Pueblo Community College 2021 Quality Highlights

Quality Highlights An Accountability Report to Our Communities August 2020-August 2021

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P U E B L O

C O M M U N I T Y

C O L L E G E

Meet our Team Dr. Patty Erjavec

Dr. Cory Butts

Amanda Corum

Bryan Crawford

President

Director of Institutional Research

Director of Pueblo Corporate College

Director of Computer Services

Maria de la Cruz

Dr. Samuel Dosumu

Dr. Todd Ecklund

Robert Gonzales

Shared Governance Co-chair

Executive Dean of PCC Southwest

Vice President of Academic Services

Vice President of Administration & Finance

Erin Hergert

Rich Keilholtz

Dr. Young Kim

Dr. Andrew Miller

Director of Marketing and Communications

Faculty Council Chair

Dean of Arts and Sciences

Dean of Health Professions and Public Safety

Ken Nufer

Mark Peacock

Vice President of Human Resources

Executive Dean of Fremont Campus

Jennifer Sherman Dr. Heather Speed Dean of Business and Advanced Technology

Fulfilling the PCC

Vice President of Student Services

Tricia Vigil Shared Governance Co-chair

Promise!

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A note from the

President I am quite sure that in years to come when we look back at the academic year of 2021, we will all agree it was one for the history books.

Although the pandemic’s effects will be studied for decades, we know firsthand that for many of our students, the educational gaps that existed before the pandemic – in access, opportunities, achievement and outcomes – are widening. We see that many of these impacts are falling disproportionately on students who went into the pandemic with the greatest educational needs and fewest opportunities – many of them from historically marginalized and underserved groups.

For better or worse, COVID-19 accelerated changes in higher education with breathtaking speed. The trends cut deep and in unexpected ways. It is safe to say that PCC experienced a decade’s worth of change over the past year. However, it is equally important to recognize that, even in these trying times, the administration, faculty and staff of Pueblo Community College are immersed in the hard work of building back better to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students. I am especially pleased with the collaborative momentum and multiple conversations that have taken place at PCC over the past year around the need to pivot the emphasis of all we do to be more intentional and inclusive of everyone. I now look forward to what is yet to come as we work to put words into action for both our employees and our students.

As you peruse this annual publication of PCC Quality Highlights, you will quickly appreciate that this past academic year was filled with moments that demonstrate our unique initiatives, creativity and a unified commitment to student success. Most importantly, we recognize and celebrate the 2,100-plus students who graduated this past year as highly skilled, highly educated individuals who are ready to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution.

PCC has added an electronic newsletter that will be issued at the end of each month.

It is yet another opportunity to connect with our community, keeping our constituents informed and up to date on our many activities and accomplishments. If you would like to be included in this mailing, please drop us a note at president@pueblocc.edu. In addition, follow our progress by visiting our website, pueblocc.edu, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.

Dr. Patricia Erjavec President, Pueblo Community College

Pueblo Community College is a member of and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604. Website: www.hlcommission.org. Phone: 800.621.7440. In addition, several programs hold approval or accreditation from national and state level associations and agencies.

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Student Success

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Conquering Dreams scholarship – PCC received a total of $1.8 million from the Pueblo County government to offer the Conquering Dreams scholarship in 2020-21 and 2021-22.

The money was awarded in 10 categories: Return to Earn, career and technical education programs, non-Pell eligible students, upskilling, Pueblo Corporate College construction skills, Pueblo Corporate College ophthalmic pre-apprenticeship, Advanced Manufacturing, concurrent enrollment students, Office of Recruitment student assistance and pre-college programs.

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Welding labs renovation – PCC’s welding labs opened in fall 2020 after a $1.3 million renovation. The funds came from the state Capital Development Committee using money that was left over from funds authorized in SB17-267 (Sustainability of Rural Colorado) for other state projects.

The weld shop was expanded by more than 1,600 square feet, bringing the total space to more than 6,000 square feet. Ten new welding stations were added, along with numerous enhanced safety features and dedicated space for major fabrication equipment. In addition, the entire ventilation system was upgraded with new ducts, exhaust fans and a dust collector.

