CCCS Internal Press Releases
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis Appointed Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System
Dr. DeSanctis to begin role as Chancellor on October 1, 2025 September 10, 2025 (Denver, CO) – Today, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) appointed Dr.…
Colorado Community College System Awards $2.3 Million to Advance Career and Technical Education
Aug. 27, 2025 (Denver, CO) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has announced $2.3 million in Innovations in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grants that will strengthen student pathways…
State Board Names Dr. Marielena DeSanctis as Sole Finalist for Colorado Community College System Chancellor
July 23, 2025 (Denver, CO) – Following an extensive national search that drew applicants from across the country and abroad, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE)…
Colorado Community College System Names Rebecca Fernandez Director of Strategic Transfer Initiatives
July 17, 2025 (DENVER, CO) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is proud to announce the appointment of Rebecca Fernandez as Director of Strategic Transfer Initiatives, effective immediately. In this newly…
CCCS Develops Programs To Address Urgent Statewide Mental Health Workforce Gaps
DENVER (May 2, 2025) – This May, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) joins the nation in observing Mental Health Awareness Month. CCCS has spent several years developing a program…
Gov. Polis Declares Concurrent Enrollment Week as Participation Reaches All-Time High
More than 51,000 High School Students Participated Last Year April 13, 2025 (DENVER) – Gov. Jared Polis has declared April 13–19 as the fifth annual Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Week in Colorado, as…
CCCS, Community Colleges Awarded Over $360,000 in Open Education Grants
Open Educational Resources Has Saved Students $42 million since 2018 The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and 11 community colleges won nearly $364,000 in grants for the 2025-26 academic year…
CCCS Board Launches National Chancellor Search
Chancellor Search Microsite Launched; Stakeholder Input Opportunities Announced March 17, 2025 (Denver, CO) – The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (CCCS Board) has announced the start of its nationwide search to…
CCCS Foundation Opens 2025-2026 Scholarship Application
March 11, 2025 (DENVER, CO) – The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has opened its annual scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering critical financial support for students attending or planning…
