Thirty years ago, Coconino Community College was born. The birth was a two-step process: First, voters had to decide if they wanted to form a community college district; second, they had to decide to fund the district with property taxes. Both measures passed and CCC was created to serve the residents of Coconino County. However, that was not the end of the story - only the beginning. A challenge came about with the formation of the college that has grown as the college has grown over … [Read more...] about CCC Governing Board Approves Tax Reset Measure
Colleen A. Smith
CCC Celebrates Three Decades of Putting Students First
The Hubble Telescope was launched into orbit. The World Wide Web was born. The Soviet Union was formally dissolved, and Seattle-based “Grunge” music dominated the airwaves. It was also the year the Coconino County Community College (now called Coconino Community College) opened its doors in rented space in a building on Fourth Street. The date was Aug. 26, to be exact. Nearly 1,000 people showed up that day to begin taking classes at the college, far exceeding the expectations of the faculty … [Read more...] about CCC Celebrates Three Decades of Putting Students First
Meeting Challenges at CCC Posed by COVID-19
Each year in April, Coconino Community College bustles with activity. Students study with earnestness for upcoming finals. Faculty and staff hurry about to meet student learning needs and to prepare for a full calendar of events. This year is different. This year marks an unprecedented disturbance to not only our college, but educational institutions across the state and the country. The hallways at CCC’s three locations in the county are, sadly but necessarily, quiet. For the health and … [Read more...] about Meeting Challenges at CCC Posed by COVID-19
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 partnerships with individual volunteer supporters we call “champions,” businesses, non-profits and government organizations in the communities that Coconino Community College serves. Here at CCC, we’ve been … [Read more...] about Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
Putting Education to Work
We have been listening to our communities throughout Coconino County and the message is clear: We need education and training that leads to jobs and helps improve lives and communities. We are proud of the “Community” in the name of our College, and the mission that goes along with being part of the community. Our mission, in addition to providing a variety of educational opportunities, includes providing certification training in relevant industries based on community needs and focuses on … [Read more...] about Putting Education to Work
