DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera thanked Colorado Community College Chancellor Joe Garcia for his dedicated service following the announcement of his planned retirement effective June 30th, 2025.
“Thank you Chancellor Garcia for your dedicated and inspiring leadership and commitment to student success in Colorado’s nation-leading Community College System. In Colorado, we are expanding access to real career paths that lead Coloradans to good-paying jobs and fulfilling careers. Thanks to Chancellor Garcia’s leadership the Colorado Community College system plays a critical role in ensuring that students have access to educational paths that fit their needs and provide the skills and experience to join Colorado’s strong workforce,” said Governor Polis.
"Chancellor Garcia has been a champion for higher education in Colorado, and his leadership has helped create opportunities for countless students across our state. He has been instrumental in expanding access to education, strengthening workforce pathways, and ensuring that every student, no matter their background, has a chance to succeed," said Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera. "Thank you, Chancellor Garcia, for your years of service—including your historic tenure as the first Latino Lt. Governor of Colorado alongside Governor Hickenlooper. Your commitment to equity and excellence in education is inspiring, and your impact will be felt for generations to come."
The State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education has announced its intent to appoint Diane Duffy, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer of CCCS as Interim Chancellor, effective July 1, 2025.
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