[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 DR. PAMELA S. SHOCKLEY-ZALABAK TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Pamela S. 
Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor of the University of Colorado-Colorado 
Springs. Since 2001, Dr. Shockley-Zalabak has worked to improve the 
educational system in the State of Colorado in an attempt to enhance 
student success and graduation rates.
  In the years ahead, jobs in the United States will be pursuing 
specialized workers who are educationally qualified and focused in a 
particular area of expertise. The University of Colorado, under Dr. 
Shockley-Zalabak's leadership, has concentrated its efforts on 
improving the retention and graduation of ethnic minority students. 
UCCS has also worked to implement programs to advance interest in more 
specialized careers, including areas such as science, technology, 
engineering and math.
  Last week, Dr. Shockley-Zalabak participated in a roundtable at the 
White House that discussed the impact of community colleges throughout 
the nation. This roundtable was a part of the White House's highlights 
of ``Champions of Change'' who are making a notable impression in their 
communities.
  The White House also recognized Dr. Shockley-Zalabak and UCCS for the 
implementation of the Southern Colorado Educational Consortium. This 
program allows UCCS to work with other two- and four-year colleges in 
the area to foster educational opportunities and degree programs. This 
rural part of Colorado has historically seen low educational 
achievement in years past. However, under the leadership of Dr. 
Shockley-Zalabak and the new programs she has helped create, I am 
confident the newfound success experienced by UCCS will continue to 
grow.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Dr. Pamela Shockley-Zalabak 
for her incredible accomplishments and steadfast dedication to the 
Colorado Educational System. She is truly making a difference in 
equipping America's youth with the tools, resources and education 
necessary to pursue a sustainable career and to determine their own 
destiny.

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