General Information

Welcome Message
Telephone Directory
Academic Calendar
District Governing Board
College Vision, Mission, Purpose,Values
Assessment & Strategic Goals
Coconino Community College Foundation
Accreditation
Affiliations

Welcome Message

Start Smart at Coconino Community College!

 As Coconino  Community College enters its 20th spring semester, we invite you to Start Smart at Coconino Community College because it’s truly one of the most efficient ways to reach your higher education goals.

Whether you have your sights set on an Associate’s Degree, a transfer program to earn a Baccalaureate Degree, or you are a life-long learner seeking knowledge for personal enrichment, CCC is a smart way to begin your journey.

Smart; because CCC’s tuition rates are less than a third of the average of the state’s four-year universities.

Smart; because we’re convenient with campuses in Flagstaff and Page, and classes offered in Fredonia, Grand Canyon/Tusayan, Tuba City, Williams, and online.

Smart; because our College is flexible, providing opportunity to those who may not have the access they need to higher education with programs like Fast Fridays, which are designed for learners that work or commute long distances.  Fast Fridays allow you to schedule many of the core classes you need in one day-Friday.  

Smart; because at CCC, we change lives and build our community through workforce development, job creation, and by providing an affordable, convenient way to start on the path to a degree that will empower and sustain our learners throughout their lifetime.

Start Smart today by enrolling at Coconino Community College. 

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Vision and Mission, Values Statement, Purposes   Return to menu

VISION
Leading our communities in life-long learning

MISSION
As a learning college, we enrich lives by embracing diversity and transforming the future through quality education

PURPOSES
Coconino Community College has identified the following purposes to achieve its mission:

General Education to provide learners with the foundation of a liberal education, including a core of learning opportunities in reading, writing, quantitative and critical thinking which form a solid foundation for lifelong learning and success in academic, career, and life goals.

Transfer Education to provide learners with the curriculum necessary to transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions.

Occupational Education to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue occupational careers and/or life goals.

Continuing Education to provide learners and constituencies who are not directly served by the College’s arts and sciences and occupational and professional technologies divisions with learning opportunities.

Developmental Education to provide the curriculum necessary to prepare learners for college-level course work and the workplace.

Economic Development to respond quickly in the advancement of regional economic development goals through curriculum development and skills training.

Technology Integration to provide state-of-the-art technological education and training opportunities for the student body and the community.

Student Services to facilitate access to the college and to support learners’ attainment of educational goals.

Cultural and Community Service to develop and provide activities and programs that celebrate and preserve cultural diversity and awareness, encourage volunteer service, support community awareness, protect public welfare, and support fine and performing arts.

CORE VALUES
We—the personnel and District Governing Board of Coconino Community College—are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities to our community. In doing so, we commit to the following core values to guide our decisions and behaviors as we seek to meet the changing needs, aspirations, and goals of our community:

• People—We strive to accept the uniqueness of each individual and the contribution each person makes. We strive to create a caring, accepting, and productive environment for our students, employees, and community.
• Learning and Growth—We are dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities for our students, employees, and community to empower them to achieve their dreams.
  In this endeavor, we create learning opportunities that are accessible and relevant to our students and which place the learner first.
• Quality—We recognize the importance of continually improving our educational offerings and services and the need to hold our students and ourselves to high expectations and standards.
  We employ a dynamic, strategic planning process and constantly assess our activities to be responsive and accountable to our students, employees, and community.
• Ethics—We believe that to be effective we must demonstrate integrity. Therefore, we uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our activities resulting in a responsible and fair environment for our students, employees, and community and a responsive and open decision-making process.
• Community—We exist for our community; therefore, we must be responsive to its changing needs and its diversity. To do so, we strive to provide services that are timely, accessible, and affordable. We also pursue partnerships and collaborations throughout our community to be responsive to the needs of our diverse populations.
• Respect—We recognize that learning cannot occur without respect.
  We are committed to the acceptance of diverse cultures, differing ideas and beliefs, and the uniqueness of each individual since these are the foundations of respect.
• Sustainability
  We commit to innovative thinking to guide our decisions toward sustainable practices in our living and working environments. In this earnest endeavor, we strive to demonstrate adaptive leadership, eco-friendly stewardship and quality education in a mindful and economically feasible manner.

