Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter
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Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring Communities.
Education with Purpose!
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A quick word from the President
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We take the word “community” seriously. It’s a part of our name, and being involved in communities across Coconino County is integral to our philosophy as a college.
That’s why those of us at the college were so excited when nearly 60 people and agencies from all over the county took the time to expertly craft and submit floats to the virtual Coconino County Community Shoebox Parade hosted by CCC. For a list of the winning floats and to get a look at the parade, see the story below.
As this pandemic unfolds around us, many people shared with me that they found it comforting to enjoy the creativity and the passion displayed in the shoebox parade, and my hope is that others did as well.
Here at CCC, we work hard to provide a quality education to everybody who comes to us looking for help to reinvent their lives through education – whether it be to learn a new skill, embark on a different career, or to begin the educational journey on the way to a four-year university. CCC’s dedicated faculty, passionate experts in their fields, are working hard to make the experience deeply satisfying and fruitful.
In the related story below, you will see that we are planning to deliver an affordable education with a minimum of disruption this fall – no matter what the future may bring. So, while the pandemic may have us all feeling uncertain right now, I’d like to assure everybody who is seeking help in reimagining or re-envisioning their lives that CCC is here for you.
CCC is a great place to be. Onward! Náás! Adelante!
Colleen Smith
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CCC offers Remote Delivery courses this fall
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Health, safety, minimal disruption reasons for difficult decision
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In the interest of the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and the wider community, Coconino Community College has made the difficult decision to limit in-person contact for the fall semester.
We are excited to provide options designed to give a quality learning experience. The College will offer Remote Delivery courses, with only a few exceptions for in-person interaction. Students will have a choice among Videoconferencing (Zoom only), Online and Hybrid (Canvas/Zoom, plus in-person labs). The good news is that every method of delivery will include regular and meaningful interaction with faculty, but it will be through different means.
All three CCC sites will remain open for business purposes and for students to use the computer labs, participate in the loaner laptop program and have access to Wi-Fi if they have no other way to access their education.
Although we heard many students want to be back with us in person, we have to keep the health and safety of everybody a priority. At CCC, our dedicated faculty members thrive on face-to-face interactions with their students. This decision pains our faculty deeply, but they understand that it is necessary at this uncertain time.
Additionally, because the future is so uncertain, going to Remote Delivery will keep disruption of classes to a minimum for students and faculty. We need to make certain students have a positive, uninterrupted educational experience.
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This decision was made after exhaustive consultation with colleagues collegewide and with input from the Coconino County Department of Health and Human Services. Please keep in mind that this is a very complex issue, and we are trying to meet the needs of many people who have a stake in the decision – students who learn best in real time, students who lack access to technology, students and employees who need to be kept safe and the community we ultimately serve.
The College must do what it can to safeguard the health and safety of everybody. There is no doubt that enrollments will be affected. That cannot be our primary concern, and, despite some difficult choices in our future, we must consider the primary concern of health and safety. Please understand that during this difficult time, we must all work together to help our students, one another, our families and friends and our communities.
It won’t be forever. We’ll be here to welcome students back into the classroom when it’s safe.
Students who have already registered for in-person classes will be contacted to discuss their options, and students may also contact their advisors to learn more. Also, CCC has put several support services in place through the Student Affairs department to help students be successful in their Remote Delivery educational experience.
For more information about CCC or to register for classes, please visit www.coconino.edu.
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CCC hosts community Fourth of July shoebox parade
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Grand prize/Best in show
- Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library
First place (in each category)
- Business
- Ken’s Tours
- CCC (three-way tie)
- Admissions and High School programs
- Small Business Development Center
- PR/Marketing and Foundation
- Education (two-way tie)
- Flagstaff Unified School District
- Lowell Observatory
- Family
- The Lowe Family
- Nonprofit (four-way tie)
- Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces
- Flagstaff Community Band
- The Literacy Center
- United Way of Northern Arizona
Honorable Mentions
- Roberts Accounting
- Kinney Construction Services, Inc.
- Alpine Academy Preschool
- Neighbors – Crafting Sisters
- The Hall Family
- Family and Friends of Patrice: Carter Sisters and Lulu
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Nearly 60 shoebox floats from around Coconino County were on display during the Fourth of July community shoebox parade.
