Oregon Culinary Institute

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Oregon Culinary Institute (OCI) was a privately owned, for-profit, accredited trade school located in Portland, Oregon, United States that was part of the Pioneer Pacific College system. It offered programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and restaurant management, with a curriculum to prepare graduates for the food-service industry. OCI's campus was located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of southwest Portland, and included a restaurant staffed by students. [1] Their slogan was "Training Kitchen People".

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In 2018, OCI instructor Daniel Brophy was murdered at the Oregon Culinary Institute by his wife.

History

In 2006, Eric Stromquist and Brian Wilke started Oregon Culinary Institute. [2] The school offered a range of programs from diplomas to a range of different degrees. [3] Stromquist remained president through 2015.

In July 2020, Pioneer Pacific College notified the state agencies that it planned to permanently close the downtown Portland OCI location along with other three art campuses in Portland, Beaverton and Springfield. This was in anticipation of a sharp decline in enrollment due to COVID-19. [4] [5] [6]

Facilities and programs

OCI's programs were taught in a 10,000 square foot (930 m2) campus that included lecture classrooms and three computer labs. [7] OCI taught and employed sustainable business practices, including partnering with farmers, [8] ranchers, and fishermen to source local ingredients.

Restaurant

As an extension of the culinary arts, baking and pastry, [9] and restaurant management classrooms, OCI had an open-to-the-public restaurant able to accommodate up to 50 guests. Students prepared and served all lunches and dinners. The restaurant was open Monday through Friday, offering a three-course lunch and a four-course dinner. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Restaurant". Oregon Culinary Institute. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  2. ↑ "You're in the Game - Orientation" (PDF). www.oregonculinaryinstitute.com. Oregon Culinary Institute. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "OCI - Oregon Culinary Institute Closing Permanently". 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  4. ↑ Rogoway, Mike (21 July 2020). "Oregon Culinary Institute, Pioneer Pacific College say they're closing permanently". The Oregonian. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  5. ↑ Manning, Rob (21 July 2020). "For-profit Pioneer Pacific College Closes 3 Campuses, Lays Off 131 Employees". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Official filing with the state" (PDF). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  7. ↑ McKeever, Amy (July 26, 2013). "Vitaly Paley on Affordable Culinary Schools". Eater. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ Pokorny, Kim (April 22, 2013). "Edible Garden tips for Spring from Chef Dan Brophy of Oregon Culinary Institute". The Oregonian . Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ Levine, Sara (February 13, 2014). "How to make a perfect chocolate soufflé". Food Network . Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  10. ↑ Manzano, Alexandra (July 21, 2010). "Cheap Eats: Oregon Culinary Institute". The Oregonian . Retrieved December 16, 2013.

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