Salem / en Sydney Phelps /stories/sydney-phelps <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Sydney Phelps</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-06-04T10:43:16-07:00" title="Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 10:43" class="datetime">Tue, 06/04/2024 - 10:43</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-06/Phelps_Sydney.jpg?h=2f83cd36&amp;itok=CSDfxGUP" width="600" height="400" alt="Sydney Phelps" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2024 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-450px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_450w/public/2024-06/Phelps_Sydney_0.jpg.webp?itok=dAWOpmiN" width="450" height="338" alt="Phelps_Sydney" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-450w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4>Extracurricular Activities</h4><p>Most of my extracurricular activities include taking my daughter to her sporting events! She's currently enrolled in soccer and gymnastics.</p><h4>A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p>In my profile picture you can see myself, my daughter (4 years old) and a few classmates at a community health event where we shared information on our clinic's low-cost services and handed out free dental supplies.</p><h4>Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p>At a very young age I knew I wanted to go into the dental field. I spent a lot of time at the dentist as a child and surprisingly enough that didn't scare me away. I've always wanted to provide other children and adults with pleasant dental experiences because it really can be such a scary time for some people.</p><h4>My Influential Professors</h4><p>Paula Hendrix, Jessica Luebbers, Charrise Botsch and Kimberly Dayton are four professors/adjuncts that have made a huge impact on my success in this program.</p><h4>My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p>The endless clinical hours I have gotten to attend so far have given me so much opportunity to prepare myself to be able to serve my community in the best way possible. Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club as well as Salem Free Clinic have taught me how to show grace and love to those who I have only just met.</p> </div> </div> Alumni Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:43:16 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 9067 at Heather Wilson /stories/heather-wilson <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Heather Wilson</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-03-26T15:14:05-07:00" title="Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 15:14" class="datetime">Tue, 03/26/2024 - 15:14</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-03/wilson_heather.jpg?h=d318f057&amp;itok=4vklGm1W" width="600" height="400" alt="Heather Wilson" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2025 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-300px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_300w/public/2024-03/wilson_heather_0.jpg.webp?itok=asE9l_Jr" width="300" height="400" alt="wilson_heather" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-300w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I have been a musician for over 20 years, I play classical flute and piano.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My name is Heather Wilson, and I am a 35-year-old full-time college student. I grew up in a small town of about 7,000 people. After graduating high school in 2006, I became a hairstylist for several years. I realized I was better suited for a career in healthcare, and I began this journey by becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). I am passionate about emergency services, but realized it was a high-stress and low-pay career choice, and decided I would like to work as a dental hygienist in preventive healthcare. I am fortunate to have been accepted into a Bachelor of Science degree program and have a 4.0 GPA.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I chose ˿Ƶ Tech because I wanted to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree, and I wanted to earn the extra dental hygiene expanded practice credentials for my future career. I chose this major because I was working in emergency services as an EMT and wanted to change paths and work in preventive care.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Many of my professors have been influential! Paula Hendrix allowed me the opportunity to join this wonderful and highly competitive program, and I am eternally grateful that she blessed me with this opportunity. Kimberly Dayton has helped create an environment that is fun while also highly educational. I value the wonderful professors involved in this program.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I have learned that I am capable of more than I ever thought possible. Becoming a full-time college student in my 30s has been a challenge, and I have learned that it's never too late to change career paths and earn a meaningful education!</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I would like to work as an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist in restorative dental care, and I would like to continue my role as a volunteer EMT at my local fire station.</p> </div> </div> Student Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:14:05 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8906 at Macie Peterson /stories/macie-peterson <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Macie Peterson</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-03-26T14:35:20-07:00" title="Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 14:35" class="datetime">Tue, 03/26/2024 - 14:35</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-03/peterson_macie.jpg?h=5811ffc2&amp;itok=fFa1aCLg" width="600" height="400" alt="Macie Peterson" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2024 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-hometown field--type-string field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Hometown</div> <div class="field__item"> North Bend, ˿Ƶ </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-300px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_300w/public/2024-03/peterson_macie_0.jpg.webp?itok=9wtjZDNq" width="300" height="450" alt="peterson_macie" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-300w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">In my free time, I enjoy hiking along the ˿Ƶ coast beaches and trails, going on walks, paddle boarding amongst various lakes, babysitting, and creating art.