Chatting with Chemeketa is the show where we talk about EVERYTHING related to college. Whether you are someone considering coming to Chemeketa, a current student, an alum, a member of the community, or part of our local business and industry, we’ve got you covered.
Workforce, Business, and What's Next: Chemeketa Means Business!
What's next for Oregon's workforce, and how can Chemeketa help students and businesses prepare for the future? In this episode of Chatting with Chemeketa, President Jessica Howard and co-host Marie Hulett welcome Holly Nelson, Chemeketa's Chief Workforce Innovation & Strategic Engagement Officer, to explore workforce development, industry partnerships, and the potential opportunities created by new Workforce Pell funding. Then, Business instructor Thomas Frank takes us into the classroom for a look at Chemeketa's Business programs, including Accounting, Management, and Office Administration and Technology. Discover how Chemeketa is connecting education with opportunity and helping our region thrive.
23 Sept 2026
People, Possibilities, and a Little Help Navigating College
In this episode of Chatting with Chemeketa, President Jessica Howard and co-host Marie Hulett go behind the scenes to explore two very different ways Chemeketa helps people succeed. First, Associate Vice President of Human Resources Courtney Saldivar talks about what it’s like to work at Chemeketa, the wide variety of career opportunities available, and how the college finds the people who keep everything moving. Then, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Systems Planning Gary West introduces Navigate, a tool designed to help students connect with resources, plan their academic journey, and stay on track.
27 Aug 2026
From First Steps to Finish Line: Getting Ready at Chemeketa
In this episode of Chatting with Chemeketa, President Jessica Howard and co-host Les Wielgos help students get ready for what comes next. First, James McNicholas, Director of Student Success and Belonging, shares tips, resources, and reminders to help students start fall term prepared and ready to succeed. Then, Elizabeth Bay, Dean of Recruitment, Enrollment, and Graduation Services, answers frequently asked questions from prospective students about enrolling at Chemeketa before turning to the other end of the college journey: what students need to know and do as they prepare for graduation. Whether you're just getting started, gearing up for fall, or getting ready to cross the finish line, this episode helps make the next step a little easier.
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Dee Dixon
Teter Kapan
Jessica Howard
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