Our Hearts Are With Ukraine |
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Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine and with our students and employees who belong to the local Ukrainian-American community. Parma, where our Western Campus is located, is home to more than 4,000 individuals of Ukrainian heritage. Thousands more live throughout Cuyahoga County and across the state. Please read the full statement from Dr. Johnson, issued March 1st, here.
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To Our Elected Officials & Community Leaders |
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Greetings from Tri-C,
To echo Dr. Johnson's statement, the College stands with Ukraine
and we extend every wish for peace in our world.
This is a year of transition at the college as we get ready to celebrate the legacy of Tri-C President Dr. Alex Johnson upon his retirement. We hope you can join us at our gala on June 23rd. Details below.
At Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), we value the strong relationships we have with you, our civic and community leaders. In our quarterly updates, we share Tri-C actions and resources designed to help students, employees, and our community find new opportunities for growth and success. We hope this information proves helpful to you and your constituents – and invite you to share it within your communities. Highlights in this issue include:
- Tri-C Ranks Among Our Nation's Best Community Colleges – Top Five in America
- Tri-C Receives An Aspen Prize Top 150 Honor – For the Second Time
- Tri-C Celebrates Its Sixth Annual Tri-C Day – April 7th
- Tri-C JazzFest, presented by KeyBank, returns to Playhouse Square – June 23-25
As we continue to work together to find new pathways beyond COVID-19, please contact me if Tri-C can be of help to you, or if you have ideas to support our students.
All the best,
Claire
Claire Rosacco
Vice President for Government Relations & Community Outreach
Cuyahoga Community College
Work & Cell: 216-406-8821
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Join Us in Celebrating Dr. Johnson |
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June 23rd – We Celebrate the Leadership and Legacy of Tri-C President Alex Johnson
The signature start-of-summer event will conclude with a concert from a Grammy-nominated artist and formally kicks off the 43rd Annual Tri-C JazzFest. Funds raised will go to the Dr. Alex Johnson Access, Equity and Success Fund to benefit students with critical access needs. To learn more about Sponsorship options, dinner packages, and premier concert seating, please call 216.987.4868 or visit tri-c.edu/give. |
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Tri-C Ranked Among Nation’s Best |
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Out of a pool of nearly 1,200 Colleges, Tri-C ranked fifth.
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Winners to be announced at AACC Gala in NYC, May 1st
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Do You Know the Economic Impact of a Two-Year Degree?
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Individuals with a High School degree earn a median annual salary of $36,100.
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An Associate Degree boosts that salary more than 46% to $52,830.
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Good News Conversation Starters |
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Finding Success Through Workforce Training – Tri-C Grad Shilaah Patterson used the Precision Machining Technology track at Tri-C to land a full-time job and earn two promotions in her first year. Learn more about Shilaah's story and the program that can put you on the path to a new career. More
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Tri-C Awarded ACBSP Accreditation for IT Programs
The successful two-year process with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) was just announced. The College offers 48 programs with specialized accreditation. More
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10KSB Helps Rachel Robison Build a Better Business – During the pandemic,
Rachel Robison, Co-Owner of Robison's Equipment, turned to Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Tri-C for ideas on expansion and safety. Early results? Revenue increased 30% last year. More.
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Applications open for May 2022 |
See if Goldman Sachs 10KSB program at Tri-C might help your business onto new paths. More
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Who Qualifies? If your company has been in existence for two or more years, employs two people (including owner) and has revenue of $75,000 or more, you may qualify for this no-cost program. |
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Tri-C Captioning and Court Reporting
Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Graduates of the program, notably the College's first online class offering in 1971, have a variety of career paths open. It is one of the most recognized and sought-after two-year degree and certificate programs in the country, delivered completely online. More
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In Other Workforce News
Tri-C Corporate College Launches New Courses On Event Planning –Taught by industry professionals, the three-course track guides participants through the event planning process from beginning to end. Details
Officer Wellness Training – New course for officers across the region – Between 2016 and 2019, suicide was the leading cause of death among police officers. Tri-C’s KeyBank Public Safety Training Center has developed a course to provide officers with the knowledge, skills and abilities to help cope and maintain their own overall wellness.
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Tri-C Programs for the Community |
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Need a Speaker for your next meeting? Tri-C's Speaker Bureau can help. Our talented faculty and staff offer talks on a variety of topics, reaching more than 10,000 annually through this free community service. More
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Welcome to the Chefs' Table at Corporate College – Perk up your next family dinner or team meeting with cooking classes hosted by local chefs. From macarons to brunch to Easter Fun for Big & Little Ones, take a look at upcoming classes.
