Taking the long view – for Aspen

The Aspen Times published the following editorial on Aug. 5, 2019.  By Carrie Besnette Hauser Aspen is exceptional – a place of majestic beauty, inspired creativity, extraordinary foresight, and demonstrated generosity. However, even with world-class services and resort amenities, and high-quality health care, schools, and public transportation, Aspen lacks several key components that make a… Continue reading Taking the long view – for Aspen

Gratitude – and a promise

Colorado Mountain College distributed the following editorial to regional media outlets throughout the CMC district.  By Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser In the recent midterm election, history was made. Aside from all the attention on national and statewide matters, Colorado Mountain College became the largest special district in the history of the state to successfully “de-Gallagherize”… Continue reading Gratitude – and a promise

Vail Daily column: Education is an economic driver

Dr. Jason Glass, superintendent of Eagle County Schools; Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, president and CEO of Colorado Mountain College; and Chris Romer president and CEO of Vail Valley Partnership, co-authored this editorial, first published in the Vail Daily. A healthy and diverse economy pays almost innumerable benefits to a community. A few of these positive… Continue reading Vail Daily column: Education is an economic driver

CMC Town Hall on Aspen Public Radio

Report highlights K-12 efforts Aspen Public Radio reporter Elise Thatcher filed a report from the Colorado Mountain College Town Hall Meeting in Aspen on Tuesday. According to her story: Colorado Mountain College is turning its focus to what kids are learning before they walk in the door. Right now more than half of incoming students… Continue reading CMC Town Hall on Aspen Public Radio