With spring events canceled due to COVID-19, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), in partnership with student leaders from the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC), briefly postponed its April 2020 Student Excellence Awards Ceremony while staff came up with a creative, virtual event that was held in early May. Through[Read More…]
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CNCC selected for prestigious federal initiative
Two Colorado community colleges are among just 10 colleges and universities across the country that will receive yearlong technical support through a new federal initiative to create stackable, industry-recognized credentials incorporating noncredit and traditional degree programs. The Community College of Aurora and Colorado Northwestern Community College, selected to receive technical[Read More…]
CCCS Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program guarantees admission to several universities
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has announced the launch of a new, guaranteed admission program called the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program. Under new agreements signed by CCCS and several Colorado universities, new, first-time CCCS students (this includes Colorado Northwestern Community College) pursuing an Associate degree will receive guaranteed[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 28, 2020
White River Museum now open MEEKER | The White River Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with attention given to physical distancing and sanitation. Pop-up driver’s license office in June MEEKER | The driver’s license office in Meeker will be open Thursday, June[Read More…]
CNCC expands offerings through new partnership
Colorado Northwestern Community College is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a Cengage company. As the industry leader in online learning, partnering with ed2go greatly expands the college’s educational offerings and their ability to reach diverse learners. ed2go prides itself on developing innovative, relevant courses that align[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Graduation in a virtual world
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] For over a month we have been living in a different time under very difficult circumstances. At Colorado Northwestern our campuses have been very quiet with students being gone and most employees working from home. However, slowly those things are starting to change.[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: April (OPED)
RBC | Over the last month many things have changed at CNCC because of COVID-19. I wanted to update everyone on what we are doing and how we are handling these extraordinary times. Although I don’t like lists, I believe this is the best way to give everyone a breakdown[Read More…]
CNCC building for the future
RBC | Northwestern Community College in conjunction with the Colorado Community College System began a strategic visioning process to address growth concerns surrounding the CNCC Craig campus. In the months that have followed, CNCC has accomplished a number of initiatives designed to be responsive to the campus and community, including:[Read More…]
CNCC firefighting, EMR enrolling now
RBC | Enhance or change your career with certification in Wildland Firefighting Weekends, April 18-May 3 and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) May 11-15. Seats are limited. Registration closes April 3. These classes will run under CDC and state guidelines for COVID-19. Start dates may be changed in response to mandated[Read More…]
Some CNCC programs suspended
MEEKER | For public safety, Colorado Northwestern Community College has suspended most workforce training and community programming until April 11. If you’re enrolled in non-credit classes, scheduled to teach or a manager with a training agreement, you should have been contacted with additional details about educational options, prorated refunds, and[Read More…]
Enroll now for Search and Rescue
RBC | Take the next step in your outdoor career by becoming certified in basic search and rescue. This short course runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends from March 21 to April 12 (no class on March 28 or 29) in Rangely. The class includes practical experience[Read More…]
CNCC taking steps to prevent spread of COVID-19
RBC | To ensure the health and safety of campus communities across Colorado, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) activated its emergency operations team focused on coordinating the system’s response with the CO Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the guidance provided by the Governor’s Office and the[Read More…]