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First copies ltf - copy .. FREE, ----- : additional -- ihe. Clackamas Print ^independent, student-run newspaper since 1966 jckatnas Community College, Oregon City, OR Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 Board differs in vote to support Johnson $am Krause Ü-Uitor-in-Chief lhe College Board of Education ¿ated a motion to unanimous- support President Joe Johnson rough recent controversies, indi ting they wanted to wait until the innate Commission reported to s board, in a meeting on Oct 11. Member Larry Wright, who ¡tie the motion, left the meeting protest after the vote. Chair Ron Adams, Vice Chair ¿¡th Bidstrup and Board Member barles Clemans voted no on the Btion; Wright and Board Member ss Smith voted yes. Before the vote, Wright praised toson for his continuous work at ¡college. Also, Wright said that Johnson is one of the best presidents this college has seen. Wright con tinued in saying that the allegations against Johnson were a “crime” and a “travesty.” Johnson went on personal leave Oct 2. According to Executive Assistant Kathleen Smith, there is still no definite date for when President Johnson will return. Dian Connett, vice president of instruc tional services, is supposed be back at die college next Monday, according to Executive Assistant Janis Rosenlof. Connett has been on personal leave since Sept 7. The Climate Commission was formed Sept. 13 by the College Board of Education and will assess concerns regarding both leadership and campus communications. Wright voted no on the forma tion of die Climate Commission during September’s board meeting. At Wednesday’s board meeting, a tentative schedule was announced for the Climate Commission. The survey will be distributed to the campus on Oct. 25 and returned on Oct. 31. The results are scheduled to be announced at the Dec. 13 board meeting. Ten of the college deans sent Johnson a letter on Sept 12 asking him to step down.. The Clackamas Print sent the Board of Education and President Joe Johnson a Freedom of Information Act request Oct. 6, ask ing for a copy of the deans’ letter. As of press time, Johnson has yet to respond to The Print’s request. The College Board President responded to The Print’s request, saying they also have yet to see the deans’letter. loccer shakes off Clark College Volume 40, Issue 2 Accreditation states approval of Clackamas formal settings,” said Wakefield. “The college is also commend ed on the planning, acquisition News Editor ■ and utilization of resources that enabled it to build six new build Institutional strengths and ings since 2000.” weaknesses of Clackamas were Despite Clackamas’ long list shared by the accreditation team of commendations, the accredi to mark the end of their visit last tation team had three recommen Friday. dations to make. Dr. Jill Wakefield, a repre “While assessment was con sentative for the accreditation ducted at the course level, the team announced the team’s four committee did not find evidence commendations and three rec that student learning outcomes ommendations. are identified, published and The first commendation assessed for transfer degrees,” made by Wakefield regarded said Wakefield. “The committee Clackamas’ “com recommends mitment to sup that the col porting access lege identify, to learning as publish and evidenced by systematical expanded on-line ly assess the deliveries, hig'h expected learn school articulation ing outcome efforts, flexible for its transfer scheduling and degrees.” outreach efforts Second, “ to the English The committee language learning recommends community.” that the insti The second tution system commendation atically apply concerned efforts evaluation made to respond and planning Jill Wakefield, to business and procedures Accreditation team industry needs in and assess to member the community by the extent to partnering with which it ful local area employ fills its mission ers and unions. and achieves its goals, and peri Third, “The college is com odically publish its results for its mended for its connection to the constituents,” said Wakefield. community as evidenced by the Finally, the team pointed success of the foundation in rais out that while many areas of ing funds to support students and Clackamas have rapidly grown programs,” said Wakefield. in complexity, they have not “Clackamas was also acknowl been accompanied by adequate edged for the beauty of the cam financial management, tools and pus and “the way new facilities control. have been designed to support student learning in informal and Please see ACCREDITATION, Page 2 Megan Koler “The college is commended for its connection to the community... ” Barlow parking lot, car break-in worries student Megan Koler The Clackamas Print Jeff Sorensen Clackamas Print Warnas defender Lauren Elliott (5) fights for the balll during last Saturdays come from tod victory against Clark College. The Cougars were down 0-1 at half but won 5-2. Confidence in the safety of the Barlow parking lot has been shaken. On Oct. 10, after having classes from 9:45 a.m. to 4:17 p.m., Mistymarie (who wishes her last name not be mentioned), walked to her car parked behind Barlow Hall and found that it had been broken into. Her doors and trunk were open, and her passenger win dow had been pried loose from its seal. After noticing that her stereo unit and face plate were missing, she called campus secu rity and filed a report. “Historically [the Barlow parking lot] has been a problem for us,” said Peter Kandratieff, a campus security officer. “There is not one vantage point.. .unless, of course, you are on a roof.” Kandratieff pointed out that the Barlow lot is especially dif ficult to secure because of its considerable size, its multiple access points and the cover it receives from trees. “Funding,” said Kandratieff, is the only reason surveillance cameras have yet to be installed. “It’s a trend among a lot of col leges and universities.” Even though there is a pro active security committee that meets once a month and address es security concerns around campus, there are no immedi ate plans to install any security devices. Until then, Mistymarie has decided to park in the two-hour parking when she can, or count on luck to find a stall close to her classes. “It bothers me, but, at the same time, there is really noth ing that I can do about it because I have to go to school to get an education,” said Mistymarie. “This is the only place where I can come, so, it’s a little disap pointing.” Campus safety does not have any official suspects at this time, though they are working with the Oregon City Police Department closely to solve this particular case and ones similar to it.
