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document.write('<p class="rss-title"><a target="_blank"class="rss-title" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm" target="_self">COLBlog</a><br /><span class="rss-item">Chemeketa Online News and Announcements</span></p>');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/11/18/Winter-2010-Chemeketa-Online-Schedule" title=" 				 				 						                                                                               Flash                             Version                         PDF version                                                  Class Finder                    ..." target="_self">Winter 2010 Chemeketa Online Schedule</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<hr /> 						<p><a href=\"col/winter-2010/pageflip.html\" >                             <img class=\"thumb\" src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//winterr-2010.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"195\" title=\"Click to see the interactive Fall 2009 brochure\" /></a></p>                         <ul class=\"none\">                         <li><a href=\"col/winter-2010/pageflip.html\" class=\"ico fi-file_swf\">Flash                             Version</a></li>                         <li><a href=\"col/winter-2010/winter-2010-color-32-page.pdf\" class=\"ico fi-file_pdf\">PDF version</a>                         </li>                         <li><a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/dsp_class_info.cfm?h=0&tid=79\" class=\"ico fi-search\">Class Finder</a>                         </li>                     </ul> 				<hr /> 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/11/17/GEG106--Cultural-Geography" title=" 				 				    GEG106 -    Cultural Geography CRN 59883 Instructor: Lori Murphy Cole    Offered Online Winter Term 2009   Chemeketa Community College   Do you ever wonder how various cultures around the world develop and maintain their individual character..." target="_self">GEG106 - Cultural Geography</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:17:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//GEG106_title.jpg\"><br />  </a>  <p>GEG106 -    Cultural Geography<br /> CRN 59883<br /> Instructor: Lori Murphy Cole<br /> <br />   Offered Online Winter Term 2009<br />   Chemeketa Community College<br/> </p> <hr /> <p>Do you ever wonder how various cultures around the world develop and maintain their individual characteristics?  Or maybe you\'ve been perplexed that with the diverse languages and religions and political elements, how can we possibly interact with each other?  Geography 106 introduces the cultural elements based on location: population and migration patterns, languages, religions, the myriad of cultural landscapes, and geopolitics are explored in this universal course.</p> 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/10/16/US-History" title=" 				 				    US History   Chemeketa Community College Instructor: Traci Hodgson  Do you know who this is? Or this person?      These two important figures in United States history put forward ideas and grappled with challenges that shaped this nation.  T..." target="_self">US History</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:23:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<h2><a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/enclosures/US_History_promo.mp4\"><img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//US_History_promo.jpg\"><br />  </a></h2>  <p>US History<br />   Chemeketa Community College<br/> Instructor: Traci Hodgson<br/> </p> <p>Do you know who this is? Or this person?<br />   <br />   These two important figures in United States history put forward ideas and grappled with challenges that shaped this nation.  They were not alone.<br />   <br />   A United States History course at Chemeketa allows you to delve into the past and learn more about the ideas and issues that have made this nation what it is today.  Not only will a history course allow you to understand modern society in a much deeper way, it provides you the tools to create a more desirable future for this nation. <br />   <br /> So let history come alive for you and take a United States History course at Chemeketa!</p> 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/10/9/eLearn-timing-out-10909" title=" 				 				This Friday evening, the eLearn system is again experiencing networking problems on the hosted site. This is a widespread problem with Blackboard\'s Managed Hosting server network. They are working dilligently to correct the problem. Thank you f..." target="_self">eLearn timing out 10-9-09</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:34:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				This Friday evening, the eLearn system is again experiencing networking problems on the hosted site. This is a widespread problem with Blackboard\'s Managed Hosting server network. They are working dilligently to correct the problem. Thank you for your patience. [UPDATE] The system was restored at around 8:35 PM. 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/10/8/eLearn-System-Outage" title=" 				 				UPDATE:  Service Restored: Our Managed Hosting Engineers have corrected the problem and have restored the service to the eLearn system at 5:00 p.m. PDT.  We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the eLearn server.&emsp;  As of 4..." target="_self">eLearn System Outage</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:39:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				UPDATE:  Service Restored: Our Managed Hosting Engineers have corrected the problem and have restored the service to the eLearn system at 5:00 p.m. PDT.  We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the eLearn server.&emsp;  As of 4:10pm all requests to the server have been timing out.&emsp;  We have contacted Blackboard Managed Hosting and they are currently working on the situation.&emsp; Instructors have also been notified of the outage.&emsp;  We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/9/28/African-American-History--HS258" title=" 				 				   African American History HST 258 - Fall 2009 CRN 36033 Instructor: Taylor Marrow  Welcome to History 258 Online, a history of the African American experience. 	