Lane County's County College
County College is an interactive program that focuses on educating residents about the services the County provides every day. Elected officials and county staff will host unique and informative sessions designed to give residents a hands-on experience in county government operations. Take the Class! Be informed and involved! Join other residents who help keep our community strong by participating in county affairs.
The first class for Fall 2009 began on September 17, 2009 where participants received a County Overview and learned more about the County Clerk's Office which handles Elections, Deeds & Records, Marriage License issuance, and the Board of Property Tax Appeals. Other courses included: Property Taxes, Lane County’s budget, Emergency Management, Search & Rescue, Public Safety, Public Health, Animal Services, Road Maintenance, Behavioral Health, Waste & Recycling, Community Involvement, Services to Children, Youth and Families, Land Management, Elections/Deeds & Records, and Parks.
NEW!!
County College 2010 is coming this Fall!!
Check back for more details about the upcoming application and schedule.
2009 Calendar
2009 Class Syllabus, Handouts & Presentations
Class 1 - County Overview & County Clerk
Syllabus
Association of Oregon Counties Video
County Overview Power Point Presentation
Shared State and County Services Chart
County Clerk Website
Class 2 - Waste & Parks
Syllabus
Photos of Short Mountain Landfill tour
Slide show tour of Short Mountain Landfill
Waste Management Brochures
Parks Power Point Presentation
Class 3 - Juvenile Services & Children & Families
Syllabus
Photos of Juvenile Services Tour
Children & Families Power Point Presentation
Class 4 - Kids' First & District Attorney
Syllabus
Kids' FIRST Power Point Presentation
Victim Services Power Point Presentation
Victim Services Handouts and Website
Class 5 - Behavioral Health and Public Health
Syllabus
Behavior Health Handouts
Public Health Power Point Presentation
Class 6 - Public Safety
Syllabus
Police Services Power Point Presentation
Corrections Services Power Point Presentation
Parole & Probation Power Point Presentation
Class 7 - Property Taxes & Animal Services
Syllabus
Property Taxes Power Point Presentation
Animal Services Power Point Presentation
Class 8 - Emergency Management, Search & Rescue, and Community Involvement
Syllabus
Emergency Management Power Point Presentation
Search & Rescue Power Point Presentation
Community Involvement Power Point Presentation
Advisory Committee Website
Class 9 - Land Management / Planning & Roads
Syllabus
Land Management / Planning Power Point Presentation
Roads Power Point Presentation
Class 10 - Budget & Final Thoughts
Syllabus
Budget Power Point Presentation
Budget & Planning Website
Class Photo
The Completion Ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 5th, 2009 at 10:00 am in Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Avenue
Program History
Fall, 2009 marked the first class of Lane County's County College. We wanted to share our great stories with you and provide an opportunity for community members to get an in-depth, hands-on experience with their County government. Our goal was to provide residents with a greater connection to their County. Each week, participants were involved in interactive and unique activities and information sessions. They also toured County facilities, which provided a hands-on experience in County government operations. We hope you'll join us in 2010 and become a graduate of County College! Stay tuned for our upcoming 2010 County College session.