Dear FRCC Community, This is a unique and challenging time in Colorado. We face unprecedented wildfires, rising COVID cases, and the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic—all during a contentious election season. Take Time to Vote Despite all the challenges, I hope that if you are eligible you will take the time to vote. We […]
Watch the new film “Bedlam” and continue the discussion on mental health locally. Front Range Community College is hosting a public screening of the new documentary film Bedlam from Emmy Award-winning Independent Lens. Watch the movie, then join us for a panel discussion with local Colorado experts. The virtual events are free and open to […]
With all the excitement over the opening of FRCC’s new Health Care Careers Center this semester, you might have missed the inspiring new sculpture garden that flanks the entry to the new facility. The six original works by local artist Lorri Acott contribute images of healing, hope and renewal to the environment around the new […]
The brand-new Health Care Careers Center in Fort Collins is open for classes! Dubbed Grays Peak, this state-of-the-art facility houses all Nursing and Health Sciences and Wellness programs at the FRCC Larimer Campus. Most important, Grays Peak enables FRCC to offer high-quality education to students seeking to work in this growing field. The need is […]
Dear FRCC Community, I have written to you several times over the last couple of months about COVID-19, and how the college is responding to keep you safe. That has been challenging enough, but this is an even harder message to write. The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many more are […]
Some students come to college with a specific major and/or career path in mind. But for the many students who don’t know exactly what they want to study, FRCC has created a new way to help them to find their path. The college is focused on building communities on each of our campuses that: Bring […]
In honor of Martin Luther King Day this year, let’s take a few minutes to focus on equity in education. Looking back, you can read excerpts below from a few historical documents related to desegregating schools—including Dr. King’s own words on the subject. Looking forward, there’s still work to be done to achieve educational equity. […]
Instructors’ Journey Toward More Equitable Student Outcomes It sounds like the premise for a movie. (Especially if you read the following set up with that deep, overly dramatic voice from movie previews): Five math teachers come together with a nationally-renowned center for racial equity to embark on a journey of discovery and service to their […]
