Student Spotlight: Eliza Velazquez
- Major at OCC: Electrical Technology
- High School: Syracuse Institute of Technology, class of 2019
The P-TECH program has given Eliza Velazquez an accelerated pathway to a career. She's a first generation college student who began thinking about her future several years ago. "I went to a P-TECH meeting in 7th grade and it interested me. I needed to go to college without having any expenses and this was a way to do so. It was a big part of my decision."
Staying Connected Virtually
Leaders of Onondaga Community College’s award-winning chapter of international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) are doing their best to keep students connected and engaged during the coronavirus crisis. Between regular emails from PTK Coordinator Jackie Barstow and meetings conducted over the internet, students are continuing to get the most out of their PTK membership. “Our PTK Leadership Team Members have held several trainings over Zoom. They’ve also found creative ways for our College Project to continue in an online environment,” said Dr.
Commencement Moving Outside!
Onondaga Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of its class of 2020 during an outdoor commencement ceremony on campus Sunday, August 9 at 2 p.m. The event was originally scheduled to be held inside during the month of May. The schedule change is due to the impact of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Helping Students Reach New Heights
Professor Buffy Quinn's love of map making changed her life by setting her on an unexpected career path. Now she's preparing to bring that same opportunity to Onondaga Community College students. Quinn and Professor Justin Fiene recently learned they have been awarded a National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education grant totaling $300,000. The title of their project is "Integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Data Analysis Credentials into a Geospatial Science and Technology Degree Program." They'll be creating a new career path for students.