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State legislators visit CCC for joint meeting

Thursday, 5^th December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Members of the Arizona State Legislature, met Friday, Sept. 30, at Coconino Community College’s Lone Tree Campus with leaders of northern Arizona community colleges. The group discussed the current challenges facing community colleges. Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, President of Coconino Community College (CCC), Dr. Michael Kearns President of Mohave Community College (MCC), Dr. Jeanne Swarthout President of Northland Pioneer Community College (NPCC), members of their District ...

CCC hosts open houses throughout county

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013 12:00 AM

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College will host a series of informational Open Houses throughout Coconino County, designed to answer questions about the College’s finances and upcoming override initiative on the Nov. 5 election ballot. "The Open House is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the College’s finances and how we are proposing resolving projected budget shortfall of the near future,” said CCC President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein. The community wide Open ...

CCC ranked among top 50 community colleges in nation

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College was recently ranked #33 on a list of the 50 Best Community Colleges in the United States, according to a leading higher education website. TheBestSchools.org selected CCC based on a comparison of several studies and ratings of community colleges, as well as the College's reputation and a review of a large number of notable community colleges. "Being recognized for the good work faculty and staff are doing, along with the students' achievements is an honor," ...

CCC seeks voter-approved funding to sustain institution

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Seeking to ensure that Coconino Community College continues to meet the needs of northern Arizona residents, the College's District Governing Board voted unanimously June 25 to seek voter-approved tax funding to protect and preserve the College's core missions. "This to me, as difficult as it is, is our only option, unless we cut core programs that the public has told us they need," said District Governing Board Chairman Patrick Hurley at the June meeting. "The ...

CCC honors students for academics, leadership

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on May 8. CCC faculty and staff gathered at the Lone Tree campus to honor students for their academic and leadership achievements. Congratulations to all the student award recipients! Below are the students honored for their work this school year. Student Academic Awards Administration of Justice: Armida Lara Allied Health Services: Barbara Black Anthropology: David Loome Business: Ruben Redhair Computer Software ...

CCC Citizens' Review Panel to present findings

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College’s Citizens' Review Panel is scheduled to present preliminary findings based on its in-depth analysis of the College's finances and budget at Open Houses scheduled throughout Coconino County in May. The panel, which includes community members from Coconino County, serves as an advisory group to CCC and has been asked to study the College's budget and finances in order to make recommendations to the CCC President and District Governing Board. ...

CCC president establishes Citizens' Review Panel

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College's President has established a Citizens' Review Panel designed to complete an in-depth analysis of the College's finances and budget. The panel, which includes community members from Coconino County, will serve as an advisory group to CCC President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein and will study the College's budget and finances in order to make recommendations to the CCC District Governing Board. Members of the Panel include: Chris Bavasi, Former CCC Foundation ...

CCC student named 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College student Justin Wilgus has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars nationwide and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each Gold Scholar receives a $1,500 scholarship and a special medallion. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society administers the Coca-Cola Community College ...

CCC board hands over Williams campus to city's school district

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- In a move aimed to remain fiscally responsible in a time of decreased funding and to benefit future Coconino Community College students, College officials will transfer ownership of CCC's Williams building to the Williams Unified School District at the end of June. The CCC District Governing Board voted unanimously 5 to 0, Tuesday, Feb. 26, to amend its original lease agreement with the Williams school district. "It's a bittersweet ending, but the College will continue to serve Williams and the surrounding areas of ...

CCC mulls handing over Williams campus to city's school district

Tuesday, 3^rd December 2013

FLAGSTAFF Ariz. -- Coconino Community College officials are considering transferring ownership of CCC's Williams building to the Williams Unified School District. “The College’s commitment to meet the higher education needs of our communities remains strong, but that promise must also be balanced with remaining fiscally responsible,” said CCC President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein. “As state aid has declined over the past four years, CCC’s extremely low property tax ...

CCC offers thanks for override effort

Tuesday, 12^th November 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino County voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, denied Coconino Community College's request to fund a seven-year $4.5 million override. The money would have helped the College preserve the College's three core missions. "CCC is the community's college. The community has spoken through this vote and the College will now respond," said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, CCC President. "Decisions will be made by the District Governing Board regarding the mission of the College that will ...