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Assessment at Coconino Community College

Coconino Community College is committed to providing teaching and learning excellence in all its endeavors through a comprehensive assessment program that includes:

Assessment of Student Learning
This form of assessment involves identifying how competently students have attained learning outcomes in both general education and the major. Each curricular area at the College has articulated the learning outcomes expected of students completing each degree or certificate and the level of student performance expected. Students participate through examinations, portfolios, performance assessments, surveys, and related activities. The emphasis in these areas is directly focused on what a student has learned as a result of their educational experience at CCC. Data collected are used to both document and improve student learning.

Faculty, staff, and students share responsibility to assist with assessment efforts. As well, community members at large are asked to participate in our quality assurance program. In all instances assessment activities stem directly from the institution’s mission and purposes. Results are tied to the College’s strategic plan and used to improve student learning. Participation in these activities is appreciated and valued by members of the College community as CCC strives to achieve its vision of "leading our communities in life-long learning."

More information on assessment of student learning at CCC can be found at:
http://www.coconino.edu/research

Strategic Goals 2012-2015

LEARNING & GROWTH

Goal One:  By June 30, 2015, CCC will promote a learner-centered environment and continue to incorporate strategies to enable achievement of individual learning goals through:

• Delivering effective advising
• Supporting college readiness
• Improving student completion
• Providing caring customer service 
• Providing current and relevant curricula development and instructional support
• Supporting underrepresented populations

COMMUNITY

Goal Two:  By June 30, 2015, CCC will build greater awareness of its services
throughout the District and collaborate with community partners to promote the
economic health and vitality of the county through:

• Partnering to attract new business & training opportunities to the region 
• Expanding community knowledge of CCC
• Cultivating Alumni relationships 
• Expanding anytime, anywhere use of college technology services
• Strengthening technology operations to sustain a geographically dispersed, multi-campus environment

PEOPLE, QUALITY, RESPECT

Goal Three:  By June 30, 2015, CCC will continue to establish a high quality
workplace that values its employees through:

• Enhancing compensation, incentives, and recognition
• Providing ongoing professional development and mentoring 
• Implementing Shared Governance 
• Providing employee support 

QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY

Goal Four:  By June 30, 2015, CCC will improve the use of technology to enhance l
earning and services through:

• Promoting and enhancing the online experience
• Maximizing learning technology
• Developing strategies to address the specific needs of  distance learners
• Improving access to and delivery of distance learning
• Strengthening technology operation and efficiencies
• Fostering innovative use of technology
• Advancing administrative support in technology

ETHICS, SUSTAINABILITY

Goal Five:  By June 30, 2015, CCC will develop and implement sustainable funding options and
optimize the utilization of existing resource through:

• Furthering foundation planning and development 
• Supporting financial aid management
• Implementing and evaluating the sustainable financial plan 
• Supporting thoughtful facilities planning and management
• Planning for a tax initiative

Coconino Community College Foundation   Return to menu

Foundation Board of Directors

The mission of the foundation is to promote the purpose and goals of Coconino Community College to enhance the opportunities for Coconino County residents.

The Coconino County Community College Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1993 under Arizona law as a non-profit corporation. It is fiscally and organizationally separate from the college with its own Board of Directors. Its purpose is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations; to account for, manage, and help appreciate monies or property submitted to the Foundation; and to help the college with projects and opportunities which may not be funded by public funds.

Funds for the Foundation are distributed to benefit and advance Coconino Community College and for the encouragement and subsidization of the students and faculty of CCC.

The Foundation Board of Directors is composed of selected residents of Coconino County who represent positive leadership and community influence and have expressed an interest and desire to use their influence on behalf of the college through the Foundation.

