Fall class registration underway at CMC

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 »


Trustees direct college staff to keep looking at Steamboat options for building

August 9, 2010

Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat SpringsOn Friday, Aug. 6, Colorado Mountain College’s board of trustees directed college staff to continue examining options for a new student services and academic building at the college’s campus in Steamboat Springs, despite the recent termination of a contract to buy 1.49 adjacent acres from the Dike family. Read the rest of this entry »


Rescuers, boaters helped by swift water rescue classes

July 14, 2010

Students in a Colorado Mountain College swift water rescue class work as teams on river crossing procedures. The May class included several Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue members and college adjunct instructors Chris Welch and Rob Meeker (front center) taking part in several exercises in the Yampa River. Photo Sam RushBy Mike McKibbin

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – Michael Arce learned how to throw a rope to someone who fell into a river, when he took a class at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs. Read the rest of this entry »


CMC ski and snowboard head wins video award

July 12, 2010

Steamboat briefs: We Love Steamboat event honors 6 contest winners

Steamboat Springs — The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association handed out awards to winners of its We Love Steamboat contest last week. Read the rest of this entry »


College optimistic about resort management agreement with Swiss school

May 27, 2010

Beat Wicki, president of CEO of the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality, right, talks with Kate Barnett, Colorado Mountain College counselor, while college admissions assistant Janice Bell and assistant campus dean of student services Brian Hoza look on. Wicki visited the Steamboat Springs campus in an effort that may lead to a resort management credit transfer agreement between the two schools. Photo ?Graduates could continue education overseas

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – Resort management graduates from Colorado Mountain College may soon be able to continue their hospitality education overseas, after a “very positive” two-day visit by that school’s president, according to the professor who arranged the visit.

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CMC Alpine Ski Team season’s end update

April 26, 2010

CMC's Alpine Ski Team finished its season successfully, with most skiers improving their overall rankings.By Terry Leonard, Alpine Ski Team Head Coach

With finals just around the corner and the competition season just completed, here is a quick rundown on the season. Most sports coaches can look at the season and try to sum it up simply with wins and losses. Ski racing works very differently. A big day for one person can be something very different for another. The best way to analyze a season is based on individual improvement in rankings.

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Cap and gown time at CMC campuses

April 21, 2010

Graduation ceremonies to occur April 30-May 1

Spring commencement, or graduation, ceremonies for Colorado Mountain College students will take place either Friday, April 30 or Saturday, May 1 across the college district.

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CMC to stay at Steamboat Springs location

February 25, 2010

Officials decide against relocating college campus as part of new building study. Story in Steamboat Today newspaper.


CMC student Spillane wins silver medal in Nordic combined

February 16, 2010

Johnny Spillane, a resident of Steamboat Springs who has taken classes at Colorado Mountain College, won the first medal for the United States in the Nordic combined competition at the Vancouver Olympic Games. He finished with a silver. Steamboat resident Todd Lodwick finished fourth.

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CMC professor not your typical English instructor

February 9, 2010

Passion for subject earns Potter faculty of year honor

Rebecca Potter, Colorado Mountain College associate professor of English and communications, was chosen as the full-time faculty of the year at the college's Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs.By Mike McKibbin

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – As an associate professor of English and communications at Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, Rebecca Potter wanted to connect with students instead of just lecturing to them.

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