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Board approves new nursing program

Using funds obtained from a Department of Labor grant, the MHCCD Board Wednesday unanimously approved the creation of a new program to provide training to achieve a Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate.

By Rachel Kramer


		Biofuel Conference gives community insight on emerging industry The Oregon Science & Technology Partnership (OSTP) BioFuels Conference at Mt. Hood Community College on Friday highlighted the Pacific Northwest’s growing biofuels industry, as local businessmen and energy officials representing biofuels interests converged in the College Theater. By Nick Pronsolino

		Scholarship honors board member The Ron Russell Endowed Scholarship, established June 14 2006, through the support of the Mt. Hood Community College District Board to honor their long-time friend and colleague, was approved Sept. 27. By Amber Soule

		ASG president moves students to vote According to Building Votes, in a 2004 nation-wide survey, 49 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 voted. By Valerie DePan

		Nursing program created for ESL students Mt. Hood Community College’s Career Pathways has been filling needs in the community for years. With the addition of the Certified Nursing Assistant program for non-native English speakers that began this fall, they will continue that tradition. By Randi Moody

		Online classes offer convenience and more alternatives There is another way to take classes without having to go to physical classrooms at MHCC. WebCT is the way teachers teach students outside the classroom. By Sam Ward