The Foundation is prepared to support programs and activities of the college which promote the objectives of the institution. Foundation activities and support include, but are not limited to, scholarships and financial aid for students, recognition of outstanding scholarship or leadership, recognition for cost savings suggestions, development of special facilities, awards for special achievement, management and investment of funds, procurement of special equipment, planning for special college activities and programs, and development of area-wide interest in support of the college.

Gifts to the Foundation may be made in several ways and may usually be arranged to simultaneously achieve maximum tax benefits for the donor and provide generous support for education. Contributions may be made by gifts of cash, real or personal property, securities, provision of a will, gifts of insurance policies, or the establishment of trusts. Gifts may be awarded for specific purposes or given without restrictions.

The Coconino County Community College Foundation, Inc. supports quality education through excellence, achievement and commitment.

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Coconino Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is
a member of the North Central Association, 30 N. La Salle Street Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 312.263.0456 or 800.621.7440*

Equal Opportunity & Nondiscrimination Statement

Coconino Community College is committed to the policy of equal opportunity in employment and education regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin, physical and mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Coconino Community College is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Institution.

Coconino County Community College District, in compliance with Title Vl and Vll of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, A.R.S. 41-1463 et. seg., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and A.R.S. 41-1463 - 41-1465, and section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974 does not discriminate against any employee or student. This policy covers admission, access, and service in College programs and activities, and application and treatment in College employment.

Inquiries regarding equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievances, or requests for a copy of procedures covering discrimination complaints may be directed to the Direcotr of Student Services or may be directed to the Director of Human Resources.

This material may be made available in an alternative format upon request by contacting Disability Resource Services at (800) 350-7122, in Arizona, or (928) 226-4243.

Arizona Revised Statutes allows community colleges to use a student's social security number as their student identification number, but must allow the student to request a system-generated identification number. Coconino Community College has elected to provide all students with a system-generated identification number. The student must still provide their social security number for tax reporting and financial aid and will be used only for such purposed as allowed under the FERPA regulations.

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Coconino Community College is a member of the following organizations:

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers                                                   
American Association of Community Colleges    
American Council on Education
American Council on Education’s Commission on Women in Higher Education    
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Library Association (ALA)
Arizona Academic Administrators' Association     
Arizona Association for Institutional Research
Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning     
Arizona Association of Career and Technical Education
Arizona Association of District Governing Boards  
Arizona Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Arizona Association of Student Personnel Administrators    
Arizona Association of Veterans' Program Administrators     
Arizona Community College Business Officials Council
Arizona Community College Presidents' Council    
Arizona Community College Technical Officers
Arizona Cooperative State Procurement Agreement    
Arizona Language Associates
Arizona Library Association (AZLA)
Arizona Mathemateical Association of Two Year Colleges
Arizona Occupational Administrators' Council    
Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants   
Arizona State Small Business Development Center Network   
Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE)
Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Association of Community College Trustees
Association of Energy Engineers
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
Association of Small Business Development Centers 
Association of Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA)  
Chambers of Commerce: Flagstaff,  Page, Sedona, Williams    
Coconino County Sustainable Economic Development Initiative (SEDI)
College and University Personnel Association     
Community College Business Officers    
Conference of Interpreter Trainers
Educause
Flagstaff Alliance for the 21st Century     
Flagstaff Community Advisory Council
Flagstaff Festival of Science
Flagstaff Forty
Flagstaff Rotary
Government Finance Officers Association     
Grand Canyon/Williams Community Advisory Council
Mojave Educational Services Cooperative     
Mountain States Association of Community Colleges
National Association of Student Employment Administrators     
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)     
National Association of Tech Prep Leadership (Coconino Consortium)
National Association of Veterans' Program Administrators     
National Council on Marketing and Public Relations     
North Central Association of Community Colleges and Schools  
Northern Arizona Community Advisory Council
Northern Arizona Human Resources Association      
Society of Human Resource Management  
Western Association of Student Employment Administrators     
Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators   
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education    

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This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.