CHEMEKETA TO CHEER ON CLACKAMAS PRESIDENT DURING 1,500-MILE STATEWIDE RUN FOR STUDENT SUPPORT
DateMonday, June 9, 2025, 8:46
AuthorChemeketa Public Affairs
Dr. Tim Cook to arrive at Chemeketa around July 21 as part of his ROCCS journey to all 17 Oregon community colleges, raising awareness and funds for students’ basic needs.
On or about Sunday, July 21, depending on road and weather conditions, Chemeketa will welcome Clackamas Community College President Dr. Tim Cook as he nears the final stretch of an extraordinary statewide journey. Dr. Cook, an avid marathon runner, is on a mission to spotlight the basic needs of Oregon’s community college students through the Running for Oregon Community College Students (ROCCS) campaign.
Over the course of 50 days, Dr. Cook is running to all 17 of Oregon’s community colleges—covering more than 1,500 miles and averaging an astounding 32 miles per day. His mission: to raise awareness and critical funds to support students facing food insecurity, housing instability, lack of transportation, and child care challenges.
To celebrate his arrival, Chemeketa students and employees will run the final mile alongside him, symbolizing a shared commitment to equity and student success.
“Chemeketa is proud to support Dr. Cook’s incredible effort to highlight the challenges faced by community college students,” said [Insert Chemeketa Representative’s Name and Title]. “His journey brings needed attention to the barriers many of our students experience and helps us secure vital support for their success.”
Funds raised through the ROCCS campaign will go directly to participating colleges to provide students with essential resources. Donations to support Chemeketa students can be made at:
https://www.givecampus.com/
According to The Hope Center, approximately 41% of Oregon community college students have experienced food insecurity in the past month, 52% have faced housing insecurity in the past year, and nearly 20% have experienced homelessness.
Oregon’s community colleges educate more than 200,000 students—over half of all students in the state’s higher education system. Many are first-generation college students, working adults, or parents striving to improve their lives through education.
Dr. Cook’s journey and daily updates can be followed on Instagram at @run4orccstudents.
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