

Mosaic Art Workshop I ART4MW $64 ($54 Senior) Learn direct-application mosaics using broken tile, dishes or glass shards. Lecture, guidelines and supply list are given at first class. Second class is an all-day, hands-on workshop. Final class, students grout their creations. Sec. 91 P. Tait 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

VA 13 7/27 VA 13 8/3 VA 13 8/10

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Watercolor for All ART4BW $78 ($68 Senior) Approach watercolors using a variety of styles and techniques: glazing, masking, washes, textured effects, pouring, dry brushing, tricks and wet on wet. Learn color mixing, composition and color theory. Explore different ways of seeing to become more visually literate. Students work on subjects of their choice in a supportive, relaxed environment. Supply list at class. Beginning and continuing students welcome. Sec. 91

6–9 p.m.

Sec. 91 P. Driscoll 6–8:20 p.m.

VA 15 7/9–8/27

Transparent Watercolor ART4PB $78 ($68 Senior) Put the life in still life through the richness of perception. Emphasis is on vision training, drawing what you see and painting what you feel. Your own style will develop and expand through learning process and technique, including drawing shortcuts and color theory. No class 7/4. Sec. 31 P. Hobbs 9 a.m.–noon

MAY 305 6/27–8/22

VA 13 7/2–8/20

Creative Jewelry Making ART4B $115 ($105 Senior) Learn the fundamentals of simple jewelry construction (no string beading). More advanced students may learn casting and light setting. Sec. 91 J. Cain Noon–3 p.m.

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DDSO 221 7/1–7/31

Beginning Jewelry Making ART4BJ $64 ($54 Senior) Learn all the basics of jewelry making from terminology to tools and techniques. Also, learn basic wire work, make findings and wrap bead ends. Supply list provided first class. Sec. 91 P. Tait 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

VA 13 8/17–8/31

ART4SP $190 ($180 Senior) Hand-build or turn clay on electric wheel. Firing is done by instructor; $25 fee goes to the high school toward equipment use and room rental and does not include clay and supplies. Some experience is helpful. Sec. 92 R. Linn DDSO 223 9 a.m.–noon M/T/W/R 6/30–7/31

Just for Fun Piano MUS2IP $65 ($55 Senior) All you need to know to play your favorite songs now! Learn musical shorthand and "tricks and licks" used by professionals. Optional $25 additional fee payable at time of class for home study book and CD. Sec. 91 D. Rochlin 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

AC 2138 7/26

Guitar for Beginners MUS4G $74 ($64 Senior) Learn to play chords, read tablature and sing songs. Learn to tune, strum and play melodies. All levels welcome but beginners are

Sec. 91 L. Jones 6–7:30 p.m.

AC 2138 W 6/25–8/27

Beginning Mandolin MUS4M $80 ($70 Senior) Learn to tune, play chords, sing songs and play melodies. Light theory will be taught as well as strumming and picking techniques. Sec. 91 L. Jones 6:30–7:20 p.m.

AC 2138 6/26–8/28

Beginning Banjo MUS4BB $80 ($70 Senior) Bring your banjo to class and learn tunings, chords and exercises for picking claw style. No experience necessary but music background a plus. Sec. 91 L. Jones 7:30–9:30 p.m.

AC 2138 7/3–8/7

Ukulele for Beginners MUS4UK $80 ($70 Senior) Learn to play the ukulele with professional musician Lew Jones. Learn light music theory, ukulele history, techniques, chords and melodies. Bring ukulele to class. Sec. 91 L. Jones 7:40–9 p.m.

AC 2138 W 6/25–8/27

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY

Pottery

Experiments in Drawing

ART4ED $89 ($79 Senior) Join the fun in this technique-based experimental drawing class! Discover how to use new materials and techniques in the pursuit of making more interesting and expressive drawings. Approximately $45 in supplies will need to be purchased.

P. Hobbs

the focus. Start with simple chord structures then move to songs. Bring guitar to class.

iPad Basics Workshop PC4EIC $30 ($20 Senior) New iPad tablet? Apple's iPad elegance can also lead to frustrations. Hands-on learning covering touch interface, email, photos, Web surfing and your questions. Small class size allows fun and relaxed exploring through demonstrations then doing it yourself. Updated for iOS7, covering iPad2 and newer. Bring your iPad and let's play! Sec. 31 6–8 p.m.

B. McDaniel T/R

MAY 220 7/8–7/17

Take Control of Your Canon EOS Digital Camera PHT4C $72 ($62 Senior) Learn in clear, non-technical language how to use every function on your EOS digital camera. Canon lenses, flash units discussed. Sec. 91 D. Green 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

AC 2756 7/19

Community Education

Take Control of Your Nikon Digital SLR Camera PHT4NC $72 ($62 Senior) Learn in clear, non-technical language how to use your Nikon digital SLR camera's functions as well as lenses and flash units. Sec. 91 D. Green 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

AC 2756 7/26

Understanding Photography Composition PHT4UC $49 ($39 Senior) Covers beginning and intermediate composition techniques to improve the impact of your photos. Sec. 91 3–7 p.m.

