Category President’s Column

By J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. If you asked me in April to guess how Cochise College would be positioned in June for the near future, a dramatic summer-to-summer enrollment increase of 14.6 percent probably would not have been my prediction. Yet,… Continue Reading →

By J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. It’s been a long time since my May column has been about something other than commencement. Instead, what I share with you today is our plan, or as much of a plan as we are able… Continue Reading →

By J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. February is a busy month at the legislature, as various budgets are proposed, reviewed, debated and promoted. Arizona legislators, including the Cochise County delegation, have been extremely supportive of community colleges. Last year, the legislature dedicated… Continue Reading →

By J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. For the past few years, Cochise College board members, staff and students have participated in the Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign by ringing the bell outside of local establishments during the holiday season. The college is… Continue Reading →

By J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. Not long after I arrived at Cochise College, an event that showcased our students and academic programs drew my attention. The Pit Fire Festival was in its third or fourth year, and it was drawing crowds… Continue Reading →