During the academic years 2005-2007, the CC community will be observing the 35th anniversary of the unique Colorado College Plan -- and its most well-known component, the Block Plan. Special events are being planned including an academic symposium – watch this page for details and updates.
Symposium
“Religion and Public Life: Why Be Afraid?” – Currently scheduled for October 18-20, 2006
Publications/Media
Colorado College Bulletin, August 2005. – A walk through the past and present.
“An Intellectual Adventure” (DVD) – Produced by Doug Pray ’83 with the assistance of Lasse Jarvi ’03 and Alex Chu ’03. Explores a day in the life of 3-4 current students; watch the feature (10 minutes).
Homecoming 2005
Alumni and faculty who were deeply involved in the early years of the Colorado College Plan were on campus to talk about that time – how we could build on something that was already very good by inventing a new way to teach and learn. They talked with one another about how it can continue to grow and prosper. Watch excerpts from the forum by clicking on the image below:
For more details about Homecoming 2006 events, visit the alumni relations page.
Student Activities:
Colorado College Debate Team took on Berkeley – "Resolved: That the Semester System is superior to the Colorado College Block Plan". November 1, 2005.
Celebratory events throughout the year, including a 70’s Dance and much more.
Oral Histories
Additions to the college’s oral history records with histories taken from many who helped create and develop the plan.
Assessment/re-invigoration of The Colorado College Plan
Faculty will investigate most effective teaching/planning techniques, launch further experimentation, opportunities outside of block classes.
For more information about the Colorado College Plan, see these pages about the academic and co-curricular system that makes possible the unique intellectual adventure that students find only at Colorado College:
The Block Plan
Innovative Coursework
The Other Two "Legs" of the CC Plan:
The Co-Curricular & Residential Life
How the Block Plan Has Contributed to the Success of Graduates:
Colorado College Stories
"25 Years of Extraordinary Change":
Former Dean Glenn Brooks' Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of the Colorado College Plan in 1995