Clark College News and Events
Clark College News and Events
THEIR NEXT STEP WAS A RUNNING START On Tuesday, May 27, Clark College will honor VANCOUVER, Wash. – On May 27, Clark College will celebrate the accomplishments of 86 Running Start students who will earn associate degrees in June and August of 2008. The reception for the graduates will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gaiser Hall Student Center. Gaiser Hall is located on the northern edge of the college’s main campus, on Fort Vancouver Way between McLoughlin Blvd. and Fourth Plain Blvd. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Clark College President Robert K. Knight said, “I’m proud to congratulate our 2008 Running Start graduates. I know that we will be celebrating the accomplishments of these members of our Penguin Nation for years to come." According to program manager Linda Calvert, “This year, two Running Start students -- Russell Miller and Sara Ross -- are graduating with perfect 4.0 GPAs. More than half of the 86 graduates have cumulative GPAs at Clark above 3.4 -- with honors." Calvert added, “The accomplishments of our Running Start students are so impressive – they will earn their associate degrees from Clark College and their high school diplomas at the same time. These students have proven that if you are self-motivated, emotionally mature, and looking for additional academic challenges, you really can earn your ‘Running Start’ at higher education at Clark College.” Clark College first welcomed Running Start students in fall of 1992. During the past six years, the numbers of students who have received their associate degrees through the Running Start program has increased from 15 in 2002 to 86 in 2008. Running Start allows eligible juniors and seniors to take classes to earn college credit while they fulfill their high school graduation requirements. Running Start students attend regular Clark classes during the day or in the evening, along with “regular” college students. They can choose from a full range of academic and professional or technical courses as long as the students meet the criteria and the classes are college-level. The tuition for eligible students is covered by the school district. Students pay for books, transportation, and any miscellaneous class fees. Limited textbook assistance is available for those with financial need. -30- EDITORS’ NOTE: The names and schools of the members of the Running Start Class of 2008 are listed below. Clark College Running Start Class of 2008 ^ Summer 2008 Grad
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