D. Green U

AC 2756 7/27

HEALTH, FITNESS & RECREATION

Dancing for Birth HE4DB $64 ($54 Senior) Dance your way to a better pregnancy and birth! Dancing for Birth combines the wisdom of traditional women's dances from around the world with the latest research to help mom stay fit and prepare for an empowering birth experience. Learn the moves to use throughout pregnancy and while in labor to help baby come out "singing." Sec. 91 L. M. Morgan 5:30–6:45 p.m. M

FRVW 6/23–8/25

Mat Pilates REC5P $79 ($69 Senior) Mat Pilates is a class designed to improve muscle tone, shape, strength, endurance, flexibility and general mobility. Flow through a progressive series of core centered exercises that restore balance to the lower back and abdominals. Mat Pilates has been proven to improve emotional balance, mental clarity, boost the immune system and stimulate circulation and blood oxygenation. Bring a mat and be ready to have fun. Sec. 91 P. Latshaw FRVW 5–5:50 p.m. T/W 6/24–8/27

CrossFit Training REC5CF $ 180 ($170 Senior) CrossFit increases one's ability to move well, have power and play harder in everyday life through constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements. Sec. 91 D. Berry 10–11 a.m. T/R Sec. 92 D. Berry 2–3 p.m. T/R

CROS 6/24–8/28 CROS 6/24–8/28

Beginning Ballroom Dance

Belly Dance Fitness

REC3BD $59 ($49 Senior) So You Think You Can’t Dance! Well, Dennis and Carol have more than 30 years of professional teaching experience. Their main expertise is keeping things simple and easy. If you are a beginner, this is where you need to start. They’ll cover five lessons of East Coast swing (one of the easiest dances to learn) and five lessons of waltz (an all time favorite). Enrolled partner required. (If you need a partner, call the instructor at 503-668-9143.)

REC4WB $64 ($54 Senior) Experience the beauty and mystery of this ancient women's dance. Body isolations, stretching, movement combinations and veil work will be included.

Sec. 91 Shioshi/Schalk 6:30–7:30 p.m. M

PE 114 6/23–8/25

Beginning Cha Cha and Night Club 2 Step REC4CC $59 ($49 Senior) Cha cha has long been a popular Latin dance that gets you moving! Night club 2 step is a beautiful contemporary slow dance that allows you to glide and flow across the floor. Both dances cover the basic skills of dance and are easy to learn. Come join the fun! Enrolled partner required. (If you need a partner, call the instructor at 503-668-9143.) Sec. 91 Shioshi/Schalk 7:45–8:45 p.m. M

PE 114 6/23–8/25

Tap Dance REC3TP $64 ($54 Senior) A rhythmic, fun way to exercise. Students will learn basic tap vocabulary and style culminating in a choreographed dance. Sec. 91 K. Miller 8–8:50 p.m.

FRVW 6/23–8/25

Intermediate Ballroom Dance REC4BD $59 ($49 Senior) Add fun and confidence to ballroom dance. Review basic steps and rhythms of waltz and East Coast swing. Learn new steps, add styling and musicality. Prerequisite: Beginning ballroom dance or basic waltz and East Coast swing. Enrolled partner required. (If you need a partner, call the instructor at 503-668-9143.) Sec. 91 Shioshi/Schalk 6:30–7:30 p.m. R 6:30–7:30 p.m. R 6:30–7:30 p.m. R 6:30–7:30 p.m. R

FRVW 6/26 7/10-7/31 8/14-8/28 ELKS 7/3 & 8/7

Sec. 91 K. Miller 7–7:50 p.m.

FRVW 6/23–8/25

Zumba Gold REC5ZMG $89 ($79 Senior) Zumba Gold is a lower intensity version of zumba, a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that blends international music and infectious steps to form dance. Perfect for seniors and those with lower fitness levels or physical limitations. Easy to follow at any size or age. Sec. 91 P. Latshaw FRVW 4–4:50 p.m. M/W 6/23–8/27

Zumba Fitness REC5ZM

$89 ($79 Senior)

This Latin-inspired dance fitness program blends international music and infectious steps to form dance that is downright addictive. Incorporating cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, mambo, rumba, flamenco and hiphop, both fast and slow rhythms help tone and sculpt the body. Dance and burn 600 – 1,000 calories each class! Sec. 91 J. Chau PE 114 6:10–7 p.m. T/R 6/24–8/28

Silver and Fit Level II REC4AA $99 ($89 Senior) Designed for moderately active older adults who exercise one or two days per week. Increase flexibility, joint stability, dynamic balance, coordination, reaction time, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Sec. 91 S. Dobson CAC 205 1–1:45 p.m. M/W 6/23–8/27

Group Power REC4GP $99 ($89 Senior) Strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Sec. 91 S. Dobson CAC 205 5:30–6:20 a.m. T/R 6/24–8/14 Sec. 92 S. Dobson CAC 205 5:30–6:20 p.m. R 6/26–8/14 CAC 205 6:30–7:20 p.m. T 6/24–8/12

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Community Education

Group Ride REC4GR $79-$99 ($69-$89 Senior) Spin your way to burning calories and strengthening your lower body. This class is geared for anyone who can ride a bike. Sec. 91 S. Dobson $79 CAC 205 5:30–6:30 a.m. W 6/25–8/13 Sec. 92 S. Dobson $99 CAC 205 5:30–6:30 p.m. M/W 6/23–8/13

Wear loose clothing; bring a mat, blanket and pillow. Entry level, ages 18 and up. Sec. 91 M. Corgiat ZION 9:05–10:35 a.m. M/W 6/23–8/27 Sec. 92 M. Corgiat ZION 8–9:30 a.m. T/R 6/24–8/28 Sec. 93 M. Corgiat FAIR 6–7:30 p.m. T/R 6/24–8/28

Advanced Tai Chi Chuan and Broadsword

Group Kick REC4MM $99 ($89 Senior) This electric 60-minute fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self-confidence. Sec. 94 S. Dobson 5:30–6:20 p.m. 6:30–7:20 p.m.

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CAC 205 6/24–8/12 CAC 205 6/26–8/14

Keep Moving — Seniors REC5KM $65 ($55 Senior) Improve your flexibility, range of motion and balance. Bring 1- or 2-pound weights for strength training and stretching. No floor exercise. No class 7/4. Sec. 91 D. Glasnapp ZION 7:55–8:45 a.m. M/W/F 6/23–8/29 Sec. 92 D. Glasnapp GLC 9:30–10:30 a.m. M/W/F 6/23–8/29 Sec. 93 D. Glasnapp ZION 10–11 a.m. T/R ($47–$37 Senior) 6/24–8/28

REC7TC $43 ($33 Senior) This class uses the entire Classical Yang Style long form of Tai Chi Chuan with attention to posture, breath and mindfulness. The Plum Flower Chinese broadsword set will also be practiced. Swords available for use in class. Sec. 92 B. Newman 7:10–8:10 p.m. M Sec. 31 B. Newman 1:30–2:30 p.m. M

Beginning Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong REC5TC $43 ($33 Senior) Internal form of Kung Fu reduces effects of stress; develops leg power, hip, shoulder and spine flexibility; increases stamina; and improves balance and posture. Includes the Qigong Eight Pieces of Brocade and the first section of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan form. Sec. 91 6–7 p.m.

