Colorado Community College System
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Colorado’s largest system of higher education with 13 colleges and 35+ locations. Focused on making #HigherEd and #workforce training affordable and accessible.
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Today, Interim Chancellor Diane Duffy has announced that Peter Lindstrom, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Community College of Denver, will serve as CCD’s Interim President beginning October 1, 2025. With more than 15 years of service to @CCDedu, Lindstrom
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It’s official: Dr. Marielena DeSanctis (@mpdesanctis12) has been appointed Chancellor of @GoCCCS! She begins Oct. 1, bringing bold leadership to one of the nation’s largest community college systems. Learn more: https://t.co/Y9tzH1EAb3
#HigherEdLeadership #Colorado
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Today is #988Day, celebrating the lifeline that connects people to care 24/7. The Colorado Community College System prepares the workforce behind that care, offering behavioral health microcredentials to strengthen community support systems. #988Colorado #BehavioralHealth
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From a 1.6 high school GPA to valedictorian at @CCDedu, Emanuel Walker’s journey shows the power of community college. He shared his story on Denver7 & CPR’s Real Talk. Watch here:
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When Emanuel Walker graduated high school with a 1.6 GPA, he wasn’t sure higher education was in his future. But at Community College of Denver (CCD), he
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The Colorado Community College System has awarded $2.3 million in grants to expand career and technical education across Colorado. These investments will strengthen student pathways into high-demand careers and address workforce needs. https://t.co/Yc3thYVpr9
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Aug. 27, 2025 – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced $2.3 million in Innovations in Career and Technical Education (CTE)
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Colorado Online is raising the bar for #OnlineLearning. Recognized with the WCET WOW Award, CCCS is proving that innovation + access = workforce-ready education. Learn how they’re shaping the future of higher ed: https://t.co/Qjsl3r7oBg
#EmpoweredTalent #CCsTransform
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When Colorado students log into a Colorado Online course, they’re not just completing assignments.
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.@CNCC_Spartans is going 100% zero-textbook-cost this Fall 2025! Fully zero-textbook-cost AA & AS degrees using only OER, saving students thousands! Their faculty-led effort won the 2025 Governor’s Award for Institutional Advancement. Learn more:
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Colorado Northwestern Community College will roll out fully zero-textbook-cost Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in fall 2025
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Workforce Pell is here. Colorado Community College System is already ahead with a behavioral health training program connecting learners to jobs. Strong collaboration will be key to making short-term Pell work. https://t.co/NE00WT6o7C
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Congress’s new Workforce Pell program finally extends federal aid to short-term, skills-focused training—creating a faster on-ramp to both college
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Larimer County is racing to close its behavioral health gap. This month, @frccedu launches stackable one-semester certs, online with hands-on labs, to train behavioral health assistants & clinic support staff. Learn more:
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Larimer County, like much of Colorado, is racing to fill a widening gap of behavioral health professionals.
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Today, Dr. Marie DeSanctis, the sole finalist for CCCS Chancellor, addressed a State Capitol panel on economic justice, education & workforce access. Amid federal aid uncertainty, she stressed CCCS isn’t just adapting—we’re shaping the future. With over half our students on aid,
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I am thrilled to congratulate Dr. Marielena DeSanctis for being named the sole finalist for Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System (@GoCCCS). Our world-class Community College system is important for our economy, students, and workforce. Community colleges open doors
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Marielena DeSanctis on being named the sole finalist for Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System! @GoCCCS A passionate and proven leader, Dr. DeSanctis has made a lasting impact at the Community College of Denver and beyond through her
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The State Board has named Dr. Marielena DeSanctis as the sole finalist for CCCS Chancellor. She brings 26+ years of experience across K–12, higher ed, and workforce development—and would be the first Latina to lead CCCS. More: https://t.co/5pAdEE8H8P
#HigherEdLeadership
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Governor Polis recently toured @rrccedu's Warren Tech facilities, seeing firsthand how students are training for careers in aerospace, healthcare, and other in-demand fields. Check out the full story about his visit and Red Rocks’ impact:
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Governor Polis emphasizes the importance of STEM and healthcare training for Colorado's future at the NAF Conference.
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Today, I toured @rrccedu and Warren Tech to highlight our strong STEM workforce and hands-on learning in aerospace and quantum industries. In Colorado, we are doing the work today to make sure our students are ready for the jobs of tomorrow. Colorado is home to a strong and
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85% of evicted student parents never finish a bachelor’s degree and often earn much less later. This research calls for action to remove barriers and support these students. Read the story:
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A New America study shows that student parents threatened with eviction graduate at extremely low rates—and face low incomes and high mortality rates after leaving higher ed.
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Otero College is offering a free financial literacy micro-credential through a partnership with Colorado Community College System and the National Endowment for Financial Education. Read more at https://t.co/ijs27lUfGH.
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Otero College is proud to offer a new, free financial literacy micro-credential to residents of Otero County and the surrounding region, made possible through a partnership with the Colorado Commun...
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From sea to shining sea, we hope your Fourth of July is filled with family, friends, and fireworks! Our offices will be closed today, Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!
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Educators gathered for a bootcamp at @ArapahoeCC to explore how space science can shape tomorrow’s classrooms—and tomorrow’s workforce. Learn about the upcoming AAS in Space Science being developed in conjunction with the Colorado Space Institute:
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