The Foundation actively seeks contributions from public and private sources to make scholarships available statewide, advance key programmatic initiatives, provide training and support for CCCS college foundations, and develop partnerships to implement state of the art programs that meet the workforce needs of the 21st century.
Annual Report
Read more about recent programs and activities in our annual report.
View the 2023 Annual ReportHistory
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Founded in 1987, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges advances the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
The Foundation was originally started to support the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) in securing funding not typically available to state agencies for vital capital development projects. The Foundation was instrumental in the acquisition of land and buildings at the Lowry Campus, Pikes Peak Community College and Arapahoe Community College. Those initial investments have been invaluable to the economic growth of each of the local communities.
Since its founding, the Foundation has made great strides in its mission to support the Colorado Community College System. Every day we work collaboratively with business, industry, community college presidents, and foundation directors, and the SBCCOE to meet the needs of CCCS students and faculty.
Board of Directors
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges is governed by an independent board made up of community volunteers and industry leaders, a representative from the SBCCOE, our colleges and the CCCS System Chancellor.
CHRISTINNE JOHNSON
Chair
JANICE FRITSCH
Vice Chair
CAROLYN VITALE
Secretary
HCA American Group & National Group
Rick Rush
Treasurer
MICHAEL BEASLEY
SCOTT CHRISBACHER
JOE GARCIA
ZANETA KELSEY
RICH MARTINEZ
DR. LANDON MASCAREÑAZ
BRITTANY MORRIS SAUNDERS
STEVE MULLIKEN
MITCH ROSENBAUM
DR. COLLEEN SIMPSON
MARISOL SOLARTE-ERLACHER
MARY SPILLANE
DR. JOHN TREFNY
CHRISTIAN WINWARD
Staff
J. Adam Cermak
Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges
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