The new Promising Futures Scholarship Campaign has reached the $50,000 mark, Ryan McCoy, executive director of the Front Range Community College Foundation reports. The Promising Futures Campaign is raising funds to provide scholarships for a student from each of the 80 high schools in the Front Range Community College service area. There is ample time […]
Pellish Appointed Vice President of Westminster Campus of FRCC
Cathy Pellish, a faculty member and dean at Front Range Community College for 18 years, has been appointed vice president of the Westminster Campus. Pellish began her new duties with the new year, succeeding Therese Brown, who retired after 28 years with the college. As vice president, Pellish will serve as the campus chief operating […]
How to Find Time in Your Schedule to Read
Front Range’s Boulder County Campus has an All-Campus Reads program, this year with a “local” choice — “Fig” by adjunct instructor of creative writing Sarah Schantz. It’s a great choice because the book, Sarah’s debut novel, won the 2016 Colorado Book Award (Young Adult category). The book also was named by National Public Radio as […]
What is a Surgical Technologist?
Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which include the surgeon(s), anesthesiologist and circulating nurse. Surgical technologists work under the authority and supervision of the surgeon. They work in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, medical offices and in medical sales. The average annual salary range for a Surgical Technologist is $38,235 to $54,784, depending on experience. […]
College Scholarships for Working Parents
Being a working parent myself, I can hardly find time to get much done throughout the day besides working, cleaning, eating and sleeping. This is also the case for many parents who are not only working, but also juggling the responsibility of being a college student. Scholarships are a great way to help pay for […]
What Can You Expect from Online College Classes?
Online classes offer college students the flexibility to complete coursework around work and family obligations. However, online classes emphasize different skill-sets, and may even require more time than classroom-based classes. Before choosing online classes, make sure you know what to expect. Online Classes Are Not Easy Expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours each week, […]
Why Are Medical Assistants in Demand?
For certified medical assistant Jaime Myers, her job fulfills a lifelong desire to help people. For Patrick Menzies, chief executive officer at Boulder Medical Center P.C., medical assistants are “an enormous part of our organization.” There are several reasons why: First, as Colorado hospitals have shifted to bachelor-degree RNs, that has shaken up the employee […]
16 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude
With Thanksgiving upon us, it’s a good time to reflect on the things for which we’re grateful. Embracing a positive outlook can have a significant impact on your life, as gratitude, optimism, and happiness go hand in hand. Saying thanks can be habit-forming During this time of giving thanks, why not start a habit of […]