This class provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn the long 	hist..." target="_self">African American History - HS-258</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<p> <a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/enclosures/HST258%20Promo.mp4\"><img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//HST258_promo.jpg\"></a></p> <hr> <p>African American History<br/> HST 258 - Fall 2009<br/> CRN 36033<br/> Instructor: Taylor Marrow<br/> </p> <p>Welcome to History 258 Online, a history of the African American experience. 	This class provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn the long 	history, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans in the United 	States. African American history is rich and vibrant. Upon completion of the 	course students will have an in-depth understanding of the black freedom struggle. 	Some of the areas that students will explore include:</p> <ul> 	<li>Development of Slave Trade in Africa</li> 	<li>Slavery in the Colonies &amp; States</li> 	<li>Slave Revolts &amp; Rebellions</li> 	<li>Civil War &amp; Reconstruction</li> 	<li>Civil Rights Movement</li> 	<li>African American Women\'s Contributions to U.S. History</li> 	<li>Election of the First Black President</li> </ul> <p>Without a doubt black people in America have made many important contributions 	to the history of the United States. Yet this history is often times left out 	of U.S. survey courses. Come and take African American History online through 	Chemeketa Community College and learn why the election of the first black President 	of the United States is a monumental achievement that was built on the blood, 	sweat and tears of African American heroes.</p> 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/8/27/Spa-Management-Certificate-of-Completion" title=" 				 				  The new Spa Management Certificate program focuses on the supervisory skills needed to manage a spa facility that offer a variety of treatments including those that depilate, massage and beautify the human body.  The certificate will you to ov..." target="_self">Spa Management Certificate of Completion</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:01:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/enclosures/spamgmt_640.mp4\"><img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//spamgmt_promo.jpg\"></a>  The new Spa Management Certificate program focuses on the supervisory skills needed to manage a spa facility that offer a variety of treatments including those that depilate, massage and beautify the human body.  The certificate will you to oversee and direct the business aspects of a spa facility and to supervise treatment specialists such as massage therapists, nutritionists, skin therapists and estheticians.    Our spa management courses focus on related business, operational, and sales aspects of spa supervision, including inventory, sanitation & hygiene and operational management. And also employee training and development, accounting, reporting and business promotion.  <h2>Our Approach</h2> Our Hospitality & Tourism Management department will treat you like a client.  Think of us as your industry and education consultants.  Whether you are a nurse wanting to change your career path, a current industry professional seeking additional training or post high school we are here to assist you.  We\'ll work with you to help you succeed.  From our textbooks to our use of technology, you\'ll be pleased to know that you can receive your Spa Management certificate completely online and while learning from leaders in the spa industry.  Our graduates have a very high rate of placement post graduation.  Our internship students are requested by many local businesses because of their preparedness, professionalism and drive to succeed.    You can learn more about our programs at <a href=\"http://HTMprograms.com/\" rel=\"program external\">http://HTMprograms.com</a> 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/7/29/Fall-Schedule-2009" title=" 				 				 Chemeketa Online has released the Fall online schedule of classes.     Interactive electronic flash format PDF eBrochure (enclosed)  Online Schedule with Quick Search   				 				..." target="_self">Fall Schedule 2009</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:41:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<p> Chemeketa Online has released the Fall online schedule of classes.  <img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//fall-2009.jpg\">  <ul><li> <a href=\"http://online.chemeketa.edu/brochures/col/fall-2009/pageflip.html\">Interactive electronic flash format</a> <li>PDF eBrochure (enclosed) <li><a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/dsp_class_info.cfm?h=0&tid=78\"> Online Schedule with Quick Search</a> </ul> <hr> 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/7/20/eLearn-Connections-Fixed" title=" 				 				Hi, During the past weekend, several users experienced disconnection from Chemeketa web sites including eLearn, My Chemeketa, and Newterra. IT has identified this as a problem with the college\'s internet connection service and have fixed the pr..." target="_self">eLearn Connections Fixed</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:18:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				Hi, During the past weekend, several users experienced disconnection from Chemeketa web sites including eLearn, My Chemeketa, and Newterra. IT has identified this as a problem with the college\'s internet connection service and have fixed the problem.  Chemeketa Online 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/7/20/eLearn-Connection-Problems" title=" 				 				The eLearn system has been experiencing brief, intermittent service interruptions throughout the weekend. This means that eLearn users have been logged out of eLearn in the midst of their work, including tests, quizzes and other eLearn tasks.  P..." target="_self">eLearn Connection Problems</a><br />');
