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Winter 2010 Chemeketa Online Schedule

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:00 -0800

GEG106 - Cultural Geography

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:17:00 -0800

GEG106 - Cultural Geography
CRN 59883
Instructor: Lori Murphy Cole

Offered Online Winter Term 2009
Chemeketa Community College

Do you ever wonder how various cultures around the world develop and maintain their individual characteristics? Or maybe you've been perplexed that with the diverse languages and religions and political elements, how can we possibly interact with each other? Geography 106 introduces the cultural elements based on location: population and migration patterns, languages, religions, the myriad of cultural landscapes, and geopolitics are explored in this universal course.

US History

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:23:00 -0800

US History
Chemeketa Community College
Instructor: Traci Hodgson

Do you know who this is? Or this person?

These two important figures in United States history put forward ideas and grappled with challenges that shaped this nation. They were not alone.

A United States History course at Chemeketa allows you to delve into the past and learn more about the ideas and issues that have made this nation what it is today. Not only will a history course allow you to understand modern society in a much deeper way, it provides you the tools to create a more desirable future for this nation.

So let history come alive for you and take a United States History course at Chemeketa!

eLearn timing out 10-9-09

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:34:00 -0800

This Friday evening, the eLearn system is again experiencing networking problems on the hosted site. This is a widespread problem with Blackboard's Managed Hosting server network. They are working dilligently to correct the problem. Thank you for your patience. [UPDATE] The system was restored at around 8:35 PM.

eLearn System Outage

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:39:00 -0800

UPDATE: Service Restored: Our Managed Hosting Engineers have corrected the problem and have restored the service to the eLearn system at 5:00 p.m. PDT. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the eLearn server. As of 4:10pm all requests to the server have been timing out. We have contacted Blackboard Managed Hosting and they are currently working on the situation. Instructors have also been notified of the outage. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

African American History - HS-258

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:00 -0800

African American History
HST 258 - Fall 2009
CRN 36033
Instructor: Taylor Marrow

Welcome to History 258 Online, a history of the African American experience. This class provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn the long history, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans in the United States. African American history is rich and vibrant. Upon completion of the course students will have an in-depth understanding of the black freedom struggle. Some of the areas that students will explore include:

Development of Slave Trade in Africa
Slavery in the Colonies & States
Slave Revolts & Rebellions
Civil War & Reconstruction
Civil Rights Movement
African American Women's Contributions to U.S. History
Election of the First Black President

Without a doubt black people in America have made many important contributions to the history of the United States. Yet this history is often times left out of U.S. survey courses. Come and take African American History online through Chemeketa Community College and learn why the election of the first black President of the United States is a monumental achievement that was built on the blood, sweat and tears of African American heroes.

Spa Management Certificate of Completion

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:01:00 -0800

The new Spa Management Certificate program focuses on the supervisory skills needed to manage a spa facility that offer a variety of treatments including those that depilate, massage and beautify the human body. The certificate will you to oversee and direct the business aspects of a spa facility and to supervise treatment specialists such as massage therapists, nutritionists, skin therapists and estheticians. Our spa management courses focus on related business, operational, and sales aspects of spa supervision, including inventory, sanitation & hygiene and operational management. And also employee training and development, accounting, reporting and business promotion.

Our Approach

Our Hospitality & Tourism Management department will treat you like a client. Think of us as your industry and education consultants. Whether you are a nurse wanting to change your career path, a current industry professional seeking additional training or post high school we are here to assist you. We'll work with you to help you succeed. From our textbooks to our use of technology, you'll be pleased to know that you can receive your Spa Management certificate completely online and while learning from leaders in the spa industry. Our graduates have a very high rate of placement post graduation. Our internship students are requested by many local businesses because of their preparedness, professionalism and drive to succeed. You can learn more about our programs at http://HTMprograms.com

Fall Schedule 2009

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:41:00 -0800

Chemeketa Online has released the Fall online schedule of classes.

eLearn Connections Fixed

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:18:00 -0800

Hi, During the past weekend, several users experienced disconnection from Chemeketa web sites including eLearn, My Chemeketa, and Newterra. IT has identified this as a problem with the college's internet connection service and have fixed the problem. Chemeketa Online

eLearn Connection Problems

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 -0800

The eLearn system has been experiencing brief, intermittent service interruptions throughout the weekend. This means that eLearn users have been logged out of eLearn in the midst of their work, including tests, quizzes and other eLearn tasks. Please take this issue into consideration when communicating with students. This service interruption is also affecting the MyChemeketa and Outlook systems. IT is currently working to determine the source of the problem and solution. We will keep you notified of progress.

July 10 Technology Outages

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:20:00 -0800

On Friday, July 10, the majority of Chemeketa's technology resources will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Telephone and network services will be available, but Banner, e-mail, eLearn, and all Web services (including My Chemeketa, the public Web site, and Chemeketa Online) will be down between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on that day. This outage will allow Information Technology staff to perform essential maintenance on a variety of systems. Questions about this outage may be directed to any member of the Information Technology management team.

Chemeketa Online Summer Office Hours

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:24:00 -0800

Beginning Friday, June 26, the Tech Hub and Chemeketa Online offices will be closed on Fridays and will remain so through September 4. This brings the Tech Hub into alignment with the campus-wide Friday closure policy in place for this summer. Telephone tech support will continue to be available 24/7. Calls received outside of normal business hours will be forwarded to our Presidium tech support service. Online help chat and access to the eLearn knowledge base will also be available 24/7 at the Chemeketa Online Support Center: online.chemeketa.edu/support/center. Tech Hub staff will be available for consultations and support Monday through Thursday from 8:00–5:00.

The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien's Modern Mythology

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:07:00 -0800

ENG 221 "Topics in British Literature" CRN 14495. An Eight-week, Four-credit course, Online Summer 2009 Come and discover--or rediscover--J.R.R. Tolkien's monumental achievement. Together, we'll not only deepen our appreciation and enjoyment of this masterpiece of 20th century English literature: we'll also learn more about the man who created it, examine its origins and precursors in ancient European epic poetry, discover its spiritual underpinnings and symbolism, and explore its mythic elements. Everyone is welcome, from devoted fans who've read the book many times to newcomers who are just curious to begin their exploration of Middle Earth. Click on download to watch trailer

Writing for Children WR250 (CRN 16032)

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:02:00 -0800

=Horton Heard= a Who, but you wrote a book: through exercises, reading great children's books, and online workshopping, students in this class will develop short creative writing projects for children and young adult readers, ages 4-14. Readings include classic children's books and The Graveyard Book by Nail Gaiman--all leading towards the final portfolio, a project of your choice for young readers. Jan VanStavern (503.365.4728 or jvanstav@chemeketa.edu) June 22–Aug. 15. Online. Video! Click Download below to watch.

2009 Outstanding eLearning Student Award

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45:00 -0800

Every year, the Instructional Technology Council recognizes an outstanding e-learning student. This year, Elena Larson from Chemeketa was honored with this prestigious award. Click on the link to view Elena's story of how studying and taking courses online provided her with the opportunity to achieve her goal of completing higher education.