On Monday, May 15, 2017, Fifth Grade students from Dowling Elementary, who had just attended the College2Career press conference on the Odessa College campus, were hosted by the OC Administration Team at a special "Commit to College" event. Dowling 5th graders listened to OC President Dr. Gregory Williams and Vice President of Instruction Valerie Jones as they spoke on the importance of finishing school and acquiring a college education. Students then signed the Dowling/OC Commit To College banner, and walked through a "High Five" line of Odessa College employees and students who congratulated them on their commitment to the goal of attending college and acquiring a degree. Odessa College Director of Recruitment Tracy Avery then presented the signed banner to Dowling Elementary principal Valerie Rivera.