The renovation allows PCC to enroll and train more students in a high-demand profession.

Celebration Walk Returns – It was a welcome sight on the first day of fall 2021 semester classes: hundreds of PCC students lining up for the 12th Celebration Walk, cheered on by faculty and staff. The annual event is a way to recognize and encourage students on each campus as they begin or continue their PCC journey.

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Phi Theta Kappa chapter recognized – Members of the Alpha Rho Theta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at PCC received two honors from the national organization.

First, the chapter attained 5-star status for the sixth consecutive year.

The award signifies the highest level of engagement a chapter can achieve.

Second, the chapter exceeded a membership acceptance rate of more than 15 percent for the fourth straight year, earning notice in the national Recognizing Excellence in Acceptance and Completing with Honors (REACH) rewards program.

David Siguenza is the PTK advisor.

PCC receives RISE grant – PCC will receive approximately $2 million from the second round of Gov. Jared Polis’s Response, Innovation and Student Equity (RISE) grants. The money will be used to lead a group of CCCS schools in developing ways to bring online college classes to high school students in Colorado’s rural areas. The plan includes 70 high schools in 33 counties.

The grant will enable teachers to share courses among the schools and get updated technology to allow for better remote learning opportunities in these rural areas. High school teachers also will be able to become certified to teach college-level courses in their schools.

“Any student, regardless of where they live, will have opportunities for academic success,” said PCC President Patty Erjavec.

Project Success partnership – PCC was selected to participate in Project Success, a program designed by the US Department of Education to support Minority-Serving Institutions and aimed at strengthening student outcomes and institutional performance.

PCC is partnering with Educational Credit Management Corporation to

DI team places second in global competition – Members of PCC’s President’s Leadership Program took second place in the university level technical challenge at the Destination Imagination Global Finals. Team members were Nina Leon, Stacy Comer, Josiah Blickhahn and Robyn Mossberg.

The team competed against groups from throughout the world. The challenge, titled Pandemic Defeat, required them to use engineering, research, strategic planning, time management, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills to complete the project. The President’s Leadership Program is led by Joey Mathews and Jeff Wingham.

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provide several services that are aimed at improving PCC’s retention rates, completion rates, and cohort default rate.

PCC will have access to the following services at no cost to the college: Solutions at ECMC Cohort Default Rate Management, financial literacy platform, PERSIST training (with a focus on retention), National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators courses for financial aid staff, and ECMC emergency grants for students.

National Cyber League teams ranked nationally – PCC students ranked nationally in the National Cyber League Spring 2021 Team Game. In the NCL, teams from schools throughout the US compete in cybersecurity challenges and are rated on accuracy and completion.

The PCC team of Matt Aragon, Josh Braseth, Jared Butler, Jeffrey Hoy and Josh Martinie competed in the gold bracket – the top 15% of nationally qualified teams – and ranked 90th out of 922 competitors. The team of Tyler Lopez-Butynski, Marilee Rasmussen, Shadoh 10, Kristen Thomason and Ande Yeager finished 61st out of 382 teams in the bronze bracket.

President’s Distinguished Scholars – PCC’s 2021 President’s Distinguished Scholars are Gary Ramirez (left, from Pueblo/Fremont) and Angel Veach (right, PCC Southwest).

Ramirez, a first-generation college graduate, is a Navy veteran and aspiring social worker. He plans to get his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and wants to devote his career to helping fellow veterans by working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veach received her associate degree in psychology last December and is completing her bachelor’s at Fort Lewis College. She plans to complete her master’s degree at the University of Denver by 2024 and begin her career in social work by serving people in the Four Corners region.

Nursing students help with vaccinations – A group of second-year nursing students supported the Pueblo community by volunteering to be part of the Helping Hands project. They gave COVID-19 vaccinations to St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center employees and members of the public. The project provided some excellent hands-on experience with a big community health effort.

Nursing students from the Pueblo and Fremont campuses also helped with on-campus vaccination clinics May 3 and 24. More than 50 Puebloans received their shots. The clinics were coordinated with FEMA and Centura Health.

