Tag: Coconino Community College

Grant helps CCC aim minority students to STEM fields

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College, in alliance with three other educational institutions, will be working to steer minority students into Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. According to information from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the National Science Foundation…

CCC Adult Education program receives $1.3 million grant

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College Adult Education program received a three-year grant worth over $1.3 million from the State of Arizona Department of Education. “It means we’re alive, and we get to keep doing what we’re doing and more,”…

Kristine Ketel: CCC Part-Time Faculty of the Year 2017

FLAGSTAFF — For some students, she teaches the “scary” subjects: Public Speaking and Accounting. That may be, but it didn’t stop students, fellow faculty members and staff from selecting Kristine Ketel as the 2017 Part-Time Faculty of the Year at Coconino…

CCC TRiO students get chance to ‘dream big’

By Coconino Community College FLAGSTAFF — Their journey took them through three states over five days in May. The purpose: Open up their horizons to the possibilities of education. Eight Coconino Community College students took a tour of three universities…

Ceremonies abound in early May at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — As April zooms past, Coconino Community College is gearing up for the busiest time of the spring semester. The month of May is when the spring semester wraps up and CCC hosts three ceremonies to recognize its students…

State-of-the-art child mannequin helps CCC students learn

FLAGSTAFF — A new simulator mannequin has joined the Coconino Community College team to help students in the health professions get important hands-on training. The mannequin, a pediatric version of Trauma HAL nicknamed “Little Johnnie,” blinks his eyes, talks and…

Seminars help CCC students apply for scholarships

FLAGSTAFF — It’s time for Coconino Community College future and current students to apply for scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year, and to get students ready, there will be two seminars to help. Learn about scholarship opportunities at CCC from Financial…

Winter storms: CCC District Governing Board swearing-in ceremony canceled. City, County take precautions

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College District Governing Board swearing-in ceremony planned for 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, on the Lone Tree Campus, has been canceled because of the possibility of heavy snow later. #CCC will be rescheduling the event and will send a…

Feb. 17 — CCC to host guest ceramics artist

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College will host a guest ceramics artist who will give a free public presentation and lecture on Friday, Feb. 17. Joseph Bennion is a distinguished potter who will be traveling from Spring City, Utah to visit CCC.…

CCC brings Adult Education to Havasupai Tribe

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College will begin offering Adult Education courses to the Havasupai Tribe in the Grand Canyon so tribal members can receive GEDs. The CCC District Governing Board unanimously approved an agreement with the tribe Wednesday, Sept. 28, during…

Mountain Line, CCC partner in free bus pass program

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) and Coconino Community College (CCC) boards of directors have entered into a one-year agreement to provide Mountain Line transit passes to all CCC students and employees. This pilot program, which…

Registration is now open for Oct. 6 Transition & Seasonal Job Fair at Coconino Community College!

Registration is now open for Oct. 6 Transition & Seasonal Job Fair at Coconino Community College! CCC Community Transition & Seasonal Job Fair Thursday, October 6th, 2016 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lone Tree Campus Commons Area Employers/Vendors are welcome…

CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…

Coconino Community College District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman…

Retiring professor receives emeritus status at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — After nearly 25 years of service to student success, Science Professor Bryan Bates received emeritus status at Coconino Community College. Bates was honored with a plaque during the May 27 meeting of the CCC District Governing Board. The Board…

CCC to present ‘Palette To Palate 2016’ on April 29

Gala evening raises money for CCC Fine Arts Dept. and supports student success Truly considered one of Flagstaff’s finest signature art events, Palette to Palate has consistently grown in popularity. This year’s Palette to Palate 14th annual fundraising event will…

CCC Seeks Nominations for Distinguished Service Award

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is seeking nominations for its prestigious Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service, leadership and support to the College and to the educational enrichment of Coconino County. Nominees must be a resident of Coconino…

Coconino Community College to hold Scholarship Seminar on Feb. 23

FLAGSTAFF — 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…

CCC Governing Board launches presidential search

Move follows the selection of Veronica Hipolito as the CCC Interim President FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community College District Governing Board Chair Patricia Garcia on July 8 announced that the search for CCC’s next president has begun. The CCC District Governing…

Coconino Community College to discuss future of education courses on Jan. 27

FLAGSTAFF —The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College will discuss the future of education courses at its next meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Lone Tree Campus, Flagstaff, supporters of the institution’s education program stated in…

Coconino Community College ranks as top 15 fastest growing colleges in nation for colleges with enrollment between 2,500 and 4,999 students

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College (CCC) was recently ranked as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the country by Community College Week, CCC reported in a media release. The college was ranked No. 15 on the magazine’s top 50…

July cover story / Portada: Education top issue for Hispanics

Higher tuition at NAU, CCC, cuts in programs at community college level pose challenges for first-generation students By Star Hunter / AmigosNAZ Immigration reform may lead in the headlines, but it’s not the top issue for Hispanics. According to Pew Research…

Local / Locales

A group of Northern Arizona University researchers focused on sustainable practices, geography and earth sciences found something unexpected during their work in Central America: the effects of drug trafficking are leaving deep scars on a sensitive landscape. They call the…

Coconino Community College to celebrate National TRiO Day on Feb. 22

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick to speak on CCC’s Lone Tree campus FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is celebrating National TRiO Day on Saturday, Feb. 22 with keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, the college reported in a media release. National…

Coconino Community College joins Arizona in celebrating adult literacy

Feb. 9-15 proclaimed as Arizona Adult Literacy Week FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is joining others across Arizona to celebrate Arizona Adult Literacy Week, Feb. 9-15, as proclaimed by Gov. Jan Brewer, the college reported in a media release. “It…

Coconino County voters deny CCC’s request for override

Seven-year $4.5 million override would have helped maintain College’s core missions FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, denied Coconino Community College’s request to fund a seven-year $4.5 million override, the institution reported Wednesday in a media release. The…

Bilingual report: Coconino Community College officials await results of Nov. 5 election

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College held its final informational open house at Coconino High School on Oct. 30. The session was designed to answer questions about the college’s finances and the upcoming override initiative on the Nov. 5 election ballot.…

Commentary / Comentario: CCC plays a critical role in educating first-generation college students

By Patricia A. Garcia / CCC District Governing Board member As an elected official on the governing board of Coconino Community College, I believe it is critical for CCC to continue to be able to fulfill its core functions. As a…

Education / Educacíon: Nov. 5 property tax vote critical to college

Coconino Community College seeking funding to maintain existing programs By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ When educators first started to talk about opening a community college in Flagstaff, they envisioned an overall enrollment of about 500 students the first year.…