VP Council


The VP Council is comprised of Chief Academic Officers and Chief Student Affairs Officers from across the 13 state system community colleges and the Colorado Community College System office.

System CAOs and CSAOs work collaboratively to support and set system-wide standards for the academic and student affairs functions of the Colorado Community Colleges as well as the Career and Technical Education programs for middle schools, high schools, and postsecondary schools throughout Colorado.

VP Council is charged with leading and coordinating system-wide efforts involving:

  • Academic and Career and Technical Education Program Development
  • Course Curriculum
  • Academic Standards
  • Transfer Agreements
  • Student Success Strategies
  • Mental Health Initiatives
  • Concurrent Enrollment
  • Inclusive Excellence
  • Guided Pathways
  • Strategic Enrollment Management
  • Policy and Procedure Development



Upcoming Meeting Dates

VP Council Meetings for the 23-24 Academic Year are expected to be conducted both in-person and remotely on the first Friday of each month. Please contact goldie.ector@cccs.edu for more information.
Meetings will be held 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

July – No meeting
August 4, 2023
VP Council Retreat – September 22, 2023
October 6, 2023 (CANCELED)
November 3, 2023 (In-person)
December 1, 2023 (Online)
January – No meeting
February 2, 2024 (Online)
March 1, 2024 (In-person)
April 5, 2024 (Online)
May 3, 2024 (In-person)
June Retreats – TBD