NEW!

Chemeketa Community College
Is Pursuing a New Bond To Enhance Students’ Education and our Community

Here’s What the Bond Wants to Do

Upgrade Teaching Spaces

  • Create flexible environments that boost teaching capabilities
  • Allow for classrooms to adapt to changing technologies and foster higher learning

Modernize Infrastructure

  • Increase campus security by providing more security cameras and lighting
  • Carry out critical maintenance
  • Replace HVAC systems and raise air quality

Foster Community Belonging & Wellness

  • “Co-locate” critical services such as basic needs (food, housing, health care) for students
  • Match a crucial bond to revamp the largest venue
    • Provide community shelter for emergencies
    • Provide air conditioning
    • Update locker and restroom facilities

Potential Program Enhancements

  • Healthcare and Wellness programs
  • Fitness component in Criminal Justice, Firefighting, and EMT
  • Create more opportunities to learn first aid, CPR, nutrition, and wellness
  • Bachelor’s degree programs to fill critical workforce shortage gaps
    • BAS in Leadership/Management, BSN

TIMELINE

for the Chemeketa Bond

Summer, 2023

Workforce Study

Summer, 2023

Fall, 2023

Community Polling and Input

Fall, 2023

Winter, 2024

Community Polling and Input

Winter, 2024

Spring, 2024

College Board of Education Approves Bond Measure Commitment

Spring, 2024

Fall, 2024

Bond Election

Fall, 2024