Phonathon

One of the most significant Colby Community College fund-raising events will begin Oct. 19 and continue Oct. 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28.  The annual Endowment Foundation Phonathon Scholarship Fund Drive will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. 
“We raised approximately $50,000 last year for student scholarships,” said Foundation Director Nick Wells.  “The need is even greater this year with the addition of new programs such as Entrepreneurship, Feedlot Certification and Therapeutic Massage Therapy.  It is our goal to exceed the $50,000 the college received last year.”
CCC Presidential Scholars, Student Ambassadors and student representatives from clubs and organizations will be making calls to approximately 12,000 alumni and friends of the college.
“We have an increase in freshman enrollment numbers this semester” said CCC President Dr. Lynn Kreider.  “The completion of the new 160-bed dormitory, the new programs, and the increasing competition to attract the best students to CCC are all factors that contribute to the need for additional scholarships.”
Over 50 percent of CCC students receive a scholarship.  Eighty percent of full-time students receive some form of financial assistance.
Letters have been sent to alumni and friends of the college allowing those who prefer not to be called to send their donations in advance.