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GTC receives national recognition – PCC’s Gateway to College program received the Program Excellence Award in 2021 for exceeding all four of GTC’s key benchmarks for the 2019-20 academic year – first-term success rate, one- and two-year persistence, and graduation. The national program specifically noted the school’s strong academic performance; 85 percent of PCC’s GTC students passed all of their first-term courses.

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Partnership boosts cybersecurity program – PCC established a three-year philanthropic partnership with Security Innovation, a leading authority in software security assessment and training, which will allow PCC students access to the latest in cybersecurity software training and technology.

Boston-based Security Innovation is a pioneer in the software security industry with clients such as Microsoft, Disney, Verizon and Target. The company will provide, at no cost to PCC, an extensive catalog of computer-based training and innovative, hands-on web application cyber ranges that address today’s most pressing software security issues.

Because all of the Security Innovation training resources are online, students at all PCC locations – Pueblo, Cañon City, Mancos, Durango and Bayfield – will be able to utilize them.

Fall and spring art shows go digital – No in-person event? No problem. The fall 2020 and spring 2021 Student Art Shows moved online, giving a worldwide audience the opportunity to enjoy some amazing work created by PCC students. First-, second-, and thirdplace winners, as well as honorable mentions, were selected in multiple categories.

In addition, the spring exhibit included The Final Note, a digital literary magazine featuring works by PCC students and employees. The publication was a project of The Rubber Ducky Brigade, PCC’s Literature and Writing Club.

Space Grant Consortium award – PCC student Matt Aragon took runner-up honors – and received $500 – in the People’s Choice video category of the 2021 Colorado Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Space Research Symposium at CU-Boulder. He created a video to promote his ShareAble WhereAble device.

The ShareAble WhereAble is a wearable entertainment system with capabilities that include advertising, gaming, sales, augmented reality and presentations. Matt, a member of PCC’s Colorado Space Grant Consortium team, worked throughout the spring semester to bring it to life.

Esports debut at PCC – PCC launched an esports program to enable students to share their gaming skills and explore other areas of the esports world. Intramural and competitive teams compete throughout the year in our brand new esports lab.

Students also have an opportunity to learn podcasting, shoutcasting and tournament organizing or work as a lab technician or assistant.

Other participation learning options include Oculus Quest virtual reality system, technology rental and Raspberry Pi. The esports lab and program are open to all PCC students.

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PCC awarded 2,107 degrees, certificates and mini certificates to its spring 2021 graduates. The total represents students from PCC’s five locations in Pueblo, Cañon City, Mancos, Durango and Bayfield.

Among the graduates, 1,811 received a degree or certificate in a career and technical education program; 296 received a transfer degree; 34 earned a bachelor’s degree; and 36 high school students who took part in PCC’s concurrent enrollment program received an associate degree.

These PCC alumni now are poised to fill critical jobs in industries such as health care and manufacturing, helping to fill the state’s jobs pipeline with skilled workers.

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EDA grant for new allied health center – PCC received a $4.6 million Economic Development Administration grant that will go toward completion of the Nursing and Allied Health Teaching & Learning Center on the grounds of St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center. The center will house PCC’s nursing, surgical technology, radiologic technology, medical assisting, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant and pharmacy technician programs.

Partnership boosts cybersecurity program – PCC established a threeyear philanthropic partnership with Security Innovation, a leading authority in software security assessment and training, which will allow PCC students access to the latest in cybersecurity software training and technology.

Boston-based Security Innovation is a pioneer in the software security industry with clients such as Microsoft, Disney, Verizon and Target. The company will provide, at no cost to PCC, an extensive catalog of computer-based training and innovative, hands-on web application cyber ranges that address today’s most pressing software security issues.

Because all of the Security Innovation training resources are online, students at all PCC locations – Pueblo, Cañon City, Mancos, Durango and Bayfield – will be able to utilize them.

Fall and spring art shows go digital – No in-person event? No problem. The fall 2020 and spring 2021 Student Art Shows moved online, giving a worldwide audience the opportunity to enjoy some amazing work created by PCC students. First-, second-, and third-place winners, as well as honorable mentions, were selected in multiple categories.

