THE EAGLE
News from the Colorado Mountain College Foundation
Greetings! here is your monthly CMC Foundation news update

The No Barriers Fund offers assistance for unexpected hardships that prevent a student from completing their education. It acts as an emergency fund that allows CMC to offer additional support to students with needs outside the scope of traditional scholarships.

Gifts from the No Barriers Fund are made available to qualified CMC student applicants year-round, based on funds available. Student applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by designated campus representatives including a campus Financial Aid Specialist.

Recipients of these funds are encouraged to pay back some or all of the money they receive, if and when they can, to pay it forward to other students. The No Barriers Fund is reliant entirely on the generosity of donors.

The Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy at Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley graduated another class of police cadets last week. This fall’s class of 21 police cadets comes from throughout the region’s sheriff and police departments: Aspen Police, Avon Police, Carbondale Police, Chaffee County Sheriff, Garfield County Sheriff, Glenwood Springs Police, Rifle Police, Salida Police, and Steamboat Springs Police.

Hundreds of local law enforcement officers have received training at the academy and have continued their careers regionally. The academy began in the mid-‘70s and has graduated over 1,500 officers who have joined more than 100 Colorado law enforcement agencies.  

It was election night and CMC Steamboat Springs student Dakotah McGinlay was following the returns closely, anxiously waiting to see if she had won a seat on Steamboat Springs City Council.

“There was a lot of energy and excitement, but uncertainty as the results were very close for a few hours,” recalled McGinlay, who will graduate this fall with a bachelor’s degree in sustainability studies.
“When it was official, I got really emotional because I began to think of all the people who supported me and believed in me along the way.”

McGinlay’s foray into politics started as a result of a call to action in her local newspaper, which solicited more diverse candidates in age, race, gender and economics for city council.

“The lightbulb went off in my head,” said McGinlay. “I thought, maybe I should throw my name out there.”

Roughly a year ago, the first reports of a COVID-19 vaccine were emerging. Shortly thereafter and across our mountain region, early doses were being administered in area hospitals, pharmacies and clinics – often by Colorado Mountain College nursing graduates. A sense that the worst was behind us characterized the final weeks of 2020.

As we know, 2021 has now come and (nearly) gone without the “return to normal” we had eagerly anticipated. Even so, all of us at CMC have reflected deeply, adapted and evolved in order to support our students and return on the investments our beloved mountain communities make in us. With CMC’s fall semester coming to a close, it’s an opportunity to share some highlights from that journey, and what has made it possible.
SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE
For a full list of scholarships available at CMC please visit https://coloradomtn.edu/scholarships/
Qualified students can receive up to $3000 / Have you earned college credits but have no degree? Or were you admitted to a college but didn’t end up enrolling? We can help you Finish What You Started! Scholarship enrollment is going on now, the priority application deadline is March 1st. Learn More/Apply »
EVENTS
For a full list of events at CMC please visit coloradomtn.edu/events
December 24 - January 3
All Campuses
WINTER BREAK - CMC CLOSED / Winter break, all Colorado Mountain College campuses and offices closed, December 24, 2021 - January 3, 2022.

DINNER WITH THE STARS / Elkstone farm provides a unique opportunity for stargazing because of its rural location and few surrounding lights. Join us for an evening of exploring the stars with Professor Paul McCudden of Colorado Mountain College and members of CMC's student Sky Club. Learn More »

January 17
All Campuses
SPRING 2022 SEMESTER STARTS / Most 2022 Spring semester classes begin Monday, January 17, 2022. Register before your class starts!
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Our tax exempt ID # is: 74-2393418.

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