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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PPSC and D11 partner up to support future teachers
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) and Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) are teaming up to strengthen pathways for aspiring educators in the region. According to PPSC, on Wednesday, May 7, PPSC and D11 formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that solidifies a shared commitment to preparing the next generation of teachers with aligned academic programming, dual enrollment opportunities, and seamless transition from high school to college. 'This is a foundational partnership,' said Michael Gaal, Superintendent of D11. 'Together, we are building systems that empower students to pursue careers in education, right here in our community.' 'This collaboration represents a strong, shared vision for developing educators from within our local talent pool,' said Dr. Lance Bolton, President of PPSC. 'It's exciting to see this work come to life for our students.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX21 News Colorado.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pikes Peak State College celebrates Black History Month
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) held the 'Black History Month Assembly' in the Centennial Campus Atrium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, where the college celebrated the achievements of Black individuals and communities. The event featured a keynote address by Kimberly Gold, President of the Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce, as well as a step show, a poetry slam, and food vendors. The assembly came at the end of a series of events celebrated throughout the month. The college said Ty'Anna Jones, the Black Student Union (BSU) President, was instrumental in organizing this year's events. 'Black History Month is a time for honoring resilience, celebrating culture, and fostering growth,' said Jones. Jones's leadership and the community's involvement prompted a $5,000 grant awarded to the PPSC BSU by the Windy Pines Foundation. This funding will support the BSU's ongoing initiatives to make a lasting impact on the campus and in the local community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CCCS Chancellor Garcia announces retirement
(COLORADO) — Pikes Peak State College announced on Wednesday, Jan. 19, that Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia will be retiring in June. Garcia's leadership journey began at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), where he served as President from 2001 to 2006. PPSC said that Garcia's commitment to increasing access to education, strengthening workforce partnerships, and supporting student populations laid the foundation for the college's continued success. 'I think that he was one of, if not the greatest, educators in our state in terms of the impact of our institutions,' said PPSC President Lance Bolton. 'He brought a passion for our schools to the legislature and created opportunities for our low-income students that previously had not been available to them.' Garcia continued his work at Colorado State University Pueblo, where he served as Colorado's Lieutenant Governor, and became Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. where he advocated for college affordability and student success at the state level. In 2018, Garcia returned to CCCS as Chancellor where he currently oversees 13 colleges and serves more than 124,000 students annually. His tenure brought initiatives like Colorado Online and the Bridge to Bachelor's program. He also played a role in hiring 11 of 13 CCCS's current college presidents. 'I started my higher education leadership career within CCCS, and it's incredibly meaningful to conclude it here,' said Community colleges are the most powerful engines of economic opportunity, and I am proud to have spent my career ensuring that all students—regardless of background—can access the education and training they need to succeed.' To ensure a smooth transition, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education intends to appoint Diane Duffy, CCS Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer, as Interim Chancellor following Garcia's retirement. His retirement is effective on June 30, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