Sec. 91 M. Furness RYMS POOL 8:30–9:30 p.m. T/R 6/24–8/26

Chair Yoga REC4CY $99 ($89 Senior) Get the benefits of yoga in this chair-assisted class. Stretch and revitalize your whole body while challenging balance and developing core stabilization. Sec. 91 S. Dobson CAC 205 Noon–12:45 p.m. M/W 6/23–8/27

Yoga for Health REC5Y $89 ($79 Senior) Learn proper body alignment and breath awareness. Release tension and tone and strengthen muscles, bones and organs. Improve concentration, calm the mind and emotions.

B. Newman M

FAIR 6/23–8/25

HOME, GARDEN & FAMILY

Water Aerobics by Moonlight REC5WM $89 ($79 Senior) Enjoy the moonlit ambiance of an indoor pool as you work out the day's frustrations. Learn new and innovative water aerobic exercises in the shallow end of the swimming pool.

FAIR 6/23–8/25 MAY 6/23–8/25

Preserving Fruit Products/ Boiling Water Canning HEC4CI $25 ($15 Senior) This class reviews how and why different methods of preservation are used, basic techniques, necessary equipment, references and resources used for preserving fruits and fruit products such as applesauce, jams, jellies and pie fillings. Students may make jam and pie filling using local produce. Sec. 91 6–9 p.m.

J. Brandt M

AC 2707 7/7

Vegetables & Meat/ Pressure Canning and Drying HEC4CI $25 ($15 Senior) This class covers the safe and simple process of pressure canning vegetables and meats, including fish. Students will learn to use and care for pressure canners and review tips for high-quality and nutritious dried foods. Sec. 92 6–9 p.m.

J. Brandt M

AC 2707 7/14

Pickle Making HEC4CI $25 ($15 Senior) This class covers safe procedures for pickling vegetables, including the difference between fermented and fresh pack pickles, and selecting and preparing ingredients. Students may make fresh-pickles during the class. Sec. 93 6–9 p.m.

J. Brandt M

AC 2707 7/21

Tomatoes, Sauces & Salsas HEC4CI $25 ($15 Senior) This class covers options for preserving plain tomatoes, tomato sauces, juice and “The Laws of Salsa.” Students may make and compare a variety of salsas in class. Sec. 94 6–9 p.m.

J. Brandt M

AC 2707 7/28

Mycelium Under our Feet— How Mushrooms Touch our Lives HRT4MM $29 ($19 Senior) The goal of the class is to raise awareness of homeowners and landscape professionals of the importance of mycelium in vegetable gardens, nurseries, landscapes and the forests that surround us all. Understand the causes of mycelium degradation and solutions for restoring fungal balance in the environment. Sec. 91 S. Schmidt 6:30–8:30 p.m.

FISH 1 7/22

Welcome to Medicare! HE4MC Free Understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. Taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services. Sec. 91 B. Earnest 7–9:20 p.m. Sec. 92 B. Earnest 7–9:20 p.m.

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AC 1773 7/17 AC 1773 8/21

Concealed Handgun Permit Class GUN4CH $49 ($39 Senior) Satisfies requirements to obtain a Concealed Carry License (CHL). Covers safety and responsibility of firearm ownership, how to obtain a CHL, where the permit is valid, how to interact with law enforcement and use of deadly force as described in Oregon Revised Statues (ORS). Students who complete class receive an Oregon Concealed Carry Training Certificate. Sec. 91 6–9 p.m. Sec. 92 6–9 p.m.

S. Curtain M S. Curtain M

AC 1005 7/14 AC 1005 8/11

Community Education

Teen Driver’s Education ODOT Certified DRV4DE $210 Offered through Reynolds High School for teens and young adults with a valid driving permit. Students receive 33 hours of classroom instruction plus six hours behind-the-wheel and six hours of active observation. Students who will be 18 or older before course ends, or who already have a license or obtain it prior to course completion pay an additional $210 at registration. Students attend one three-hour class each week and may choose, each week, to attend either a 3:30–6:30 p.m. Monday session or a 9 a.m.–noon Saturday session. In-car drive times will be scheduled during the first class. To register or for more information, go to Reynolds High School main office at 257th and Cherry Park Road. Information also available at 503-407-8974.

Pruning Like a Pro HRT4P $75 ($65 Senior) Learn effects of pruning, winter/summer reasons to prune, tools used in pruning, care of tools, wound dressings, how to make cuts, timing and techniques for pruning. Oregon Landscape Contractor Board approved: 6 CEH credits. Sec. 91 S. Schmidt 6:30–8:30 p.m. M/T/W

FISH 1 7/7–7/9

Sustainable Water Strategies HRT4SW $29 ($19 Senior) Understand the importance of applying water as a finite resource. Learn plant needs, find soil resources and use common sense in watering. Oregon Landscape Contractor Board approved: 2 CEH credits. Sec. 91 S. Schmidt 6:30–8:30 p.m. M

FISH 1 7/21

Sustainable Landscaping Techniques

LANGUAGE, CULTURE & TRAVEL

Basic Russian through Russian Folk Songs and Guitar

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Trip

LAN5RU $89 ($79 Senior) Learn to sing or listen to Russian folk songs while learning Russian language basics, Russian life, history and traditions.

