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PEOPLE AND PLACES: Andres named Art Educator of the Year
Photos and Story by James Hill
Mark Andres was named Oregon Higher Education Art Educator of the Year from the Oregon Art Education Association. The association is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board of art educators from around the state of Oregon. The mission of the OAEA is to advocate for the advancement and expansion of quality visual arts education. Congratulations to Mark!
Stout selected to national Modern Language Association
Dave Stout, division dean of English and Modern Languages, has been selected as a committee member for the Modern Language Association, which is the professional organization of all college and university English and World Language departments. “It’s the most prestigious organization in our profession,” Stout said. “I was appointed for three years to be on the committee that deals with matters specifically relating to community colleges.”
Stout’s first meeting is in November in New York City. Kudos to Dave!
Burroughs heads First Year Experience program
Stedman Burroughs has been hired to be the coordinator for the college’s Panther Tracks: First Year Experience initiative. She will develop and promote the college success classes and activities that will serve as the foundation for incoming students. Stedman has many years experience working as an academic advisor at Rock Creek, serving on district-wide and campus based committees, coordinating Rock Creek Student Mentor Interns, and most recently as the Title III retention coordinator.
For more information, visit www.pcc.edu/panthertracks
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »