Purpose
The State Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is comprised of students elected by each of the established student governments from across the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). SSAC is charged with advising the State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education on matters of interest and concern to all CCCS students.
Mission Statement
Advocating for the growth and success of all students.
Vision Statement
We will impact students by building relationships and bridges in order to identify and eliminate barriers, and ensure pathways to student success. We will accomplish this by improving communications and acting as a liaison between the students, CCCS, and legislators. Furthermore, we commit to a continued collaborative effort of service and excellence for the benefit of all students.
SSAC Respresentatives
| College | Student Rep | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | Ryan Holmes | Treasurer |
| Community College of Aurora | Brandon J. Thierry | Legislative Liaison |
| Community College of Denver | Kassandra Caballero | Representative |
| Community College of Denver | Bryan A. Saenz | Representative |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College – Rangely Campus | Unfilled | Unfilled |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College – Craig Campus | Unfilled | Unfilled |
| Front Range Community College – Boulder County Campus | Elena Barrera | Chair |
| Front Range Community College – Larimer Campus | Unfilled | Unfilled |
| Front Range Community College – Westminster Campus | Phoebe Zavala | Representative |
| Lamar Community College | Rayce Coen | Representative |
| Morgan Community College | Jeneen Ibrahim | Public Relations & Marketing Manager |
| Northeastern Junior College | Patrick Shields | Representative |
| Otero Junior College | Unfilled | Unfilled |
| Pikes Peak Community College | Jade Phinn | Representative |
| Pueblo Community College | Catherine Allen | Vice Chair |
| Red Rocks Community College | Sarah Kidder | Secretary |
| Red Rocks Community College | James Cook | Representative |
| Trinidad State Junior College – Trinidad Campus | Unfilled | Unfilled |
| Trinidad State Junior College – Valley Campus | Destiny Calderon-Ruiz | Representative |
SSAC Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 13, 2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Arapahoe Community College | |
| Friday, August 10, 2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Front Range Community College – Westminster Campus | |
| Friday, September 14, 2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Colorado Northwestern Community College – Craig Campus | |
| October 12th – 13th, 2018 Student Leadership Conference |
Community College of Denver | |
| Friday, November 9, 2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Front Range Community College – Boulder County Campus | |
| Friday, December 14, 2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Red Rocks Community College | |
| Friday, January 11, 2019 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Colorado Department of Higher Education, Legislative Retreat | |
| Friday, February 8, 2019 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Colorado Community College System | |
| March 9-12, 2019 | D.C. Trip & National Conference | |
| Friday, April 9, 2019 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
Rising Star Awards Community College of Denver |
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| Friday, May 10, 2019 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Morgan Community College | |
| May 31 – June 2, 2019 | SSAC Summer Retreat Colorado Northwestern Community College – Rangely Campus |
Annual Rising Star Awards Luncheon
Each year, the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC) sponsors the Colorado Community College System’s (CCCS) student leadership awards ceremony. The Rising Star Award is bestowed upon community college students who exhibit a high level of leadership and involvement in student activities. Additionally, SSAC looks to honor a stand out President/VP and Advocate of the year to recognize outstanding efforts in support of student success. Winning students, Presidents/VP and Advocates will be recognized at the annual Rising Star Luncheon.
Photos from the 2019 Rising Star Award Luncheon
Photos from the 2018 Rising Star Award Luncheon
