RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College Dental Hygiene Director Tiffany Douglas took four students on a mission trip to Guatemala where they performed dental hygiene care for remote villages. The opportunity allows the students to engage their skills and theories in a challenging environment that doesn’t include the convenience of[Read More…]
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Regional ag feasability study under development for Moffat, Routt, RBC
RBC | The Community Agriculture Alliance (CAA), Colorado State University (CSU), Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC), and Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) are developing a regional agricultural infrastructure feasibility study for Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties. The feasibility study will gather input from agricultural producers to support efforts to[Read More…]
CNCC students to travel to Guatemala
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) offers a unique college experience with diverse programs that cater to the needs of underserved communities like Craig and Rangely. Agriculture, psychology, nursing and dental hygiene are the top fields in which CNCC offers degree programs, and the Western Slope’s need for skilled[Read More…]
From Midnight Madness to Campus Cleanup: CNCC Students Serve
RBC | At Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), the educational experience extends well beyond the classroom walls. From recent experiences with environmental sciences and dental hygiene’s work with New Horizons — the possibilities reach as far as the heart’s desire and the mind’s imagination. Inspiring stories of selfless service and[Read More…]
CNCC team hosts first college rodeo
RBC | The Colorado Northwestern rodeo team hosted its first college rodeo ever at the Moffat County fairgrounds in Craig this past weekend, and it was a muddy success, according to rodeo coach Tammy Olson. CNCC’s team of six freshman rodeo competitors hosted the entire Rocky Mountain region of the[Read More…]
Get a deal on dental from CNCC dental hygiene students
RBC I You can get a great deal on a dental exam and help CNCC’s dental hygiene students complete their clinical course work by making an appointment for a checkup. What to expect Students at CNCC ensure to do a thorough comprehensive examination of the mouth. In this, they look[Read More…]
SWAP success: Blake Smith, SWAP and National Disability Employment Awareness Month
RANGELY I Longtime readers of the Herald Times may remember reporting and photos by Blake Smith from Rangely. Writing for the HT was Smith’s first job, thanks to assistance from the School-to-Work Alliance Program (SWAP). Born with spina bifida, a genetic condition in which an area of the spinal column[Read More…]
College now enrolling students in new cybersecurity program
RBC | Cybersecurity has joined the list of academic programs available to students who choose Colorado Northwestern Community College in fall 2021 after passing two major milestones — hiring a program director and receiving program approval by the Higher Learning Commission. “Our newest program in cybersecurity will offer students the[Read More…]
CCCS names Dr. Lisa Jones next CNCC president
RBC | Monday, April 26, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Dr. Lisa Jones as the next president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). Dr. Jones will assume the presidency on July 15, 2021. She will succeed Ron Granger, who is retiring at the[Read More…]
Five finalists for CNCC president
Virtual community forums scheduled with candidates RANGELY | Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia has announced five finalists in the running for president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). CNCC President Ron Granger will retire at the end of his term in July 2021, concluding a 40-year career[Read More…]
CNCC staff members receive CCCS Commitment to Excellence awards
RBC | Colorado Northwestern Community College staff Jessica Wollman, Angie Kenney, TIffany Douglas and Dwaine Chesser were among 56 employees from 13 colleges and system offices to be 2021 Colorado Community College System Commitment to Excellence award honorees. “CCCS’s Commitment to Excellence Awards provides an opportunity to say “thank you”[Read More…]
LIFEGUARD OF THE MONTH …
Congratulations to WRBM’s February lifeguard of the month, Kaulan Brady. Kaulan has been an employee of the WRBM Rec & Park District on and off since 2013. He is a Rangely native and is currently attending CNCC for Aviation Maintenance Technology. He will be graduating in May 2021. “Kaulan is[Read More…]