Today’s sampling of the latest news about, and issues affecting, the colleges and career and technical education operations associated with the Colorado Community College System follows:
COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM RELATED
LCC Honors Gwen Krum for 30 years of service
Lamar Ledger
Gov. Hickenlooper announces first project of the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative
Colorado.gov (PCC related)
90 YEARS – CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2015 – Trinidad State Commencement ceremony recognizes 290 graduates
Trinidad Chronicle News
From dishwasher to Trinidad State graduate
Alamosa Valley Courier
MCC announces vice president of instruction
Brush News Tribune & Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
Morgan Community College Welcomes Jessica Fournier as the New Director of MCC’s Bennett Center
Fort Morgan Times
Time to enter a new world
Fort Morgan Times (related to Morgan Community College Commencement)
Disappointment turns into opportunity for Fort Morgan High School student
Fort Morgan Times and Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News (MCC related)
James Gleeson, Communications Director for Dr. Jill Biden Attended Arapahoe Community College
The White House Blog (scroll down to second staffer profiled)
Arapahoe Community College: A look at the early days
Castle Rock News-Press
At 50, Arapahoe Community College gets its own day
Castle Rock News-Press
PPCC’s Spring Feast Attracts Foodies, Supports Future Chefs
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
Pikes Peak Community College presents a unique movie experience coming to downtown
Colorado Springs Business Journal
PPCC & Kaufman Grant Grow Community Entrepreneurialism
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
Education pushed Fire Chief Flowers to the head of the class
GreerToday (PPCC Fire Science alumnus related)
Red Rocks PTK Honor Society Earns International Recognition
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
RRCC Students Showcase Speaking Skills in 2015 Speech Competition
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
Mayor Hancock pushes racial equity and justice at community summit
Denver Post (CCD related)
Secretary Duncan to Speak at CCD Commencement
North Denver News
Front Range Community College President to Speak at 27th annual Hispanic Education Foundation Awards Banquet
Longmont Times Call
Exotic and classic rides coming to Colorado Concours at Arapahoe Community College
9NEWS.com
A look at exotic and classic rides coming to Colorado Concours at Arapahoe Community College
Denver Business Journal
Nederland officers administered oath of office
The Mountain Ear (ACC Police Academy graduate related)
Colorado Authors’ League announces winners in 10 categories
Denver Post (ACC related)
A walk on the creative side Artists hit the streets on First Friday in Littleton
Columbine Courier (ACC related)
Nine Hotchkiss seniors earn associate’s degree
Delta County Independent (CNCC related)
Caliche students take top places in math/science contest
Sterling Journal Advocate (NJC related)
NJC Spring Ensemble Concert is Saturday night
Sterling Journal Advocate (NJC related)
Northeastern Junior College theatre presents mixed production
Journal Advocate
NJC students celebrate year end with block party
Journal Advocate
Otero Junior College Graduation
Fowler Tribune
Ashley Rochelle Abel Memorial Scholarship to be presented Friday
La Junta Tribune Democrat (OJC Nursing related)
Graduation ceremonies held in McDivitt for class of 2015
Bent County Democrat (related to OJC graduation)
OJC STEM students selected for summer research internships
La Junta Tribune Democrat
TRiO Student Support Services at library Saturday
Bent County Democrat (OJC related)
Humbled by student excellence, achievement
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
DOC gets new parole director
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
Seniors counting down
Pueblo Chieftain (related to charter academy commencement at PCC)
Hispanic Education Foundation honors 17 SVVSD scholars
Longmont Daily Times Call (honoree to go to FRCC)
Boulder Economic Summit to profile citys talent-driven economy – BizWest
Northern Colorado Business Report (FRCC related)
Northern Colorado beekeepers to meet May 21 at Front Range Community College library
Greeley Fence Post
Things to do in Loveland: Spring Plant Sale
Loveland Reporter Herald (FRCC related)
Business Briefs
Pueblo Chieftain (related to promotion of PCC nursing graduate)
He profiled the faces of evil
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
Humbled by student excellence, achievement
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
English classes offered at PCC
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
The life of late Dr. Gary E. McKinney celebrated
Canon City Daily Record (PCC related)
MCC Helps Local Families Receive $936,391 in Tax Refunds
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
16 receive GED from MCC
Fort Morgan Times
Rangely School Board sets dress code, talks math
Rio Blanco Times (related to CNCC concurrent enrollment)
Soapbox: Therapy animals can give humans hope – Learn more at FRCC
Fort Collins Coloradoan
New Report Issued by EDsmart Shows Pueblo Community College Exceeded Expected Value
Digital Journal
Youth Future Fair Tuesday
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
The life of late Dr. Gary E. McKinney celebrated
Canon City Daily Record (PCC related)
More high school students in college classes
Pueblo Chieftain (PCC related)
Colorado parole leader wins Tom Clements innovation award
The Denver Post (PCC related)
Culinary Arts classes at PCC
Pueblo Chieftain
LA’s Lucas Collins selected for internship
Bent County Democrat (OJC related)
Nederland officers administered oath of office
The Mountain Ear (related to graduate of RRCC police academy)
Home Calendar – Red Rocks Community College Fine Woodworking Exhibit to Open
Denver Post
Trinidad temple hosts special event
Pueblo Chieftain (TSJC related)
PBS to show free film for military
Colorado Springs Business Journal (PPCC related)
Vets: Learn mechanics this summer
Colorado Springs Business Journal (PPCC related)
PPCC’s Honor Society Employs Pig To Enliven Annual Fundraiser
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
PPCC’s Spring Feast Attracts Foodies, Supports Future Chefs
Community Colleges of Colorado Updates & News
OBIT: Josephine Ann “Jodi” Windhorst (1952 – 2015)
Colorado Springs Gazette (met spouse while on dean’s list at PPCC)
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Technical schools and 2-year degree programs better options than college for some
FOX 31 News – KDVR – Denver (related to EGTC and associate degree-granting institutions)
Denver businesses, schools meet on young people’s future
Colorado Springs Gazette (EGTC related)
SPORTS
Otero baseball finishes second in region
La Junta Tribune Democrat (also LCC related)
Lady Trojans end season at regionals
Trinidad Chronicle News
More local athletes sign to play college sports
Fort Collins Coloradoan (CNCC related)
Hitting slump ends Plainsmen’s season
Journal Advocate (related to LCC victory)
CWC’s Day wins women’s golf at Eastern; first-ever Rustler season wraps up
The Ranger (related to golf tournament at TSJC)
LCC’s Jimenez and Grimaldo moving on
Lamar Ledger
HIGHER EDUCATION RELATED
Many of today’s higher education clips courtesy of CDHE’s Higher Ed Press Clips
Colorado’s New Policy on Prior Learning
Inside Higher Ed
Colorado colleges will create common ways to accept prior learning
Denver Post
CU revisits sexual harassment policy following recent federal guidance
Daily Camera
Legislative Fixes for Remediation
Inside Higher Ed
Colorado high school students also enrolled in college on rise
Denver Post
One Easy Fix That Could Make College Financial Aid Simpler and Better
TIME
A college degree is worth $1 million
MarketWatch
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