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THE EAGLE
News from the Colorado Mountain College Foundation
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CMC Board of Trustees selected for national leadership award
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges selected CMC’s Board of Trustees as one of five boards – one public college, two private universities and two public college or university foundations – nationally to receive its John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership. The Nason Award, established in 1992, is provided to higher education governing boards across the country that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative.
“The nation is home to some 4,000 colleges and universities and nearly as many governing boards, and yet, there are few boards that deserve special recognition more for their courage, wisdom and foresight,” said Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, CMC president and CEO. “CMC is more relevant to and celebrated by its communities than ever before, in large part because the courageous and thoughtful individuals that comprise its elected governing board.”
The CMC Board received the John W. Nason Award in recognition for its commitment to addressing the needs of students and the region, investing in affordable housing and expanding academic programming for high-demand fields, among other initiatives.
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FirstBank brings a CMC education within reach
Ali Cottle is a Roaring Fork Valley local who earned a Colorado Mountain College degree without leaving the valley, thanks in large part to FirstBank. In doing so, she joined more than 50 students since 2014 from CMC’s mountain region who have received financial support from Colorado’s largest locally owned bank.
After high school, Cottle opted out of the traditional college trajectory and instead, jumped straight into the workforce at age 18, earning a spot on the Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol. However, after nine years on the patrol and eight reconstructive knee surgeries, Cottle heeded her orthopedic surgeon’s advice and changed course.
That decision led her to Colorado Mountain College, where she learned she could earn an associate degree in early childhood education and receive financial assistance through FirstBank scholarship funds to pursue her goals. Cottle graduated with an AAS in 2017 and opened her own home daycare in 2020.
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Campus leader Heather Exby plans retirement
Heather Exby, Vice President and Dean of the Glenwood Center and Spring Valley campus, is retiring at the end of the spring semester after eight years of service to CMC. During her tenure, Exby led the Promise of Spring Valley capital campaign, raising $5 million and transforming the Spring Valley campus with the J. Robert Young Alpine Ascent Center, the Outdoor Leadership Center & Field House, a renovated residence hall, the Paul & Shirley Bushong Student Center, a mountain bike trail system, and a solar array with its own battery storage complex.
“I’ve been so fortunate to have been the kind of leader I always wanted to be and build a team that has grown and stepped up to every single challenge that has been laid before them,” Exby said. “I really care about the people I’ve worked with and about creating a learning environment for our students that is as personal and accepting as possible.”
Exby will stand on stage once more for spring commencement in May before she retires at the end of spring semester.
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Chaffee County EMS hires four CMC EMT graduates
Concluding the fall 2022 semester, a group of four students successfully obtained their EMT-Basic certification at CMC Salida.
This program is a rigorous, semester-long program that spans over 12-credits and includes a combination of lectures, labs, and clinicals.
The EMS program started in the fall semester of 2019 at the Salida and Leadville campuses. Since then students have been performing exceptionally well with a 93% first-time pass rate for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. This exam is considered the certifying test for EMTs and has a statewide pass rate of 76%, and a national pass rate of 68%.
The state of Colorado is currently covering the tuition costs for the program through the Cares Forward Act.
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March 1
CMC All Campuses
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS PRIORITY DEADLINE / March 1 is the priority deadline for CMC Foundation Scholarships. Learn More »
March 4
CMC Leadville
2023 COLORADO CUP / The 2023 Colorado Cup Snowshoe Race at Colorado Mountain College will also serve as the 2023 Colorado High School Snowshoe Racing Championship. Youth racers from across the state will ascend to Colorado Mountain College Leadville to compete in the 5K championship.
March 25
CMC Steamboat Springs
BALL OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY / Join the Colorado Mountain College Sky Club from 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm for an exciting evening (weather permitting) of exploring the universe at CMC’s Ball Observatory on campus in Steamboat Springs. All are welcome. No previous knowledge necessary. Learn More »
March 27-30
CMC All Campuses
MEET THE AUTHOR - CMC COMMON READER PROGRAM / Join your fellow CMC community members in person at a variety of CMC campuses or online for a shared discussion on our 2023 Common Reader Woman of Light with author Kali Fajardo-Anstine. View the author's visit schedule »
The CMC Common Reader works to bring the community together through thoughtful discussion over a shared book. This year's novel, Woman of Light, is a historical fiction about the Chicana/o experience in the 1930s in Denver, Colorado. Learn where to get your copy of Woman of Light »
April 7
CMC All Campuses
CMC ALUMNI SKI DAY AT A-BASIN / Join the Colorado Mountain College Alumni Association for a day of beachin' at the basin with lunch and swag giveaways. $89 discount lift tickets will be available for those who mention CMC at the ticket window. All are welcome. Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we can accurately plan for food. RSVP Here »
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June 25 - July 20
ECUADOR & THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
This comprehensive study abroad program will allow you to not only learn, but also become part of Ecuador. The trip will visit three distinct regions: the Sierra of the Andes, the Amazon jungle, and the Galápagos Islands. Participants will experience all three environments, immersing themselves in the language and culture. While also engaging with two of the most environmentally diverse and important regions in the world to understand basic concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems. Learn More »
September 25 – October 5
OAXACA, MEXICO
Culture and cuisine are inseparable. To study a culture, you must also understand its traditions concerning food. To study food, you also must understand the culture in which the food is/was created. The goal of the trip is to provide students the opportunity to study, and more importantly, experience the cultural and food traditions of Oaxaca.
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October 28 - November 19
BHUTAN EXPERIENCE
Located in the Himalayan Mountains, just south of Tibet and east of Nepal, Bhutan is one of the most unique places in the world. Participants will be immersed in Bhutanese culture while learning about the country’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, entrepreneurship, Buddhism, and the arts. Learn More »
January 12-21
THE JAPANESE EXPERIENCE
Japan is the hub of action-sport winter media. With the effect of global warming, the ability to capture high-quality action in perfect conditions has become a difficult reality for the snowsport industry for their promotional media needs. In turn, this makes Japan the natural choice to study action-sport media and distribution. Learn More »
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CMC Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Our tax exempt ID # is: 74-2393418.
Gifts to the CMC Foundation can be made in honor of, in memory of, or to thank a loved one. For more information call 970.947.8378.
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