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I have grown up on the ˿Ƶ coast my entire life. I was born and raised in a small town called North Bend, ˿Ƶ, which is where the majority of my family is located. In my free time, I enjoy going to our local beaches, here on the ˿Ƶ coast, and hiking. I have three sisters who are all younger than me, to who I wish to be a mentor and a role model. In regard to my educational career thus far, I’m proud to say that I’ve successfully completed two years in ˿Ƶ Tech’s Dental Hygiene Program while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. This program and the attending staff are exceptional, and I consider myself fortunate to be able to attend.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A career in dental hygiene piqued my interest ever since I was a little girl who loved going to the dentist. I chose ˿Ƶ Tech because it offers a unique three-year dental hygiene program that allows its students to receive their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene, which will allow me to adventure outside of clinical hygiene, such as working in education, public health, business, or research fields.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Paula Hendrix immediately comes to my mind when I think of influential professors. Paula goes above and beyond to ensure her students have learned and grasped the course material. Every day Paula engages each student’s attention and keeps the lecture material interesting and intriguing, such as offering hands-on activities during class hours. Paula is always there to lend a helping hand, where she dives in-depth into the lecture material, especially if a student has a question. Moreover, Paula has greatly influenced and impacted my learning experience during my time spent in ˿Ƶ Tech's Dental Hygiene Program.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My greatest learning experience at ˿Ƶ Tech thus far has been being able to provide patient care during clinical hours. Being able to walk my patients through the process of care, improving their oral health, educating them, and having them be so grateful in return is a heartwarming experience that I’ve loved being involved with. My learning experience at ˿Ƶ Tech has shown me a glimpse of what my future career will look like on a day-to-day basis, which I’m excited to embark on in the upcoming years.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">In the years following my completion at ˿Ƶ Tech’s Dental Hygiene Program, I wish to work in an office setting where I can gain more experience and build relationships with my patients. Following those years of experience, I plan on opening my own dental hygiene practice, in which I will practice as an Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner so that I can see my own patients and serve the needs of those who cannot always access a dentist.</p> </div> </div> Alumni Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:35:20 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8897 at Jazmin Cervantes /stories/jazmin-cervantes <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Jazmin Cervantes</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-03-13T12:15:09-07:00" title="Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 12:15" class="datetime">Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:15</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-03/cervantes_garibay_jazmin.jpg?h=d4dae536&amp;itok=_Rws2N7x" width="600" height="400" alt="cervantes_garibay_jazmin" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2025 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-hometown field--type-string field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Hometown</div> <div class="field__item"> Michoacán, Mexico </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-300px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_300w/public/2024-03/cervantes_garibay_jazmin_0.jpg.webp?itok=lVioN6B-" width="300" height="322" alt="cervantes_garibay_jazmin" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-300w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">-Volunteering: Portland Night Strikes -Work: Panda Express</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I was born and raised in a small town of Michoacán, Mexico. As I lived in a small town in a developing country, there were many things that I didn’t know. For example, I didn’t know reliable transportation or what it felt like to shower with a shower-head. I also didn’t know proper oral hygiene care. Yet, I did know one thing: I was curious. I moved to the United States at 9 years old. This new world offered me so many things, all at once. One of the most important things that was offered was access to education. I was able to become fluent in English in 5th grade and after that, it felt like I had the whole world at my fingertips. I consider myself to be a reserved individual with an open mind. In a way, this is my way of clinging to my old life while adopting my new one.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I choose ˿Ƶ Tech for the known success of its alumni. I have met previous alumni of ˿Ƶ Tech; something I have noticed about them is their professionalism and grace. I wanted to practice my profession with the same presence as they practice theirs. I chose my major in order to be able to give back to my community; I want to enforce their trust in dental care and bring awareness to its importance.