Graduate Voices: Mandy Scanlon
As we celebrate our graduates, we get to hear their stories of overcoming obstacles to reach their goals. Read how Mandy found the support she needed to thrive.
FRCC Receives $1.45 Million Grant to Help Parents Go to College
FRCC will receive almost $1.5 million from the US Department of Education to continue its child care assistance program for our students who have kids.
Breaking Ground: First Deaf SGA President Seeks to Create Community for All
For Mickey Schieferecke, the road to a college degree has had plenty of road blocks and hills to climb. Even so, they are thriving in a leadership role at FRCC.
Celebrating Mother’s Day With a Diploma
FRCC graduate, mom and veteran is now heading to CU-Boulder. Sara Maginot is always up for a challenge. The Boulder native was inspired to go into the US Marine Corps after attending a friend’s graduation ceremony. Within six months of graduating from Fairview High School in 2008, she had enlisted and was on her way […]
Power to the Parents: A Quick Guide for Voting this November
We know, we know. Many of you are tired of hearing about the election next month. But, if you only read one more article about voting and the election, please make it this one. As students who are also parents, this blog post is just for you. It’s your guide to what is going to […]
Welcome Back to School, Student-Parents
As we get into our “new normal” this school year, there are some very notable differences from past semesters. Some students are coming back in person (with masks and social distancing, of course)—and others are coming back virtually. Our students who are also parents are likely starting their virtual classes side-by-side with their children this […]
Making the Invisible Visible
Understanding the Student-Parent Experience One-fourth of all community college students are parents, and yet this large portion of our student population remains largely unseen. In addition to the usual challenges that college students face—homework, navigating schedules and paying for college—student-parents have the added challenge of securing affordable, quality child care. And they don’t just need […]
Educational Resources and Activities for Families Learning From Home
FRCC has a number of students who are also parents. We want to share some helpful resources with you, knowing that many of you are currently working—and learning—from home with your kids. While everyone is adjusting to the “new normal” of COVID-19, parents are facing the added challenges and joys that come from having our […]