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document.write(' 				 				The eLearn system has been experiencing brief, intermittent service interruptions throughout the weekend. This means that eLearn users have been logged out of eLearn in the midst of their work, including tests, quizzes and other eLearn tasks.  Please take this issue into consideration when communicating with students.   This service interruption is also affecting the MyChemeketa and Outlook systems.  IT is currently working to determine the source of the problem and solution.  We will keep you notified of progress. 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/7/2/July-10-Technology-Outages" title=" 				 				On Friday, July 10, the majority of Chemeketa\'s technology resources will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.  Telephone and network services will be available, but Banner, e-mail, eLearn, and all Web services (including My Chemeketa, ..." target="_self">July 10 Technology Outages</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:20:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				On Friday, July 10, the majority of Chemeketa\'s technology resources will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.  Telephone and network services will be available, but <strong>Banner, e-mail, eLearn, and all Web services (including My Chemeketa, the public Web site, and Chemeketa Online) will be down between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.</strong> on that day. This outage will allow Information Technology staff to perform essential maintenance on a variety of systems.  Questions about this outage may be directed to any member of the Information Technology management team. 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/7/2/Chemeketa-Online-Summer-Office-Hours" title=" 				 				Beginning Friday, June 26, the Tech Hub and Chemeketa Online offices will be closed on Fridays and will remain so through September 4. This brings the Tech Hub into alignment with the campus-wide Friday closure policy in place for this summer.  ..." target="_self">Chemeketa Online Summer Office Hours</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:24:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				Beginning Friday, June 26, the Tech Hub and Chemeketa Online offices will be closed on Fridays and will remain so through September 4. This brings the Tech Hub into alignment with the campus-wide Friday closure policy in place for this summer.  Telephone tech support will continue to be available 24/7. Calls received outside of normal business hours will be forwarded to our Presidium tech support service. Online help chat and access to the eLearn knowledge base will also be available 24/7 at the Chemeketa Online Support Center: <a href=\"http://online.chemeketa.edu/support/center\">online.chemeketa.edu/support/center</a>.  Tech Hub staff will be available for consultations and support Monday through Thursday from 8:00&#8211;5:00. 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/6/8/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Tolkiens-Modern-Mythology" title=" 				 				      ENG 221 \"Topics in British Literature\"  CRN 14495.  An Eight-week, Four-credit course, Online Summer 2009  Come and discover--or rediscover--J.R.R. Tolkien\'s monumental achievement. Together, we\'ll not only deepen our appreciation and ..." target="_self">The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien\'s Modern Mythology</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:07:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/enclosures/EN221.mp4\"><img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//EN221_promo.jpg\"><br /> <br /> <br /> </a>   ENG 221 \"Topics in British Literature\"  CRN 14495.  An Eight-week, Four-credit course, Online Summer 2009  Come and discover--or rediscover--J.R.R. Tolkien\'s monumental achievement. Together, we\'ll not only deepen our appreciation and enjoyment of this masterpiece of 20th century English literature: we\'ll also learn more about the man who created it, examine its origins and precursors in ancient European epic poetry, discover its spiritual underpinnings and symbolism, and explore its mythic elements. Everyone is welcome, from devoted fans who\'ve read the book many times to newcomers who are just curious to begin their exploration of Middle Earth.  Click on download to watch trailer 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/5/20/Writing-for-Children-WR250-CRN-16032" title=" 				 				     =Horton Heard=  a Who, but you wrote a book: through exercises, reading great children\'s books, and online workshopping, students in this class will develop short creative writing projects for children and young adult readers, ages 4-14. R..." target="_self">Writing for Children WR250 (CRN 16032)</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Wed, 20 May 2009 17:02:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/enclosures/WR250.mp4\"><img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//WR250_promo.jpg\"><br /> <br /> <br /> </a>  =Horton Heard=  a Who, but you wrote a book: through exercises, reading great children\'s books, and online workshopping, students in this class will develop short creative writing projects for children and young adult readers, ages 4-14. Readings include classic children\'s books and The Graveyard Book by Nail Gaiman--all leading towards the final portfolio, a project of your choice for young readers. Jan VanStavern (503.365.4728 or jvanstav@chemeketa.edu) June 22&#8211;Aug. 15. Online.  Video! Click Download below to watch. 				 				');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/index.cfm/2009/5/20/2009-Outstanding-eLearning-Student-Award" title=" 				 				     Every year, the Instructional Technology Council recognizes an outstanding e-learning student.  This year, Elena Larson from Chemeketa was honored with this prestigious award.  Click on the link to view Elena\'s story of how studying and ta..." target="_self">2009 Outstanding eLearning Student Award</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">published on Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45:00 -0800</span><br />');
document.write(' 				 				<a href=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/enclosures/ITC-Awards-Short.mp4\"><img src=\"http://learning.chemeketa.edu/blog2/images//ITC_Awards_promo.jpg\"><br /> <br /> <br /> </a>  Every year, the Instructional Technology Council recognizes an outstanding e-learning student.  This year, Elena Larson from Chemeketa was honored with this prestigious award.  Click on the link to view Elena\'s story of how studying and taking courses online provided her with the opportunity to achieve her goal of completing higher education. 				 				');
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