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• PPCC officer assaulted on campus

  November 12, 2011 3:34 PM

  A Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) officer was assaulted on Friday morning at the college's downtown campus. PPCC Officer McCormick entered a struggle with suspect, Lorie Lamonte, who would not leave the campus. Soon after, Lamonte gained control over Officer McCormick's handcuffs, McCormick tased Lamonte; however, Lamonte pulled the probes... more »

• PPCC announces new president

  May 25, 2011 2:54 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College has announced that Lance Bolton, Ph.D. has been appointed as the school's new president. Bolton is currently the president of Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado. He will assume his new role on June 13. Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System... more »

• Three finalists selected for PPCC president

  May 9, 2011 5:31 PM

  The Pikes Peak Community College presidential search committee has selected three finalists for consideration for the community college's next president. Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System, will make the final selection. The Colorado Community College System has been taking applications since December 2010. Dr. Ed... more »

• PPCC gets $476,000 federal grant

  September 27, 2010 11:51 AM

  Pikes Peak Community College has received a $476,355 grant from the US Department of Education. The money is earmarked for Emergency Management planning. PPCC is the only college in the state to receive a grant, and one of just 17 nationwide. "Sending a child off to college should be... more »

• President of Pikes Peak Community College resigns

  September 16, 2010 5:20 PM

  Dr. Tony Kinkel, president of Pikes Peak Community College, resigned Thursday. He cited "new opportunities" for his decision. Cliff Richardson, vice-president of Finance and Administration for the Colorado Community College System, will serve as interim president of PPCC. Dr. Kinkel joined the college in Feb. 2007. He took... more »

• Pikes Peak Community gets three grants

  September 1, 2010 2:36 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College has announced it has received three grants, more than $500,000. $83,276 from the Childcare Care Access Means Program each of the next four years to help low income PPCC students access campus-based child care services. In addition, grant funds may be used to provide... more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC enrollment services

  August 9, 2010 10:14 AM

  Pikes Peak Community College has an opening in Enrollment Services. This full-time position supervises, trains and assigns work to eight full-time classified and two work-study positions on all aspects of Admissions, Registrations, Financial Aid, Career and degree program/class advising and testing, call center and front counter operations, policies and... more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC Electronics Specialist

  August 2, 2010 12:29 PM

  The Information Technology Support Services Department of Pikes Peak Community College has an opening for an Electronic Specialist. This full-time position will provide technical support for the Radio/Television program, the KEPC radio station, and the PPCC TV station on installation, operation and repair of equipment and software. Also, ensure... more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC auto mechanic

  July 22, 2010 11:30 AM

  Pikes Peak Community College is seeking a full-time mechanic who will be solely responsible for providing maintenance and repairs to college vehicles and facilities maintenance equipment. Pay: $3,096 per month Apply by July 30 CLICK HERE TO APPLY more »

• Update: PPCC Centennial Campus alert was false alarm

  May 7, 2010 2:26 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College Centennial Campus was on heightened alert because of reports of a man with a gun late Friday morning. It appears that a man was seen heading to the bookstore on campus with a gun in a holster strapped to his leg. Campus police ordered shelter... more »

• Job of the Day: PPCC police officer

  March 29, 2010 12:54 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College is seeking a police officer. This position will be working a rotating schedule at all Pikes Peak Community College campuses. Patrols the campus by foot, enforcing federal, state, and local statutes, and college rules, regulations, and policies. Apply by April 16 Starting pay $3,700 /... more »

• Job of the Day: Pikes Peak Community College

  March 18, 2010 1:25 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College is seeking an administrative assistant in the math and language department. This position will float between the Centennial, Rampart Range and Falcon campuses as needed. Apply by Mar. 19 Starting pay is $2500 per month Click here to apply more »

• All clear: Academy Blvd. reopened

  February 17, 2010 12:40 PM

  Academy Blvd and Westmeadow Dr. have reopened, and Fort Carson has given the all-clear for residents of neighboring apartment buildings to return home. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office closed Academy after an artillery shell was discovered in some weeds Thursday morning. It was found under the S. Academy... more »

• Finding ways to fight the numbers

  February 13, 2010 8:15 PM

  It's a pretty simple formula, an education can equal success, but right now for Colorado students, some variables are missing. "If students don't have the foundation skills to do post-secondary work, they're not going to succeed." Tim Griffin, executive director of strategic management at Pikes Peak Community College. ... more »

• Students entering college in Colorado need some help

  February 11, 2010 9:37 PM

  "I prepared myself to graduate high school, I didn't prepare myself to go to college," says Bryant Hopson. If they were being honest, a third of Colorado students entering college would say that. Those numbers are according to an annual report from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. It... more »

• New G.I. Bill program backed up, causing problems for some

  February 3, 2010 8:09 PM

  A lot of soldiers are hitting the books, many taking advantage of the G.I. Bill and the government picking up the tab. "I wouldn't have been able to go. I wouldn't have been able to afford college," says Larry Hathaway, a Vietnam veteran using the G.I. Bill. The... more »

• Child Care Center - Pikes Peak Community College

  February 1, 2010 11:00 AM

  Pikes Peak Community College is looking to hire two quality, nurturing individuals to provide care for children 6-weeks to 12-years of age. These individuals must plans and implement educational and recreational activities in the areas of music, art, math, science, language, and fine and large motor and dramatic play.... more »

• PPCC Centennial campus closed

  December 11, 2009 2:22 PM

  Pikes Peak Community College's Centennial campus closed at noon Friday because of a power outage. It is closed for the day. All other campuses remain open. more »

• Administrative Assistant - PPCC

  November 23, 2009 11:58 AM

  This full-time position provides administrative clerical support to the Student Services Support Project at Pikes Peak Community College. Serves as the front desk receptionist, greets all incoming persons and assists by providing information, answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, informing students, faculty, and staff of application process; scheduling and supervising front... more »

• Early Childhood Educator - PPCC

  November 16, 2009 12:38 PM

  This position provides a quality nurturing environment for a diverse population of children ages six weeks to 12 years. Apply by Nov. 18 Pay: $11.37/hr. Click here to apply more »

• Suspicious package found at PPCC's Rampart Range campus

  September 29, 2009 10:05 PM

  Police blew up a suspicious package at Pikes Peak Community College's Rampart Range campus, Tuesday evening. The east entrance of the campus was closed during the investigation, but classes were not cancelled. Investigators say they believe the package was a geo-caching device, from a GPS scavenger hunt game. more »

• PPCC instructor arrested on sex charges

  September 29, 2009 7:36 PM

  A part-time instructor at Pikes Peak Community College has been arrested in Teller County, accused of assaulting two children. Kenneth James Cox, 44, is being held on several charges including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, aggravated incest, unlawful sexual contact, domestic... more »

• Custodian - Pikes Peak Community College

  September 2, 2009 1:30 PM

  This full-time position provides custodial support to the Facilities & Operations division at Pikes Peak Community College. Performs general cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture, equipment and surrounding areas. Vacuums, sweeps, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors. Dusts furniture, doors, and window sills, cleans blackboards, and collects and removes trash.... more »