News and Events from the CMC Foundation
February 2019
Colorado Mountain College gives Team USA a boost
CMC joins several other state-supported colleges and universities in Colorado in offering reduced tuition for athletes in training for Olympic and Paralympic competition. A bill passed by the Colorado General Assembly in 2017 allows colleges to offer in-state tuition to athletes training in an elite program approved by the U.S. Olympic Committee and living anywhere in the state, regardless of where they might otherwise have residency.
Above: CMC student, Team USA member and X Games gold medalist, Alex Ferriera
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Board of Trustees vote to not raise tuition in 2019-20
At its Jan. 30 meeting in Glenwood Springs, the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees unanimously voted for a 0 percent increase in tuition rates for the 2019-20 academic year.
They voted to keep tuition rates flat after learning that the college should receive an additional $1 million in state funding; these are part of increased funds proposed by Colorado Gov. Polis and his administration. Trustees commented that the support of taxpayers through ballot measure 7D also gave them the confidence to hold tuition flat in the upcoming year.
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Reaching even greater heights with new strategic plan
CMC has always maintained an inclusive environment for all students, views, and backgrounds. We are here for everyone. Consequently, the institution can only be successful when it represents the great diversity of ideas and experiences found in western Colorado and across our state.
But it’s not enough to simply talk about being inclusive. Sometimes you have to roll up your sleeves and do the right thing. Our goal is to support all communities in the college’s geographic service area and return on their investment in us.
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Salida community explores joining CMC district
At the Jan. 30 meeting of the CMC Board of Trustees, the trustees met with a delegation of about 20 administrators and officials from Salida, The group toured campuses in Leadville, Vail Valley at Edwards, Glenwood Springs and Aspen.
The Salida School District and Colorado Mountain College are engaged in a feasibility study to determine whether Salida might join CMC’s taxing district.
Salida is currently in the nine-county CMC service area but not part of the six-county taxing district, which means the college can only offer very limited programming in Salida. In recognition of the community’s significant growth and changing economy, leaders from the Salida community are exploring the opportunities to enrich Salida’s educational, economic and cultural offerings through CMC.
“Salida is the perfect town with everything we could want except for higher education. This is the logical next step for Salida,” said Cheryl Brown-Kovacic, Ph.D., Salida City Council member.
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Upcoming Events
Now through March 15
CMC Vail Valley at Edwards
IMPRESSIONS IN INK: COLORADO CREATIVE DISTRICT PRINTMAKERS
presented as a partnership between the Colorado Creative District and CMC's ArtShare program.
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February 20
CMC Breckenridge
BREADS OF ITALY
Learn the secrets to preparing Ciabatta, Rustic Whole Wheat Olive and Rosemary Bread, Grissini and a Rustic Italian Boule.
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February 22
CMC Breckenridge
CHEF'S DINNER PARTY
What could be more fun than having professional chefs prepare your dinner? Join Chef Ian Buchanan and a guest chef for this demonstration style class while they prepare a seasonally inspired four course dinner for you and your friends.
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February 22-24
CMC Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs
SOPRIS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS "THE NERD"
Called “one of the funniest plays ever written” by the Dramatists Play Service, “The Nerd” is set in the late ’70s and is still making audiences laugh today
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February 22-24
CMC Vail Valley at Edwards
LEVEL ONE AVALANCHE TRAINING
This course introduces the latest terms, technology and practices in the field of avalanche safety. Topics discussed include different types of avalanches, avalanche terrain, avalanche rescue, trip planning and gathering field observations.
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February 22-24
CMC Steamboat Springs
LEVEL ONE AVALANCHE TRAINING
This course introduces the latest terms, technology and practices in the field of avalanche safety. Topics discussed include different types of avalanches, avalanche terrain, avalanche rescue, trip planning and gathering field observations.
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February 26-28
CMC Aspen
COMMUNITY FIRT AID & CPR WITH AED
An American Heart Association Blended Learning course; the Part One, knowledge portion of the course, is completed online and Part 2, skill session, is in person with an instructor, during the scheduled hours for the class.
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February 27
CMC Rifle
BLACK HISTORY LIVE: MAYA ANGELOU
Come “meet” the late, great writer Maya Angelou, whose voice indelibly changed American culture and literature, in this chautauqua performance. Sponsored by Colorado Humanities and Colorado Mountain College, this chautauqua brings history alive with Stone’s dynamic rendition of Angelou.
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Starts February 28
CMC Spring Valley
DESERT ORIENTATION
This is one of our flagship backpacking-based orientation courses, which explores remote canyons in Capital Reef National Park for 5 days. Two mandatory classroom meetings will be held prior to the trip on Tuesday and Thursday nights; 2/28 and 3/5 from 6-8:50 pm. Field Overnights include: Thurs – Monday 3/7 – 3/11
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