Campaign Objectives
“The Next Course: Campaign for the Culinary Studies Institute” is an unprecedented and transformative $2.5-million-dollar campaign led by the Oakland Community College Foundation.
Every gift to the campaign will provide direct student support, elevate classroom & community programming, and enhance the culinary program in ways that will benefit students – and our community – for years to come. Explore our campaign objectives below.
Direct Student Support
Endowments will provide annual funding in perpetuity for:
Culinary Scholarships
Award over $35,000 per year in new scholarship opportunities to OCC Culinary Students.
Chef Jackets & Knife Sets
Provide a personalized chef jacket and kitchen essentials knife set to every student entering the program.
Essential Textbooks
Provide On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals* to every student entering
the program.
*or similar textbook, as determined by program faculty
Industry Certifications
Cover the cost of the ServSafe Manager book and exam for every student entering the program, and the cost of the TIPS alcohol training book and exam for 30 students per year.
Classrooms & Community Programming
The Classroom & Community Programming Endowment will provide annual funding in perpetuity for:
Student Competitions
Support OCC’s award-winning students as they compete in local, state, and national competitions.
Community Education
Expand non-credit continuing education offerings - from wine and cheese pairing date-night classes to advanced food preparation trainings.
Classroom Equipment
Ensure that OCC’s students continue to learn on the cutting edge of industry trends and graduate with in-demand skills by furnishing OCC’s classrooms and instructional kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment upgrades.
Community Events
Grow outside-the-classroom learning opportunities for our students while providing industry and community exposure.
Guest Chef Lectures
Attract notable chefs and leading industry partners to host guest lectures, demonstrations, and kitchen takeovers.
Culinary Enhancements:
The Culinary Enhancements Fund will provide one-time funding for:
Indoor Garden
Provide a unique learning experience, where students will learn to grow their own greens, herbs, vegetables year-round.
Hospitality Management
Enhance student learning and guest experience by furnishing front-of-house enhancements.
Chocolate Making
Upgrade OCC’s Baking and Pastry kitchens with an industry-best artisan chocolate bar scale line and chocolate sprayers.
Classroom Technology
Improve instruction in OCC’s kitchens and classrooms with tablets and other technology.
Contact Information
OCC Foundation- EIN: 38-2282180
- Phone: (248) 341-2137
- Fax: (248) 341-2135
- Auburn Hills Campus (Google Driving Directions)
2900 Featherstone Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326