In addition, the spring exhibit included The Final Note, a digital literary magazine featuring works by PCC students and employees. The publication was a project of The Rubber Ducky Brigade, PCC’s Literature and Writing Club.

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Grant helps with new Virtual Simulation Studio – For the second year, PCC received a $350,000 Perkins Innovation Grant to help with completion of the Virtual Simulation Studio at the Nursing and Allied Health Teaching and Learning Center on the campus of St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center.

Phase Two of the VSS project will focus on purchasing equipment and resource materials needed to develop multiple simulation scenarios, recording of skill competencies, and applied anatomy and physiology for health care students. At least one non-health scenario will be added; the first will involve a collaboration with PCC’s Law Enforcement Academy. The use of the VSS will allow LEA students learn to work collaboratively with other disciplines, de-escalate situations and perform in a safe environment that will help them develop the skills necessary to conduct law enforcement operations safely and properly throughout their careers.

This collaboration among the nursing, allied health, mental health and law enforcement students during their time at PCC will improve every students’ preparation for the workforce.

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Meeting Stakeholder Needs

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New mobile lab unveiled – Gov. Jared Polis; Betsy Markey, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade; and CCCS Chancellor Joe Garcia came to Pueblo on Sept. 1, 2020, to celebrate the opening of PCC’s new non-destructive testing mobile learning lab. Non-destructive testing is used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure or system for characteristic differences or welding defects without causing damage to the original part.

The grant for the lab came from the Colorado First and Existing Industry Mobile Learning Lab Assistance Program, part of Skill Advance Colorado.

Reaching a new PEAK – President Patty Erjavec announced the official launch of PCC’s Place for Enrichment and Academic Knowledge on July 28. The PEAK will be a catalyst for adult learning and economic development throughout Southern Colorado, offering meeting space, training, technology and other necessities for organizations’ education-related events.

RISE grant for PCC Southwest – Fort Lewis College, PCC Southwest and the Southwest Colorado District Collaborative – Durango 9-R, Bayfield, Ignacio, Silverton and Archuleta school districts – received a $3.6 million grant from Gov. Jared Polis’ Response, Innovation & Student Equity fund. The money will be used to create a partnership that will share resources to create educational pathways for students who are interested in studying building trades and environmental sciences.

The RISE fund supports high-needs school districts, charter schools and public institutions of higher education to address learning challenges related to the economic, social and health impacts of COVID-19.

Urban Renewal donates to St. Mary-Corwin project – The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority donated $500,000 to help with the completion of PCC’s Nursing and Allied Health Teaching & Learning Center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center.

The TLC project provides investment and revitalization in the heart of Pueblo’s Bessemer and Minnequa Heights neighborhoods, which are part of a designated Pueblo Opportunity Zone. The Urban Renewal Authority expects the project to provide a substantial economic boost to the surrounding area with increased patronage of business and potentially an increase in the number of people moving into the neighborhoods.

The center is scheduled to open in fall 2022.

DEI initiatives expand – PCC’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Committee has created a monthly newsletter for employees and students. Formerly known as the Diversity Activities Committee, IDEA’s role is to help foster and strengthen a culture and environment that celebrates diversity, promotes access and inclusion, and is dedicated to equity across all identities, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living.

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Medical coding apprenticeship – PCC will offer a Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship in medical coding thanks to a grant from Colorado Healthcare Experiential Learning Pathways to Success (CO-HELPS). The expectation is to create a talent pipeline of medical coders throughout the state of Colorado.

Apprentices will receive a minimum of 144 hours of related technical instruction and 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning, earning money while they learn. They will work at an assigned clinic or hospital 24 hours per week.

Pueblo FAME program begins – PCC and a group of community partners held a press conference on March 1 to announce the launch of Pueblo FAME, the local chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education.

This successful earn-while-you-learn program, started by Toyota in 2008, allows students to work with a local manufacturing company while they earn a degree in a high-paying, high-demand industry. The focus is on high school seniors but the program is open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. PCC’s current employer partners are Trane Technologies, pewag Traction Chain, GPS Source, Krage Manufacturing, Steel City Solar, TR Toppers and Vestas.

