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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
Dear Colorado College Community, As we wrap the Fall semester and head into Winter Break, I’m pleased to share the 2024-25 Colorado College Annual Report: a reflection of our collective work in the prior academic year, a celebration of the talents and passions of our students, and a testament to what we can accomplish together. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and families: I’m grateful …
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Dear CC Community, I’m writing to share key updates from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) fall leadership conference in Washington, D.C., which I attended last week. NAICU serves as the national voice for private, nonprofit higher education, advocating before Congress, the White House, and federal agencies through four committees: Accountability, Student …
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On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Colorado College community will gather to honor the start of a new chapter for the College: the inauguration of Dr. Manya C. Whitaker as the 15th president. This historic day is designed for you — our community. Together, we’ll celebrate the innovative spirit of the Block Plan, the power …
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Divisional and presidential strategic plan updates Dear CC Community, Shared governance at Colorado College is rooted in collective responsibility and open, consistent communication. As leaders, the Cabinet and I engage in regular strategic planning to provide clarity and direction — and in sharing these priorities, we empower everyone on campus to better understand how their …