Category Archives: Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)

Degrees to Meet Demand

Oregon is experiencing a shortage of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts — practitioners who use the principles of learning to help individuals reach their goals for a more meaningful life — and nothing illustrates that and the great need for more BCBAs better than the numbers. According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, in 2022 there were […]
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Oregon Tech graduate programs receive $600K grant to address shortage in behavioral healthcare workforce

The Oregon Health Authority has awarded a $623,700 grant to Oregon Tech’s behavior analysis and marriage and family therapy programs. Source: Oregon Tech graduate programs receive $600K grant to address shortage in behavioral healthcare workforce | News | heraldandnews.com

Geothermal energy is a boon for Klamath Falls, but only in certain spots

The power of geothermal energy has been tapped for heating homes and offices for decades in Klamath Falls. But high maintenance costs — and the geographic availability of hot water — help explain why not everyone there uses geothermal energy. Back in the 1960s, the Oregon Institute of Technology was looking for somewhere to build […]
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Oregon’s gains under the Clean Air Act erased by smoke 

Over the past two decades, air quality improvements have slowed or reversed in most of the country, eroding about a quarter of the recent gains, according to a new study in the journal Nature. Some states — Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Washington and Wyoming — have rolled back 50% or more of their progress since […]
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Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has successfully secured $18,160,000 in state bond funding to complete a full renovation of the university’s unique geothermal heating and hot water system at its Klamath Falls campus. This crucial funding will renovate the existing geothermal system that supplies the entire campus. Despite routine maintenance, the 60-year-old system was […]
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Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has successfully secured $18,160,000 in state bond funding to complete a full renovation of the university’s unique geothermal heating and hot water system at its Klamath Falls campus. This crucial funding will renovate the existing geothermal system that supplies the entire campus. Despite routine maintenance, the 60-year-old system was […]
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Scholarship program promotes student cultural development

Oregon Institute of Technology reimagined scholarship requirements to promote student success by adding professional and personal skill development focused on identity, diversity and cultural engagement. Community and cultural engagement are cornerstones in a student’s development and overall postgraduate success. To promote student success, Oregon Institute of Technology reimagined its Leadership and Diversity Scholarship to prioritize […]
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Oregon Tech Leadership and Diversity Scholars Program showcased at national conference

At a recent conference for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), Oregon Tech Diversity and Belonging Assistant Director Shawni Cayetano-Ramos presented at a panel session about Oregon Tech’s Leadership and Diversity Scholars Program and the new leadership development curriculum created for Oregon Tech students. Source: Oregon Tech Leadership and Diversity Scholars Program showcased […]
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Oregon Tech Trustees approve 4.9% tuition increase for next year

The Oregon Tech Board of Trustees voted at its April meeting to increase tuition levels for the 2023-24 academic year. The meeting was held at the university’s Klamath Falls campus. At the meeting, Finance and Administration Vice President John Harman summarized the process of reviewing and recommending university tuition rates, which involves strong student leadership […]
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Oregon Tech Radiologic Science student chosen for national student leadership program

Oregon Tech Radiologic Science junior Ryan Jones has been selected to participate in the Student to Leadership Development Program (SLDP) by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), an organization that enhances patient care and safety through education, research, and advocacy. Source: Oregon Tech Radiologic Science student chosen for national student leadership program