Both Pueblo school districts, the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation, and Made in Pueblo – a consortium of Pueblo manufacturers – also are key community partners in the program.

Community tax help offered – For the 12th year, PCC was part of the Tax Help Colorado program. Free tax filing services were available for households that earned $57,000 or less in 2020. Student volunteers from PCC and CSU Pueblo who were trained as IRS-certified tax preparers provided virtual tax assistance. Due to COVID-19, the service was 100 percent virtual. Clients were able to securely upload their tax documents for processing.

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High Performance Workforce

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Debbie Clement

Marianne Horvath

Nancy Hunt

Bonnie Housh

Employees of the Year – PCC’s 2020 employees of the year were recognized on Jan. 14 at the annual Spring Kickoff and Employee Appreciation event, which was livestreamed due to the pandemic.

The honorees were Debbie Clement, administrative assistant for Pueblo Corporate College (classified employee); Marianne Horvath, Health Information Technology instructor and program coordinator (faculty); Nancy Hunt, mathematics instructor (part-time instructor); and Bonnie Housh, academic excellence administrator for the Health & Public Safety division and coordinator for the pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician and behavioral health programs (administrative/ professional/technical).

English faculty member wins CCCS award – Jamie Patti, a member of PCC’s English and Communication faculty, was selected by the Colorado Community College System to receive the Jerome Wartgow Teaching with Technology Award. The honor recognizes faculty for excellence in using educational technologies “to meaningfully improve teaching and learning within the Colorado Community College System.”

Patti was nominated for leading the creation of a boot camp to teach all PCC instructors how to master the new PCC Flex virtual teaching technology. She continues to help her colleagues in any way she can while providing an excellent experience for students.

Sociology instructor honored – Jeremy White, a part-time Sociology instructor at PCC, received CCCOnline’s Instructor Excellence Award in the Social Science division.

His award announcement stated, “He teaches a variety of the courses we offer and brings the same enthusiasm and positive attitude into each course. His classroom is run with a warmth and encouragement towards all learners and his student evaluations reflect that. Jeremy also has a can-do attitude and is one of the first instructors to ask how he can help with any given request.”

Instructor-designed boot camp – More than 200 faculty members and part-time instructors completed the PCC Flex Boot Camp before the fall 2020 semester began. The training – developed and led by PCC faculty – covered topics such as guiding student attendance, managing virtual class discussions, empowering students with technology, fostering active learning in a virtual environment, and developing ongoing instructor support through professional learning teams. Participants also got detailed instructions about using the new classroom video conference systems.

CCCS Leadership Academy – PCC employees Kari Lee and Vernon James were selected to be part of the first Colorado Community College System Leadership Academy. The 11-month professional development course includes 30 employees from all CCCS colleges, the system office and CCCOnline. Lee is a member of the English and Communication faculty on the Pueblo campus and James is the dean of students Culinary faculty earn certification – Culinary Arts faculty members Mo Montgomery, John Jakeman and Ed Tracey all passed their Certified Executive Chef exam with the American Culinary Federation. The certification is an important strategy as they reimagine PCC’s Culinary Arts program, a key strategic imperative for PCC in FY22.

President Erjavec addresses UCCS graduates – President Erjavec received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and provided the keynote address for the university’s fall 2020 commencement on Dec. 18.

Erjavec is the first person to have earned a PhD from UCCS to fulfill this role.

Customer Solutions Center recognized – PCC’s Customer Solutions Center was recognized by LiveHelpNow as one of that company’s Best of the Best for 2020 for providing superior customer service via the Live Chat feature on PCC’s website.

The rankings are based on LiveHelpNow metrics provided daily to client dashboards.

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Systemic and Sustainable Leadership

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PCC-CSU Pueblo collaboration – PCC was proud to stand with its colleagues at Colorado State University Pueblo in a March 4 event to promote the academic and economic impact of our two colleges – an impact that will continue to grow with the new Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program. CSU Pueblo recently opened a transfer center on the PCC campus to help students prepare for their transition to the university.

