News Briefs Colorado’s efforts to help people who stopped attending college to get a credential are paying off. The state had the seventh-highest number of credential completers in the nation, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse.
News Briefs More than 60 people gathered at the Old Fort, Fort Lewis College’s agricultural training facility, May 15 to take part in the fifth annual community blue corn planting ceremony.
Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Professor, Sociology and Human Services, received $20,000 from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the “Supporting Career Pathways for Indigenous Agriculture.”
Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor鈥檚 Office of Economic Development Mary Shepherd, Director, Small Business Development Center, received $5,170 from the State of Colorado Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade for the Connect2Dot consulting and training program.
Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education Maggie LaRose, Director of Nursing, received $1,300,000 from the US Department of Education for the “Launching a Collaborative Nursing Workforce Education Degree Program Supporting Rural and Indigenous-focused Healthcare Needs.”
Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury Dr. Kristine Greer, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, received $40,000 from the US Department of Treasury through the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the “CORE Initiative.”