Developing a New Path for Students in Reading and Writing
Revisions to Developmental Reading and Writing at Onondaga Community College are making a significant impact on the educational path of students. Placement tests have been eliminated along with non-credit courses which require time and money students simply don't have. The decision to accelerate developmental education by keeping students of all entering abilities in class together is the product of a collaboration led by Dean Michael O'Connor, Dr. Matt DelConte, and Dr. Malkiel Choseed.
OCC Student's Research to be Published
If you don't live in the world of research, you may not understand the magnitude of this story. Onondaga Community College student Elliott O'Connell will soon have the results of his summer research published in a peer-reviewed journal. Articles which appear in peer-reviewed journals first go through an evaluation process during which expert scholars critically assess the quality and scientific merit of the article and its research. Articles which survive the process are published in peer-review literature.
Alum Telling Stories With His Pictures
For as far back as Ben Cleeton '13 can remember, his parents encouraged him to pursue an artistic career. So it was no surprise when, as a 2nd grader at Geneseo Elementary, he brought his own art show to school one day. "I had found objects and sculptures and paintings. I did a lot with dragons and there were some masks too," he recalls. A story about his art show was featured in the local newspaper. Little did he or anyone know at the time, it was the beginning of him showing off his work to large audiences.
Micron Brings Chip Camp to OCC
More than 100 rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students came to the Onondaga Community College campus to have fun while learning during the Micron-sponsored Chip Camp. The students were from the Syracuse City School District, LaFayette Central School District including the Onondaga Nation School, the East Syracuse Minoa School District, and several Oswego County school districts whose students are part of the P-TECH program through CiTi BOCES.
2023 Employee Chancellor's Award Winners
Five Onondaga Community College employees received SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence during May's commencement ceremony.
The categories and honorees are:
Amazon Provides New Support for OCC Students
Onondaga Community College today received a gift of $50,000 from Amazon. The generous donation will be used to assist in supporting Student Success Coaches at OCC. Student Success Coaches responsibilities include:
OCC Degree Propels Alum Into Management At GE Aerospace
Chayanne "Chachi" Robles '13 can trace the roots of his success at GE Aerospace to a combination of his classmates and professors at Onondaga Community College, and his early job experience at Wegmans. "Both institutions taught me valuable skills in the areas of listening, empathy, and trust. Those have stayed with me into the work I do today."
Alumna Ready To Give Back To The Community
Ashley Homer '18 always dreamed of attending college, but knew as a first-generation college student she would face unique challenges. She was determined to overcome the barriers and turned to her advocates at On Point for College and Hillside Children's Center during her time at Corcoran High School.
Alumna Making A Difference In The Community
When Jodi DeAugustine '89 graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High School and came to Onondaga Community College, her plan was to stay for one semester, earn some college credits, and transfer to a four-year school. She was a first-generation college student who grew up in a single parent home and had been working since age 14 to help make ends meet.