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">While at ˿Ƶ Tech I have witnessed what true love for the profession means. The Dental Hygiene program in Salem has the most kind and knowledgeable instructors. One of my most influential instructors is Charisse Botsch. Charisse is kind and knowledgeable. Her influence is not limited to the classroom. Her vibrant attitude transcends the lives of her students and creates a general want to learn. Charisse influences me to be resilient and learn from my mistakes. One popular saying in my program is, “trust the process”. This is not hard to do when you are surrounded by individuals who will always guide you through the process.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">One of the first things I noticed as I started the school year at ˿Ƶ Tech during Fall of 2022, is the diversity found in my classroom. My classmates and I have different ethnicities and ways of living and thinking. My conversations with them have contributed to my increased level of awareness regarding attitudes and personalities. ˿Ƶ Tech focuses tremendously on the idea of teamwork. This is something which will pave my path towards creating stable connections and therefore a stable future.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">After graduating from ˿Ƶ Tech, I have many plans for the future. I want to participate in community outreach programs and continue participating in volunteer work. This includes offering services in schools and through educational efforts. In addition, I plan to further my education. A world of continuous change requires continuous education. This will allow me to offer more services to my Hispanic community. In a way, the more education I obtain the more they do too.</p> </div> </div> Student Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:15:09 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8851 at Angelica Beltran /stories/angelica-beltran <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Angelica Beltran</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-02-27T12:40:28-08:00" title="Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 12:40" class="datetime">Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:40</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-02/beltran_angelica.jpg?h=3b179395&amp;itok=6iSev1sY" width="600" height="400" alt="Angelica Beltran" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2025 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-hometown field--type-string field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Hometown</div> <div class="field__item"> Texas </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-450px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_450w/public/2024-02/beltran_angelica_0.jpg.webp?itok=SN64edlQ" width="450" height="423" alt="beltran_angelica" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-450w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Student Council Secretary, Student Management Team, Cycling, Animal Rescue Foster</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I grew up in Texas for most of my life but have been in ˿Ƶ since 2019. Moving to ˿Ƶ was exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. I moved here with no family or friends, but it helped me grow into the person I am today. I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio between 2013-2014 and again later in 2016. However, I was academically dismissed twice due to my lack of discipline and inability to prioritize school. This led to me working in the restaurant industry for several years, which I thought would be my lifelong career at the time. Ultimately, I decided that I was capable of more and decided to try again. This time around, I earned my associate degree with honors, became a member of Pi Theta Kappa, and made the president's list during my first two terms at ˿Ƶ Tech.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">There are several dental hygiene programs in the Portland-Metro area, but none of them are as attractive as ˿Ƶ Tech. I chose this school because of its emphasis on culture and diversity. Attending a university that focuses on this was important to me because of my immigrant father. My major was also an easy choice for me as I believe that dental care should be affordable and accessible to anyone who needs it.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I genuinely believe that all of my dental hygiene instructors have played a major role in helping me become the well-rounded student that I am today. If I had to choose one or two of them that I would consider to be the most influential out of all of them, it would be Charisse Botsch and Kimberly Dayton. They have both created a safe and welcoming learning environment, and they have always gone above and beyond to ensure that I always feel confident in my learning abilities.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My greatest learning experience at ˿Ƶ Tech has been learning how to manage my coursework while being part of the dental hygiene program and working part-time as a veterinary assistant. Prior to my time at ˿Ƶ Tech, I was not academically successful in any courses due to poor time management skills. I desire to be a lifelong learner, I knew that to be successful academically, I would need to master the art of managing time. Though the coursework and deadlines can be demanding, I am grateful to be a part of this academic community.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">After I receive my bachelor’s in dental hygiene, I plan to work in private practice for a few years to gain experience. However, my ultimate goal is to work in public health. Growing up I did not have the resources for adequate dental care, so I want to be able to help people who may be experiencing the same circumstances that I did. Everyone deserves a healthy and happy smile. My goals are not limited to only performing dental care, but also to teach the public the importance of oral health.