National Community College Month

April was national Community College Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate the life-changing opportunities available to students of all ages at open access institutions from coast-to-coast.

At Onondaga Community College, a wide-range of activities and achievements during April highlighted the institution's important place in the community.

• Architecture & Interior Design students performed community service at Tiny Home for Good and Habitat for Humanity, and participated in tree plantings at a park in Eastwood.
• Students in STEM-related programs met on campus with the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Assistant to the President for Science and Technology.
• Alumna Kayla McKeon '22 received the Outstanding Alumni Award at the American Association of Community College's annual convention.
• OCC's chapter of international honor society Phi Theta Kappa was named tops in New York State and one of the top 50 in the entire world.
• OCC students Danielle Lambert, Alex Espitia-Casallas, and Gavan Liston received statewide awards in Albany.
• The College hosted the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-STEP) regional conference.
• The OCC Foundation administered a "Week of Giving" in support of our students.
• OCC hosted a Health Job Fair and a STEM Career Showcase for our students.
• An OCC Alumnus returned to campus to be sworn-in as a Syracuse Police Officer.

OCC's role as "The Community's College" is being recognized across the region. Enrollment increased significantly from year-to-year, and during national Community College Month OCC hosted its largest Open House ever.