The 15 sub-committees are the key to the success of the Council's activities. Committee members typically volunteer about 4-6 hours per month depending on the committee and the time of year. Participation on a committee is a great way to get to know the workings of the Council and to gain leadership skills in a fun, energetic and supportive environment. Any high school, college or associate member may participate.
A summary of each sub-comittee and its primary contacts follows.
Committee members review alleged violations of the NACAC Principles of Good Practice by Colorado high school or college/university staff and, if necessary, recommend resolutions to the Executive Committee.
Co-Chair: Karen Khuu, Arapahoe Community College, karen.khuu@arapahoe.edu
Co-Chair: Terry Ruch, Northeastern Junior College, terry.ruch@njc.edu
Committee members are charged with developing the Annual Conference. The conference provides a forum for the annual business meeting, offers stimulating and diverse interest sessions relevant to academic professionals, and recognizes the contributions of individual members during the recognition luncheon. We hope you will join us for this year's Annual Conference in December.
Chair: Andy Burns, Ft Lewis College, burns_a@fortlewis.edu
Co-Chair: Jenny Smith, Faith Christian Academy, jenny.smith@fca-schools.org
This committee is responsible for organizing and managing day/night programs that feature presentations at over 70 high school and community colleges throughout the state, and provide students and their parents the opportunity to meet with college representatives.
Co-Chair: Tara Holmes, Western State College, tholmes@western.edu
Co-Chair: Andrea Salazar-Morgan, Colorado School of Mines, asalazar@mines.edu
Committee Member: Louisa Duley, Colorado School of Mines, louisa.duley@is.mines.edu
Learn more about day/night programs including participating colleges and universities, registration information for members and non-members, and more.
This committee collaborates with the Colorado Department of Higher Educaution to recognize high achieving Colorado high school counselors. Learn more about the counselor of the month award or nominate a counselor now at SurveyMonkey.com
Chair: Misti Ruthven, Colorado Department of Higher Education, College Access Team misti.ruthven@dhe.state.co.us
Every fall, this committee implements a series of counselor workshops throughout the state and provides an opportunity for high school counselors and college representatives to exchange information and renew professional relationships.
Co-Chair: Brooke Selle, Regis University, BSelle@regis.edu
Co-Chair: Darcie Capo, Colorado State University-Pueblo,darcie.capo@colostate-pueblo.edu
Co-Chair: Nicole Romero-Heyn, Colorado State University-Pueblo, nicole.romeroheyn@colostate-pueblo.edu
In addition to soliciting nominations to fill Executive Committee vacancies, members of this committee identify and recognize those individuals who have given their time and expertise to foster the goals of the Council.
Chair: Misty Sellden, Central High School, msellden@mesa.k12.co.us
This committee strives to keep high school and post-secondary education counselors apprised of the latest financial aid information through a series of counselor workshops.
Chair: Misti Ruthven, CollegeInvest, misti.ruthven@dhe.state.co.us
Like to follow the workings of government? Want to be "in the know" on key issues and policies? Help interpret and communicate current issues to your Colorado colleagues. We are currently keeping a close eye on Race to the Top and Concurrent Enrollment, and working with CSCA to ensure another successful Day at the State Capitol. Please contact Ryan McCoy to join the committee.
Chair: Ryan McCoy, Front Range Community College, ryan.mccoy@frontrange.edu
The primary goals of this committee are to get the Colorado Collegiate Handbook printed and distributed to the public in an efficient and timely manner—without raising costs.
Chair: Kim Medina, Johnson and Wales University, kmedina@jwu.edu
The Colorado Collegiate Handbook contains information on Colorado colleges and universities that are Council members. It describes academic and financial aid programs, admission requirements, and more. The committee is responsible for coordinating the yearly editing of this valuable collegiate resource.
Chair: Wesley Feist, Johnson and Wales University, wfeist@jwu.edu
The Council strives to encourage eligible high schools, colleges, and agencies to seek membership in the organization. This committee is responsible for managing membership mailings each year and for recommending new applicants eligible for membership to the Executive Committee.
Chair: Nick Kirrane, Regis University, nkirrane@regis.edu
This committee provides workshops to the membership throughout the year for professional development. Topics have included: Using the Internet as a Counseling Tool; The Basics of Financial Aid; Writing Recommendations; Understanding NCAA Regulations, etc. Sessions are provided at the Fall Counselor Workshops designed especially for new high school counselors.
Chair: John Happs, Consultant, jhapps@counseling-4-college.com
This committee provides press releases to the membership throughout the year on Council-related events and services, and publishes the Council Times Newsletter.
Chair: Tiffany Kingrey, Colorado State University-Pueblo, tiffany.kingrey@colostate-pueblo.edu
The purpose of the 2008 CCHS/CR Scholarship is to assist Colorado high school seniors who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado. Since CCHS/CR is a voluntary organization, the primary selection criterion for this scholarship will be Volunteerism/Community Service. Several $1250 scholarships will be awarded for the purpose of defraying tuition costs. The scholarships will be distributed among the seven CCHS/CR districts and may be utilized at any of the Colorado Council member institutions of Higher Education in the State of Colorado.
Chair: Mark Thompson, Pagosa Springs High School, mthompson@pagosa.k12.co.us
The Council developed this Website to provide valuable and timely information on Council activities and publications. Members keep the site current and dynamic.
Co-Chair: Shawn Rodwell, Arickaree R-2, rodwells@arickaree.k12.co.us
Co-Chair: Timalyn O'Neill, Colorado State University, timalyn.oneill@colostate.edu
