Dear CC Community, I am pleased to share that Rosalie Rodriguez has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of Students for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year. Her first day in the role will be Sept. 16, 2026. Rosalie brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and student development to the …
Category Archives: Messages from Manya Whitaker
Institutional Review Report Release
Dear Campus Community, As mentioned at the Welcome Back Lunch on Aug. 20 and in prior communications, I am writing to share the final Institutional Review report. The attached 201-page document includes detailed findings of Baker Tilly’s work in six key areas: Fiscal Health, Strategic Enrollment Management, Student Experience and Success, Academic Portfolio, Resource Optimization, …
State of the College Update
Dear CC Community, Last week, we launched our institutional strategic plan and the cascading divisional plans, giving us a clear framework for the years ahead. Now, I want to talk about why this is an important moment for Colorado College and how we navigate a landscape that makes progress challenging. In our latest State of …
Claim Our Space: Our Strategic Plan for Colorado College
Dear CC Community, A new academic year is upon us, and I’m proud to formally unveil Claim Our Space, Colorado College’s strategic plan for 2025-2030. The plan is the culmination of community-wide input, including several campus and alumni surveys, recommendations from Project 2024, and recent divisional strategic plans. I am grateful to everyone who helped …
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A Message to the Colorado College Community
Dear Colorado College Community, Over the past several days, some of you have seen news coverage about a request from United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon inviting colleges and universities to publicly state their commitments to higher education and the role our institutions play in American society. I encourage you to read the letter. …
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Institutional Review: Board of Trustees July Meeting Takeaways
Dear CC Community, The Board of Trustees met on July 15 to review preliminary findings from the Baker Tilly institutional review and set direction for what comes next. Their dialogue centered on four critical areas identified in the report that the College must address in the coming years: Enrollment Strategy, Financial Sustainability and Revenue …
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Institutional Review: Early Insights and Next Steps
Dear CC Community, As we settle into summer, I want to share an important update on work that will shape Colorado College’s path forward for years to come beginning this fall. We have received a draft report from Baker Tilly following their comprehensive Institutional Review of Colorado College—a process that engaged our campus community through …
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Dean of the Faculty Leadership Update
Dear Campus Community, I am writing to share that Emily Chan, Vice President, Dean of the Faculty, and Professor of Psychology, will be leaving Colorado College to become Executive Vice President and Provost at Middlebury College. Her last day with the College will be Aug. 15, allowing time for a thoughtful transition of her responsibilities …
Claiming Our Space, Together
Dear CC Community, In Commencement’s afterglow, I find myself reflecting on how we have collectively stepped up to advance Colorado College this year amid significant change in higher education. In August, I outlined several priorities for 2025-26 that would allow us to begin readily claiming our space in this landscape. Nearly nine months later, I’m …
State of the College Update
Dear CC Community, As we begin the spring semester, I’m pleased to share our Winter State of the College update. This year’s address takes a slightly different approach. Rather than a formal speech, I’m joined in conversation by Student Body President Royce Hinojosa ’26. Together, we reflect on the progress we’ve made so far this …