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4Cs Signs Amicus Brief in Support of DACA Students

With a sense of humility and commitment, Cape Cod Community College has joined 168 other community colleges, universities, and institutions across the United States in signing an amicus brief in support of an appeal in Texas v. United States, the case involving the legality of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

February 5, 2024

Cape Cod Community College to Hold Three Free Admissions Information Sessions for Parents, Students

As local high school students and their families prepare for “what’s next” when their academic year finishes up, Cape Cod Community College (“4Cs”) will be holding three Admissions Information Sessions designed to help them navigate their next steps. Each session is designed for parents, guardians, and high school students in grades 9-12 and will cover everything they need to know about starting at 4Cs for the Fall 2024 semester or beyond.

February 2, 2024

Cape Cod CC Becomes First Community College to Adopt the Okanagan Charter for Campus Health and Wellbeing

Cape Cod Community College (“4Cs”) in Massachusetts has become the first community college in the United States to officially adopt the “Okanagan Charter,” an international statement of commitment to promote health and wellbeing in all aspects of the College community. Created in 2015, the Charter provides institutions of higher education worldwide with common language, principles, and framework to become “health and wellbeing” promoting campuses. Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Maura Weir, Chief Wellness Officer for Cape Cod Community College, the Charter was adopted officially on Tuesday, January 10 as the College kicked off “Mental Wellness Month.”

January 26, 2024

Cape Cod Community College’s Project Forward Program to Host a Holiday Market on December 7

The Project Forward program at Cape Cod Community College will be hosting their annual “Holiday Pop-Up Market” on their West Barnstable campus on Thursday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The market will be set up in the College’s Grossman Commons building and will feature homemade crafts, gifts, and baked goods prepared by students in their Retail and Art and Entrepreneurship area of the program.

November 21, 2023

Cape Cod Community College to Host On-Campus Events Celebrating Veteran Service

Cape Cod Community College (“4Cs”) will be hosting events during the week leading up to Veterans Day in celebration of Veteran service. Sponsored by the College’s Military and Veterans Services department, led by Paula Smith, USA, LTC (Ret.), the events will invite students, faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize those who have served.

November 1, 2023

Cape Cod Community College Welcomes New Deans for STEM and Health Sciences/Professional Studies

Cape Cod Community College (“4Cs”) has welcomed new senior leadership overseeing two of their largest academic areas of study. This semester, the West Barnstable-based institution introduced Dr. Marianne Targino-VanBeber as their new Dean of Health Sciences and Professional Studies and Dr. Ben Latigo as their new Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

October 23, 2023

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Cape Cod Community College inducted its newest members into their chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the renowned inter

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Cape Cod Community College inducted its newest members into their chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the renowned international honor society for two-year colleges. Through 4Cs’ chapter of PTK, known as Alpha Upsilon Mu, students will gain access to special scholarship opportunities, career training and advice, and national recognition for their academic achievements.

October 19, 2023

Cape Cod CC Awarded $2.25 Million in Title III Funds to Support Retention, Equity, and Student Success

Cape Cod Community College has been awarded a $2.25 million Title III grant to improve equity, retention, and student success by expanding student support services and technology. Granted by the US Department of Education, the funds will be distributed at roughly $450,000 per year over five years. Title III funds like this are granted to institutions that serve a high number of students with high economic need.

October 6, 2023

Cape Air Donates New Aircraft to the Cape Cod Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program

This week, in continued support of aviation education and local talent development, Cape Air gifted Cape Cod Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program a recently retired Cessna 402c aircraft for student training. The new aircraft joins the AMT’s programs growing fleet – including two other donated planes from Cape Air – at their facilities in Plymouth Municipal Airport.

October 5, 2023

Cape Cod Community College Receives Suicide Prevention Grant to Create Internal, External Mental Health Structures

Cape Cod Community College (“4Cs”) has received the prestigious Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant to continue their work in providing internal and external support systems for students. The grant will provide the College with $306,000 over three years to expand an infrastructure so its Student Wellness team can better identify and intervene with students at risk for mental health and substance use issues before they reach crisis. 4Cs is one of 25 awardees of the funding nationwide and is the only recipient in Massachusetts.

September 8, 2023