This is one more example of the growing collaboration between the schools – a relationship that will provide critical benefits to the region as Pueblo continues to grow.

CSU Pueblo and PCC also collaborated to create a video for the Pueblo Economic Development Corp. to highlight the education and training opportunities provided by both schools. PEDCO will use the video as part of its recruitment efforts to bring new businesses to the area.

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Resource Stewardship and Operational Excellence

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Economic report card – PCC received an A grade for the fourth consecutive year for its performance as an economic engine and partner in workforce development/ jobs, according to the economic report card presented at the Hasan School of Business and US Bank 2020 Pueblo Economic Forum. In addition, PCC was the only organization to receive an A for 2020.

HIT program accredited – PCC’s Health Information Management associate degree program, directed by Marianne Horvath, received initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The program’s next review will be in 2028-29.

LED lighting installed on all campuses – Lighting in all PCC buildings and parking lots on all campuses was upgraded in spring 2021. The upgraded fixtures and LED bulbs will use less energy, save the college a significant amount of money and last longer.

New vehicle charging stations – PCC’s Pueblo and Fremont campuses now have ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations. Each station has chargers for two vehicles. Those who wish to use the chargers simply download the ChargePoint app on their phone and create an account.

Free hotspot devices – Thanks to its status as a satellite branch of the Pueblo City-County Library District, the PCC Library is able to offer hotspot devices to check out for those who don’t have internet access at home. PCC students and employees can borrow devices for a threeweek period. Each hotspot typically accommodates three devices for normal online activities – a big help for students who have other family members working from home or taking classes remotely.

New website unveiled – After 18 months of consultation and student input, PCC launched a redesigned website.

The new site reflects the school’s state-of-the-art program offerings, qualified and dedicated staff and stories of current students and alumni to help prospective students learn about PCC. One big addition is Career Finder, a tool to help prospective students identify the programs that best suit their interests and goals.

PCC salon certified – PCC’s cosmetology salon and spa was certified as a Five Star business by the city and county of Pueblo. The rating means the salon meets the highest COVID-19 safety standards for students, instructors and clients. The salon is open to the public and offers a variety of services at a reduced cost, including hair styling/cutting/ coloring, skin care, waxing and nail care.

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Our Mission • Pueblo Community College transforms lives, enriches communities, and strengthens the regional economy by empowering individual achievement through a continuum of education.

Our Vision • Pueblo Community College is the first choice for success.

Our Core Values • Achievement: We embrace a diverse student body attending our institution of higher education and support all individuals in attaining high-quality postsecondary credentials across our academic disciplines.

Through our retention efforts across the college, we work to keep students engaged and focused on completing their coursework to become highly skilled professionals and gain the most from their educational pursuits to achieve success in the workforce by meeting the demands of a global economy.

• Excellence: We embrace continuous quality improvement and innovation in all areas of the institution. We deliver high-quality programs and services that respond to the needs of the communities we serve and prepare students for success in an ever-changing, diverse, and global workplace.

• Integrity: We advance our mission ethically and responsibly. We value fair and equitable treatment, participatory decision making and transparent resource management. We have an organizational culture that inspires high performance and accountability for behaviors, actions, and results in a collaborative spirit.

• Respect: We provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment conducive to the success and well-being of students, faculty and staff. We welcome diversity of backgrounds and opinions, recognize individual talents, encourage personal and professional growth, celebrate accomplishments, and honor institutional traditions.

• Scholarship: We value and promote student, faculty, and staff scholarship. We strive to create a student-centered learning environment that cultivates critical and creative thinking, problem solving, intellectual inquiry, and global awareness. Through continuing development, we expect faculty and staff to be productive workers, responsible decision makers, and servant leaders. We believe that scholarship should occur in all organizational levels through knowledge sharing and effective communication.

• Teamwork: We believe inclusive cooperative relationships are critical to the vitality and long term success of our institution. We strategically pursue mutually beneficial partnerships to help students learn and advance other institutional priorities. We encourage active collaboration within and between departments and operational areas. We believe in the importance of nurturing student-to-student and student-tofaculty/staff interactions as a means of promoting student success.

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