CCC improves as top producer of associate degrees for Native Americans

Sunday, 21^st July 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College was recently ranked 29th in the country as a top associate degree producer for Native American students. The College jumped 20 spots compared to last year. The designation comes from Community College Week, a national magazine. "Our students should be congratulated on their achievement," said Veronica Hipolito, CCC's Director of Student Services. "The rankings reflect the positive outcomes that can be achieved with the combination of student effort, ...

Val Gleave receives 2013 Distinguished Service Award

Thursday, 16^th May 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College is proud to announce Val Gleave as the 2013 Distinguished Service Award recipient. The honor is the highest award granted by Coconino Community College and is an opportunity to recognize a member of Coconino County who has exhibited exemplary service, leadership and support of the College. Gleave was honored at CCC's Commencement Ceremony, May 10 at the Lone Tree campus. Gleave, who lives in Page, was selected her lengthy record of community service, business ...

CCC seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award

Monday, 11^th February 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Service Award. The honor is the highest award granted by Coconino Community College, and is an opportunity to recognize a member of Coconino County who has exhibited exemplary service, leadership and support of the College. Nominees must meet the following criteria: -The nominee must be a resident of Coconino County at the time of the nomination. -The nominee must have effected or substantially contributed a major ...

CCC puts technology equipment to educational use

Monday, 28^th January 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College is cultivating relationships with local elementary schools, putting the college's gently-used equipment to practical educational use beyond the machine's lifecycle at the college. Manuel De Miguel Elementary School in Flagstaff is the latest school to benefit from Coconino Community College's computer donation program. "Every year, CCC's IT User Services removes dozens of student and administrative computers and replaces them with newer, faster ...

CCC hosts scholarship seminar

Monday, 28^th January 2013

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- For many students, the thought of applying for scholarships can seem overwhelming. The Coconino Community College Office of Student Financial Aid, in partnership with the CCC Foundation and the Arizona Community Foundation, is hosting a Scholarship Opportunities Seminar in February to make the process less daunting. Current and future students, along with parents, are invited Feb. 15 at 1-2:30 p.m. to CCC's Lone Tree campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, Building Six, to learn how ...

Veterans scholarship established at CCC

Friday, 7^th December 2012

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Over the past few years, Coconino Community College professor Bryan Bates has had more and more military veterans show up as students in his classroom. "Some do well, but many times, some are really struggling," said Bates, who has been a science professor at CCC since the college opened in 1991. "These men and women in the service have done an incredible job serving our country and I just get the sense that they're not getting the support they deserve when they come ...

Retired CCC-Page dean begins term on governing board

Monday, 3^rd December 2012

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The former Coconino Community College Page campus Dean has been elected to the College's District Governing Board. Lloyd Hammonds, who served as Page campus Dean for 14 years, ran unopposed for the seat left vacant by Page resident Val Gleave. Hammonds begins his Governing Board term in January. "I am delighted to serve as a member of the CCC District Governing Board and look forward to participating in the future growth and success of Coconino Community College and our ...

Val Gleave retires from CCC's District Governing Board

Wednesday, 3^rd October 2012

PAGE, Ariz. -- Val Gleave was on the Page City Council when officials from Coconino Community College first came to a council meeting to ask about the city donating some land. That donation of land is where CCC's Page campus now resides. "I was always a big supporter of the college," Gleave said recently. After she was off the city council, Gleave, a long-time resident of Page, decided to run for the CCC District Governing Board and won. Sixteen years later, Gleave is retiring from ...

Teens graduate from First Jobs program

Tuesday, 14^th August 2012

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Teenager James Perrin doesn't consider himself "super outgoing." But after a summer of working at Goodwill, Perrin, 18, said he's more comfortable with customer service. "This was an awesome opportunity to get some work related skills," Perrin said. "I've learned so much." Perrin was one of five teens who graduated this week from Coconino Community College's First Jobs Program. The program, in its third year, partners with Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona. Inc. to provide jobs and job training to teens. For six weeks, CCC's ...