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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The wonderful scent – and sneezes – of spring blossoms have arrived in Flagstaff, and Coconino Community College is beginning the crunch to the end of another semester.
The excitement of Commencement, although it will be virtual again this year, fills the air with electricity. Student resilience, determination and sheer willpower to achieve those dreams of an education have borne fruit from the spring blossoms of hope. Let us all celebrate that achievement!
This summer, thanks to COVID relief funding, CCC will be offering free tuition to graduating high school seniors in Coconino County to help them gear up for a successful fall semester. All other students will also benefit from the relief funding.
In anticipation of a statewide Reskill and Recover effort, CCC has been developing a number of career-oriented programs for the summer and fall semesters. They focus on helping our students quickly get into careers to help support their families and improve their lives. Come join us at CCC for face-to-face, online, or Zoom classes as we all work to put students first.
Onward! Náás! Adelante!
Colleen Smith, PhD
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Free tuition this summer for high school graduates in Coconino County
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CCC receives COVID relief funding to put Students First
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – High school seniors in Coconino County will be able to attend summer classes at Coconino Community College for free.
Thanks to COVID relief funding from the federal government, county high school seniors will be able to get a head start on a college education this summer.
“In keeping with our philosophy of ‘Students First,’ we are using as much of the federal funding as possible to help students get started in college right away,” said CCC President Dr. Colleen A. Smith. “There will also be funding to help students who have needed to take some time away from their college studies due to the many different impacts of the pandemic.”
CCC Provost Dr. Nate Southerland said, “This year’s graduating class has really been impacted by COVID, and we want to help them launch their college career successfully. Whether they need to take some remedial classes to catch up on their Math and English skills or get a head start on the classes required for their major, we want our graduating seniors to know that we are here for them.”
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High school graduates in Coconino County are being offered free tuition at CCC this summer to help them gear up for a successful fall semester.
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CCC virtual Commencement goes live May 7
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The 2021 Commencement Ceremony at Coconino Community College will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 7.
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Additional virtual Nurse Pinning Ceremony to be Thursday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m.
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Commencement for Coconino Community College’s Class of 2021 will be held virtually, beginning at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 7.
The day prior, on May 6, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a virtual Nurse Pinning Ceremony.
Even with social distancing and stay-at-home orders, students and their families can still celebrate! You completed the hard work to get your degree or certificate so take some time to recognize your accomplishments. It might be a little more challenging than usual, but you can plan a graduation celebration that keeps everyone safe.
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Meet the Commencement speakers
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Margarita “Maggie” Gil moved to Flagstaff from Colombia with her family in the spring of 2016. She started English as a Second Language studies at CCC in the summer of 2016 and received her associate degree in General Education from CCC in December 2020. She is now at Northern Arizona University studying Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Special Education.
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Vanessa Holbrook is a mother of four who graduated from Holbrook High School. She began her college career while in high school by taking college courses at Northland Pioneer College. When she moved to Flagstaff, she received certification as a massage therapist. She began attending CCC to study Nursing, then Business, and as a CCC2NAU student, she plans on attending Northern Arizona University in the fall.
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Douglas Friedman, full-time faculty of the year, has been Biology faculty since 2005. He discovered in graduate school that he really loved teaching about the world of microscopic organisms. His focus is on creating an environment where students can build their own understanding of Microbiology. His favorite moments are when students discover big ideas and make them their own.
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Jeff Roth, part-time faculty of the year, has been CCC Art faculty for four years. He describes art as “a conversation between the artist and the world,” and he aims student paintbrushes and pencils in that direction. He knew he wanted to teach college as he worked toward a master’s in Fine Art. He loves catching the “a-ha” moment in a student as he works to inspire a new generation of “visual magicians.”
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Time to ‘Reskill and Recover’ at CCC
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Coconino Community College has several degrees and certificates in Career and Technical Education to help get students into a fulfilling career. Many of our certificates are designed to get people into careers quickly.
For more videos of students, programs and more at CCC, visit our YouTube channel.
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CCC gears up to help county reskill and recover
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Courses show CCC’s ability to adapt to community needs
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit northern Arizona, it wasn’t long before the career landscape began to change. In order to help as many students as possible adapt to that changing landscape, CCC has been bringing on board a number of new programs designed to get people into the workforce fast.
According to information from the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council, a recent report, “Arizona Reskilling & Recovery Network: A Workforce Development and Education/Training Framework,” states that community colleges have the unique position to “quickly work across government and industry sectors to develop programs that upskill and reskill workers for the new economy.”
CCC has been gearing up a host of new programs to include: Cybersecurity; Amazon Web Services cloud computing; Google IT Support Professional; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Commercial Driver’s License (coming in May); and Caregiver. There are also a variety career paths in the construction, first responder and healthcare trades as well as paths to a university four-year degree. Plus, if students are still working on the requirements for a high school diploma, they can do so at CCC through the Adult Education program, which also offers English language acquisition classes.
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The Automotive Technician program at Coconino Community College, made possible with a partnership with Findlay Honda of Flagstaff, is one of several new programs to help county residents reskill and recover from the pandemic.
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CCC Comet Talk takes aim at soothing anxiety
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Free Comet Talk | Hypnotherapy to Soothe Anxiety
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6 p.m.
Craig Meriwether will lead participants on a mental journey into deep relaxation techniques and effective methods of self-hypnosis to manage stress. These exercises are for educational and self-improvement purposes only and are not offered as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric or medical treatment. This lecture does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease or illness, psychological or mental health condition or medical ailment. For more details contact Community Education Coordinator Meghan Remington at meghan.remington@coconino.edu, or call (928) 226-4174.
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CCC Non-Credit Course eyes graphic design
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Non-Credit Course | Graphic Design for Non-Designers
Mondays, 6-7 p.m., May 3, May 10, May 17
$15 per individual session, or $40 for all three virtual sessions
Register here, or click on the image. The three sessions are as follows:
- Foundations: Seven hot tips to change your designs from good to great
- Newsletters: Move beyond basic templates with custom graphics you create yourself
- Words Matter: How to craft a great message and interpret it into graphics
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Classes for English language learners at CCC
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CCC offers First Aid & CPR classes in Page
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New development officer helms CCC Foundation
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Dianna Sanchez is the new Chief Development Officer of the CCC Foundation.
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Dianna Sanchez bids farewell to The Literacy Center to start new chapter with CCC
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Dianna Sanchez began her new duties as Chief Development Officer of the Coconino Community College Foundation on April 19.
Recently serving as Executive Director for The Literacy Center: Literacy Volunteers for Coconino County, Sanchez has been fortunate to call Flagstaff her home for many years and feels so lucky to now be raising her family in such a wonderful community. She has spent her career dedicated to education and has worked as a teacher and a leader in the non-profit community.
When she’s not working, Dianna loves spending time with her family, running on Flagstaff’s trails, cooking, and reading a great book. She is excited to bring her energy and enthusiasm to CCC and is honored to have the opportunity to oversee the Foundation.
Sanchez steps in for Steve Peru, who has returned to the role of County Manager for Coconino County.
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CCC Foundation focuses on program giving
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Shop the Scarves for Scholarships online store
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Stay warm this spring and on those cool summer mornings and support Nursing Scholarships at Coconino Community College. Check out the one-of-a-kind scarves and hats on the new online store.
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