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Tell us your CCC success story

Monday, 8^th February 2016

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College will celebrate 25 years starting the fall semester of 2016. Festivities will be scheduled all year long. During this 25th anniversary celebration, we will be collecting stories to illustrate how CCC has had an impact on former students and our community. We’d like to share those stories with the community throughout the year. When did you attend? What was the experience like? What did you study? Which faculty inspired you the most? What did the education at CCC help you ...

CCC scholarship seminar Feb. 23, 2016

Wednesday, 3^rd February 2016

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Scholarship season has begun, and Coconino Community College would like to help students secure scholarship funding for the 2016-17 academic year. Representatives from the CCC Financial Aid Department and the Arizona Community Foundation will guide students through the process of applying for college scholarships at CCC and from external donors. The seminar will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the CCC Lone Tree Campus Board Room, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, in ...

CCCs new president begins today, Feb. 1, 2016

Monday, 1^st February 2016

Colleen A. Smith, Ph. D., begins her tenure as CCC's new president today, Feb. 1, 2016. FLAGSTAFF Ariz. -- Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D., arrived to work today as the new permanent president of Coconino Community College. "For me, it really is about the people," Dr. Smith said of her desire to lead CCC. "Everyone I have met at Coconino Community College has shown a sincere concern for students and learning. CCC has a strong district governing board with dedicated members who bring varied life and work experiences to support the college. The ...

CCC ranks high for associate degrees for Native American learners

Tuesday, 5^th January 2016

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College was recently ranked 28th in the nation as a top associate's degree producer for Native American students. The College has ranked in the top 50 for the last four years from Community College Week, a national magazine. "Congratulations to our students on their achievement," said CCC Interim President Veronica Hipolito. "The ranking reflects the positive outcomes that can be achieved with the combination of student effort, quality instruction and ...

CCC governing board approves 2016-20 Strategic Plan

Wednesday, 25^th November 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The Coconino Community College District Governing Board has approved a new five-year strategic plan for the college at their regular meeting Nov. 17. The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan outlines four goals that focus on student success. To achieve the goals set, staff and faculty at CCC will institute more than 100 initiatives during the five-year plan, and will use measures to track the success of the initiatives. The four goals are: Goal 1: CCC will provide learners educational ...

CCC to host 'Dispassionate Landscapes' exhibit

Wednesday, 7^th October 2015

A potash mine landscape is featured as part of the "Dispassionate Landscapes" exhibit that will be showing at Coconino Community College's Lone Tree Campus between Oct. 21, 2015, and April 1, 2016. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The photograph shows sandstone mesas playing with shadows under a blue sky. A river cuts rusty rock through time. The scene cradles a human thought of beauty only the Southwest can deliver. And then the tailing ponds from the potash mine come into view. Coconino Community College will host the ...

New CCC president to start Feb. 1, 2016

Wednesday, 23^rd September 2015

Dr. Colleen Smith will begin her tenure on Feb. 1. She will visit the campus several times during transition. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Dr. Colleen Smith, the new permanent President of Coconino Community College, will begin her tenure on Feb. 1, 2016. During the regular meeting of the CCC District Governing Board, the board members unanimously voted to approve a contract with Dr. Smith. "I am both thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, faculty, staff and communities of Coconino Community College as the next president,” Dr. Smith said. ...

CCC presidential search narrowed to five finalists

Wednesday, 23^rd September 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Another milestone has been reached in the search for the next president of Coconino Community College. On August 11, the CCC District Governing Board reviewed the 40 applications received from throughout the country. The Board identified five finalists. The finalists are: Dr. Susan Bigelow Dr. Bigelow serves as the Vice President for External Relations and economic development at Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD) in Sheridan, Wyoming. She previously worked in economic development leadership for northeast Wyoming. She earned an Associates of Arts and Sciences from Laramie County Community College, Wyoming; a Bachelor of Science in Electronic ...

CCC governing board to negotiate contract with presidential finalist

Monday, 21^st September 2015

The CCC District Governing Board has entered into contract negotiations with finalist Dr. Colleen Smith. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The Coconino Community College District Governing Board announced at a special meeting Monday that they have appointed District Governing Board Chair Patricia Garcia (District 2), and Vice Chair Lloyd Hammonds (District 5) to negotiate a contract with Dr. Colleen Smith, the finalist for the President's position at CCC. Dr. Smith's extensive experience as a community college administrator and a CEO has provided her with ...

CCC TRiO program received $1.1 million grant

Tuesday, 21^st July 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the Coconino Community College TRiO program received another five-year commitment. “This grant is extremely difficult to secure - the competition is open to all colleges and universities throughout the 50 states and includes the US territories as well,” said John Henneberg, CCC’s TRiO Program Director. “TRiO students achieve higher retention and graduation rates when compared to their peers not enrolled in the program. ...

