Dear Students, I invite you to apply for a special leadership opportunity for next academic year: membership on the President’s Council. The President’s Council is an advisory council for me, designed to be a representative body of the campus, and comprised of approximately 10-15 student leaders. Applicants are selected each year based on …
Category Archives: Messages from the President
Dialogue on Commencement Speaker
Dear Seniors, As you know, last month I announced that former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, CC Class of 1988, will speak at Commencement this year. Many of you have courageously spoken up – both in support and in opposition – about the speaker choice and process, and I want you to know we hear you. …
Introducing CC’s New Ombuds
Dear Campus Community, I’m delighted to announce that Ty Nagamatsu will become the college’s ombuds. The ombuds is an informal and independent resource for faculty, staff, and students who have questions, concerns, or issues internal to the college, such as matters related to the workplace or learning environment, or concerns about policies, procedures, and resources. …
Robert Moore’s Farewell Celebration
You’re Invited! Come celebrate Robert Moore P’13 at his farewell reception, 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Smith Family Gallery, Colorado College Fine Arts Center. Robert’s influence on Colorado College has been transformative, as he led Human Resources, Facilities, the college’s finances, administrative services, and dining operations since 2009. His work has improved our physical campus, …
Announcing the 2023 Commencement Speaker
Dear CC Community, At Colorado College, we encourage courageous conversations and bold actions. We know that these conversations are not easy. However, they are essential for us to bridge divisions and make progress in our polarized, quick-to-judge, reactionary world. When we listen, debate in a respectful manner, and try to put ourselves in someone else’s …
Introducing Our New Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty, Today I am pleased to share the news that Khaleel Gathers will join Colorado College as vice president and chief information officer starting May 16. Khaleel is currently associate vice president and chief information officer for information technology services at SUNY Buffalo State University. He will bring more than 30 …
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Our Decision to Pull Out of U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Dear CC Community, We have a long history of thinking differently and accomplishing what other schools cannot. We provide the finest liberal arts education anywhere in order to ignite our students’ passions and potential so they can help to create a more just world. After extensive deliberations and surveys of our students, staff, faculty, parents, …
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Gratitude for All
Dear CC Community, Sharing gratitude is a simple but powerful way to build and nurture a thriving campus community. Gratitude helps us stay positive, appreciate experiences, improve our health, deal with difficulty, and build stronger relationships. Because of the generosity of donors, our Gratitude Gifts program for staff and faculty continues – and starting now, …
Tuition and Fees 2023-24 Academic Year
Dear Students and Families, At Colorado College our vision is to prepare our students to create a more just world by providing the finest liberal arts education anywhere. We are launching an action plan to provide transformational student experiences for students from all backgrounds; foster courageous conversations and bold actions; build and nurture thriving communities; …
U.S. News and World Report Survey
Faculty and Staff: As you know, there have been several highly ranked law schools (Berkeley, Yale, Harvard) and medical schools (Michigan, Stanford, Columbia) who have publicly decided not to participate in the U.S. News and World Report rankings. College presidents and deans cite many issues with the rankings; the overall sentiment is that USNWR …
