Colorado Department of Higher Education

Colorado’s new five-year strategic plan for higher education puts learners at the heart of the postsecondary ecosystem. Read the new strategic plan and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRMbDnyS #highered #BuildingSkillsCO #CORises

Gov. Polis visited Opportunity Now grantee CrossPurpose to see how Opportunity Now investments are strengthening Colorado’s workforce and creating new career pathways for Coloradans. Read more at https://lnkd.in/grmajieG.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has earned the First Generation-Serving Institution designation from CDHE, and is now a member of the FirstGen Forward Network! Congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to first-generation student success. Learn more about the designation at https://lnkd.in/gKcM3n-Y.

The FosterEd program pays for the total cost of attendance for eligible students attending public institutions in Colorado. Students who were in foster care on or after their 13th birthday are eligible. Learn more at https://ow.ly/Atwy50VmeX6.

Did you know Western Colorado University started as a women’s-only school? During Women's History Month, we celebrate our origins as Colorado State Normal School—an institution dedicated to empowering women through education and preparing them for careers in teaching. Strong women have shaped Western from the very beginning. ?? Photos date between the years 1910 and 1912.

A Great Opportunity for Parents! Parental involvement on the CDHE Advisory Board ensures that a variety of perspectives shape policies to better support students. Including different voices fosters accessibility and informed decision-making in higher education. Strong voices leads to a bright future for all—working together for student success! ?? Call for Nominations: CCHE Parent Representative (2025-2026) ?? The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) is seeking a Parent Representative to serve on the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) Advisory Committee for the 2025-2026 academic year! Why Apply? ? Represent the voice of parents with students in higher education ? Join a 13-member advisory committee alongside legislators and community leaders ? Help shape policies and solutions for Colorado’s higher education system Eligibility: ? Must be a parent of a student enrolled in a state-supported higher education institution in Colorado How to Apply: ?? Complete the nomination form ?? Submit by Friday, March 28, 2025 to Liliana Diaz at [email protected] ?? The selected nominee will be notified in April ?? The final recommendation will be made at the CCHE meeting on May 2, 2025 ?? Learn more at the CDHE website! https://lnkd.in/gDb7rZRh Application Form: https://lnkd.in/gAagf-Bj Join us in shaping the future of higher education in Colorado! ??

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs announced a new 2+2 degree program in Civil Engineering in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder and University of Colorado Denver. The program will help support civil engineering pipelines in Southern Colorado. Read more at https://ow.ly/ehqF50VkLVu. #HigherEdWorks

The Colorado Community College System and 11 community colleges across the state were awarded over $360,000 through CDHE's Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant program. The funds will support faculty and instructors in developing OER and improving access for students. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eMK_XU2Q. Colorado Community College System

Are you looking for a summer internship? Start your search now! Many employers are accepting applications for internships. Contact your college or university's career office, or get started at https://lnkd.in/eRYxyWFD.

Today, Governor Jared Polis met with industry and education leaders to discuss career pathway solutions and ensure that Colorado workers develop the skills that employers need. The summit is one of seven Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summits being held across the state. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ghBRz7TB.