New Student Orientation Helps To Smooth Transition For First-time CCC Students
From: Caitlin Wright
To: Media
Date: 09/25/08
Subject: CCC New Student Orientation A Success PR
Clatsop Community College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/25/08
Contact: Joanne Swenson (503) 338-2407
New Student Orientation Helps To Smooth Transition For First-time CCC Students
Clatsop Community College (CCC) recently held its New Student Orientation at their Astoria campus with 119 first-time CCC students in attendance.
“Starting college and continuing one’s education is an exciting time,” Joanne Swenson, CCC Student Success Coordinator, said. “It is also often a stressful time filled with confusion and frustration. The goal of our New Student Orientation is to make the transition to college as easy and comfortable as possible for all of our students.”
During the event, students met Vice President of Instruction Stephen Schoonmaker, Dean of Student Services Roger Friesen, the College faculty and the Associated Student Government leaders. The students were introduced to the College’s computer system, the Learning Resource Center, and the tutoring lab. The day’s events culminated with a barbecue catered by A Taste of Heaven and served by CCC employees. Many area businesses contributed prizes for the students
Ms. Swenson adds, “Clatsop really is a college for the entire community. I hope that this fall term kickoff event helps our new students to experience the camaraderie that exists at CCC and begin to find their niche here.”
For more information about New Student Orientation 2008, contact Joanne Swenson at (503) 338-2407.
Fall term at CCC has already begun. However, there is still time to register. Please contact the Student Services Center at (503) 338-2411, (503) 338-2312, or (503) 338-2402 for registration information.
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Clatsop Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Image Attached: Participants at CCC’s New Student Orientation chat with each other as they wait in line for their food.
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