CCCS Connections Volume Five Issue Four

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Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2009


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	Dr. Jill Biden State Sen. Chris Romer



Andy Dorsey U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter


Best Wishes in Idaho, Bert! After 7 dedicated years at the helm of Arapahoe Community College, Dr. Bert Glandon is returning to the Treasure Valley for the challenge of leading a very new institution. Read more... Happy Retirement, Ruth Ann! Felix Lopez and Ruth Ann Woods CCCS thanks retiring TSJC President Ruth Ann Woods for 7 years of dedicated service. Woods joined TSJC in 2002. Her last day was June 30. Related Stories: Retiring President Leaves Her Mark on TSJC and Felix Lopez Appointed Interim President of Trinidad State Junior College. Section A – Leadership Update
Andy Dorsey Appointed President of Front Range Community College
On June 16, CCCS President Dr. Nancy McCallin, announced the appointment of Andy Dorsey as the new President of Front Range Community College. “I am pleased to have someone with Andy’s knowledge and experience taking the helm at with Front Range Community College,” said McCallin. Read more... Dignitaries Become Guests of Honor at Colorado Community College System Institutions The 2008-09 Academic Year concluded remarkably as four high profile dignitaries became guests of honor at CCCS colleges. The special visits were made by Dr. Jill Biden, State Sen. Chris Romer and U.S. Reps Betsy Markey and Ed Perlmutter. Read more...


	Section B – Innovations, Honors and Achievements
	• News About San Juan Basin Technical College and PCC Merger • MCC Honors Ten Outstanding Alumni • PPCC's Interim VP for Student Services Wins Athena Award • Otero Junior College Student and Advisor Win International PTK Awards • TSJC Welding Program; Not just for boys, cowgirls may apply! • CNCC Outdoor Recreation Students Have Remarkable Class Experience on the Yampa River

Section C – Partnerships and Public Affairs

Microsoft Interviews RRCC Computer Technology Faculty Member Christie Burton for a You Tube video.


	Section D – Technology Update
	Online Archive of System Press Coverage Also an Index to Our History as it Happens

Section E – Grants and Gifts News from Around the System

Two FRCC College Connection Students Solve a Problem on their Classroom White Board