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
July 6, 2010
By Nancy Genova
There are many generous people in the Rifle community, willing to help someone who’s either down on their luck or needing a hand to take the next big step in their lives. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Mike McK
June 8, 2010
By Alexandra Yajko
In the work I do for the Colorado Mountain College Foundation, I am fortunate to see how community partnerships can make a difference in the lives of learners. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Mike McK
April 2, 2010
CMC Corner
By Sue Schmidt
Now that we’re in the full grip of spring break, parents of school-age kids might be dreading the onslaught of summer. Maybe last August you vowed to run screaming from the room the next time a young voice drawled, “I’m bored!”
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Posted by Mike McK
February 17, 2010
By Gary Lewis
Some people think this time of year is about enjoying the snow or dreaming of spring.
But smart high school seniors and their parents know that it’s financial aid season. This is the time to be searching out sources of financial aid and scholarships for going to college next fall, funds that can help you reach your dream of earning an associate or bachelor’s degree.
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