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Starting in the fall, students at Chemeketa Community College can work toward an applied bachelor’s degree in leadership and management.

It’s the first opportunity of its kind in the state, and hopes to build the next generation of supervisors and leaders in the local business community.

Read below to learn more about courses and requirements.

Here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website.

Chemeketa to become first community college in Oregon to offer four-year degree
Developing leaders from business employees is one goal of a new program at Chemeketa Community College. The Salem college will be the first in Oregon to offer a 4-year degree.
Chemeketa to become first community college in Oregon to offer four-year degree
Developing leaders from business employees is one goal of a new program at Chemeketa Community College. The Salem college will be the first in Oregon to offer a 4-year degree.
CRYSTALS:  A former ‘fidget kid’ keeps it real while mentoring newer teachers
Margaret Hill has taught fifth grade for a decade at Bush Elementary School, bringing humor, honesty and high expectations to her classroom. She’s one of 89 local educators nominated for…
CRYSTALS:  A former ‘fidget kid’ keeps it real while mentoring newer teachers
Margaret Hill has taught fifth grade for a decade at Bush Elementary School, bringing humor, honesty and high expectations to her classroom. She’s one of 89 local educators nominated for…
COLUMN: Early-day homeless shelter an invention of Salem’s police chief
Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, explores how a pioneering family of law enforcement leaders set up an early homeless shelter in Salem.
COLUMN: Early-day homeless shelter an invention of Salem’s police chief
Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, explores how a pioneering family of law enforcement leaders set up an early homeless shelter in Salem.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Readers make it clear – add obituaries to Salem Reporter
Response has been strong to the question of whether Salem Reporter ought to provide obituaries. By a large margin, readers favor adding these personal stories. At Salem Reporter, we listen…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Readers make it clear – add obituaries to Salem Reporter
Response has been strong to the question of whether Salem Reporter ought to provide obituaries. By a large margin, readers favor adding these personal stories. At Salem Reporter, we listen…

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