Heather Shotton, Ph.D. “She reminds us that we’re never walking by ourselves,” said senior Selena Gonzales, a Din茅 member of the Navajo Nation who lovingly refers to Shotton as “auntie” — a term of respect in Native culture. “We walk with our ancestors behind us and our future generations ahead of us.”
Heather Shotton, Ph.D. New Fort Lewis president on opportunities, Indigenous heritage and first-gen students
Heather Shotton, Ph.D. As Vice President of Diversity Affairs at FLC, Heather Shotton has played a pivotal role in advancing a culture of belonging and enhancing student access and success.
Senator Hickenlooper tours new nursing training facility at FLC Fort Lewis College has partnered with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to establish a new nursing training facility on its campus. U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper toured the facility on Aug. 29, highlighting the importance of local educational opportunities in retaining healthcare professionals in rural areas. (Local News Network)
Colorado education community hopes tax deal will end threat from 鈥榗atastrophic鈥� ballot measures Colorado lawmakers convening for a special session about property taxes have been sent a clear message by the governor and others: Protect funding for K-12 and higher education, or we won’t be happy. The article quotes a Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees resolution opposing the measures. "Such significant state budget cuts could lead to severe reductions in funding for essential...
Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers thanks, in part, to the Old Fort which hosts hands-on agricultural education, including Farmers in Training, Farm Incubator and Ranching Apprenticeship programs. (The Durango Herlald)
Sixty years ago, Morley and Arthur Ballantine, Jr. agreed to donate $10,000 to establish a campus. Andrew Gulliford, a professor of history at FLC, explores how that idea has expanded and grown since then. (The Durango Herald)