TRV4OS $285 ($275 Senior) Take a trip to Ashland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Two nights, double occupancy lodging at Flagship Inn in Ashland includes continental breakfast and heated pool. Includes three plays and backstage tour. Attend Sunday play for an additional $49 • Richard III, Friday 8 p.m. • Into the Woods, Saturday 1:30 p.m. • The Tempest, Saturday 8 p.m. • OPTIONAL The Great Society, add $49, Sunday 1 p.m.

Add $92 if you prefer a single occupancy room. Transportation to Ashland is up to attendees. No refunds after Friday, July 11. For more information, contact Nathalie Wright at 503-491-6965 or nathalie.wright@mhcc.edu. Sec. 91 N. Wright 7 p.m.–10 a.m. UFS

OFFSITE 8/1–8/3

How to Write Great Stories LAN4SS $59 ($49 Senior) Learn the practice of turning the art of storytelling into the act of story writing. Discover how to create true characters, natural dialogue, vivid settings, engaging themes and compelling plots. Class will include discussions, writing prompts and assignments. Read and discuss short stories by contemporary masters (Salinger, Carver, Woolf, Russell) and break them down into their essential elements: plot, character and setting. Class will help you gain insight and writing confidence! Sec. 91 6–8 p.m.

R. Heacock T

AC 2700 6/26–8/28

19th Century Romantic Poetry: Shelley with Byron and Keats

HRT4SL $75 ($65 Senior) Learn basic landscape types, soil improvement and storm water mitigation. Covers watering techniques, plant information, planting problems, proper tree staking, weed control and organic growing. Oregon Landscape Contractor Board approved: 6 CEH credits.

LAN4SP $69 ($59 Senior) A fun way to study literature without worrying about a grade. Class will primarily focus on the poet Shelley and his connections to Byron and Keats. Reading will include Shelley's major poems and his philosophy on love and life. Students can read and discuss the material in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

Sec. 91 S. Schmidt FISH 1 6:30–8:30 p.m. M/T/W 6/23–6/25

Sec. 91 L. Jones 2:10–4 p.m.

AC 1584 6/23–7/21

Sec. 91 N. Hougen 6–8:30 p.m. M

AC 1506 6/23–8/25

Writing Your Memoirs LAN4MM $47 ($37 Senior) Create a record of your life and experiences expressed with your personal style. Instructor helps you weave the fabric of your life into a story for future generations to read and cherish. Includes short lectures and writing exercises. Sec. 91 1–3 p.m.

R. Mahoney R

FAIR 6/26–8/28

Memoir Writing –Tell Your Own True Story LAN4TS $62 ($52 Senior) For novice or experienced writers, this hands-on class investigates the craft of truthful storytelling through an exploration of the elements of fiction: plot, setting, theme, dialog and character, all in the context of telling a true story. Through exercises and discussion you will learn to craft personal narratives by making the mundane interesting and turning real people into interesting characters. Sec. 91 6–8 p.m.

R. Heacock R

AC 2700 6/26–8/28

Professional Novel and Memoir Writing LAN4NM $58 ($48 Senior) Develop and complete your book-length project through professional critiques and peer review in this comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Sec. 31 C. Hiday 6–8:30 p.m.

MAY 310 7/9–8/27

Learn Spanish Gently LAN5S $87 ($77 Senior) This is a conversational course designed to aid you in your career, travels and intercultural communication. Sec. 92 I. Almeda 6–8:30 p.m.

MAY 310 6/24–8/26

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business & industry workforce training Offering personalized, innovative services to prepare your company to compete successfully in the global marketplace Business and Industry Workforce Training (BIWT) at Mt. Hood Community College is the employer's connection to customized, affordable training programs designed to strengthen a business workforce, enhance leadership skills, improve productivity and increase profitability. BIWT can provide customized training, including: • Computer software skills • Continuing education for professional licensing • Industry-specific training • Leadership and supervisory skills • Professional communication skills

Prepare yourself for the fast growing energy efficiency industry. Earn two Building Performance Institute (BPI) certifications in eight weeks of weeknight and weekend classes without having to take time off from your day job. The training includes BPI national certification testing. Place: GE 120 Fee: $2,995 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Building Science Principles (BSP) This certification course is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. Understand the relationship between the building envelope, heating, air conditioning, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home. Learn how all of these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. The training includes BPI certification testing fee. Place: GE 120 Fee: $325 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Employer clients working with MHCC include: • Boeing • Leatherman Tool Group • City of Gresham • Microchip Technology Inc. • Danner-La Crosse Footwear • ON Semiconductor • Horizon Air • TriMet • Imperial Manufacturing CONTACT US: 503-491-7235 • workforce.training@mhcc.edu

Heating Professional

Introduction to AutoCAD 2013

Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification is the nationally approved training standard of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program of the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. BPI Building Analyst or Performance Tested Comfort Systems certification (PTCS) is a required prerequisite.

This hands-on, three-day course introduces the user to AutoCAD. Designed for students who are not currently using AutoCAD or are using version 2008 or older, this course will teach students to use AutoCAD to design and draft in 2D, create, layer, edit, modify, annotate, dimension and prepare sheets for plotting. This course also introduces the user to features, commands and techniques for becoming more productive when creating, annotating and printing drawings with AutoCAD. More advanced topics include advanced objects, advanced dimensioning, manipulating objects and data, dynamic blocks, plotting and more.

