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CCCS Announces Next President for Community College of Denver

Dr. Marielena DeSanctis will begin new role January 2021. Following a nationwide search, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia today announced Dr. Marielena DeSanctis...
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis as the next president of the Community College of Denver

Support Students on Colorado Gives Day

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, thousands of Coloradans will once again come together to support their communities by participating in Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide...
Give where you live Tuesday, Dec 8 at coloradogivesday.org

Three Finalists Announced in CCD Presidential Search

  Finalists to participate in virtual town halls November 17, 18 and 19. November 12, 2020 (Denver) — Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor...

CCCS Launches National Searches for Next ACC and CCA Presidents

Respective community members encouraged to shape candidate profiles. November 2, 2020 (Denver, CO) – Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced the start of two...
Arapahoe Community College & Community College of Aurora Presidential Search

Chancellor Joe Garcia Inducted into HACU’s Hall of Champions

Chancellor Joe Garcia was formally inducted into the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Hall of Champions on October 26, 2020, honoring his career-long commitment...
Chancellor Joe Garcia holding HACU Award "We have a responsibility to make sure Hispanic students get the support they need to gain access and influence"

The Search Begins for CNCC’s Next President

Campus and community encouraged to help shape candidate profile. October 7, 2020 (Denver, CO) – Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced the start of...
CNCC Presidential Search

President Oudenhoven to retire in 2021 after decade at the helm of CCA

October 2, 2020 (Denver, CO) – Community College of Aurora (CCA) President Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven will step down on July 31, 2021 as part of her...
CCA President Dr. Betsy Oudenhoven Retiring July 31, 2021

CCCS Approved by USDOL to Pioneer New Apprenticeship Model

Efforts will expand access for thousands and provide pathways to good paying jobs in high-growth and emerging industries. September 24, 2020 (Denver, CO) – As a...

Student Carves Path to Ivy League at CCD

Slipping into Addiction Despite excelling at Morey Middle School in the highly gifted program, Denver native Sarah Frazier’s grades slipped at East High. “I fell into...

CCCS State Board Votes to Support Two Ballot Measures

On September 9th,the State Board for Community Colleges & Occupational Education adopted resolutions of support for two ballot measures that Colorado voters will decide on this...