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COVID-19 Health Emergency Ends and What it Means for CC

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ends for Colorado College Students

With the federal government ending the COVID-19 public health emergency today, May 11, Colorado College will be removing the COVID-19 vaccine requirement. This means incoming students will no longer be required to provide proof of completing a COVID-19 vaccine series or request an exemption.

COVID-19 vaccines are an effective tool to prevent severe disease, and CC will continue encouraging students to receive their COVID-19 primary series and all recommended boosters. As a reminder, Colorado College ended the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for new faculty and staff in April 2023.

This change is in line with national trends and aligns with higher education institutions in El Paso County. Colorado College will continue to provide COVID-19 testing through the Student Health Center. Additionally, rapid tests are widely available at multiple locations across campus.

For more information on the changes and how they affect the CC community, please visit our COVID-19 Update webpage.
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Updates and Reminders From the Parking Office
As the end of the academic year approaches, the Parking Office would like to share some reminders and updates.
  • Current staff/faculty and student permits are valid through August 31, 2023.
    • Students not living on campus over the summer may not leave their vehicle on campus.
    • Students without a parking permit who are taking classes this summer must contact the Parking Office to obtain a permit.
    • New Staff/Faculty without a parking permit must contact the Parking Office to obtain a permit.
  • Parking enforcement is year-round and citations will be issued for any parking violations.
  • Permit rates will not increase for the 2023-24 academic year.
  • There are a limited number of parking permits and they will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
  • Online permit and vehicle registration for staff and faculty will go live on Monday, June 19 at 8 a.m. for the 2023-24 academic year.
  • Online permit and vehicle registration for students will go live on Monday, July 10 at 8 a.m. for the 2023-24 academic year.
    • First year students are not permitted to have a vehicle on campus, per their housing contract.
    • Step-by-step instructions for permit and vehicle registration will be available on the Parking Office website when registration opens.
    • Location for all permit options will be outlined on a parking map and will be available before the online registration link is live.
    • All permits will be ready for pick-up from Mail Services, located in the Yalich Student Services Building, from August 11-August 25.

For any questions, please contact the Parking Office directly.
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Congratulations to Jan Edwards on Her Retirement

Dear Campus Community,

After 18 years of service to Colorado College, Jan Edwards will retire on June 2. In January 2005, Jan established the Office of Disability Services, now named Accessibility Resources, to centralize services for students with disabilities—a population that has grown significantly over time. To meet the needs of students, Jan has increased the number of staff from one to a team of four and has adopted comprehensive accommodation and case management software to streamline the work of the office. In the field of higher education and disability, Accessibility Resources is recognized as a model program that uses best practices to successfully support students with disabilities.

In addition to her tenure as Director of Accessibility Resources, Jan has served as the college’s ADA/504 Coordinator. In this role, she has been the college’s central point of contact for disability-related matters and advises all sectors of the college community regarding disability compliance and access. A highlight of this work was the leadership Jan provided for the college’s settlement agreement with the Department of Justice that focused on ensuring that our physical campus and policies, practices, and procedures meet the requirements of the ADA. This work spanned seven years, resulting in a campus that is readily accessible to people with disabilities.

In approaching her retirement, Jan notes, “The success of Accessibility Resources is directly attributable to our strong staff, whom I can’t thank enough, and the many campus partners who contribute to ensuring that the college welcomes and supports students, employees, and guests of the college who experience disabilities. CC has been an amazing place to work. I value the wonderful students I’ve worked with and the friendships I’ve made over the years. Let’s stay in touch!”

The Office of Accessibility Resources will now be led by incoming Director Sara Rotunno. Please join me in congratulating Jan for everything she has done for Accessibility Resources and Colorado College. We wish her all the best in a very well-deserved retirement!

Sincerely,

Pedro de Araujo

Dean of the College

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Don’t Forget the Next Work of the College Community Conversation

Tomorrow is the Work of the College Community Conversation: Creativity and Innovation

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for the last Community Conversation of the academic year. Professor of Creativity & Innovation Jane Hilberry will briefly share a bit about our mission and activities, then invite the audience to experience  “Lyrical Questions,” one of the most popular activities we offer.  

Built around an exercise created by poet Ross Gay, “Lyrical Questions”  brings us into meaningful conversations with each other through a series of open-ended questions about our own lives. We hope to see you there, tomorrow May 10, 3:30-5 p.m. in South Hall Commons.
Community Conversations are part of The Work of the College, a year-long series designed in response to the ModernThink employee engagement survey results. The program has four goals: (1) clarify organizational structures and decision-making processes; (2) offer campus constituencies the opportunity to engage in dialogue with leadership about campus affairs; (3) increase decision-making transparency in hopes of building trust; and (4) build community.

The Work of the College series consists of:

  • Community Conversations (dialogue about specific topics)
  • Roadshows (presentations and Q&As)
  • Board of Trustees Town Halls (informational updates)
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