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Conference emphasizes college and career readiness skills
October 16, 2012
Educators interested in learning more about Eastern Promise and the 10-Year Career and Education Plan are invited to attend a free conference at Eastern Oregon University on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Guest speaker Dr. Lauren Wintermeyer will share the “Get Focused…Stay Focused!™ Progression in Education Model developed by Santa Barbara City College.
Eastern Promise event in Baker City May 22
May 15, 2012
Students, parents and teachers are invited to learn more about college credit opportunities during an information session at 7 p.m. May 22 in the Baker High School library.
Eastern Promise to hold regional meetings in April
April 12, 2012
Eastern Promise will host four regional meetings throughout April to provide high school students and their parents with more information about the program. Locations are in Pendleton, La Grande, Boardman and Hermiston. All events run from 7-8 p.m.
Governor to show support for Eastern Promise during visit to EOU
April 2, 2012
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber will show his support of Eastern Promise, a new program designed to help high school students earn college credit, during a visit to Eastern Oregon University Wednesday, April 4.
Eastern Promise program for high school college credit kicks off Nov. 4
October 24, 2011
A unique program that will expand the ways high school students can earn college credit – and possibly even graduate high school with an associate’s degree – kicks off on Nov. 4 at Eastern Oregon University. The program creates additional opportunities for high school students to participate in college-level courses, as well as earn college credits and/or certificates, while still in high school, a big money savings for families.
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Press/Media Contacts
For information on the high school or InterMountain ESD involvement with Eastern Promise contact:
Casey White
Director of Communications
InterMountain ESD
541-966-3115
casey.white@imesd.k12.or.us
For information regarding community college involvement with Eastern Promise contact:
Tammie Parker
Executive Assistant, President’s Office
Blue Mountain Community College
541-278-5951
TParker@bluecc.edu
Abby Lee
Director of Public Information
Treasure Valley Community College
541-881-5582
Alee@tvcc.cc
For information regarding Eastern Oregon University’s involvement with Eastern Promise contact:
Laura Hancock
Communications Coordinator
Eastern Oregon University
541-962-3585
lhancock@eou.edu