Two Front Range Community College employees were honored this week for their outstanding job performances. Mike Hogan from the Westminster Campus is FRCC’s Classified employee of the year, and Rebecca Chavez from the Boulder County Campus is FRCC’s administrator of the year. They were recognized at a State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education […]
5 FRCC Students Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team
Five Front Range Community College students have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team. The scholars were honored Wednesday, March 13, in Denver. They were nominated based on their academic achievement, leadership, and community service. As part of the state team, they also have been nominated for membership consideration on the All-USA […]
Finding Scholarships: The Little Engine That Could
We all remember the classic expression, “I think I can. I think I can,” from the beloved story, The Little Engine That Could. Scholarship research can sometimes feel this way. It is, if you let your imagination go for a minute, the big hill in front of us can seem impossible. We may sometimes think […]
5 Tips for a Safe (and Fun) Spring Break
Some will travel, some will sleep in. Some will catch up on studying, some will try to party hard. When we think about spring break we might think of Mexico, a road trip, a one-night stand, or excessive alcohol. Spring break can be a great memory, and it doesn’t have to be crazy to have […]
Does Daylight Saving Time Save Us Anything?
This is the time of year when we are awarded a few spring-like days that remind us that the Vernal Equinox is near and summer is not far behind. Warm Sun, Cold Air. When I was little, my mom would make me wear a coat on brisk, early spring mornings. When I protested, she would […]
What You Didn’t Need in High School but DO Need in College
As I have watched my son adjust to high school, I find myself comparing his high school experience with what I see every day here at FRCC. Even though you learn plenty in high school that will serve you well in college, I can think of a few things that you might not have taken […]
Want to Write Well? Use Your Campus Writing Center
In my role as the Boulder County Campus Writing Center coordinator, I have the opportunity to work with many students on their writing projects. It is a great part of my job. I love watching students’ potential unfold as we work together. The college holds the development of good writing skills in high regard because […]
7 Scholarship Myths
If you’ve heard you need to be at the very top of your class to even be considered for scholarships, don’t believe it. In fact, there are many things out there that just aren’t true about scholarships, how to get them, who is eligible, and the like. Let’s separate fact from fiction, shall we? Myth […]