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A New Year and Era for TBCC
By Dr. Ross Tomlin, TBCC President As a new year begins for all of us, it is only the halfway point in the academic year
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TBCC Partners with Rockaway Beach Fire Department to Train Local EMTs
In December, Rockaway Beach Fire Chief, Todd Hesse presented the National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) patch to three of six volunteer fire fighters who
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Help Shape the Next Seven Years of Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) is in the process of developing a new strategic plan that will carry the college forward for the next seven
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Winter Term Registration Open
Registration is now open for winter term classes at Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC). Students have from now until Jan. 9, 2022 to apply and
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Instructor Highlight: Rebecca Funk, ASL
American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States and most of
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Join the TBCC Foundation for ‘Mildred Davy Day’ on Nov. 17
The Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation is inviting the community to join them in recognizing beloved radio personality Mildred Davy on Nov. 17 during ‘Mildred
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Resource Navigator Available to Help Students Apply for Benefits
TBCC has added a new position in Student Services to help assist students in applying for available local, state, and federal benefits and resources. The
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TBCC Receives Title III Grant
Tillamook Bay Community College was recently awarded a Federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant. TBCC will be funded for $2.5 million over the next five
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Tillamook County small businesses invited to free government contracting workshop
Tillamook Bay Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Economic Development Council (EDC) of Tillamook County are hosting a workshop designed to help
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Instructor Highlight: Paul Letersky
How does a former secretary to J. Edgar Hoover, FBI Special Agent, Sky Marshall, Head of Security for United Airlines, and Vice President of Pan
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TBCC Foundation Awarded Grant to Support CTE Students
This fall, the Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation was awarded a $15,000 grant from The Roundhouse Foundation to support students enrolled in a Career-Technical Education
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High Schoolers can take classes at TBCC for free this fall term
Registration is now open for fall term classes at Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC), and high school juniors and seniors can once again take classes
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Apply Now for Fall Term at Tillamook Bay Community College
Now is the time to apply for fall term classes at Tillamook Bay Community College. Classes begin Sept. 20. “If you’re thinking about earning your
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TBCC Connections: A Bright Future for TBCC
By Dr. Ross Tomlin, President The Oregon State Legislature just completed their biennium session where they develop and approve the state budget for the next
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Angelica Ortiz: Career Education Advisor
Tillamook Bay Community College recently hired Angelica Ortiz as a new Career Education Advisor. Angelica is a TBCC graduate, whose main role will be helping
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Fall Scholarships available through the TBCC Foundation
The Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation is awarding over $28,000 in scholarships to students who enroll for fall term. The scholarship application opens Aug. 9.
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TBCC Awards First Ever Emeritx Faculty Awards
At the Tillamook Bay Community College commencement ceremony in June, the College awarded its first ever Emeritx Faculty Awards for years of outstanding service to
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TBCC Connections: A Graduation Celebration Like No Other
Graduation day at Tillamook Bay Community College is a special time for our students, our staff, and our faculty. It’s also an important day for
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TBCC Connections: Happy 40th Anniversary TBCC!
It is hard to believe that Tillamook Bay Community College turned 40 years old this month! Those of you who have been in Tillamook for
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Rinehart Clinic Donates Medical Exam Equipment to Support TBCC Healthcare Programs
The Rinehart Clinic in Wheeler recently donated a medical exam bed and infant scale to Tillamook Bay Community College to be used in our healthcare
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TBCC Connections: TBCC Continues to Add New Programs
Last month I announced that Tillamook Bay Community College is celebrating its 40th anniversary. We are excited to share with you some of the good work