</p> </div> </div> Student Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:40:28 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8783 at Ellee Henson /stories/ellee-henson <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Ellee Henson</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-02-14T10:35:24-08:00" title="Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:35" class="datetime">Wed, 02/14/2024 - 10:35</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-02/henson_ellee.jpg?h=2725981a&amp;itok=ymrOoGwL" width="600" height="400" alt="Ellee Henson" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2024 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-hometown field--type-string field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Hometown</div> <div class="field__item"> Scio, ˿Ƶ </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-300px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_300w/public/2024-02/henson_ellee_0.jpg.webp?itok=QSSTgXk1" width="300" height="400" alt="henson_ellee" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-300w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Volunteer at FFA banquets, Several fundraisers for IEP experience with ˿Ƶ Tech, International community outreach program - August 2023, Employed at local pet store</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I grew up in the teensy little town of Scio. When I was just two years old, my parents adopted my two cousins, so I grew up in a house with five siblings who I have always considered to be my very best friends. My boyfriend and I have two dogs: a miniature weenie named Polo and a great dane, Bruno. I work part-time at a pet store near my house and am currently trying to raise money for an international dental mission trip to Grenada this summer. I am extremely dedicated to my education and have worked hard to maintain a 4.0 GPA throughout my time at ˿Ƶ Tech. Outside of school, I try to spend the majority of my free time with my nieces and nephews, who mean the absolute world to me. I also enjoy raising a wide variety of house plants in my home and greenhouse!</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">When I was a child, I feared the dentist and absolutely despised having to go. Then my family moved and my siblings and I started seeing a new hygienist named Star. She was able to completely change the way we felt about the dentist and made it so we were actually excited to be getting our teeth cleaned! I then decided that I wanted to make that same difference for people. My sister graduated from ˿Ƶ Tech in 2020.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">One of the most admirable things about my time at ˿Ƶ Tech so far is that I have yet to encounter a professor who has left anything but a positive impact on my education. The ˿Ƶ Tech professors go above and beyond to help their students feel supported and set up for success. Two names in particular that came to mind when referring to the most influential professors are Paula Hendrix, ˿Ƶ Tech’s DH program director (Salem campus) and Charisse Botsch, Sophomore clinic lead. Throughout my first two years in the program these two individuals have left a huge impact on the way I am able to feel comfortable, supported, and proud of my accomplishments thus far.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Some of the greatest learning experiences that I've had within my time at ˿Ƶ Tech revolve around the time I've been able to spend in a clinical setting, preparing for my future career as a dental hygienist. One of the most rewarding experiences being the opportunity to clean teeth at a local Boys and Girls club. Many of those kids don't have easy access to care or much knowledge at all on proper oral health. Being able to provide them with the resources and education necessary to make a difference was extremely rewarding.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">After graduation, I plan to begin working in private practice somewhere close to home. I also love the idea of working in a hospital setting or care facility, providing dental hygiene services to patients who don't have the ability to travel for routine dental care. I hope to be able to work as much as possible for my first few years out of school and get my student loans paid off as quickly as I can. I would love to travel at any opportunity I get, but also have hopes of starting a family soon!</p> </div> </div> Alumni Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:35:24 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8745 at Angie Mora /stories/angie-mora <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Angie Mora</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-01-16T12:37:03-08:00" title="Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 12:37" class="datetime">Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:37</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-01/mora_angelica.jpg?h=9dc95b1d&amp;itok=VjkPgyIi" width="600" height="400" alt="Angie Mora" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2025 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-300px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_300w/public/2024-01/mora_angelica_0.jpg.webp?itok=VPkkn1RM" width="300" height="400" alt="mora_angelica" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-300w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Volunteering as a dental assistant with Medical Teams International</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I was born and raised in ˿Ƶ. I am a first-generation student of immigrant parents. I have two siblings and I am the middle child. Being the first in my family to attend a university means so much to me. I am proud to be a role model for my younger sister. My family has worked hard to help me get where I am today. I have always tried to make my parents proud and live up to their expectations. The reason why they moved here was so their children can have a better future and education. With the help from this scholarship I plan to do just that.