2006 October through December

Bring a Friend Scholarship Returns for Spring 2007

The Community College of Aurora has an exciting offer for all former and continuing students who enroll at CCA the Spring 2007 semester! CCA has set aside an additional $25,000 for “Bring a Friend” scholarships for the Spring 2007 semester. Scholarships will be awarded in mid February, 2007, after the applications are reviewed for eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded until the funds are gone, so be sure to submit an application as soon as possible. Students enrolled in at least 3 credit hours who recruit at least one new student into three or more credit hours at CCA will receive a $100 tuition scholarship to CCA. In addition, the first five students the applicant recruits will each receive a $100 tuition scholarship if they enroll in at least three credit hours in the Spring 2007 semester.

CCA’s EMS Program Opens Second Simulations Studio

Picture yourself enjoying a latté with a friend on a calm, balmy evening at a street café, accented with restaurant awning and street lamps, the envy of any Lodo restaurant with a patio setting. The ambiance is set for a romantic interlude or nostalgic reminiscing with friends. But tragedy can happen anywhere and when it does CCA’s EMS students are prepared. This quiet café setting is the scene of the second simulations studio for the Emergency Medical Providers program at CCA, which recently opened as a classroom. These realistic settings provide EMS students with life-mimicking scenarios complete with state-of-the-art mannequins that react to trauma and treatment with human responses. The simulation studios not only accustom students to the conditions they will encounter in the job but they are also video taped so they can be viewed in the classroom where the students can assess their performance. Significant partners in the EMP program include the Aurora Fire Department, Rural Metro Ambulance Service and the Medical Center of Aurora.
 

Travel to the Galapagos Islands

Join faculty and students from the Community College of Aurora in a learning opportunity exploring the Galapagos Islands, June 30 - July 10, 2007. The islands are a showcase for natural selection, and the photographic opportunities are unparalleled. The itinerary for this trip will provide amazing learning opportunities for anyone that participates.  It will include 8-days cruising from island to island, and exploration of Quito, Ecuador.  Quito was one of the first cities to be included on the UNESCO Heritage List for their historical and cultural value in 1979. For more information, please contact Sheridan Samano at 303.340.7299

Self-Defense Training for Pilots and Flight Attendants

In closed training sessions, airline pilots and flight attendants are being taught a self-defenses program created by the Federal Air Marshall Service at CCA. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA/FAMS) Crew Member Self-Defense Training (CMSDT) program has been in place since November of 2004, and is one of the three largest in the country. The program at CCA has received the highest evaluative marks for its team of instructors by the pilots and flight attendants who have participated in the program.
 

CCA Site for CU Mini Med School

CCA was a site for CU-Health Sciences Center’s CU Mini Med School, which was taught by experts in the medical field who were chosen for their ability to make the technical language of medicine understandable. The program covered the basic science that underlies medicine, topics such as molecular and cell biology, anatomy and physiology, immunology, cancer, virology and human behavior.
 

CCA Receives Donation for a New Developmental Education, English Lab

The Aurora Rotary Foundation board of directors unanimously approved a proposal from the CCA Foundation for $50,000 ($10K per year for 5 years) to fund another Developmental Education English lab. The lab will bear the Aurora Rotary Foundation name, with construction to begin once the final details have been worked out between the Aurora Rotary Foundation and the CCA Foundation
 

President Linda S. Bowman Appointed

Dr. Linda S. Bowman has been appointed to the Lowry Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors by City of Aurora Mayor Ed Tauer. Lowry is in the final phases of coordinating the Lowry Campus redevelopment effort.
 

Metro Denver Workforce Investment Board

Dr. Linda S. Bowman has been appointed to the Metro Denver Workforce Investment Board. The Board is made up of representatives from the local Workforce Investment Boards and includes industry, business, government, and higher education members.
 

Aurora Public Schools Superintendent’s VISTA Group

Newly appointed Superintendent of Schools John Barry has selected a group of local leaders to serve in an advisory capacity, as he introduces the District’s Strategic Plan. Dr. Linda Bowman has been appointed to this group, which serves as a sounding board for the Superintendent and an outreach arm of the District.
 

CCA Student Lauren Johnson at United Way Luncheon

On September 29, CCA student Lauren Johnson spoke to nearly 300 guests at the United Way WESA (Workforce Educational Scholarship Assistance) Women’s Luncheon. As a WESA recipient, Lauren shared her story and her thanks to all those who support the WESA program. This luncheon serves as a way to promote WESA as well as to encourage women to become involved in their community.
 

Coca-Cola Recognizes CCA Student                                                                       

CCA student Wanda Barnes is among 400 recipients nationwide who have been recognized by the Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program. Barnes is one of 50 students, one from every state, to receive a $2000 scholarship. The additional 350 awardees received a $1000 scholarship each. The scholarships were awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to academics and to their community.
 

CCA Student Accepted to University of Illinois

CCA student, Gene Murray has been accepted to the University of Illinois at Springfield’s online BS Computer Science program. This is a very competitive program, as acceptance is limited to 20 students who are picked from a national and international pool of applicants. Murray graduates from CCA in December of 2006.