Greetings,
To each of you who shared a post, put up a yard sign, tagged a friend, invited in a speaker or shared your Tri-C story ... we thank you. We will be setting an extra place at the Thanksgiving table in honor of each of you, along with the collective community support received with the 62% passage of Issue 5. It truly will help keep Tri-C where futures begin.
We are ready to march into our next 60 years welcoming community members taking the next step on their journeys. You will find a number of programs and resources in this newsletter. The quarterly publication is written specifically for you, our Elected Officials and Community Partners. Please feel free to share any of the articles below in your own publications that my be of help or interest to your constituents.
Over one million residents have found their way through Tri-C's doors since "The Miracle on 14th Street" opened its doors in September 1963. We can't wait to see where the next 60 years will take us.
As always, please contact me if Tri-C can be of help to you, or if you have ideas to further support our students and our community efforts.
Thank you,
Claire
Claire Rosacco
Vice President for Government Relations & Community Outreach
Cuyahoga Community College
Work: 216-987-4804
Cell: 216-406-8821
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Tri-C President Selected for Aspen Institute's Presidents Fellowship
Dr. Baston is one of 25 community college leaders across the U.S. chosen for the inaugural cohort. More
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Tri-C hosted a community conversation between iconic sports agent Rich Paul and Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb – Hundreds attended the October event with the Cleveland native and author on the Metro Campus. More
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Historic Combined Gift of $6.8 million for Tri-C/CSU Keeps the Mandel Scholars Program Funded Through 2031
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has bestowed a landmark grant of approximately $3.3 million (Tri-C) and approximately $3.5 million (CSU) to further advance the renowned Mandel Continuing Scholars Program - preparing Cleveland's future leaders. Read more about this national standard-setting program.
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Tri-C Receives 11th Consecutive Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Tri-C was one of seven Ohio schools — and the only community college in the state — to earn a 2023 HEED Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. The award recognizes colleges and universities committed to diversity and inclusion. More
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Good News Conversation Starters |
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A Top Workplace Again!
Tri-C Receives 17th NorthCoast 99 Award The award honors the 99 best workplaces for top talent. Details.
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Tri-C Named One of the Nation’s Top Higher Education Workplaces
For the third straight year, the college is designated one of the 2023 Great Colleges to Work For - one of 22 two-year institutions in the U.S.awarded the honor. More
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A Beloved Cleveland Character: Stomp Named Best College Mascot |
Tri-C's mascot Stomp was recognized as the region's Best College Mascot in Cleveland Magazine's annual Best Of competition.
Stomp, a TriCeratops, stands seven-feet tall and sports jersey #63 in honor of Tri-C's 1963 founding. More
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Did you know? Tri-C offers a wide range of community programs that may be of interest to your constituents. We invite you to share the programs below within your communities. |
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Tri-C’s Advanced Technology Academy (ATA)
Free, short-term training programs for young adults 17-24
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Know any young people ages 17-24 looking to begin their future in weeks — not years? Tri-C’s Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) offers short-term training programs - six to 21 weeks - for young adults 17-24 for in-demand careers — at no cost to the student. To be eligible, individuals must be between the ages of 17-24; live in Cuyahoga County; have a high school or GED diploma. Learn more!
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FREE Federal Tax Preparation Metro Campus |
Free Federal Tax Preparation is returning to the Tri-C Metro Campus. Announced dates:
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Super Saturday - Feb. 24 - 10A-2P
- FAFSA Help too, this day only
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Weds., March 6 - 9A-1P
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Thurs., March 7 - 2P-6P
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Tri-C Students & Alumni
Making Their Marks in the World
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TOPS Sports News
Recently, the TOPS took two at the North Central Michigan Tourney with the Men’s Soccer Team earning their first post-season berth since 2017! Details
Keep track of all TOPS news and weekend wraps here. More
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Meet the New Parma Heights Police Chief Tanya Czack
In a career of achieving firsts, former Tri-C student Tanya Czack has set one more - serving as the first female police chief in Parma Heights. She is one of only three female police chiefs in NEO. More
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What Happens When Tri-C Democracy Fellows create a new Soap Operas of democracy series? So. Much. Drama. View episodes of The Votes of Our Lives - part of Tri-C's 2023 Playlist for The Voting Experience - peer-to-peer civic engagement for students, by students here. |
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Celebrating Our Champions |
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Tri-C's Annual Celebration & Awards Breakfast kicked off with a conversation between Dr. Baston and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, followed by awards to the 2023 Advisory Committee of the year along with Community Champion and Alumni Awards.
