In an effort to meet a growing need, Coconino Community College has begun the process to develop student and workforce housing at the college’s center in Page. The CCC District Governing Board, during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, unanimously voted to request proposals for a public-private … [Read more...] about CCC Begins Process for Student Housing in Page
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CCC Begins New Cybersecurity Program
Cyberstalking. Denial-of-service attacks. Fraud. Malware. Industrial Espionage. Every day, the news is filled with reports of computer hackers finding their way into databases to steal sensitive information. Companies and people – now more than ever – need skilled, well-trained Information … [Read more...] about CCC Begins New Cybersecurity Program
A Great Education: The Same, But Different
The COVID-19 outbreak brought the Coconino Community College community together for our students in ways I didn’t know were possible. The administrative staff immediately went into high gear to keep the college running as smoothly as possible as we responded to direction from the Centers for … [Read more...] about A Great Education: The Same, But Different
CCC students receive CARES Act funds
Coconino Community College has begun distributing money to qualified students from the federal CARES Act stimulus package. About $550,000 is being awarded to qualifying students for the spring and summer semesters. The current estimate is that 744 students qualify for the $600 CCC CARES Act … [Read more...] about CCC students receive CARES Act funds
Starting the Year With Renewed Vision
We are starting the academic year at Coconino Community College with grateful hearts and with excitement for so many reasons. On that list are a few developments I’d like to share. First, a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to longtime CCC employee, supporter and District Governing Board member … [Read more...] about Starting the Year With Renewed Vision
Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
Although the Arizona Legislature showed a commitment to education by supporting public community colleges with one-time funding in the 2019-20 state budget, there is still work for us to do. The temporary nature of that limited funding emphasizes the importance of creating new and expanding … [Read more...] about Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
CCC President Honored at NAU Graduation
Northern Arizona University President John Haeger and Coconino Community College President Leah Bornstein have spent four years building a multifaceted partnership that leads to student success. At NAU’s spring commencement ceremony on May 12, Haeger will present Bornstein with an honorary … [Read more...] about CCC President Honored at NAU Graduation
College Presidents Paying for Scholarship
Two higher education leaders who set the standard for community college and university collaboration have taken another significant step to support student success. Northern Arizona University President John Haeger and Coconino Community College President Leah Bornstein have introduced the … [Read more...] about College Presidents Paying for Scholarship
CCC Welcoming VP of Academic Affairs
Coconino Community College (CCC) recently hired Dr. Russ Rothamer as Vice President of Academic Affairs, a well-respected seat on the college's executive leadership team. Rothamer has dedicated more than 25 years to higher education as an administrator and professor. He is a recognized … [Read more...] about CCC Welcoming VP of Academic Affairs
CCC Receives GED and Caregivers Grant
The Arizona Department of Education awarded Coconino Community College (CCC) an $80,000 federal grant to improve basic literacy skills, earn a GED, and obtain a Caregivers' Certificate. CCC is one of four colleges in the state to secure the two year Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training … [Read more...] about CCC Receives GED and Caregivers Grant