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Mt. Hood Community College outlines bond-funded upgrades, highlights dual-enrollment ties with Centennial SD 28J
Summary
MHCC President Dr. Lisa Skari and board member Timur Ender updated the Centennial SD 28J board on programs and a recently approved bond that will fund facility modernization and support dual credit and workforce pathways, noting partnership opportunities with the district.
Dr. Lisa Skari, president of Mt. Hood Community College, and MHCC board member Timur Ender presented a bond and partnership update to the Centennial School District 28J Governing Board on April 22, 2026. They described MHCC’s service area, student demographics, and academic offerings including dual credit, career technical education, transfer pathways and workforce development programs.
The presenters said MHCC recently approved a bond measure that will fund planned facility improvements and modernization work and outlined project timelines and priorities. The board also heard that MHCC and Centennial SD maintain an ongoing partnership to expand dual enrollment opportunities that aim to increase student access to college and career pathways; the presentation noted MHCC’s upcoming 60th anniversary and efforts to expand community engagement. Board members congratulated MHCC on passing the bond and asked follow-up questions about timelines and program impacts.
Board members did not take formal action on the report; next steps are procedural follow-up between district staff and MHCC to track specific partnership opportunities and the bond project schedule.
