June 2025

Dear FRCC Community, 

I hope this message finds you well and that you're finding moments to recharge as we ease into summer. While this season brings longer days and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, I also want to recognize the important work happening across FRCC. From supporting summer classes and enrolling new students to preparing for the fall semester, many of you are continuing to make a meaningful impact. 

That said, even though summer often feels like a slower season, the work here at FRCC isn’t slowing down. Our strategic plan development is moving full steam ahead, and I want to thank everyone who has been, and continues to be, involved in this important process. 

I hope you’re as excited as I am for what’s ahead, and I can’t wait to share the latest updates and stories showcasing the great work happening across our campuses. 

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FRCC and Westminster Public Schools Launch the Ranum Innovation Campus

 

FRCC recently partnered with Westminster Public Schools (WPS) to create Colorado’s first multigenerational educational campus—the Iver C. Ranum Innovation Campus in Westminster. This groundbreaking collaboration is a bold step toward a unified, learner-centered education model designed to meet the needs of our community today and into the future. What makes this campus truly unique is its dual focus, which not only serves high school students, but also providing adult learners in the community—including parents and family members—with opportunities to upskill, reskill and advance their careers close to home. 

FRCC faculty and leaders are actively shaping the advanced manufacturing curriculum, ensuring students engage in hands-on, industry-relevant learning from Day One.  

This partnership is more than a collaboration; it’s a model for how education can unite to create opportunity, innovation and growth for generations to come. 

 

College Updates

Strategic Plan Update: Vision Groups Begin Next Phase of Planning 

 

We’re excited to share the latest progress in the development of FRCC’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan. We have recently formed five vision groups, each tasked with bringing one of our strategic themes to life. These themes, along with draft versions of our proposed vision, mission and values, were shared with the college community for feedback. Thank you to everyone who took the time to review these materials and offer thoughtful input. Your comments and suggestions are helping us refine a plan that is both clearer and more reflective of our college community.

If you’d like to review the collected feedback, you can view it on our Strategic Planning Intranet site.

As we move forward, the next phase focuses on developing key objectives for each strategic priority. Each vision group will draft an initial set of SMART objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) that reflect how their assigned theme can be meaningfully implemented across the college.  

Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute their time, insights and energy to this important work. Together, we’re shaping a bold and inclusive vision for FRCC’s future.