The UDC-CC Associate Degree Nursing Program wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc (NLNAC), February 7-9, 2012. You are invited to meet the visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled for:
February 8, 2012, 4:00pm at 801 North Capitol St. NE.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:
Continuing Education grew by more than 30% during the first quarter of 2011. Our online classes continue to lead the way in providing professional development for people updating their skills. Providing more than a thousand online courses, Continuing Education has extensive and best quality programming in accounting, business, healthcare and fitness, hospitality, media and graphic design, program management, legal studies and much more!
Fifty Students from the Community College of the District of Columbia Participate in Gap for Community Colleges
June 15, 2011 - In Spring 2011 Gap Inc. and the UDC Community College (UDC-CC) partnered as a part of President Obama’s Skills for America’s Future program, an initiative to improve industry partnerships with community colleges to ensure that America’s community college students are gaining the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce.
Dr. James Shaw, a Visiting Assistant Professor for Biology, has been selected as a summer fellow for Bio-Link, a National Advanced Technology Education Center of Excellence focused on Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
CCDC participates in Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual Capitol Hill Conference
In early April 2011, Lily Najera and Halek Sanchez, two UDC-CC students, accompanied staff members Wesley Walsman, Academic Advisor, and Raysa Leer, Program Specialist, to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual Capitol Forum in downtown Washington, DC.
Dr. Jonathan Gueverra creates Minority Male Initiative
In Spring 2011, Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, in collaboration with faculty and staff, created the Minority Male Initiative to improve the enrollment support services and graduation rates of students from underrepresented communities at UDC-CC. This program, which has included forums, panel discussions, and regular meetings, has been a great success among students. The initiative offers academic support programs, staff/ faculty mentoring, peer mentoring, and personal development. All meetings and events are open to eligible students, faculty, and staff.
Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning and United Medical Center Partnership Update
Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) is pleased to announce its newest partnership with United Medical Center (formally known as Greater Southeast Community Hospital) in southeast Washington to utilize space to offer satellite allied health programming. The space is approximately 4,600 square feet with three large classrooms and two modern teaching laboratories.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced today the start of Gap for Community Colleges, a partnership between the UDC Community College (UDC-CC) and Gap Inc. as part of White House Initiative ‘Skills for America’s Future.’ The program will provide
community college students with the skills and knowledge to be successful and competitive in the workforce.
It was standing room only at the Community College's convocation on Thurs., Oct. 13 as students, faculty and staff celebrated the school's formal debut at its beautiful new location on N. Capitol Street. The twin themes of hope and opportunity were reinforced in every speech--from keynoter Jim Vance (News4 anchor), who credited the professors of his alma mater who "would not let [him] fail" to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who called UDC-CC the vehicle for erasing class and social disparities and Under Secretary of Education Martha J.
WASHINGTON — Starting an educational institution from scratch is a hard task. But it does have its advantages. Just ask the founding set of administrators and instructors at the Community College of the District of Columbia, which wrapped up its first academic year a few months ago.
Washington Post: Rising Enrollment a Mark of Success
The only community college in the District is less than a year old, but it is attracting students as demand for postsecondary education booms.
The Community College of the District of Columbia split off from the chronically troubled University of the District of Columbia in August as an open-admission, two-year institution -- a change instituted by UDC's new president.
Welcome to CCDC! We are elated that you have decided to pursue your academic endeavors at the Community College of the District of Columbia this Fall. Please take full advantage of the many opportunities for intellectual and personal growth beginning with our New Student Orientation Sessions!
Civic Engagement Corp (CEC) is Looking for Leaders and Members
The Office of Community-based Learning, Research, and Service announces its new Civic Engagement Corp (CEC). The Civic Engagement Corp is focused on engaging UDC students in better understanding community and social issues through service learning and community service. This is an exciting opportunity to connect the University and community. In addition, the program would help develop civically engaged students as well as empowering both participants and the entire student body on/off campus.
CCDC Joins Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count
Signifying its commitment to continuous institutional improvement and student success, CCDC has joined Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count. As part of this nationwide initiative, CCDC will identify new strategies to increase student success, close achievement gaps, and improve retention, persistence, and completion rates.. More Info »
Inaugural Celebration and Recognition of Degrees and Certificates
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, CCDC held it's inaugural Celebration and Recognition of Degrees and Certificates to honor associate degree, nursing certificate, and workforce development certificate students. Dr.
CCDC is pleased to announce the development of a new CCDC Center at 801 North Capitol St NE, just two blocks from Union Station. With the city council’s approval of the property lease on April 22, CCDC will immediately begin building out the nine-story, 88,000-square-foot space and plans to start classes and offer student services for Fall 2010. More Info »
Student Government Association Elections – Coming Soon!
Attention all CCDC students! CCDC will conduct Student Government Association elections in the Fall 2010 semester. If you are interested in participating on the “Elections Committee” or “Elections Focus Group”, please contact Dr. Hermina "Pearl" Petersat hpeters@udc.edu. . More Info »
Washington, D.C., April 23, 2010 – The Community College of the District of Columbia is pleased to announce the development of a new campus center at 801 North Capitol Street, just two blocks from Union Station. With the city council’s approval of the property lease on April 22, CCDC will immediately begin building out the nine-story, 88,000-square-foot space and plans to start classes and offer student services for Fall 2010.
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, UDC-CC held it's inaugural Celebration and Recognition of Degrees and Certificates to honor associate degree, nursing certificate, and workforce development certificate students. Dr. William Trueheart, CEO of Achieving the Dream, gave the keynote address, marking UDC-CC's first year.. More Info »
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Congratulations to UDC-CC's Hospitality and Tourism Management team which won third place in the business plan contest sponsored by the Darden Restaurants Foundation Entrepreneurship Summit. Our students, competing against teams from better-known and longer-established hospitality and tourism programs, were Anthony Preston, Maria Brooks, Juan Guevara, William Muriel, John Swain and Shiva Sharma. Dr. Henry Iroegbu was the team advisor. - 05/08/2010
"The Obama administration’s proposal to provide $12 billion to community colleges is widely seen by educators as explicit recognition of the two-year colleges’ importance to the economy." ...
“This is the higher education equivalent of the moon shot,” said Jamie Merisotis, president of the Lumina Foundation, which supports community-college initiatives. “The president is putting a bet on one sector to get a lot more graduates. They want to have a measurable impact on work force development.” ...
November 15, 2011 for Spring 2012 April 15, 2012 for Summer 2012 June 15, 2012 for Fall 2012
International Applicant Deadlines
October 15, 2011 for Spring 2012 March 15, 2012 for Summer 2012 May 15, 2012 for Fall 2012
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