Author: cmcgenesis
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Quesada-Embid receives campus, collegewide honor
Colorado Mountain College announces Faculty of the Year Awards When the president of Colorado Mountain College and the vice president of the campus in Edwards unexpectedly showed up in Dr. Mercedes Quesada-Embid’s classroom recently, they were met with cheers and applause. That was because Dr. Carrie Hauser and Dr. Peggy Curry were there to tell…
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Colorado Mountain College names full-time, adjunct Faculty of Year
Good, Meade receive campus honors in Steamboat Springs Susan Good, professor of occupational safety at Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Steamboat Springs, has been teaching for the college for more than 30 years with enthusiasm that has never waned. “It’s interesting work,” said Good. “Every day is different, and we have great students.” Good was…
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CMC board approves strategic plan, 2014-15 tuition
At the February 19th meeting of the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees, the board unanimously approved the college’s 2014-18 strategic plan, which will become effective July 1. The plan is the result of more than a year’s thorough research and analysis, with input from employees, students and community members. “As we put the plan…
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For Faculty of the Year, successful teaching means inspired students
Robert Cartelli is on the business faculty at Colorado Mountain College in Summit County, and Jeremy Deem teaches outdoor education, history and sustainable studies. And though their subject areas are different, their positive impacts on students are similar. Each year, the students, staff and faculty of Colorado Mountain College nominate one outstanding full-time and one…
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Excellent educators in biology & ski area operations
Nale, Gusaas recognized with Faculty of Year Awards in Leadville One educator teaches biology, the other ski area operations. But no matter what the subject matter, both Virginia “Jenna” Nale and Jason Gusaas of Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Leadville have earned Faculty of the Year accolades for their abilities to connect and inspire their…
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CMC Culinary Institute hosts “A Celebration of Haute Cuisine”
The Colorado Mountain College Culinary Institute together with Keystone Resort presents “A Celebration of Haute Cuisine,” a six-course culinary adventure, on Thursday, Feb. 20. The evening features cuisine presented by the third-year apprenticeship class of the CMC Culinary Institute, under the direction of Executive Chef Steve Vlass (CMCCI 2005 alumnus), paired with wines selected by…
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CMC seeks comments in preparation for accreditation evaluation
Higher Learning Commission Team will visit in April Colorado Mountain College is seeking comments from the public about the college inpreparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit April 2-4, 2014, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Colorado Mountain College…
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Climber Luis Benitez to host screening of ‘Tibet: Murder in the Snow’ at CMC in Breckenridge
Chinese border guards didn’t expect dozens of international mountaineers to witness the shooting and killing of Kelsang Namtso, a 17-year-old nun, on the Nangpa Pass on Sept. 30, 2006. But American mountain guide and climber Luis Benitez was one of the many on the 19,500-foot pass that day, which separates Tibet from Nepal, and is…
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Esté preparado para College Goal Sunday en Colorado el 9 de febrero
Click here for an English version of this article Ayuda gratuita para estudiantes usando recursos federales y estatales* La novena edición de College Goal Sunday Colorado, un programa nacional que ofrece asistencia gratuita para las familias que deseen solicitar ayuda financiera, se lleva a cabo el domingo 9 de febrero, de las 2pm hasta las…
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Local families receive support to apply for college financial aid
On Sunday, Feb. 9, families in western Colorado will have the opportunity to attend College Goal Sunday, where they can receive free help in completing paperwork that can help them pay for college. College Goal Sunday will be held at Colorado Mountain College locations in Breckenridge, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Steamboat Springs on Feb.…