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Instructional Services

Instructional Services

Instructional Services at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) encompass all academic departments and student academic support services. All academics at Pikes Peak State College are supported and guided by the Vice President for Instruction - through the leadership of the academic Executive Deans, Directors, and support staff.

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Current Students

Pikes Peak State College is the largest institution of higher education in Southern Colorado. Serving students throughout Southern Colorado as well as across the Front Range.

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Degrees or Certificates

PPSC offers Associates & Bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, allowing our students to pursue their educational goals and start rewarding careers in our local community.

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Military & Veteran Students

Nearly 1 out of 3 students at Pikes Peak State College are current active duty, veterans, or military affiliated. PPSC is proud to serve those who have selflessly served our nation.

Vision Statement

In keeping with the PPSC vision, Students Succeed at PPSC, Instructional Services envisions itself as the center of teaching and learning, combining its long-standing tradition of providing quality instruction with a spirit of collaboration and innovation.

In addition to preparing students to transfer to other educational institutions, we equip students for today’s workplaces and entrepreneurial opportunities by providing technical skills and training. We also seek to guide students on the ethical use of emerging technologies.

Through the lens of continuous program improvement, student engagement, shared governance, and strategic initiatives, we are committed to graduating students who are prepared to make a positive impact in the world, become effective leaders within a diverse community, and make significant contributions that improve their lives and the lives of their families.
Academics

Organizational Structure

Academic departments at PPSC are distributed among academic divisions, each led by an Executive Dean, which operate under the direction of the Vice President for Instruction to provide high-quality educational opportunities for students in both traditional transfer and career and technical education. 

Instructional Services Organizational Chart

The below PPSC Representative serve in committee work:

2025 PPSC Faculty Senate Officers:

  • President - Amy Reed

  • Vice President - Dawn Murphy

  • Secretary - Monica Novack

2025 PPSC Faculty Senate:

  • AHSS

    • Senators:  Martin Conrad, Tom Lovell, Michael Simrak

    • Alternates:  Cindy Kamilar, Elisabeth Schilling

    • Instructor Senator:  Rebekkah Atwood

  • BTPS

    • Senators:  Neil Austin, Cristal Breitbeil, Monica Novack

    • Alternates:  Tom Atwood, Clint Schafer

    • Instructor Senator:  Linda Hertz

  • HS

    • Senators:  Joe Miller, Amanda Morgan, Dawn Murphy, Amy Reed

    • Alternates:  Ben Roberts, Melissa Serna, Charlene Smith, Heidi Likins

    • Instructor Senator:  Sue Meres-Baker

  • SEM

    • Senators:  Susan Rollins, Jennifer Swartz, Larry Threlfall

    • Alternates:  Kyle Anibas, Liz Coelho, Tracy Lee

    • Instructor Senator:  Jennifer Wawrzonek

  • TPS

    • Senators:  Kris Akse, Ralph Mills

    • Alternates:  Jane Miller

    • Instructor Senator:  n/a

  • SFAC (Senate Faculty Advisory Committee) – Joe Miller

  • CFAC (Colorado Faculty Advisory Council) – Wayne Artis

  • SFCC (State Faculty Curriculum Committee)

    • CTE rep – Christine Sines

    • Transfer rep - Elsa Dias

  • OFIAC (Online Faculty & Instructor Advisory Committee)

    • Full time - Nate Wadman

    • Part time – Rebekah Atwood

  • SIAC (State Instructor Advisory Committee) - Mary Leusink

  • PPSC FSBC (Faculty Salary and Budget Committee) - Larry Threlfall

  • PPSC Leadership Council

    • Faculty

      • Anneke Bruwer

      • Martin Conrad

    • Instructors

      • Rebekah Atwood

      • Emily Melgr

        • Alternate – Monica Novack

  • PPSC Web Governance Committee

    • Joe Miller

    • Monica Novack