"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Award Recipients for 2018: CCD Living Legend Dr. Paul Hamilton, Former CCD President and CCD Champion Dr. Byron McClenney, and Community Leader Speaker Crisanta Duran
"Education has become the most important part of my life, thanks to CCD. CCD’s scholarships not only help with my financial need but give me the confidence to be the best student I can be." ~ Molly Hayden, A.A. in Communications
For many young adults, their quest for an education begins when they recognize that their goals in life are limited by their current knowledge. For Paul Chavez, this awareness happened as he rediscovered his love of learning and a thirst for...
CCD's HSI STEM Sirviendo's latest newsletter is a short newsletter showcasing upcoming professional development opportunities for spring semester 2018. Read on ...
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs.
Epiphanies, or galvanizing moments, can happen anywhere, at any time and change the course of your life. For Michael Pennington, it happened when one of his CCD professors asked, “What are you doing now about it?” This question, and his resulting...
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William Arthur Ward
CCD's Fleur Ferro sets sail November 8-19 aboard the 211-foot Exploration Vessel (EV) Nautilus to explore the Revillagigedo Archipelago off Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.
“The story of Hispanics in America is the story of America itself. The Hispanic community’s values—love of family, a deep and abiding faith, and a strong work ethic—are America’s values.”
~ President Barack Obama
As a teacher now, Dr. Marilyn thinks of her CCD professor Everett Perkins and emulates his approach to teaching with the hope that she’ll have the same impact on a student that he had on her.
Julie Kersting, Broker/Owner of Pinon Real Estate Group in Buena Vista, Colorado attributes her success to the personalization she received at CCD. Learn more.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ~ Helen Keller
You would think there would be a tremendous expectation to attend college as the child of… wait for it… a college advisor. But fortunately for Bill Manson his father knew exactly how to guide him into exploring all possibilities so that when he did...
