Campus News
UCC Financial Aid Sanctions
UCC’s student loan default rate has reached an all-time high of 25.4 percent placing the college at sixth highest in the state. If the default rate should reach 30 percent, UCC risks losing their eligibility to provide students with federal financial aid. Full Story
Tuition increase being considered
The college is looking to potentially increase tuition by $10 per credit starting at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. The forums are scheduled Feb. 13 in Center Stage from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. and Feb. 15 in Jacoby Lobby from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Full Story
Improving campus safety
Campus staff, students, security and local safety experts met Friday, Jan. 11 for a campus safety forum. The forum was an opportunity for faculty and staff to discuss how prepared UCC is for a potential campus emergency. Full Story
Theater director, Dean Remick, retires
After working at Umpqua Community College for more than 27 years, speech and theater instructor Dean Remick has resorted to retirement. Full Story
Journalism students honored
It is my privilege as editor to announce that three of your local college newspaper reporters have been recognized nationally for stories published in The Mainstream. Full Story
FAFSA, OSAC deadlines
Students enrolling or continuing their education in the fall of 2013 must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid known as FAFSA if they plan on using loans to pay for college. The application can be filled out online or by paper and mailed in. Full Story
Lifestyle
Dental van returning to UCC
The Dental Van is arriving at UCC on February 8th. The van is free of charge and offers small procedures like tooth extraction and fillings for about 10 to 12 students on each visit. Full Story
Movie Review: The Hobbit
The movie portrays moments of pure beauty, moments where diehard fans of the book will just have to shake their heads and move on, and most of all, a moving story of friendship and courage. Full Story
Movie Review: Pitch Perfect
Collegiate a cappella has never been so exciting as portrayed in the newly released film “Pitch Perfect.” Full Story
Bald eagles visit campus
A pair of bald eagles have been frequently sighted behind the warehouse sitting on top of a Douglas Fir tree. Full Story
Educational savings fund assistance
The DreamSavers program allows students to start an educational savings fund in which NeighborWorks matches deposits 3 to 1. Full Story