CCC governing board launches presidential search

Monday, 13^th July 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino County Community College District Governing Board Chair Patricia Garcia announced today that the search for CCC’s next president has begun. The CCC District Governing Board has contracted with the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to assist the District Governing Board in the search process for a new permanent president to replace President Dr. Leah Bornstein. “We have a strong working relationship with staff at ACCT, and they will be able to provide support at ...

CCC ranked as top 15 fastest growing community college

Wednesday, 8^th July 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College (CCC) was recently ranked as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the country by Community College Week. The college experienced 8.1 percent increase in enrollment and was ranked No. 15 in the magazine's top 50 list of community colleges with enrollments between 2,500 and 4,999 students. Community College Week analysis is based on the National Center for Education Statistics Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System ...

CCC interim president announced

Wednesday, 1^st July 2015

Veronica Hipolito has been selected as the CCC Interim President. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The Coconino Community College District Governing Board announced today that at Monday's board meeting, they unanimously appointed Ms. Veronica Hipolito as the CCC Interim President. Ms. Hipolito has served at CCC since 2007. She is currently Dean of Student Services and CCC's Chief Student Affairs Officer. The Board is confident that Veronica is an excellent choice to work closely with the Board, the College, and the communities it serves to ensure that the College ...

Peoples selected as new CCC governing board member

Wednesday, 24^th June 2015 12:00 AM

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey, right, gives the oath of office to Dr. Marie Peoples Tuesday afternoon at Coconino Community College as District Governing Board Chair Patricia Garcia observes the proceeding. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The Coconino Community College District Governing Board has a new member. Dr. Marie Peoples was sworn in as a District Governing Board member Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the CCC Lone Tree Campus. She will be representing District 3, which includes Williams, Parks, Bellemont, Kachina Village, Mountainaire and south Flagstaff. ...

CCC2NAU 2014-15 cohort largest ever

Wednesday, 10^th June 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The award-winning Coconino Community College university transition program, CCC2NAU, has had its largest cohort since the program began in 2008. According to information from Northern Arizona University, 536 CCC students applied to the CCC2NAU program for the 2014-15 academic year. That is up from 417 in 2013-14, and 444, in 2012-13. As of Fall 2014, 104 students in the program have graduated from NAU with a baccalaureate. CCC2NAU has become a state and national model for seamlessly transitioning ...

CCC governing board member resigns

Wednesday, 6^th May 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College President Dr. Leah Bornstein announced today that District Board Member Gioia Goodrum has resigned her position. Goodrum's last official day with the board will be May 8. Goodrum will be attending commencement, and the board will have a special meeting prior to commencement to discuss the appointment process for a new board member. "Gioia has contributed greatly to CCC during her tenure as Board member," Dr. Bornstein said. "There have been many ...

CCC president accepts new position in Colorado

Tuesday, 5^th May 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Coconino Community College District Governing Board Chairman Patricia Garcia announced today that Dr. Leah L. Bornstein has accepted the position of President at Aims Community College in Greeley, Colo. Dr. Bornstein, appointed in 2007, has served as the fifth president of Coconino Community College. Her legacy includes pioneering several programs that have earned the college national recognition. Among these programs was the creation of a three-year strategic and tactical plan that ...

CCC Commencement Friday, May 8

Friday, 1^st May 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- More than 120 students will graduate at the Coconino Community College Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 8. CCC student Raphael Nicas will be the master of ceremonies and he will make the introductions and offer recognition of academic honors. CCC President Leah Bornstein will give remarks followed by the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Joan White for her exemplary service to the college. White will also give remarks. The graduate speaker will Leah Norris, CCC honor student. ...

Message from President Bornstein regarding state funding for education

Wednesday, 11^th March 2015

FLAGSTAFF Ariz. -- There is much discussion surrounding the state's recent budget cuts to education: one hundred million dollars in cuts to our state universities, elimination of all funding for Pima and Maricopa Community Colleges and flat funding for Arizona's rural colleges which includes CCC. Cuts to JTED programs like CAVIAT will also impede progress and impact our citizens and our College. Once again, our state capitol has chosen not to invest in our citizens through education even though the ...

Garcia tapped for CCC District Governing Board

Tuesday, 10^th March 2015

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Patricia A. Garcia was sworn in as an appointed member of the Coconino Community College District Governing Board at the November 18th meeting by Cecilia Owen, Coconino County Superintendent of Schools. Garcia represents District 2 of Coconino County and is now a part of the five member board that governs the college on behalf of Coconino County citizens. Garcia, a Flagstaff Native has been actively involved in the Flagstaff Community as a graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership Program, ...