WHO is the instructor?

A student once said, "At first I thought my instructor was a geek. Soon, I found Mr. Roebuck to be an informational database. . . ." Mr. Dennis Roebuck, indeed, is a remarkable source of information for the students enrolled in either of the programs he teaches at the Complex. Mr. Roebuck's formal training covers a broad spectrum. He has a Bachelor's Degree from Saginaw Valley State University along with a Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate in English, History, Computer Science, and Vocational Business Services. In addition, Mr. Roebuck has been employed as a computer programmer/technician by American Express, McDonnell-Douglas, EDS, and the School District of the City of Saginaw.

WHAT special clubs or student organizations is the program involved with?

Business Professionals of America-BPA is a co-curricular organization designed to meet the needs of students enrolled in vocational business and office education programs. Students have the opportunity to compete at the local, state, and national levels.

SkillsUSA-The goal of the SkillsUSA organization is to develop employability, participatory and quality skills to complement the occupational skills developed by students in technical education classrooms or work-based learning sites. Students are able to demonstrate their skills in competitive events at the local, state, and national levels.

WHAT certifications can I achieve or work toward in the Game, Database, and Web Design program?

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)-The OCP has been developed by Oracle Corp. to recognize technical professionals who can demonstrate the depth of knowledge and hands-on skills required to support Oracle's core products according to a standard of excellence established by Oracle Corp.

Java Certification-Java is a programming language that is used for Internet development. Java capabilities are also available in databases, such as Oracle. The popularity of Java has increased the number of computer certifications available for Java.

Students may earn a Marketable Skills Certificate. The marketable skills certification process provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate, document, and defend their achievement of employer validated standards and competencies. Achievement of the marketable skills certification should improve the likelihood of success in future employment and/or a continuing educational program.

WHAT college credits can I earn in the Game, Database, and Web Design program?