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May 12, 2017 CapitalPress.com 11 Students more successful with experiential learning By DAN ARP Dean, OSU College of Ag Sciences Courtesy of BMCC From left, Kodi Wolf, Kelsey Kane, BMCC Ag Instructor Nick Nelson, Johnathan Throop, Derrick Murchison, Zack Meyers, Austin Kaseberg, Tanner Sandquist, Cody Johnson, John Greiner, BMCC Ag Technician Dave Grimes and Robert Stoddard. Get caught up with BMCC’s Agriculture Department There probably isn’t a busier educational depart- ment at Blue Mountain Community College than the Agriculture Department. With two new buildings in the works as well as new programs and student enroll- ment at a historical high, the BMCC Agriculture Depart- ment is in fast-forward, pro- viding education with inno- vative programs and learning resources to students who have choices and choose BMCC! Scheduled for completion in June, the Precision Irri- gated Agriculture Facility next to OSU’s Experiment Station in Hermiston, Ore., will provide learning labs and classrooms with and for the high tech world of preci- sion agriculture. Precision Irrigated Ag teaches students how to be good stewards of our pre- cious water resource. They will learn how to use variable rate con- trollers to deliver water where needed and when needed. Unmanned aerial vehicles can be used to scout fields to determine crop water needs. Infrared photography can tell of plant stresses that need to be addressed. Soil mapping aids in knowing how much water can be stored in the soil and how much will infiltrate and at what rate. And, of course, pivots are now able to be managed re- motely. Utilizing this technology requires some training! “It’s all hands-on, hands- in learning at BMCC,” as Crops faculty member Pres- ton Winn says all the time. Learning is relevant, fun and high energy at Blue Moun- tain Community College. CORVALLIS, Ore. — Na- tional studies have shown that students who are engaged in experiential learning are more successful in college and be- yond. Employers are taking note. A recent study by the Associa- tion of American Colleges and Universities found that four in five employers want colleges to place more emphasis on in- ternships or field projects that teach students to apply knowl- edge and skills in real-world settings. Experiential learning is a priority for student success here at Oregon State Univer- sity’s College of Agricultural Sciences. We offer each student the opportunity to participate in research, internships, service learning, global experiences and leadership development in real-world settings. Student success is a hall- mark of our college, which is ranked in the top 15 agricul- tural sciences programs in the world. Lynn Ketchum/Oregon State University Student success at OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences is supported by $500,000 in student scholarships each year. Part of those funds support internships, such as watershed research conducted by OSU students in eastern Oregon. To support student success, we offer every student the op- portunity for experiential learn- ing. We ensure quality learning experiences through effective design of outcomes, reflection, and assessment of benefits that follow after graduation. Expe- riential learning is integrated into all core curricula at the college. At OSU’s College of Ag- ricultural Sciences, we offer learning experiences to inspire students to become leaders, to solve society’s most pressing challenges, and to create new opportunities for the future. OXARC Welding Schools offer latest technology Classes at OXARC Weld- ing Schools start every Mon- day at two locations, in Spo- kane and Pasco, Wash. Investing in education is a serious decision. When you explore training options that may increase your salary lev- el and employment potential you are, in effect, investing in yourself. At OXARC, we en- courage a student population of responsible adults because we know that they are the best learners. When personal suc- cess is the end product of the training process, it virtually guarantees the success of any academic program. At OXARC, we concen- trate on job-specific training. Our welder training program is based on industry needs. As industry makes changes and new technologies are devel- oped, the welder training pro- gram at OXARC will be up- dated to keep pace with these changes. Our goal is to pro- vide quality training in key skill areas in the most prac- tical, justifiable timeframe. We will concentrate on mak- ing your welding experience meaningful and enjoyable. Our welding courses are for the self-motivated adult who recognizes the need to keep ahead of the job market. 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