Here’s the latest roundup of news and announcements from the CCV community. Happy reading, and don’t forget to share your own Notables with us by emailing marketing@ccv.edu!

  • Danielle Lafleur Brooks, a coordinator of teaching and learning at CCV, was recently recognized by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association for Exploring Medical Language (12th edition), receiving the McGuffey Longevity Award. She says she’s grateful to be able to make a lasting contribution to education and the development of future medical professionals. 
  • CCV Director of Financial Aid Ryan Dulude moderated a panel discussion at CCV’s screening of Gone Guys at the CCV-Winooski center last month. This documentary, set and produced in Vermont, explores the “quiet crisis” of increased disengagement and isolation of boys and young men in our communities. CCV students participated in the panel discussion.
  • CCV staff members Artie Toulis, Shaylyn Locke, Tana Randall-Wolfe, and Cody Miller hosted a new verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution training. This in-person training is designed to give staff practical tools and confidence when navigating challenging or high-tension situations and focuses on proven verbal de-escalation techniques while also emphasizing situational awareness and emotional regulation. Two sessions have already occurred in Rutland and Montpelier, with at least two more to come later this summer at other centers.  
  • CCV-Winooski opened the BookNook this spring, put together by staff members Lars Bihari, Max Nguyen, and Harrison Mitchell. This is a “little free library” boasting 400 titles (books, audiobooks on CDs, and DVDs) that are ready for new homes. Donated by CCV staff and public libraries from across Chittenden county, the BookNook opened up for students to have access to physical reading materials and a platform to exchange them. 
  • CCV alumna Rebecca Currier was featured in the Newport Daily Express, highlighting her teaching career. Currier began her career as a paraprofessional in 1983, then went on to earn an associate degree from CCV and a BS in science and education at Lyndon State College (now VTSU). Since earning her degrees, she has taught a variety of elementary grades and subjects and has been a teacher at Orleans Elementary School since 2001. Read the full story here.
  • CCV student Isabel Frei has received two scholarships from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Isabel was named a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and was selected as a member of the 2026 All-Academic Team. Her scholarships total $5,750. Isabel will graduate with an associate degree in behavioral science in June, and plans to transfer to a four-year program this fall.
  • Eleven students were recognized with the Leadership Scholarship, which honors students who demonstrate significant leadership abilities through service, volunteer work, and involvement in student life at CCV. Visit CCV Now for the full list of scholarship recipients, and to learn more about some of their stories.
  • Thirteen high school seniors from six different high schools participated in CCV’s Career Pathway Entry Program (CPEP) this spring. Students completed two college courses, earned a Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification, hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and rapid prototyping, and job shadows at BETA Technologies. A celebration was held at Generator on May 6.
  • CCV alumna Amber Roberge was promoted to assistant vice president and business analyst at Community National Bank (CNB). Roberge earned an associate degree in accounting from CCV and has worked at CNB since 2011.