Tag: Collegewide
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College boosts regional economy more than $300 million annually
Tuition freeze for 2013-14 small part of picture An economic impact analysis of Colorado Mountain College shows that the college plays a substantial role in the Western Slope’s economy, demonstrates a significant return on investment and is poised to help the region recover from the current recession. The study was conducted by Appleseed, an economic…
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Judge defers ruling on motion in SourceGas lawsuit
[GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLO.] – Yesterday, District Court Judge James Boyd deferred ruling on Colorado Mountain College’s motion for summary judgment regarding the validity of a lease with SourceGas that proposed a compressor station to be located on CMC’s Spring Valley campus. Judge Boyd set another status conference in the case for March 22, 2013, and…
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Spring 2013 Visit Days at Colorado Mountain College
Spread the word. Students interested in Colorado Mountain College’s three residential campuses have a few more chances to check out Colorado Mountain College this spring! Visit Days are a great way to meet Colorado Mountain College students, faculty and staff while learning about our degree programs and getting a taste of life on our three…
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Dassance leads Colorado Mountain College in meeting students’, communities’ needs
Former Florida college president started as interim CMC president Feb. 18 In his first two weeks as interim president of Colorado Mountain College, Dr. Charles “Chick” Dassance has hit the ground at a gallop. He is learning quickly about the college, its students and employees, and the communities it serves. He’s been meeting with as…
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Rocky Mountain Reflections
Colorado Mountain College’s literary journal seeking submissions Rocky Mountain Reflections, the art and literary journal of Colorado Mountain College, is currently seeking submissions for the upcoming Summer 2013 issue. The journal was created as a forum for the CMC community “to share fresh ideas, extraordinary stories, and unique visions,” and welcomes all types of creative…
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Study Abroad – in Peru!
Machu Picchu. The Pisac Market. The Andes. Colorado Mountain College’s Peru Spanish Immersion program offers participants a chance to immerse themselves in Peruvian culture and Spanish language for four exciting weeks this summer. The program includes four hours of daily Spanish culture and language classes, a homestay with a Peruvian family, day trips to the…
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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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Resolve to Learn
Utilize events and classes at CMC to improve your life By Barbara Johnson This article first appeared in the Citizen Telegram. You may have recently put together a list of New Year’s resolutions. Or you might just be thinking that a new year brings an opportunity for a fresh outlook. I would like to suggest…
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Colorado Mountain College ranks in top 20 in nationwide community college study
CNNMoney reports Colorado Mountain College ranks in the top 20 out of nearly 800 community colleges from around the nation for successful graduation and transfer rates. The ranking was created for the news outlet by College Measures, a leading researcher of comparative value within higher education. CMC’s “success rate” earned the college the No. 17…
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Rocky Mountain Reflections Seeking Submissions
Rocky Mountain Reflections, Colorado Mountain College’s art and creative writing journal, is accepting submissions for the Summer 2013 issue. The magazine welcomes all forms of creative writing and visual art. $100 cash prizes will be awarded for the best work in four categories: Poetry, Photography, Prose, and Painting/Drawing/ 3-D Arts. The submission deadline is March…