The creativity and inventiveness of the submissions led to a number of winners in each of the parade categories. The judging was performed by the CCC District Governing Board members.
The Masters of Ceremonies for the event were Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans and KAFF Radio’s Dave Zorn. To view the parade, click the image above or visit CCC’s YouTubechannel.
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Register for fall semester at CCC
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CCC students receive more CARES Act
funds for summer
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Fall semester students may also qualify for CCC’s CARES Act funds
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Coconino Community College is continuing to award funds to qualified students from the federal CARES Act stimulus package.
About $100,000 was awarded to 198 qualifying students for the summer semester.
This funding is part of the first phase of the federal CARES Act funds distribution. The second phase of CARES Act funds distribution is scheduled for the fall semester.
There is still time to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for fall CCC CARES grants. Visit CCC Financial Aid here.
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For more information about financial aid opportunities at CCC and whether students qualify for CCC CARES Act grants, visit us here.
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CCC’s Jones honored at STEMmy Awards
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Jeff Jones, former Dean of Career and Technical Education, was awarded STEM Community Leader of the Year by STEM City.
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Jeff Jones selected as STEM Community Leader of the Year
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Virtual reality, 3-D printers, Raspberry Pis and Micro:bits.
His passion is getting people – young and not so young – interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
Jeff Jones, longtime faculty and former dean at Coconino Community College, was awarded the honor of STEM Community Leader of the Year by STEM City during the eighth annual Flagstaff STEMmy Awards, which were held virtually on June 17. He was a co-winner of the award with Samantha Gorney from Lowell Observatory.
“It’s wonderful to be honored for doing something you love,” Jones said. “And thanks to all the opportunities in Flagstaff to get involved, whether it’s 3D printing, teaching summer classes, or mentoring students. I would encourage everyone to help Flagstaff become a better STEM community.”
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CCC student veteran finds calling
in Flagstaff construction trades
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Coconino Community College Construction Technology Management alum Ryan Kinginterns at Loven Contracting in Flagstaff as he completes his studies at Northern Arizona University.
For more videos of students, programs and more at CCC, visit our YouTube channel.
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CCC begins new Cybersecurity program this fall
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Protecting against and fighting cybercrime offered as new career
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Cyberstalking. Denial-of-service attacks. Fraud. Malware. Industrial Espionage.
Every day, the news is filled with reports of computer hackers finding their way into databases to steal sensitive information.
Companies – and people – now more than ever, need skilled, well-trained Information Technology Services staff to keep personal, sensitive data safe from cybercriminals. It’s a rapidly growing field. At Coconino Community College, the new Cybersecurity program is scheduled to begin this fall.
Jeff Jones, Computer Information Systems faculty at CCC who heads the new program, said cybersecurity, at its core, is “protecting and securing electronic data and systems against unauthorized use and criminal activity.”
Visit us here for more information.
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Coconino Community College launches its new Cybersecurity program this fall to meet a growing need in the Information Technology industry.
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CCC free GED classes start this week
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Composition course for veterans this fall at CCC
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CCC Summer Learning grows
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“We are thrilled by the turnout for our summer learning series,” said Meghan Remington, CCC’s Community Education Coordinator. “In spite of the challenges presented by COVID, we were able to provide virtual summer learning lectures and conversations to twice as many people as 2019.”
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The free series, in second year, covers wide array of topics
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The CCC Summer Learning Series, which took place June 22-26, attracted more than 250 participants – about double last year’s participation.
The series included topics such as: Cultural Astronomy of the Southwest, Treasures from the Earth, and the Canyon del Muerto Rock Art Documentation project.
Participants hailed from throughout Coconino County, Arizona and even as far away as Maryland and Florida.
Up next, CCC Community Education is exploring Fall programming with a heavy focus on taking community learning opportunities “virtual.” Visit our webpage to stay updated on new course offerings and learn more about instructor opportunities.
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CCC offers First Aid & CPR classes in Page, online and in Flagstaff
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Coconino Community College made the news in the last month. Read or see more about it by clicking the headline!
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