COLLEGE INVITATION A CHANCE TO DROP IN.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. will hold its fourth annual Discovery Night open house April 30 for potential students and their families. The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Valencia campus, 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road. Visitors will be able to meet faculty members and counselors; learn about student government, clubs and student life; get information about honors and transfer programs to four-year colleges and universities; talk with representatives of academic departments; fill out applications; and tour the campus. Information tables will be set up in the cafeteria cafeteria: see restaurant. , where students and parents can talk to college staff members. Administrators, faculty, financial aid staffers, coaches, career center staff members, admissions and counseling representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. ``With the growth of the community and the commensurate com·men·su·rate adj. 1. Of the same size, extent, or duration as another. 2. Corresponding in size or degree; proportionate: a salary commensurate with my performance. 3. growth of the college, we know that there are many people who simply haven't had the opportunity to update themselves on all that we are offering in terms of academic programs, career training, sports, transfer programs, financial aid - and all of the other aspects of college life that exist on campus,'' said Sami Salvatori, outreach coordinator for the college. The college has developed new academic programs in Web design; radio, television and film; American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. ; biotechnology; computer networking
Computer networking is the engineering discipline concerned with communication between computer systems or devices. ; medical assisting; e-commerce; multimedia; and laser and orbital welding welding, process for joining separate pieces of metal in a continuous metallic bond. Cold-pressure welding is accomplished by the application of high pressure at room temperature; forge welding (forging) is done by means of hammering, with the addition of heat. . ``And we have been beefing up our offerings of traditional courses and making them more convenient to attend,'' Salvatori said. Discovery Night is an important tool for students and parents who have not previously considered the option of a two-year school. ``All too often, high-quality and convenient community colleges are overlooked as an affordable and smart means to getting a four-year degree,'' Salvatori said. ``We want everyone to know that they can begin their higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. careers at College of the Canyons, save money, and be extremely competitive - not only at the colleges or universities to which they transfer - but in the workplace as well.'' For information, call the college at (661) 259-7800, Ext. 3678. |
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