By Elaine Stewart, coordinator of job development I remember the “good ol’ days” when we could read the job postings in the newspaper, call for an appointment or walk into a company, fill out an application, have an interview and more often than not, receive a job offer before leaving. So simple, so quick and…
DIVERSITY, DIVERSITY, DIVERSITY: AN INDIVIDUAL ART SHOW REVIEW
Above: In for It by Jennifer Williams Review By Alexa Acosta, Collin College alumna Diversity, diversity and more diversity! The Collin College Individual Student Art Show, held June 12- July 2 at the Spring Creek Campus, featured many talented and diverse students who demonstrated a true understanding of visual arts. The exhibit had a large…
TEEN GIRLS PRACTICE ROBOTICS RESCUE SIMULATION
Story and photos by Alexa Acosta, Collin College alumna An astronaut is stranded on a lonely planet. It’s your job to save him. Go. That was the premise given to young women in grades seven through 10 who attended Collin College’s All-Girls Robotics Camp held July 15-17 at the Spring Creek Campus. In this scenario, the…
DAILY NEWS ENHANCES POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STUDENT LITERACY
A frontrunner in academic excellence, Collin College has partnered with USA Today’s Community College Readership Program to enhance student literacy through the availability of daily newspaper copies at each of its three main campuses. Complimentary USA Today newspapers are offered to the entire college community and will be delivered Monday through Thursday for the duration…
CALLING ALL STUDENTS: GET INVOLVED AND IN SYNC
*Please note: Current student organizations are required to register on OrgSync by Friday, Sept. 12 in order to maintain official recognition status and benefits. In the fall 2014 semester, students can begin using OrgSync to join organizations and track involvement. The system will also be utilized as a tool to help organizations communicate internally. Donna Okaro,…
COUGARQ IN FULL SWING
During its first two weeks of operation, CougarQ, Collin College’s new virtual queuing system that helps students maximize their time by eliminating the need for waiting in lengthy physical lines, registered more than 11,000 service transactions. Students who need to speak with admissions, advising, the international office or financial aid can sign up in a…