To a better life, successful careers, the pursuit of happiness

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Colorado’s Largest System of Higher Education

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is made of up 13 unique colleges with over 40 locations across the state, educating 137,000 students every year.

Our mission is to provide an accessible, responsive learning environment where our students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

We do this by focusing on the whole student, forming lasting relationships, creating education opportunities without barriers, and always looking for ways to expand the range of opportunities that are available to our students.

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11,744

students transferred to 4-year institutions in 2016

169,000

Colorado workers trained

13,932

Career and Technical Education certificates granted in 2017

OUR HISTORY

OUR HISTORY

Colorado’s community colleges have played a vital role throughout much of the state’s history.
SYSTEM CHANCELLOR

SYSTEM CHANCELLOR

As CCCS Chancellor, Joe Garcia leads the state’s largest system of higher education, 34% of undergraduate students in Colorado attend CCCS colleges
STATE BOARD

STATE BOARD

CCCS is governed by an 11 member board called the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE). Nine board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate
OUR COLLEGES

OUR COLLEGES

The Colorado Community College System is comprised of 13 colleges with 39 locations across the state. Together, they have helped Colorado earn a reputation as one of the nation’s leaders in two-year academic and technical education

System Initiatives

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2015 -2025 Strategic Plan

In collaboration with stakeholders we created a strategic plan that will make Colorado community colleges unsurpassed at providing quality educational opportunities. Our goals include:

  • Student and CCCS workforce experience
  • Creating education without barriers
  • Focusing on accessibility, affordability, quality, accountability, resource development and operational excellence
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CCCS Economic Impact

Colorado Community College System colleges (CCCS colleges) create a significant positive impact on the business community and generate a return on investment to their major stakeholder groups—students, taxpayers, and society.

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