CONSTRUCTION Building Analyst and Envelope Professional Training

• Project management and continuous improvement • Specialized training such as Lean Manufacturing/ Lean Contracting • Training and credentials in workplace health and safety • Workplace language classes

Place: GE 120 Fee: $1,495 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

PTCS Duct Sealing Technician Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) is a certification program for contractors installing, servicing or inspecting heat pumps and ductwork. Technicians who successfully complete the course will become PTCS certified and eligible to participate in various regional programs. Place: GE 120 Fee: $600 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Weatherization Tech This course is designed to train students how to properly weatherize existing buildings and homes. Students will receive field training where they will perform weatherization and repair activities. This Clean Energy Works Oregon qualified program includes a WHALC (Whole House Air Leakage Control) certification from Building Performance Institute (BPI). Place: GE 120 Fee: $2,995 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Place: PPI Fee: $995 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Intermediate AutoCAD 2013 This hands-on, three-day course introduces the user to more advanced features, commands and techniques for becoming more productive when creating, annotating and printing drawings with AutoCAD. Topics include advanced objects, advanced dimensioning, manipulating objects and data, dynamic blocks, plotting and more. Place: PPI Fee: $995 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

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AutoCAD Civil 3D This hands-on, three-day course introduces the user to AutoCAD Civil 3D, a powerful civil engineering tool that creates intelligent relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated. This course provides the student with a foundation for using the dynamic technology of Civil 3D. Everything from importing points and creating surfaces, to finished corridor/road design will be covered. Students will leave this class confident with Civil 3D. Place: PPI Fee: $995 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Introduction to Revit Architecture 2013 This hands-on, three-day course introduces the user to Revit Architecture while learning the fundamental concepts of building information modeling. This course will guide students through this diverse software, enabling the student to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings.

Adult Care Home Basic Training (EQC) This Ensuring Quality Care (EQC) course is required in the state of Oregon for providers and resident managers of adult care homes, and is a basic introduction to the care requirements of residents. Place: Maywood Park Campus or Online Fee: $380 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) The EMT program provides practical, hands-on training for individuals seeking employment as a fire officer, EMT or paramedic. Opportunities also exist with home health agencies, emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and hospital transportation services. Place: Bruning Center Fee: $1,595 Additional fees required Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Place: PPI Fee: $995 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

Nursing Assistant The training includes 51 hours of online theory, 24 hours of lab practice and 75 hours of clinical practicum at an assigned facility. After successful completion of this course, the student is eligible for the Oregon State Certified Nursing Assistant 1 exam. Visit mhcc.edu/cna for details. Place: Gresham Campus Fee: $1,495 Additional fees required Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

PROFESSIONAL Principles of Lean Thinking This online course provides an overview organized around five principles of Lean thinking: define value from the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, identify the value stream, make the process flow, pull from the customer and strive for perfection. Throughout the course you will learn more deeply through exercises, case examples, quizzes and actual projects in your workplace under the guidance of talented Lean coaches. Successful completers will receive a yellow belt certification from Liker Leadership Institute. Place: Online Fee: $599 Schedule: learn.mhcc.edu

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small business development center The Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network. We serve new and established businesses by providing: • Access to small business resources • Free confidential business counseling • Information and referral services • Practical, affordable training

TO REGISTER: Go to learn.mhcc.edu, select the Small Business catalog. Call 503-491-7658 or email us at Bizcenter@mhcc.edu. Register for the class a minimum of 72 hours before the start date. TO CANCEL: Call 503-491-7658 or email us at Bizcenter@mhcc.edu. Cancellations 72 hours or more prior to seminar will be given a 100 percent refund. No refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of seminar

THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS NOW LOCATED AT 501 N.E. HOOD AVE., SUITE 240, GRESHAM, ORE.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS To register go to learn.mhcc.edu Participate in these workshops from your business, home or the SBDC classroom. High-speed Internet connection required for all online live webinars.

STARTING A BUSINESS Business Development Fair On September 10, 2014 the Small Business Development Center at MHCC will be hosting the annual Business Development Fair in East County. This event includes business seminars and educational forums for business owners. Date: 9/10 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Mt. Hood Community College

New Business Foundations Program This online program is a must if you are opening a new business or have a business idea. Work with individual business counselors during the process of opening your business and get your questions answered. Topics to be covered in this program are: • Business plan outline • Forms of doing business • Products/services description • Promoting your business • Start-up expenses • Financial statements • Financing the business

Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $110, Includes learning materials For more information call 503-491-7658

Empezando Su Negocio (Spanish)

Going into Business: Start Smart!

Aprenda los pasos necesarios para iniciar un pequeño negocio en el estado de Oregon. Este taller por internet cubre los siguientes temas: Cómo Registrar su Negocio, Recursos para Pequeños Negocios, Acceso a Capital, Cómo Abrir una Cuenta de Cheques y Obtener su EIN (Número de Impuesto para Su Negocio). Asesoria individual en Español sin costo alguno al completar esta clase.

Learn the basics of opening a small business in the state of Oregon. How to register your business name, resources for small businesses, access to capital, open a business bank account and obtain a tax ID number for your business. Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar.

Inscripciones abiertas: Clase virtual: mhccbizcenter.org Costo: $20

Business Plan Bootcamp™ Session 1: Arrive with an idea, leave with an outline Session 2: Building the business plan Session 3: Adding the financial projections and marketing spreadsheet

Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $70, Includes six months software access

Small Business Legal Basics In this seminar you will learn how to protect your small business and deal with some of the legal issues involved when owning and running a business. You will discover how to avoid common mistakes while dealing with contracts, hiring employees and the structure of your business. In addition, it covers different licensing requirements and regulations, as well as tax implications for you and your business. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt McRostie LLP. Business advising available free of charge upon completion of the class. Date: 6/24 or 7/22 or 8/26 Time: Noon–1 p.m. Fee: $20

Available On Demand Fee: $20

Are You Bankable? How to Get a Business Loan In this seminar get the answers to these questions: • What is the current access to capital? • What are some sources of capital? • What banks are lending? • What are lenders really looking for? • What are the steps to getting a loan? • Am I bankable? What should I know? • What if I'm not bankable? How can I become bankable? • What if I get denied? Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $20

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS Hiring New Employees Look at how to attract and hire quality employees. How to begin the employee/employer relationship off on the right foot, including proper job postings, applications, job descriptions and hiring paperwork. Learn about the differences between an employee and independent contractor. Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $20

