Dear CC Community, I am excited to share the news that CC has achieved the Research College and University (RCU) designation from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education (ACE). The new RCU designation recognizes institutions with high levels of research activity and expenditure, even without doctoral programs. The designation is given to …
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Dear CC Staff Members, Below please find the In the Loop Block 5 Meeting Summary. Staff Council hosted In the Loop Block 5 on Thursday, Feb. 13. Topics included: Welcoming Remarks and a presentation on Institutional Equity & Belonging (IEB) from College Diversity Officer Rosalie Rodriguez A live demo from the GenAI Working Group featuring …
Dear Students and Families, At Colorado College, we are proud to deliver a rigorous liberal arts education that prepares students to engage thoughtfully in their communities and democracy. The Block Plan makes this possible, facilitating deep faculty-student relationships, year-round research, immersive fieldwork, and civic engagement opportunities. These high-impact practices help students develop adaptability, leadership, and …
TOMORROW: The Board of Trustees Town Hall! Don’t miss the Board of Trustees Town Hall, tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 4, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Board of Trustees and Interim President Whitaker will share updates from the February Board meeting. Please register in advance to participate. Once you have registered, you will receive an Outlook invitation that …
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Don’t Miss Block 6 Faculty Lunch! Tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 4 from noon-1:15 p.m. in Gaylord Hall in the Worner Campus Center, faculty and staff are invited to hear Associate Professor of Philosophy Helen Daly present “African and Western Conceptions of Persons.” In the Western philosophical tradition, two central questions about persons have long been distinguished …
Dear CC Staff Members, Please find February updates and information from Staff Council below. If you have questions, comments, or feedback, feel free to email us at StaffCouncil@ColoradoCollege.edu. We appreciate you! Block 6 Staff Council Meeting Summary Staff Council’s Block 6 Meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Here are some key points for …
Security Awareness Training Dear Faculty and Staff, CC is committed to creating and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe working and learning environment. In support of this effort, we seek to provide you with applicable knowledge and resources. For 2025, you will be required to complete a training module on Security Awareness. 2025 KnowBe4 Security …
Performers Wanted for the Drag Show The Queer and Trans Collective is looking for five students, staff, and/or faculty performers for our Drag Show! If you are interested, please sign up! Pikes Peak Regional History Day Competition 2025 Tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 1, CC is hosting the Pikes Peak Regional History Day Competition. Over 200 local …
Dear Campus Community, Colorado College remains committed to our strategy of creating a more just CC anchored in the liberal arts traditions of free academic inquiry, humanity, and social responsibility. Even as new federal orders understandably raise uncertainty and concern, our commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion remains unchanged. We continue to protect …
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Operational Governance Below you will find brief updates on the progress of the Standing and Temporary Operational Groups. If you would like more information, you can find meeting summaries and additional information by visiting the Operational Governance website. New operational groups that have been formed are Digital Transformation, Space Governance, and Protection of Minors. …