Red Rocks Community College Announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program

First government-recognized cybersecurity apprenticeship program in Colorado Red Rocks Community College, in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, recently registered a cybersecurity apprenticeship with the United States Department...
Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship

Colorado Community College System Remains Dedicated to Affordability

Tuition and scholarship dollars announced following 2019 Legislative Session The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) will continue its efforts to keep higher education affordable after the...
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2019 PTK All-Colorado Academic Team

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society that celebrates the academic achievements of students at community colleges, provides opportunities for students to grow as...
Phi Theta Kappa

Dr. Rhonda Epper Named Finalist for Trinidad State Junior College President Search

Transformational Leader Committed to Student Success Selected as Finalist February 26, 2019 (Denver, CO) – Joe Garcia, Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), announced...
TSJC Campus Warrior

Three Semi-Finalists Announced in Trinidad State Junior College Presidential Search

Candidates to participate in February public forums at Trinidad and Alamosa campuses Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia today announced the three semi-finalists in...
TSJC-Campus

Dr. Kerry Hart Appointed Interim TSJC President

Former Morgan Community College president to guide Trinidad State Junior College through leadership transition Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced today the appointment...
Dr. Kerry Hart

CCCS Begins Search for Next TSJC President

Committee seeks a passionate and innovative leader dedicated to student success, the community college mission, and the southern CO region. October 22, 2018 (Denver) — The...
Dr. Carmen Simone

CCCS receives Technology Pioneer Award for innovative academic planning tool

New online system helps students visualize and plan their academic journey The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) was awarded the Technology Pioneer Award last week by...
EAB Tech Pioneer Award

NSF awards $1.5 million for underrepresented students seeking STEM careers

The National Science Foundation has awarded five Denver-area community colleges with a three-year, $1.5 million Louis Stokes B2B Alliances for Minority Population (LSAMP) grant. The five...
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Select Colorado Legislators Honored for their Commitment in Advancing Student Success

June 13, 2018 (Denver) – The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) honored five Colorado legislators for...
BSN Bill Sponsors with their awards pose for a photo with Nancy McCallin and Dr. Byron

Morgan Community College Wins “Shark Tank”-style Competition

Pictured above: Governor John Hickenlooper and CCCS President Dr. McCallin stand with winning members of the MCC Foundation. DENVER – May 1, 2018: The Colorado Opportunity...
Group photo receiving award at The Pitch 2018

CCCS Announces New Otero Junior College President

Pictured Above: Dr. Timothy Alvarez April 30, 2018 (Denver, CO) – Dr. Nancy J. McCallin, President of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), announced today that...
Dr. Timothy Alvarez portrait

CCCS Leader Selected for Prestigious Fellowship

Pictured above: Dr. Landon Pirius, 2018-2019 Aspen Fellow April 26, 2018 – Colorado Community College System is proud to announce Dr. Landon Pirius has been selected...
Dr. Landon Pirius portrait

Joe Garcia Named Finalist for CCCS President

April 11, 2018 (Denver, CO) – The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Chair, Dr. Russell Meyer, announced today that Joe Garcia, J.D. has...
CCCS President Joe Garcia

Colorado PERA-Sponsored Event Honors Student and Staff Leaders

Pictured Above: The 2018 Rising Star honorees with all 13 CCCS college presidents and System president, Dr. McCallin. April 20, 2018 (Denver, CO) – The annual...
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Endowed Scholarship Fund Created in Honor of Dr. McCallin

At its retirement ceremony for outgoing Colorado Community College System (CCCS) president Dr. Nancy J. McCallin, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges announced the creation of...
Group photo at the retirement ceremony for Nancy McCallin

Legislation to Help Address Colorado’s Skilled Nursing Shortage Becomes Law

New statute will increase affordability, options for Colorado nursing students HB18-1086, “Community College Bachelor Science Degree Nursing,” became law, setting the stage for the Colorado Community...
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CCCS Legislative Victories Benefit Community College Students!

We are very excited to announce that CCCS ran four bills that successfully made it through the legislative process and are on their way to the...
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Legislation to Help Address Colorado’s Shortage of Skilled Nursing Professionals Advances Out of Committee

Photo caption: CCCS nursing students stand proudly with HB 18-1086 sponsors. Left to right: Rep. Buckner; Alan Favier, Front Range Community College; Jason Lalonde, Arapahoe Community...
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Colorado Community Colleges Propose Solution to Help Address State’s Looming Shortage of Skilled Nursing Professionals

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) today issued an appeal to state law makers to support legislation that will address a serious, looming gap in Colorado’s...