Small Business Development Center

Contracting with the Government Small businesses face challenges when trying to win federal, state and local government contracts. The Small Business Development Center at MHCC help small businesses work through these challenges. This class provides an indepth approach to discovering and seeking contract opportunities as well as the marketing tools that may assist in selling your product or service to the government. Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $20

Business Insurance 101 This class will address basic questions regarding business personal property, commercial general liability, bonds and workers compensation insurance. Presented by Lori Stegmann, Stegmann Insurance Agency. Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $20

QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 2:   Managing Business Transactions Two days of hands-on training in QuickBooks consisting of two, three-hour sessions. Working with real-life customer, vendor and banking transactions, you will use the software to process money coming into and going out of a business as part of a 30-day bookkeeping cycle vital to your business. Business advising available free of charge upon completion of the class. Learning Outcomes: 1. Set up and manage lists of customers, vendors and items 2. Post to the software and manage: a. Customer invoices b. Sales receipts c. Customer payments d. Deposits e. Vendor bills f. Bill payments g. Checks h. Credit card transactions

3. Manage the movement of money between bank accounts 4. A well-planned 30-day bookkeeping cycle:

BOOKKEEPING & QUICKBOOKS QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 1:   Company Set Up & File Management Two days of hands-on training in QuickBooks consisting of two, three-hour sessions. After an introduction to basic accounting principles used by QuickBooks, you will use the software to create a company file, customize it, manage its movement between computers and generate reports essential to your busines. Business advising available free of charge upon completion of the class. Learning Outcomes: 1. Choose the right QuickBooks edition for your business 2. Plan, create and customize a QuickBooks company file tailored to your business needs 3. Correct QuickBooks posting errors with an understanding of basic accounting principles 4. Manage multiple copies of a QuickBooks company file between multiple computers 5. Generate and utilize valuable financial reports essential to business Date: 6/17 & 6/19 or 8/12 & 8/14 Time: 9 a.m.–noon Fee: $130 Class limited to 9, textbook not included

a. Reconcile bank statements b. Manage paper flow c. Generate and file essential financial reports

Date: 6/24 & 6/26 or 8/19 & 8/21 Time: 9 a.m.–noon Fee: $130 Class limited to 9, textbook not included

MARKETING Business Website Essentials Learn easy step-by-step essentials to building your own small business website. Designed for any skill-set, the instructor will walk through the budget-conscious options and tools to build a successful business website from scratch. Business advising available free of charge upon completion of the class. Date: 7/11 or 8/8 or 9/19 Time: 9:30–11 a.m. Fee: $25 Location: SBDC Classroom

WebMentor Have an expert Web designer guide you through the steps of building a website for your business. Through six classes and individual mentor sessions, WebMentor will guide you through the process of building an effective professional business website and social media tools. Business advising available free of charge while working on your website. Session 1: How to plan for your website Session 2: Competitive analysis Session 3: 10 essential pages Session 4: Keywords and copywriting Session 5: Marketing with social media Session 6: Analyzing your traffic

Available On Demand Fee: $210, Includes learning materials For more information call 503-491-7658 or email bizcenter@mhcc.edu

Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp™

Facebook for Business 101

Bootcamp 1: Company setup and file management (one six-hour class) Bootcamp 2: Managing business transactions (one six-hour class)

This workshop will give you a solid foundation of Facebook features and how to integrate them effectively in your business. You will learn how to use Facebook successfully to reach out and interact with your friends and customers. You will need a personal Facebook account to create a page for your business. Go to Facebook.com to create a new account.

Date: Bootcamp 1: 7/19 Date: Bootcamp 2: 7/26 Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. One-hour lunch break Fee: $130 per Bootcamp Class limited to 9, textbook not included

Bookkeeping for Small Business Learn basic accounting practices used by professional bookkeepers and accountants. Become familiar with the tools available to develop a bookkeeping system that works for your business including QuickBooks. Business counseling available free of charge upon completion of the webinar. Available On Demand Fee: $45

Learning Outcomes: • Learn key features of Facebook for your business. • Manage you business contacts and keep them from seeing personal posts. • Use the “info” tab to increase you business. • Build your list of business fans strategically. • Use your friends list to be more productive. • Use your profile to promote your business effectively. Date: 7/25 or 8/14* or 9/26 Time: 10 a.m.–noon or *4–6 p.m. Fee: $45 Location: Live webinar

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non-credit online classes MHCC, in partnership with Education2Go, an industry leader in online learning for adults, offers online training programs for many in-demand workforce skills and occupations. Professionals from each respective field provide effective, up-to-date Web-based instruction. With MHCC’s online classes, students can work and study on their own time and keep their full-time jobs. • Choose from classes that are instructor-facilitated or self-paced. • Many classes cost $95 and start throughout the term. • Hundreds of online classes available, covering a wide variety of subjects and interests. • Read your lesson and ask questions of your instructor at a time convenient to you.

TO REGISTER: For more classes or to register go to mhcc.edu/ceonline. COURSE SECTIONS: A new section of each online class will begin July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. Each course consists of 12 two-hour sessions, provided twice weekly, over a six-week period. The lessons are supplemented by interactive quizzes, tutorials and online discussions.

This is only a partial list of our many class offerings. For a complete directory, please visit mhcc.edu/ceonline.

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL Creating a Successful Business Plan Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician Explore a Career in a Dental Office Fundamentals of Supervision & Management Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Legal Terminology Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search Wow, What a Great Event!

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Assisting Aging Parents Certificate in End of Life Care Certificate in Gerontology Creating K-12 Learning Materials Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom Discover Digital Photography GED Preparation Get Assertive! Get Funny! GMAT Preparation GRE Preparation Introduction to Natural Health and Healing Introduction to Stock Options Keys to Effective Communication Keys to Successful Money Management LSAT Preparation Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals Personal Finance

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Photoshop Elements 12 for the Digital Photographer Ready, Set, Read! Response to Intervention: Reading Strategies that Work SAT/ACT Preparation Secrets of Better Photography Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies Solving Classroom Discipline Problems Spanish for Medical Professionals Spanish in the Classroom Speed Spanish I and II Survival Kit for New Teachers Teaching Adult Learners Teaching Smarter with SMART Boards Understanding Adolescents Where Does All My Money Go?

