4E4878455C8899988725890F006E0E23 Hearing Summary

Joe Garcia, Colorado Community College System, gave an overview of the system and its impact, funding received, and ways the system can improve. Additionally, Mr. Garcia gave an overview of the community college requests. The presentation can be found here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/5._cccs_presentation_slides.pdf.

Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, John Bottelberghe, and Robert Vasquez, Community College of Aurora (CCA), gave an overview of the college's Improving Server Room project. Information on the budget request can be found here: https://app.box.com/folder/184425838065. The presentation from CCA can be found here: https://app.box.com/file/1083183245914.

Dr. Marielena DeSanctis and Kathryn Kaoudis, Community College of Denver (CCD), gave an overview of their Classroom and Conference Room Technology. Information on the budget request can be found here: https://app.box.com/folder/184425665512. The committee asked about the progression of the project so far.

Dr. Colleen Simpson and David Johnson, Front Range Community College (FRCC), gave an overview of the Network and IT Security Upgrade project. Information on the budget request can be found here: https://app.box.com/folder/184425000582. The committee asked questions regarding the three campuses and generators, power outage frequencies, infrastructure, and natural gas backup power. Mr. Garcia explained that the Colorado Community College System recommended CCD as the top priority.