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I chose ˿Ƶ Tech because of the high rate of success dental hygiene students have and the amazing reviews from past students. Having a location in Salem, OR was also a plus.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kimberly Dayton has been my most influential professor. She motivated me throughout my first year of the DH program and reminded me things will not be easy but to never give up.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My greatest learning experience was during spring term of the first year in the dental hygiene program. I learned how to work with patients one-on-one during dental cleaning appointments. Learning how to be a clinician has been very fulfilling.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My plan once I graduate is to obtain a job as a dental hygienist in a clinic that offers oral care to low-income Hispanic communities. I hope to stay with one clinic long term.</p> </div> </div> Student Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:37:03 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8650 at Heather Arredondo /stories/heather-arredondo <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Heather Arredondo</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-01-03T14:42:44-08:00" title="Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 14:42" class="datetime">Wed, 01/03/2024 - 14:42</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-story-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="media media--type-article-featured-image media--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-9 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_styling/public/2024-01/arredondo_heather.jpg?h=51238814&amp;itok=Mn4i89PS" width="600" height="400" alt="arredondo_heather" loading="lazy" class="image-style-horizontal-styling"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 2026 <div class="field field--name-field-program field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Program</div> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/dental-hygiene" hreflang="en">Dental Hygiene</a> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-hometown field--type-string field--label-inline field__items"> <div class="field__label">Hometown</div> <div class="field__item"> Dayton, ˿Ƶ </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article class="align-right media media--type-inline-media media--view-mode-scale-width-300px"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image-10 field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/inline_media_300w/public/2024-01/arredondo_heather_0.jpg.webp?itok=DnFi8Uj0" width="300" height="376" alt="arredondo_heather" loading="lazy" class="image-style-inline-media-300w"> </div> </div> </article> <h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Extracurricular Activities</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Anything outdoors, hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing and kayaking are my favorite. I love to travel especially with my son.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A Little Bit ˿Ƶ Me</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I grew up in the small town of Dayton, OR. As far back as I can remember, that was my home. I moved all around ˿Ƶ in my early years, Corvallis, Portland metro area, Milwaukee, then ended up in Bend, OR. I worked at the hospital as a CNA for 4 years before getting pregnant with my son and needing to move home to have family support. With that move was the end of my relationship with his father and I moved in my parents. The last 6 years we have been living in Salem, OR. I applied in 2020 to ˿Ƶ Tech's dental hygiene program and didn’t get in, so I applied to Chemeketa Community College dental assisting program. I graduated in 2023 with all my certifications I can have as a dental assistant. I applied again and didn’t get in, then this year, 2023 is my year. I GOT ACCEPTED!!</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Why I Chose ˿Ƶ Tech and My Major</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Their dental hygiene program is the best! I will graduate in 2.5 years and have my bachelor's degree.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Influential Professors</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The dental hygienist that taught my dental assisting radiology class. She is very supportive and encouraging to make mistakes, that’s how we learn.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Greatest Learning Experience At ˿Ƶ Tech</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">I love to learn as much as I can about my field. I bring a thirst for knowledge, and an eagerness to learn.</p><h4 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:-0.2px;line-height:1.076;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My Plans After Graduation</h4><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.2px;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">My passion is doing outreach programs, going to school, mental facilities, or migrant camps to help those in need.</p> </div> </div> Student Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:42:44 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 8601 at ˿Ƶ Tech Dental Hygiene, Healthcare Management, and Sonography programs rank top in the U.S. /news/oregon-tech-dental-hygiene-healthcare-management-and-sonography-programs-rank-top-us <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">˿Ƶ Tech Dental Hygiene, Healthcare Management, and Sonography programs rank top in the U.S.