WRITING & PUBLISHING A to Z Grant Writing Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published Beginning Writer’s Workshop Effective Business Writing Get Grants! Grammar Refresher Introduction to Screenwriting The Keys to Effective Editing Travel Writing Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers Writing Effective Grant Proposals Writing Essentials Writing for Children Writing for ESL

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY Achieving Top Search Engine Positions Basic CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep CompTIA® Network+ Certification Prep CompTIA® Security+ Certification Prep Computer Skills for the Workplace Creating a Classroom Website Creating Web Pages I & II Designing Effective Websites Intermediate Dreamweaver CS5 and CS6 Intermediate Networking Intermediate SQL Introduction to Adobe Flash CS5 Introduction to C++ Programming Introduction to CSS and XHTML Introduction to Dreamweaver CS5 and CS6 Introduction to Illustrator CS5 and CS6 Introduction to InDesign CS5 and CS6 Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Microsoft Access Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010 & 2013 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 & 2013 Introduction to Networking Introduction to PC Security Introduction to PC Troubleshooting Introduction to PHP and MySQL Introduction to Programming Introduction to QuickBooks 2011, 12 & 13 Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2011, 12 & 13 Photoshop CS5 for the Digital Photographer PMP Certification Prep 1 Wireless Networking

be health conscious LESLIE BATTEN Naturopathic Physician

Incurable Curiosity Curiously, Leslie Batten has attended MHCC twice, 20 years apart. Her education here led in two totally different directions. To say Leslie Batten is a lifelong learner is an understatement of mountainous proportions. Her learning path has taken her from Beaverton High School, into the fields of music education,

Leap Of Faith Confidence takes time to grow. But when it does, great things can bloom. It’s amazing how your mind can hold you back, and propel you forward. As proof, we offer Jessica Nicole Smith. After graduating from Reynolds High School, Smith went to the University of Oregon and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Business. “I always had an interest in medicine, but didn’t think I was smart enough,” she says. “So, I settled on a business degree.” After college, she moved to Denver to work for a marketing firm. “I hated it. So I quit and decided to go into physical therapy. It seemed like the closest thing to being a doctor.” She moved back to Oregon and took classes at MHCC and started earning “A” grades. Slowly, she gained confidence. Finally, she got the courage to set her sights on med school and took all her prerequisite courses at MHCC.

forestry, forest policy analysis, Web design and now, naturopathic medicine. Included on her journey was a move to Boston in a VW bus, and a return to Gresham to help launch the jazz radio station, KMHDFM (89.1), which MHCC started and is now operated through a partnership between the college and Oregon Public Broadcasting. Batten has learned one thing about herself along the way. “I’m a people person,” she says. “I don’t like sitting in front of a computer all day, which is what I did after my first stint at MHCC.” It explains why she later decided to go back to MHCC a second time and fulfill science requirements for pre-med. “I got an excellent education. Rick Bolesta was a great organic chemistry teacher and really influential as far as my career. And so was Dave Faust in physics. I met many wonderful people

there and I always recommend MHCC to others.” Although she is finished exploring new careers, Batten’s fascination with learning continues. Today it comes from listening to her medical patients, learning about their lives and researching naturopathic treatments to help them. “We treat the whole person, not just symptoms and problem areas,” says Batten. “Everybody is different and there are lots of factors to consider, including diet. Food is medicine.” Batten gives her patients the attention they need. Each appointment usually lasts more than an hour. When asked if she has any non-medical advice to dispense, she states, “It’s never too late to go back to school, change careers or explore other options. Dipping your toes in at a community college is a good, affordable way to start. It worked for me. Twice.”

“Everyone said you can’t do your pre-med at a community college and expect to get into any reputable medical school. But I had no choice. It’s all I could afford because I was not eligible for financial aid, so I was paying my tuition out of pocket,” she says. She thought community college would be easier than a four-year university. Wrong. She had to work harder than ever at MHCC. “All my professors took a genuine interest in my education and career path, making sure I was following my dreams even if things didn’t seem to be going how I had anticipated. They propelled me forward by encouraging me to fuel my passion and follow my heart. They always wholeheartedly believed in me,” Smith recalls, adding that Michael Russell, her chemistry instructor, was “The best professor I ever had.”

She was accepted into the Kansas City University School of Medicine. “It was a nerve wracking process, but MHCC and U of O prepared me well,” she states. “I think it helped that I was a non-traditional student.” She’s excited to start med school in July. “I learned a vital lesson,” she says. “Don’t settle. Have faith in yourself. Also, common perceptions are not always right. Don’t let anyone stop you from going after your dreams.”

JESSICA NICOLE SMITH Medical School Student

open to opportunity

Wild Life Christopher Hudson has reached the end of the road in his career, and he’s glad. Want your career to be an adventure? Follow the path taken by this Sandy High School student. Fresh out of high school, Christopher Hudson enrolled at MHCC with a plan to go into engineering. With just two classes remaining, he

CHRISTOPHER HUDSON, General Manager, Denali Backcountry Lodge

Opening Doors Doors of opportunity don’t just magically open. Sometimes you need help to unlock them. At the age of 30, Toni Kelich made a life-changing decision. She enrolled at MHCC and soon after, doors of opportunity began to open. Going back to school later in life wasn’t easy for her. Fortunately, she got great support and guidance from her MHCC instructors and advisers and graduated as class valedictorian. She then studied political science at Portland State University – but that’s when the road became especially bumpy. “Before I started at PSU, my ailing marriage ended, leaving me with two young girls to raise. Then, my mother was hit by a drunk driver and nearly killed. It was rough time,” says Kelich. She persevered and graduated from PSU, then decided to go to law school. Never one to take the easy 20

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dropped out and moved to Europe for two years. Upon returning, he wanted more adventure, so he went to Alaska and worked at a remote lodge. When he saw that MHCC offered classes in hospitality and tourism, he enrolled for a second time. He later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University, and participated in internships with Hilton Hotels in Portland and a travel company in Alaska. His first job out of school was at the Sheraton Hotel in Anchorage. “It wasn’t exactly what I wanted, but I stuck with it,” he says. Then, in 2013, he found his dream job – General Manager of Denali Backcountry Lodge. “I’m about two miles from one of the most spectacular views in North America,”

route, she moved her family to New Jersey to attend Rutgers. Three years later, she returned to Oregon with her J.D. degree. Today, as diversity and inclusion coordinator for the Oregon State Bar, her role is to increase the state’s diversity of attorneys through outreach, training, recruitment and academic support.

