Tag: board of trustees
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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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Hauser’s contract approved by CMC board
New president’s skills, energy and vision are praised by trustees Today the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees approved a contract to hire Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser as the next president of the college. Following a national search, the college’s board of trustees selected Hauser as their top choice earlier this month. She is expected…
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Proposed president Hauser receives praise from college employees, supporters
Colorado Mountain College supporters and employees reacted positively to news that the board of trustees is negotiating to hire Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser as the college’s next president. Many stated they were excited at the news, or impressed with Hauser’s experience and presence. “She’s a perfect fit,” said Edwards resident Doris Dewton, vice chair of…
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CMC board votes to enter into negotiations with presidential finalist Hauser
After conducting a second round of public interviews with two finalists for the position of president of Colorado Mountain College, today the college’s board of trustees voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Carrie Hauser regarding joining CMC as its ninth president. “We had two very strong candidates,” said Glenn Davis, president of the…
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College to bring back two presidential candidates for more interviews
In the next stage of its search for the ninth president of Colorado Mountain College, the college’s board of trustees voted today to conduct additional interviews with Dr. Carrie Hauser and Dr. Alan Walker. The trustees are interested in additional in-depth conversation with Dr. Hauser and Dr. Walker to help assess their skills and experience…
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One seat on CMC’s board of trustees contested in Nov. 5 election
GLENWOOD SPRINGS – On November’s ballot voters will see one contested seat for Colorado Mountain College’s Board of Trustees. The three districts with seats up for election are: District 3 – The area within the boundaries of Garfield School District Re-2 and Garfield County School District 16 (western Garfield County). Current trustee Mary Ellen Denomy…
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CMC trustees OK domestic-partner benefits
Civil-union couples eligible for tuition, health-care perks GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Colorado Mountain College has extended health-insurance and tuition-discount benefits to “domestic partners,” in keeping with the State of Colorado’s recent adoption of civil unions for same-sex couples. The new policy, which was proposed last November by staff members at the college, was adopted unanimously…
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CMC board appoints Charles Cunniffe as interim Pitkin County trustee
In a special meeting on March 5, the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Charles Cunniffe as interim trustee for Board Member District 1 in the college’s six-county district. Cunniffe’s appointment continues until the next regular election of the board, in November 2013. He will be sworn in and participate in…
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Colorado Mountain College trustees decide on interim president
Board votes in favor of ASSET bill, tuition freeze for 2013-14 [Glenwood Springs, Colo.] The Board of Trustees of Colorado Mountain College today announced a unanimous vote to appoint Charles Dassance, Ph.D., as interim president of the college. Once all terms are agreed upon, Dassance will oversee the 12-location community college in north-central Colorado while…
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SB33 immigrant student tuition bill endorsed by Colorado Mountain College
This article appeared in the Glenwood Post Independent on February 1, 2013. By John Stroud. GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Colorado Mountain College’s board of trustees voted unanimously Thursday to lend the college’s support to an immigrant student tuition bill that’s currently working its way through the Colorado Legislature. The move came after members of the local…