September 2, 2010
By Robin Haney
Robin Haney
From time to time over the years, Colorado Mountain College has held some noncredit classes for residents in Parachute and Battlement Mesa, even though we didn’t have a physical home in either of the two communities.
That may change slightly, as we’ve leased the former Grand Valley Educational Career Center in Parachute from School District 16 and have scheduled several classes for the facility this fall. And we want to hear what additional classes and programs that residents, businesses and community leaders in Parachute and Battlement Mesa would like Colorado Mountain College to offer.
Concurrent enrollment (or dual-credit) college classes for high school students and some noncredit, energy industry training classes were held at the center over the past few years, but the school district closed the building at the end of school this year due to budget cuts. This gave Colorado Mountain College the opportunity to lease the building and start thinking about what additional educational opportunities we could present in the community. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Mike McK
August 31, 2010
Care for young kids not just about keeping them safe, clean — education component important
By Caitlin Row, Summit Daily News
SUMMIT COUNTY — With the culture of child care ever changing, so are its training requirements. And Colorado Mountain College is now at the forefront of teacher education for pre-school aged children locally. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 30, 2010
By Scott Franz, Steamboat Pilot & Today
Steamboat Springs — Pointing toward Mount Werner’s bare but clearly defined ski runs Friday, Peter Perhac talked about the importance of the classrooms that stood behind him. Perhac, the campus CEO at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, knew the mountain would be a large temptation this winter for his students. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by coloradomountaincollege
August 23, 2010
During any given week, area residents are involved in legal proceedings in the municipal, county and district court systems, but sometimes those participants may not completely understand what is taking place. With hearings and trials conducted in English, everyone may not have an equal footing in the legal arena. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Suzie Romig
August 20, 2010
Registration for Colorado Mountain College’s fall semester is underway. Many classes at the college’s 11 locations or via distance learning start the week of Aug. 30, and additional classes start throughout the semester. Read the rest of this entry »
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