Red Rocks Community College
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| Established | 1969 |
| Type | Public two-year college |
| Dean | Renie DelPonte (Dean of Instructional Services) Marilyn Smith (Dean of Instructional Services) Rick Reeves (Dean of Instructional Services) Colleen Jorgensen (Dean of Pre-Baccalaureate and Transfer Studies) |
| Faculty | 424 |
| Students | 7,693 |
| Location | Lakewood, CO, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Colorado Community College System |
| Website | www.rrcc.edu |
Red Rocks Community College is a community college located in Lakewood, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado.
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[edit] History
The college was established in 1969 as a campus of the Community College of Denver and opened at a temporary site until the Colorado legislature appropriated funds for construction of a permanent campus at the school's present Lakewood campus. Construction began in 1971 and the first phase of construction was completed in 1973, with a link between the east and west wings of the current building completed in fall 1975.
On July 1, 1983 the Red Rocks campus officially became Red Rocks Community College and it opened its second campus in Arvada in 1990.
[edit] Academics
Red Rocks awards four Associate's degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies and Associate of Applied Science.
Certificate programs are offered in basic law enforcement training, business, computer information systems, construction technology, criminal justice, early childhood education, health careers, park ranger technology, and outdoor education.
English department Website[1]
[edit] Campus
The Lakewood campus is on 120 acres (.485 km²) along Sixth Avenue between Indiana Street and Union Boulevard.
The Arvada campus (also called Red Rocks on the Ridge) is located on Miller Street, northwest of the intersection of I-70 and Kipling.
[edit] Campus Life
Red Rocks Community College’s GLBT (Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender) Resource Center opened its doors to the campus and surrounding community on September 19, 2006. The GLBT Resource Center was developed by RRCC’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) with funding from the college administration and student government. It is staffed by student and employee volunteers. Many students, staff, and faculty have participated in discussion groups and events in the Center and used the resources offered by the Center. RRCC's GLBT Resource Center provides support to all Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender students. Additionally, the Resource Center aims to serve the needs of all RRCC faculty, staff, family, friends, and community seeking a better understanding of GLBT issues. Essentially, the Center is for everyone.
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