</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ashley.vanesse…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2022-10-21T12:03:05-07:00" title="Friday, October 21, 2022 - 12:03" class="datetime">Fri, 10/21/2022 - 12:03</time> </span> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:03:05 +0000 ashley.vanessen@oit.edu 7666 at Sexual & Relationship Violence Resources - Salem Students /title-ix/salem-resources <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Sexual &amp; Relationship Violence Resources - Salem Students</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Anonymous</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-07-16T04:23:22-07:00" title="Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 04:23" class="datetime">Thu, 07/16/2020 - 04:23</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--67-33 contained-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><p><strong>˿Ƶ Tech Commitment:</strong> ˿Ƶ Tech is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of all forms of exploitation, intimidation, harassment, and sexual harassment which includes sexual violence. Such behaviors are not tolerated by ˿Ƶ Tech, and are prohibited by law and ˿Ƶ Tech policies.</p> <div>If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, has experienced sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or some other form of sexual violence or misconduct, we encourage you to report the situation to at least one of the options below.</div> <ul> <li><a href="#no-report">Services &amp; Support Without Making A Report</a></li> <li><a href="#reporting-non">Reporting Options (NON-Confidential)</a></li> <li><a href="#legal">Legal Assistance</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--doc-list paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-doc-list-link field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-file field--type-file field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/sites/default/files/document/salem-resources.pdf" class="file-download file-download-application file-download-pdf" target="_blank" download>Salem Resources</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><p>All of the following options are available to you. You may pursue as many options as you would like at the same time, or as you are ready. Some of the options are confidential. Some are not. If you aren't sure whether you want to report the incident, please talk with a Confidential Resource to find out what your options are.</p> <br class="breaker"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><a id="no-report"></a> <h2>Services &amp; Support Without Making A Report</h2> <h3>CONFIDENTIAL Resources:</h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Center for Hope &amp; Safety</h3><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5033997722"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>503.399.7722</a></div><div><p>24/7 crisis line.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Canyon Crisis Center (located in Mill City)</h3><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>Mill City</div><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5038972327"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>503.897.2327</a></div><div><p>24-hour crisis and support hotline.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs</h3><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5415532293"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>541.553.2293</a></div><div><p>24-hour response to victims in emergency crisis.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>RAINN (Rape Abuse &amp; Incest National Network) Hotline</h3><div class="Info"><a href="tel:800656HOPE"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>800.656.HOPE</a></div><div><p>National hotline providing 24/7 support and information services.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><br> <hr class="sectionDivider"> <br> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><a id="reporting-non"></a> <h2>Reporting Options (NON-Confidential*)</h2> <p>There are multiple ways to report on and off campus. Students may report to multiple offices and entities at the same time. If you choose to report, the Title IX Coordinator can answer questions about reporting options. If you need confidential assistance to learn whether you would like to report, please speak with counseling staff at the <a href="/campus-life/student-health/counseling">OT Student Health Center</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>˿Ƶ Tech Campus Safety*</h3><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5418912143"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>541.891.2143</a></div><div><p><span style="color: red;">For an emergency response, call 911</span>. <strong>Please note that OT Campus Safety is located in Klamath Falls, and an in-person response is not available.</strong> Officers are on duty 24/7, and are available by phone. If a student does not wish to report to the Salem Police Department, they may call ˿Ƶ Tech Campus Safety to file a report by phone.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Salem Police Department</h3><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5035886123"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>503.588.6123</a></div><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-paperclip fa-fw">&nbsp;</i><a href="http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/police.aspx">http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/police.aspx</a></div><div><p><span style="color: red;">For an emergency response, call 911</span>.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"> <h3>Title IX Office*</h3> <div class="Info"><a href="tel:5418850182"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="svg-inline--fa fa-phone fa-w-16 fa-fw" data-fa-i2svg data-icon="phone" data-prefix="fas" focusable="false" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path d="M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z" fill="currentColor" /></svg><!-- <i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i> -->541.885.0182</a></div> <div class="Info"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="svg-inline--fa fa-envelope fa-w-16 fa-fw" data-fa-i2svg data-icon="envelope" data-prefix="fas" focusable="false" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path d="M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z" fill="currentColor" /></svg><!