2023 Outstanding Advisory Committee Award – Congratulations to the Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee (pictured here.) Each Tri-C Advisory Committee is made up of staff and community members active in the profession who advise on the courses needed to be successful in the named field.
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Community Champion Awards acknowledge both individuals and companies (Small and Large) who have made a major contribution to the success and support of the College and its students.
Pictured here: Rock The Polls writer and champion Minister Corey Jones (fifth from left) along with Dr. Baston & Tri-C Democracy Fellows.
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Join us in congratulating all seven of this year's Community Champions!
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Large Corporation (two) – PNC & The MetroHealth System
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Small Business (two) – Meltrice Sharp, CLE Consulting Firm & Michael Wisecup, On Technology Partners
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Individual (three) – Dr. Terry A. Webb, Assistant Dean at Tri-C; LaRese Purnell, Partner CLE Consulting Firm; and Minister Corey J. Jones, M.Div. aka Corey Bapes, Wise Words, LLC
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2023 Alumni Award Winners |
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The Rising Star Award – focused on grads from the past decade - was presented to Samuel Noyola in 2023.
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The Distinguished Alumni Award – celebrates alumni who attended Tri-C more than 10 years ago for their professional accomplishments, notable achievements and/or College and community service. Congratulations to the 2023 Awardees: Gloria Moosmann; James Merlino, M.D.; Joseph Yurko, P.E.; Sherri Brandon; and Beverly Owens-Jackson.
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Tri-C Alumni Awards – This year, six awards were presented at the annual event in honor of the College’s 60th anniversary. Alumni from each of the College’s six decades (shown above with Dr. Baston) were celebrated for their service. More
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Distinguished Faculty & Staff |
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Serving Our Veterans – a Tri-C Priority |
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Tri-C Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 14th Consecutive Year |
“Welcoming veterans and their families at Tri-C is a core part of assisting them in their career journey after their sacrifices to serve,” said Marjorie Morrison, director of Tri-C's Veteran and Military Connected Services. “To be recognized for the 14th consecutive year is a testament to this Collegewide effort.” The College attained Gold status in the ratings, evaluated in categories including graduation rates, student retention, and job placement success. More
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Tri-C Student Veteran of the Year
After a long and decorated military career, and a distinguished academic career at the college, Peter “Pete” Schmitt received the 2023 Tri-C Student Veteran of the Year award in a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10th at Cleveland City Hall. Read more about his distinguished journey.
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Honoring Those Who Served: 2023 Veterans Day Observance
with enduring thanks to all who serve.
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Veterans Day Events Held Across the College
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All four campuses held student events to thank and honor veterans – ranging from a luncheon, thank you card-writing sessions, and a digital wall photo salute.
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The College’s formal Commemoration took place at the Western Campus – Since its founding in 1963, Tri-C has enrolled more than 40,000 service members. This year's annual ceremony was followed by opportunities to assemble kits for veterans and write cards. More
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Join Us for the 47th Annual Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Tri-C proudly hosts Cleveland's longest-running birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plans are underway for the annual celebration concert to return in person on Sunday, January 14. Watch this page for 2024 updates
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Enjoy the Tri-C Times 60th Anniversary Issue |
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Tri-C’s Evolution and Impact Since 1963 – Learn about Tri-C’s first 60 years, from its first day of class in a converted schoolhouse to its present-day standing as the largest community college in Ohio. – Page 6
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Tri-C President 2023 Year-End Report to the Community “We are stewards of a great institution that is critical to so much of what this region is and will become.” – Page 5
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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. To date, more than 1,000,000 students 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 200 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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