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BAKER COUNTY

Open Campus and Juntos offers local programming and educational support for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students, university and community college students, adult learners, and members of the Benton County community. 

 

Baker County Featured Programs

Open Campus Program Services

PASOS Colegiales | College STEPS: We support high school seniors on their journey to higher education through a structured curriculum that helps students stay organized and on track. The content can be provided in English or Spanish.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) & Trades Support: We support students in exploring Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways through personalized one-on-one guidance and hands-on career exploration activities.

Pre-Transfer Support: We offer personalized one-on-one support to help students explore and navigate their transfer options from community college to any four-year university.

Scholarship Texting Series: Our texting series keeps students and parents informed about college scholarship opportunities.

Open Campus Hangouts: Our virtual curriculum allows K-12 and pre-transfer students to engage with current university students and gain valuable insights into college life.

Adult High School Diploma: Our coordinators can connect you with an online program for adults who would like to complete their high school diploma at their own pace.

Community Outreach and Engagement: We connect with communities to co-create meaningful programming opportunities tailored to each community's unique needs, ensuring programming is relevant, inclusive, and impactful.

 

Rural Data Office: Our interdisciplinary team offers expertise in accessing and analyzing publicly
available Oregon data, supporting community-data users across the state.

CliftonStrengthsFinder Coaching: Our certified coaching helps individuals and teams unlock their
full potential by identifying and developing their natural talents.

Student Advocates/Mentoring: Our coordinators provide personalized support for high school students, families, community college students, and adult learners.

College Access Workshops and Programming: We collaborate with local partners and schools to deliver dynamic workshops that support students in confidently navigating their post-secondary educational journeys. Workshop topics include paying for college, exploring post-secondary options, and campus visits.

Career Exploration Events: We partner with local organizations to offer immersive career exploration events for various age groups, including career days and career-focused camps.

College Student Ambassador Program: We have a team of near-peer OSU students that can share their journey to college and experiences as college students.

Community Vibrancy: Serving as neutral conveners, we collaborate with communities to address local challenges related to education, workforce development, and quality of life.

 

View a Full List of our Statewide Services Here


Team Members 

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Luis Balderas Villagrana

Open Campus
Baker & Union Counties

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Mission

Open Campus and Juntos provide local access to education through community-based partnerships and unique programming, meeting needs of the Oregon communities
we serve

Equal Opportunity and Access

Oregon State University Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

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