THE EAGLE
News from the Colorado Mountain College Foundation
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Greetings! here is your monthly CMC Foundation news update |
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On May 6 and 7, 2022, Colorado Mountain College students gathered at campuses and locations throughout the college’s 12,000-square-mile district to collect hard-earned degrees, certificates and diplomas.
"This year we have more than 1,360 graduates, across all 11 CMC campuses,” said Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, CMC president and CEO. “This fact should offer all of us hope and encouragement, because every one of these graduates has an enormous opportunity – and now the skills and education – to shape the future of our beloved mountain communities." Over 80% of whom are from the college’s 10-county district.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the CMC Foundation awarded 858 scholarships to those students this academic year — making them 31% more likely to graduate within four years and more able to navigate the high costs of our mountain communities. From law enforcement to nursing, and sustainability to graphic design, CMC’s students will take their new learnings and join and improve our workforce.
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By the time Kelli Adrian graduated from Colorado Mountain College’s teaching program, she had worked in three schools at four different grade levels. Her hands-on experience led to three job offers.
CMC not only connected Adrian to a community of employers, but also taught her how to put together a resume, clarify her goals, and make sure she got the certifications she needed to launch her teaching career. She didn’t have that help when she earned her first degree.
“If you graduate from CMC, you’ve worked closely with the surrounding community and they know that you’re very, very well trained,” Adrian said. “You’re trained for what employers are looking for.”
The college also offers other programs designed to get students jobs in the region once they graduate. They include training in nursing, but also community-specific job preparation such as avalanche science, ecosystem science and stewardship, and fire science with a focus on wildland fires.
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A $2.1 million nursing simulation lab, when complete, will finish a multi-year renovation project of the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley campus focusing on bringing more students and community members up the hill outside of Glenwood Springs.
The new student center will, over time, allow the school’s nursing program to more than double the 96 students it currently serves, Campus Dean Heather Exby said, helping to address a need felt at both the local and national levels. The facility also is allowing the college to offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing, currently only offering an associate’s.
“It’s a huge priority because it’s a huge community need,” Exby said. “I think that, when you look at that world of where you get the biggest bang for your buck, it really is in that space. Nursing is such a high-demand area.”
“We recognize that nursing candidates being educated in this valley want to remain in this valley,” Aspen Valley Hospital Chief Operating Officer Elaine Gerson said in a release. “This unique program gives us the means to create meaningful training and career opportunities for those bright minds.”
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Fly fishing is making a splash in the outdoor recreation industry and women are pulling on their waders and joining in on the fun. With the growing interest in fly fishing comes a demand for qualified fly fishing guides. The Colorado Mountain College Leadville Professional Fly Fishing Guide program is helping to train the next generation of fly fishing guides and scholarship opportunities are making it possible for more women to join the industry.
The Karen Williams Memorial Scholarship is named in memory of long-time member of the Colorado Women Flyfishers—Karen Williams. In 2020 Karen was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer, which took her life quickly. To honor her memory and dedication to helping women join the sport, the Colorado Women Flyfishers created a $500 scholarship for females interested in the professional fly fishing guide program at Colorado Mountain College.
The fly fishing guide certification program at Colorado Mountain College is a six-week summer program in Leadville, CO. Students are immersed in all things fly fishing, including fly tying, entomology, business skills, and guiding techniques.
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MEDITATION PRACTICES / Join us for free mindfulness meditation classes on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m — except for Memorial Day. This training in mindfulness, loving kindness and compassion combines the best and most creative teachings from Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. The classes will guide participants in becoming part of a worldwide movement of people dedicated to bringing mindfulness meditation to local and global communities and people from all walks of life who are committed to mindful living. Learn More »
PLANNING A NEW BUSINESS STARTUP / The Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center at Colorado Mountain College is hosting a business planning seminar on May 25th in conference room SB 302 located on the 3rd floor of the Academic Center at Colorado Mountain College from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. This free seminar will help aspiring entrepreneurs draft a professional plan that can be used to attract capital to start their business. Learn More »
SKY CLUB STAR PARTY / Join CMC's Sky Club for a Star Party 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (weather permitting) at Steamboat Lake State Park marina. Everyone is invited to come and explore the wonders of the skies through CMC's telescopes and learn about the universe. No previous knowledge or experience necessary. Learn More »
2022 KIDS’ SUMMER ARTS CAMPS / Our Summer Arts Camp will take kids on a cultural journey through the Andes, Ireland & Scotland and Los Angeles & Hollywood. Our instructors have prepared a variety of fun and educational activities that will allow each child to express themselves while making new friends and staying active. Learn More »
THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR HIKES / Looking to get out for a couple of hours in the evening, explore some of the great local trails and meet new friends? We will be hiking Babbish Gulch from 5pm - 8pm in Glenwood Springs up 4 Mile Road adjacent to Sunlight Mountain. This hike is approximately 3.2 miles and rated moderate with 580 feet of elevation gain. 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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