Dear CC Community, I am filled with gratitude. The inauguration celebrations of these past few days, drawing together students, staff, faculty, family, friends, and colleagues from near and far, are a testament to the inclusive, impactful, and inspiring place that Colorado College is. I am honored to be your 14th president. Thank you …
Category Archives: Messages from L. Song Richardson
Our COVID-19 Strategy for the 2022-23 Academic Year
Dear CC Community, I am excited to welcome our community to the 2022-23 academic year! I look forward to the energy our students always bring to campus. It will be a remarkable year. As we ready the campus to welcome students, I know that many of you will have questions about COVID-19, monkeypox, and …
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Introducing Our New VP for People and Workplace Culture
Dear Staff and Faculty, As we prepare to begin our 2022-23 academic year, I am pleased to introduce Ryan Simmons, our new vice president for people and workplace culture. Ryan brings to CC 25 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, and culture-oriented organizational development. He led Children’s Hospital Colorado through several cultural …
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Progress on Employee Engagement Climate Survey
Dear Staff and Faculty, We have reached an exciting point in our employee engagement climate survey work, one avenue in our efforts to do what we do better. Last year more than 70 percent of campus community members completed the survey, sharing their voice in our work, workplace, and culture. Results were shared at In …
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Thoughts on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
Dear CC Community, The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade dismantles decades of progress for reproductive rights, putting a women’s right to choose what to do with her own body into the hands of politicians at the state level. The decision will disproportionately impact indigent women who …
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Announcing the Retirement of Mike Edmonds & Creation of Edmonds Legacy Fund
Dear CC Community, With deep gratitude and appreciation I share that Mike Edmonds, senior vice president, has announced that he will conclude his 30+ year CC career at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. As he expressed to me in his own unique style, “I have seen my students become parents and their …
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Celebrating the Class of 2022
Dear CC Community, Last weekend was full of laughter, tears, singing, dancing, orchestral music, video messages, Baccalaureate blessings, decorated mortar boards, colorful regalia, proud families and friends, advice for our graduates, and even a May snowstorm. The CC 2022 Commencement was beautiful and fitting for a class that experienced more in their time here than some do …
Thank You
Dear CC Community, My heart is full. Thank you for all that you do to make CC such a special place. Last weekend’s Commencement honored our graduates beautifully and created a memorable celebration for their families, friends, and the CC community. The events surrounding Commencement note each student’s accomplishments, and your efforts made them even …
A Message from the President
Dear CC Community, Our campus community is again in mourning upon learning that graduating senior Hank Bedingfield has passed away, just weeks after we lost Daniel Cortés ’23. We are heartbroken. Unexpected deaths are shocking and felt profoundly, especially on our small campus. We extend our care, concern, and condolences to Hank’s and Daniel’s families, …
Inauguration Day: You’re Invited
Inaugurations are as rare and distinctive as CC. You are invited to celebrate the start of our 149th academic year and the inauguration of CC’s 14th president, L. Song Richardson. Save the date for Monday, Aug. 29. On the Mainstage at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College.Doors open at 8 a.m., Ceremony at …
