See whats in the Spring 2010 issue of Aspire
The Value of an Associate Degree
Is an associate degree the primary measure of student success? It is for many of the 36,000 people who enroll at Lane Community College each year. Others need only short-term job training or a few courses to be successful.
Success: Student Activism Empowers April-Kay Williams
by Chris Cunningham
She says she used to be shy. These
days, 23-year-old Lane Community
College student April-Kay Williams
is comfortable making 15-minute
testimonies before Oregon legislators. “Lane, and Eugene, have had a great
impact on my life,” Williams says.
Faculty Spotlight - Jean Bishop
by Chris Cunningham
Jean Bishop followed a very determined path to her
work as an early childhood education instructor at
Lane Community College. Soon after graduating, she discovered the readings
of Maria Montessori.
Distinguished Alumni: Fletcher Little
Lane Community College alumnus Fletcher Little has created a legacy of volunteerism. Fletcher graduated from Lane in 1974 with an associate degree in business management. He then began working at The Register-Guard as an ad services proof advisor.
Business Solutions: Building today's workforce
With today’s economy, employers need their staff
to have many skills in order to remain competitive.
Continuing Education at Lane Community
College offers affordable, short-term classes that
can help your employees gain the skills they need
for you to compete in today’s market.