February 4, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 23 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Red Rocks Community College on being awarded the West Metro Chamber of 
Commerce Large Business of the Year Award.
  With campuses in Lakewood and Arvada, Colo., Red Rocks Community 
College is a tremendous asset in our community assisting students in 
meeting their career and educational goals through multiple pathways to 
success and in a collaborative environment.
  Red Rocks Community College serves thousands of students each 
semester, the vast majority of whom are considered non-traditional 
students. A typical student at Red Rocks is 28 years old on average and 
most work part or full-time, in addition to pursuing their degree. Many 
students also have a family to support as well. Red Rocks offers 150 
degree and certificate programs, 40 department of Student Success 
Services programs, and recently became the first community college in 
the nation to offer a master's degree and two bachelor's degrees.
  Red Rocks has been ranked first among Colorado Community colleges for 
first-year graduate earnings and ranked third among Colorado public and 
private 2-year and 4-year institutions.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Red Rocks Community College 
for this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their continued 
service to the community.

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