Dear Colegas,



I hope you are having a relaxing summer and getting ready for the 25-26 Academic Year!

This year we had many transitions as an organization with some of our Executive Committee members having to step down or their term cycle coming to an end. I want to thank our Colegas for their contributions and leadership to fulfilling CoCEAL’s mission and vision. This work is a labor of love, and we are grateful for their time.

We are excited to have Karl Diaz-Sanders serving as President and Founder Dra. Becky Chavez as Interim Secretary.

We have nominations for positions for the 2025-2026 election cycle for President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please consider applying or nominating someone here.

We are excited for all the events and opportunities that our member institutions and colegas will benefit from this academic year and hope you consider renewing your CoCEAL Membership, please use this form for Membership Renewal.

En Comunidad,

Manuel Del Real, Ph.D., Past-President for CoCEAL

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Meet the Board - Highlight

Karl Diaz-Sanders, President

It’s an honor to serve as President of CoCEAL. This coalition has a long, meaningful history in Colorado, supporting Latino faculty, staff, and students through the many ups and downs of higher education. I’m humbled to be part of such a respected group with a strong presence across the state.

As we face an uncertain federal landscape and growing resistance to equity-focused work, I believe this is when our coalition is most needed. Colorado remains a state that values education, and we have a unique opportunity to lean on each other during challenging times.

Now more than ever, we must unite and leverage our collective resources to ensure students succeed, graduate, and achieve the socioeconomic mobility they and their families deserve. One of my priorities is strengthening collaboration across colleges and universities. For instance, the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s partnership with Complete College America offers free resources and consultation to every campus—support we can’t afford to overlook in times of limited funding.

I look forward to connecting with you all and growing CoCEAL into an even stronger, more unified force—one that positions Colorado as a national leader in Latino student success. As someone born, raised, and educated here, my heart is deeply rooted in this work and in the students we serve. I’m grateful for the chance to support you and help build a stronger educational foundation for all Colorado students.

In the News:

Higher Ed Lobbying Spending Rises

New reporting shows colleges are spending more in Washington, with research universities leading efforts to influence funding, aid, and policy decisions.

By Josh Moody | Aug. 1, 2025

How Diverse Are College Staffs?

A new analysis highlights persistent gaps in diversity among college staff, sparking debate over what true progress in higher ed should look like.

By Julia Piper | Jul. 31, 2025

CoCEAL is committed to providing our members to the latest job openings in the state of Colorado. Please know we are working hard to have the latest postings updated weekly so that members can have access to job openings in real time. Concurrently, this job board would not be possible without the participation of our member institutions and other organizations that are committed to the diversification of their workforce and the hiring of latinx people. Please feel free to share the google form link below with your Human Resources departments and other organizations that would like to post job announcements on our job board.

Phlebotomy Instructor | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

English Instructor | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Construction Management Instructor | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Program Director, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA), Spring Valley | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Instructional Designer | University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

Student Success and AI Librarian | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Regional Development Officer, Roaring Fork Valley | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Assistant Director of the Black/African American Cultural Center | Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Library Technician | Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, CO

Manager | Empower Schools, CO

Desktop Engineer, Central Services | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Instructor | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Learning Commons Coordinator & Open Educational Resources/Cataloging Librarian, Summit Campus | Colorado Mountain College, Dillon, CO

Director of Academic Support and Project Manager | Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO

Academic Advisor II | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator & Academic Advisor II | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Finance Policy & Process Specialist | University of Colorado System Administration, Denver, CO

Admissions Representative | Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO

Technology Support Specialist, II | Colorado Mountain College, Edwards, CO

Custodian | Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, CO

Director, Information Technology Services | Front Range Community College, Westminster, Longmont, or Fort Collins, CO

Dean of Business & Computing Technology | Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

Senior Accountant | Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

Aircraft Maintenance Training Hangar Manager | Aims Community College, Loveland, CO

Representative, Admissions - Bilingual | Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

Coordinator, Instructional (Westminster Campus) | Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, CO

Foundation Corporate & Individual Fundraising Development Manager | Aims Community College, Greeley, CO

Manager, HR Operations | Front Range Community College, Longmont, CO

Manager, Information Technology | Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO

IT Support Specialist | Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Assistant Director - University Risk Management | University of Colorado System Administration, Denver, CO

Director of Donor Relations | University of Colorado System Administration, Denver, CO

Counselor, TRIO Student Support Services | Front Range Community College, Westminster or Longmont, CO

Program Manager, CCAMPIS | Front Range Community College, Westminster, Longmont, or Fort Collins, CO

Assistant Director of Finance and Business Operations | University of Colorado System Administration, Denver, CO

Academic Coordinator | Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, CO

Concurrent Enrollment Academic Affairs Coordinator | Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO

Employee Outreach & Education Professional | University of Colorado System Administration, Denver, CO

Development Assistant, Gift Planning | University of Colorado System Administration, Denver, CO

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