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History of courses declining in the Verde Valley

By R. Oliphant
Saturday, August 16th, 2014

A decade ago over 600 courses offered in Sedona and the Verde Valley; 125 today

Ruth Wicks 1Ms. Ruth Wicks reminded the Yavapai Community College Governing Board at its August 12 meeting that a decade ago it offered a total of over 600 courses at facilities located on the Verde campus, Sedona Center, Camp Verde facility and Mingus Union High School. 

Today, the Community College  offers only 125 courses on the East side of Mingus Mountain.  There are two classes at the Sedona Center and two classes in Camp Verde.  Her short speech to the Governing Board can be seen and heard by clicking here on  video.

Categories : History, Yavapai Community College

T.S. Monk Jazz Trio free concert

By R. Oliphant
Friday, August 15th, 2014

T.S. Monk Jazz Trio to perform free concert on Verde Campus, Friday, August 22,  7 p.m.

The T.S. Monk Jazz Trio will perform a free concert at the outdoor Charles Mabery Pavilion at the Verde  Campus in Clarkdale, on Friday,  August 22.  The show begins at  7 p.m.  

TS MONK TRIOThe trio has received rave reviews in the Hollywood Reporter, Variety, the L.A. Times, and others.  There have been sold out concert hall shows across the United States, Europe, South America and the Middle East.

This should be an outstanding concert!

Categories : Performing Arts Center, Yavapai Community College

Yavapai College Art Faculty Exhibition

By R. Oliphant
Friday, August 15th, 2014

Art Exhibit will showcase the work of Prescott campus art faculty members 

In a Community College press release it was announced that Yavapai Community College will “showcase the work of its Prescott campus art faculty members from Friday, August 8 through Saturday, September 13.”   The press release did not indicate when, where or if ever ART FACULTY EXHIBITION 1Verde Valley art faculty will have their work showcased. 

Several of the artists will be on hand during the reception on Friday, August 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss their work, as well as the art courses they teach at Yavapai College.

Categories : Performing Arts Center, Yavapai Community College

Community College Soccer Media Guide

By R. Oliphant
Friday, August 15th, 2014

Yavapai Community College produces Media Guide for Soccer program

Soccer anniversary edition of record bookAn extensive Media Guide and Record Book for the Community College Soccer team has been produced.  

If you click here, you will be taken to a pdf copy of the Media Guide and Record Book.

Categories : Athletics

Historic scrimmage

By R. Oliphant
Friday, August 15th, 2014

Roughrider soccer to scrimmage in Verde Valley Saturday

The Yavapai Community College Roughrider soccer team will scrimmage at Mingus Union High School on Saturday, August 16.  Warm-ups are at 12:30 p.m., and the Green vs. Gold scrimmage will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Soccer 1The soccer team is one of several championship teams developed by the Prescott based administrators for the Prescott campus. Over the last 26 years this team and others have played all their games or matches in Prescott or Prescott Valley.  Some suspect that the scrimmage is an effort to reduce criticism coming from the Verde Valley over the cost and exclusiveness of the various athletic programs based on the Prescott campus.

This year the Roughrider soccer team is ranked third nationally in a recent pre-season poll. The soccer team has an overall record of 535-46-24 with 7 national championships, and 23 Arizona conference championships.

 

Categories : Athletics

Prescott campus fitness center

By R. Oliphant
Thursday, August 14th, 2014

Fitness Center on Prescott campus is “best fitness deal in the area”

The Fitness Center on the Prescott campus is advertised on the Community College web site as the “best fitness deal in the area, with smart, caring FITNESS CENTER 1support staff.” Residents and students may obtain a pass to use the facility or sign up for a class and take advantage of the equipment, swimming pool and the tennis court that is under construction. For more information, click here.

Categories : Athletics, Prescott Campus

Randy Garrison speaks out

By R. Oliphant
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

Cottonwood Counselor Randy Garrison challenges Mayor Joens polyanic view on Community College service to the Verde Valley

If one listens to Cottonwood’s Mayor Diane Joens,  the residents of the City of Cottonwood are being “well served” by Yavapai Community College.  Fortunately, one well-informed member of the City Council, Randy Garrison, challenged the Mayor’s out-of-touch statement at the August 5 Council meeting.  A video clip of Mr. Garrison’s statement at that meeting follows:

https://www.eyeonyavapaicollege.com/wp-content/uploads/RANDY-GARRISON-SPEAKS-OUT-FOR-THE-COMMUNITY.mp4
Categories : Advisory Committees, Politics

Verde Valley Committee Approved

By R. Oliphant
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

Community College Governing Board approves creation of Advisory Committee for the Verde Valley

The Yavapai Community College Governing Board unanimously approved (Dale Fitzner absent) creation of a Verde Valley Governing Board Advisory Committee at its August 12 meeting in the Stone House on the Meeting 2Prescott campus. Committee members will be selected by County Superintendent Tim Carter from a pool of names submitted by each community in the Verde Valley. The first meeting of the Committee is anticipated to be November 30, 2014. More information about the Advisory Committee click here, which will take you to the August full Board.  One the agenda opens,  go toward the end where there is a detailed explanation of the Committee and the process it will follow in addition to Powerpoint slides.

Categories : Advisory Committees, Yavapai Community College

Online courses increasing

By R. Oliphant
Sunday, August 10th, 2014

This fall 28 degree or certificate programs can be completed entirely online

online education 1The Yavapai Community College administration has announced that this fall it will  offer 28 degree or certificate programs that can be completed entirely online. For additional information about the online offerings, click here. 

Categories : Yavapai Community College

Only Prescott area high school students at CTEC

By R. Oliphant
Sunday, August 10th, 2014

No Verde Valley High School students at CTEC in line worker program–or any program

linemen 1Over 200 high school students in the Prescott area are estimated to enroll this fall in vocational training classes at the Prescott CTEC campus. Some of them will seek an electric line worker certificate. Almost immediately after completing the two-year course, they will be hired at a lucrative beginning salary. Sad to say that not a single Verde Valley high school student will be enrolled at CTEC this fall.

Why the difference between the West and East sides of the County?  The reason is that the distance to travel from the Verde Valley to the CTEC campus is too great and  sometimes too dangerous with ice covered roads in the winter on 89A over Mingus mountain. It is also too time-consuming for most with round trips taking three or more hours.   Furthermore, there is  no public or private bus transportation available.  This is another reason why vocational training facilities should be built in the Verde Valley.  

Categories : Vocational training, Yavapai Community College
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