College Online Cources

IHELP’s , Institute For Higher Education Leadership And Policy,newest brief discusses the findings of a new report from the American Association of Community Colleges titled, The Road Ahead: A Look at Trends in the Educational Attainment of Community College Students. The brief offers an analysis of the AACC report’s claims that the investments made in a community college education are “paying off” due to the higher increase in certificates and degrees awarded by community colleges than in total enrollment. While there is cause for celebration with respect to increases in enrollment and college completions, a closer look at the data shows some reasons for caution related to the prominence of short-term certificates among the increased awards and to minority rates of improvement that lag the improvement rate among white students.

View the brief

MAUMEE, OHIO — Sixteen local kids recently attended the week-long “Big Green Machine” program, an alternative science technology camp hosted by Owens Community College. And as you might imagine there was quite a bit of hands on material for everyone.

Dave Siravo is an instructor for Owens in the Workforce and Community Services Department. To these kids though, he’s camp counselor. Siravo realizes the group he’s working with represents the next generation, and he believes they need to lead the way with green technology.

The attendees learn about climate changes and the effects of greenhouse gases. The young scientists also conduct various experiments, collecting electrical energy to construct a water heater and solar oven. Of course there are some lifelong lessons to take away as well.

For more information about future green classes offered at Owens, you can call 567-661-7357 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7357.