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Bond Projects

Bond proposal project themes

The bond will positively impact our community and students in three ways:

1. Prepare students for success in modern learning spacesThese projects will expand student opportunities by funding the construction of a center of excellence for horticulture, farming, welding and wildland fire. Bond funds will also modernize existing classrooms to meet the needs of education today.
2. Enhance partner and community connectionsThese funds will create hands-on educational opportunities for kids in middle school through high school to engage with science, technology, engineering and math through innovative programming and immersive experiences.
3. Preserve and maintain assetsWith bond dollars, the college can preserve and maintain our assets and make needed renovations and large-scale repairs. This includes increasing accessibility for people with disabilities, addressing safety hazards, improving security and upgrading building systems–making them more reliable and energy-efficient.

Specific projects being proposed

Modernize Learning Spaces

Renovating and modernizing learning spaces in older buildings to meet today’s hybrid and distant learning needs will allow the college to serve students and future employers from across rural and urban Clackamas County.

Construct a Center of Excellence

Constructing a center of excellence for horticulture, farming, welding and wildland fire prevention will prepare students to enter the workplace or university for a bachelor’s degree. The project could include a partnership space with Clackamas’ Oregon State University’s Extension Service. This includes space for multi-disciplinary programs with state-of-the-art teaching and safety equipment.

Improve Athletic Fields and Walking Trail

Improving CCC’s athletic fields would include track and field renovations with covered grandstands for sporting events and outdoor graduation, a synthetic soccer field with lighting and completing the Douglas Loop walking trail on the Oregon City campus.

Secure the Safety of Students and Staff

Making safety and security improvements to our three campuses through increased cameras and interior door access controls will keep our students and staff safe.

Improve Access to STEM Opportunities

Partnering with K-12 districts to create a center to inspire and educate students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning experiences will prepare future generations for careers in STEM fields.

Build Community Partnerships

Expanding workforce partnerships on the Wilsonville campus will enhance the career and technical education programs we offer. It will help bridge the gap between education and industry. By fostering partnerships with local businesses, we can align our programs with the needs of the workforce, preparing students for success in high-demand fields.

Update and Fix Aging Infrastructure

Updating, maintaining and repairing aging facilities will include deferred major maintenance projects, campus services facilities improvements and technology upgrades to our aging computer labs and networks. Energy efficiency upgrades, along with replacing the outdated and inefficient central heating and cooling plant will create savings for the college. These projects would also increase accessibility for people with disabilities by removing access barriers as well as enhancing safety and security.