-- <i class="fas fa-envelope fa-fw">&nbsp;</i> --><a href="mailto:titleix@oit.edu">Send Email</a></div> <div> <div> <div> <p>This office coordinates campus-based disciplinary processes. The Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at ˿Ƶ Tech oversees ˿Ƶ Tech's compliance with federal Title IX requirements and ˿Ƶ Tech's Sexual Misconduct policies. ˿Ƶ Tech's Executive Director of DICE/Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Jennifer Wilson.</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div style="clear: both;">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Nonanonymous Incident Report Form</h3><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-paperclip fa-fw">&nbsp;</i><a href="https://techweb.oit.edu/faculty-staff/incident-report">https://techweb.oit.edu/faculty-staff/incident-report</a></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Anonymous Reporting</h3><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-paperclip fa-fw">&nbsp;</i><a href="/safecampus">/safecampus</a></div><div><p><strong>OR</strong> you may <a href="/campus-life/student-affairs/campus-resources/sexual-assault-prevention" sfref="[f669d9a7-009d-4d83-ddaa-000000000002]58600abc-c078-4824-8b39-16ac3e370064">Print an anonymous report form</a>.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><p><strong>*</strong> ˿Ƶ Tech will attempt to honor a victim’s request for confidentiality, but cannot guarantee confidentiality given ˿Ƶ Tech’s duty to provide a safe, nondiscriminatory environment for all students and staff, including the victim.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><br> <hr class="sectionDivider"> <br> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><a id="legal"></a> <h2>Legal Assistance</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Legal Aid Services of ˿Ƶ – Salem Regional Office<sup>1</sup></h3><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>105 High Street SE, Salem, OR 97301</div><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5035815265"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>503.581.5265</a></div><div><p>Legal help on certain matters (such as restraining orders) for qualifying low-income individuals.<br> <sup><strong>1</strong></sup> Certain restrictions and qualifications for services apply. Call for further information.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>˿Ƶ State Bar Lawyer Referral Service</h3><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F</div><div class="Info"><a href="tel:8004527636"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>800.452.7636</a></div><div><p>Help with finding an attorney. Please note: attorneys identified through this services charge for their services.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="sfContentBlock"><div class="Box"> <div><strong>Students' Rights under Title IX &amp; the Clery Act:</strong></div> <ul> <li>˿Ƶ Tech (OT) will help to ensure that the person who experiences sexual violence is safe, including while the investigation is ongoing. OT will take interim measures as needed.</li> <li>OT will respond promptly and effectively to reports of sexual violence.</li> <li>If OT knows (or should reasonably know) about possible sexual violence, it will promptly conduct a neutral investigation to determine what occurred and then take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.</li> <li>The person who experienced sexual violence will be informed of their options to notify law enforcement. If there is a criminal investigation, OT will continue its efforts to resolve reports promptly and effectively.</li> <li>Complainant and Respondent will have timely access to information that will be used in a student conduct hearing.</li> <li>Complainant and Respondent will both have the opportunity to have an advisor present, present evidence, and have witnesses speak during disciplinary proceedings.</li> <li>Both parties will be informed in writing of the outcome of any OT disciplinary proceeding.</li> <li>Both parties have a right to appeal the decision.</li> </ul> </div> <br class="breaker"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-contact-wysiwyg field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="Contact"><h3>Tanya Coty, Director- Student Success Center</h3><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-map-marker-alt fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>LRC</div><div class="Info"><a href="tel:5418851790"><i class="fas fa-phone fa-fw">&nbsp;</i>541.885.1790</a></div><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-envelope fa-fw">&nbsp;</i><a href="/faculty-staff/resources/contact?ID=YkdBaHJub2dGMnR3Ym1iRjhjUDBvczJQN1RZZkI0WFdRWHNZVWVDdGR6MjFYVFhLN3ZoUzhNMGNqZzhheVcyRA==">Send Email</a></div><div class="Info"><i class="fas fa-paperclip fa-fw">&nbsp;</i><a href="/title-ix">/title-ix</a></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockparagraph-block"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <h3 class="sidebar left-border field__item"> Deputy Title IX Coordinators: </h3> </div> <div class="contact-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <article data-history-node-id="837" class="node node--type-person node--view-mode-sidebar-contact"> <h2> <a href="/directory/mandi-clark" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Mandi Clark</span> </a> </h2> <div class="node__content"> <div class="field field--name-field-person-job field--type-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> Vice President Student Affairs </div> </div> <div class="person--tel field field--name-field-telephone-number field--type-telephone field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <a href="tel:541-885-1013">541-885-1013</a> </div> </div> <div class="person--email field field--name-field-email field--type-email field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <a href="/send-email/837" class="use-ajax">Send Email</a> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-address field--type-address field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <p class="address" translate="no"> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:23:22 +0000 Anonymous 5585 at