Dear CC Community, Today, in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the admissions programs at Harvard and UNC violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution because both programs “lack sufficiently focused and measurable objectives warranting the use of race, unavoidably employ …
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This month’s newsletter includes an invitation to a leadership open forum, performance management updates, changes to the e-benefits portal, and an opportunity to provide suggestions for upcoming professional development opportunities at CC. Meet Missy Liu, Talent Acquisition Specialist Missy came to Colorado College in March of 2023 after working 1.5 years in HR at Rocky …
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Dear CC Community, The CC Board of Trustees met for our annual retreat on June 7-9. This regular gathering is a wonderful chance for us to think about the many opportunities ahead and to advance our strategic planning in pursuit of outstanding outcomes for our students. Among the highlights, we heard from President Richardson as …
President Richardson on Women Leaders Podcast, Episode 138 In honor of Juneteenth, the Women Leaders podcast features an honest discussion about race and gender between President L. Song Richardson and Dr. Angel Mason, director of athletics at Berry College. These two women leaders tap into the importance of celebrating the victories, while also pointing out …
Don’t Forget the LGBTQ+ Basics Workshop Tomorrow! Join us tomorrow for this exciting course, which introduces participants to foundational terminology and key LGBTQ+ concepts. We will review the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, and explain what it means to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. We will also explore best practices …
ITS closed this afternoon ITS will be closed this afternoon for a division event (11:45 – close). We will monitor email (its@coloradocollege.edu) for emergencies, but otherwise will get back to you tomorrow morning. Note that you can now create an ITS ticket from the CC Single Sign-In page – look for the button labeled “IT …
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Dear Campus Community, As we experience transitions at the Cabinet level, we are evaluating responsibilities and adjusting roles to serve our community more effectively. The recent retirements in the cabinet provide us with an opportunity to redistribute responsibilities to provide more effective leadership for our Colorado College community. One of these opportunities is to provide …
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Tonight in Celeste Theatre: Festival Orchestra Concert! We’re proud to support the Colorado College Summer Music Festival! Join us for concerts in Packard Hall and Celeste Theatre throughout June that are all FREE for CC students, faculty, and staff. Get your free tickets by selecting “CCID tickets” when choosing a seat OR by inputting the …
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Don’t Forget – Juneteenth Virtual Event, Wed. June 14, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about the history of Juneteenth from author, national public speaker, and education juggernaut, Adam Smith. Celebrate the talent of the local community and find out how you can get involved in Juneteenth activities near you! All members of the Colorado College community, including students, faculty and …
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Upcoming Events Focusing on Social Justice and the Humanities Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College, June 15 & 16 As a recipient of the Mellon Foundation’s “Humanities For All Times” Grant, Colorado College is hosting several exciting events that will explore the role of poetry, dance, and visual art for social justice work. These events are …
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