“I love helping people thrive and seize opportunity” “I love helping people thrive and seize opportunity,” she says. “MHCC helped me to develop confidence and ignited a life-long interest in learning. I try to pass that on to students and young attorneys.” She

Hudson says. “I manage a remote 42-cabin property that welcomes about 70 guests per night in the center of Denali National Park.” Moose and grizzlies roam the area, but the hairiest challenge is hiring 80 seasonal workers and bringing in food and supplies. The Lodge is 350 miles from Anchorage at the end of a 100-mile dirt road that traverses mountainous terrain. Many MHCC instructors helped him get there, and taught him the ropes in the tourism industry. Hudson’s advice for students? “You don’t have to know exactly what you want to do. Just enroll. Get started. You can figure things out later, and participate in internships even if you have to work for free to get your foot in the door.” As he has found, a career can be a lifelong adventure. Begin your own lifelong adventure by visiting mhcc.edu/admissions.

TONI KELICH, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator for the Oregon State Bar

started with her daughters, who now both attend MHCC. Her advice for students? “Explore your interests and find your passion. College is a lifetime investment.” Kelich is passionate about promoting equality and access to justice. As for the future, she may become an immigration attorney. Until then, she will continue opening doors for others like herself.

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LORI STEGMANN Gresham City Council President

Freedom Of Choice Where you come from can influence where you go and how you get there – and it’s usually not a straight line. Born in Seoul, Korea, Lori Stegmann was adopted by an American family who raised her in Oregon. “I felt like an American,” she says, “But I knew I was different. I was the only non-white person around.” Maybe that’s why

Get Wheels Turning College is like bicycling. You pick a destination and use your energy to get there.

Growing up in The Dalles, Ore., Elizabeth Quiroz always planned to attend college. But where – and to study what? She decided to try MHCC and started toward a liberal arts degree. “It was a challenge leaving a small town and being on my own,” she says. “I had to learn to manage my time well, but I had a great support system at MHCC. My instructors gave me a lot of attention and flexibility. And the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program provided counseling and financial aid.” After graduating from MHCC, she shifted gears and enrolled at Portland State University to earn a degree in community health education. In search of her first job, Quiroz steered her way to the Bicycle

she became so interested in different cultures and in helping minorities. Stegmann attended three different high schools because her family moved a lot. College was not on her radar. She already had a good job that paid well, but she took a night class at MHCC to improve her skills. When she received a raise at work, she gave herself two options: buy a new car, or take more college classes. Choosing the latter, she headed down the road to a business degree at MHCC, then PSU. Following graduation, she got a job in the insurance industry and opened the Lori Stegmann Insurance Agency in 1998. It’s still located in the same spot – in the heart of Rockwood. “Having my own business gave me a lot of freedom and flexibility,” Stegmann says. “But it’s hard work and crazy hours! The first few years I made about $3 an hour.”

Serving her customers wasn’t enough, so to serve her community, she ran for public office. She was elected to the Gresham City Council in 2010, and now serves as council president. “I love being in office,” she says. “You really learn a lot about people and you’re empowered to serve your community.”

“I love being in office ...empowered to serve (my) community” Stegmann knows she is extremely lucky – to have gone from war-torn Korea to a life in the U.S., where you have the freedom to pursue any happiness you want. “Life is not always a straight line,” she says. “It zigs and zags and gets messy. But you just keep going, one foot after another.”

Transportation Alliance (BTA). Her background in public health and community education helped her get hired as an instructor, teaching young students bike safety. Today, she is the BTA community outreach coordinator. She puts on workshops, classes and events and often leads groups on neighborhood rides. “I like encouraging commuting ELIZABETH QUIROZ, Community Outreach by bike, especially to underserved Coordinator, Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) communities,” she says. “If we can get more people biking, it can improve health for people of all ages. Plus, I get to keep fit in my work.” MHCC, but my advisers, the TRIO SSS On June 21, MHCC will host the program and MEChA club helped me Strawberry Short Course Festival, a to get through and figure out what I free event for all ages. It will include wanted to do. And now I’m doing it!” bike activities, a road safety class and a community ride, compliments of For more information, please visit these the BTA. websites: mhcc.edu/strawberry, mhcc. edu/trio and btaoregon.org. For more Looking behind her, Quiroz can see information about MEChA (Latino Club), how far she has come. “I had no clue please email MEChA@mhcc.edu. what direction to go when I arrived at College + Community • Summer 2014

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Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Strawberry Short Course Festival at Mt. Hood Community College returns! This community celebration welcomes kids, adults and families to sample courses on fun and interesting topics. Please come to MHCC’s Gresham Campus, browse a variety of vendors and booths from local organizations and enjoy FREE strawberry shortcake. Sign up online to volunteer, teach a class or be a vendor!

FREE Classes on Fun Topics Food • Music • Kids’ Games • Petting Zoo

mhcc.edu/strawberry This schedule is published to provide information to the general public. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of printing. However, the statements contained here are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between a student and the college. MHCC reserves the right to change or cancel a class at any time and to alter stated policy by action of the MHCC District Board of Education. Course offerings may be adjusted for economic reasons and students are urged to register early.