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Connecting CMSD Students with Tri-C – A new Speakers Bureau Initiative offered a five-week speaker series for Nathan Hale Middle School 8th graders, culminating in a campus visit and lunch on Feb.7th. |
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Tri-C Joins NBA All-Star Hospitality
Hospitality Management Students Team With NBA Star Charles Oakley to Address Area Hunger
As part of the NBA All-Star Game festivities, culinary students from Tri-C's Hospitality Management program, along with Tri-C faculty and staff, teamed with retired NBA all-star Charles Oakley on several events to benefit area residents. More
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Encore & Encore On-the-Go – a popular program of arts & humanities courses aimed at the 55+ learning set, has upcoming sessions in-person, online and in the neighborhood - whatever works for you!
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Encore Campus Fridays – begin March 25 – run for seven Fridays at East, Western, and Westshore
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Encore On-the-Go – begins March 22 online, also for seven weeks
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Neighborhood Scholars – visit amazing places – virtually or in person
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Tri-C Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorations
Continue the Longest-Running MLK Event in Cleveland
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Tri-C Hosted its Virtual Dr. King Celebration on Jan. 16 – The
45th annual remembrance remains the longest-running MLK event in Cleveland. Join the 1,400+ who have viewed the celebration – including spoken word as well as student dance & musical celebrations – here. |
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Future Leaders Dreaming Forward: CSU, Tri-C Students Honor Dr. King on Jan. 18 – This is the 31st year the two institutions have partnered to celebrate Dr. King’s vision with speeches by student orators from both institutions. Watch
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Tri-C Students Receive Scholarships via Dr. King Observance
Twelve students also were recognized for academic excellence and community service with scholarships from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Scholarship Fund at Tri-C. The scholarships – announced in the first 10 minutes of the Jan.16 Celebration – honor academic excellence and community service by Tri-C students who have graduated from CMSD schools. |
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Tri-C Students & Alumni
Making their Marks in the World
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Distinguished Faculty & Staff |
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Tri-C Professor Mike Boyko
To Receive National Faculty Award in New York City on May 1
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Mike Boyko, Professor of Criminal Justice, will be honored with 2022 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award for dedication to students – one of only 29 professors across the country to be so honored. Of special note, Professor Boyko, a first generation College student, began at Tri-C, became a lawyer, and returned to serve with the College for the past 37+ years. More
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A Welcome Return – Coaches Gearing Up For Fall
Tri-C Athletics director Anthony Cipollone is excited to see the Triceratops return to competition
this Fall after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tri-C Hires Head Coaches to
Prepare for Athletic Programs Return
Coaches hired for volleyball, softball, women’s basketball, track and field/cross-country. More
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Tri-C Rounds Out Coaching Hires with Three More Additions
Coaches hired for men’s soccer, men’s basketball, and baseball. More
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Serving Our Veterans – a Tri-C Priority |
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Ready to Re-Start Your Educational Journey? There are some funding opportunities available to help Veterans get their studies underway again –one class at a time. Please contact Interim Executive Director, Veterans Initiative Marjorie Morrison for details. (216) 987-4529 |
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Join the Fun – Help Celebrate Cuyahoga Community College’s Annual Tri-C Day!
The sixth annual, online day-of-giving campaign celebrates Tri-C pride and encourages giving to benefit scholarships, services and support for Tri-C students.
On Tri-C Day, everyone also is invited to share stories about Tri-C online and through social media.
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Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
Returns to Playhouse Square in 2022
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Join us at the 43rd Annual Festival, for one of
the Best Summer Outings Around – June 23-25 More
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Arts, Music, Creativity ... Tri-C! |
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If your kiddos are Coders, Musicians, Artists, Inventors-in-Training - it's likely we have a Summer Camp for you!
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New Exhibit Open at Gallery East - Details
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The Annual State of the College Report |
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The most recent issue of the Tri-C Times
Inside the Issue:
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Seizing the Opportunity – 2022 State of the College Report – P. 6-11
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Tri-C Career Centers – meeting COVID-impacted student needs – P. 12
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There's No Place Like Home – see the award-winning redesign Tri-C.edu's new home page – P. 15
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The Art of Not Painting by the Numbers – Accounting Major takes art in an award-winning direction – P. 17
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Opened in 1963, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is Ohio's first community college and remains one of the state's largest community colleges, serving more than 50,000 students each year. To date, more than 1 million county residents have come through Tri-C's doors.
The college offers two-year associate degrees, certificate programs, and the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum includes over 1,000 credit courses in more than 300 career, certificate and university transfer programs. Courses are offered at four campus locations, two Corporate College facilities, many off-campus sites, and via television and internet.
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