Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is a public “open access” institution with 11 campuses and learning centers sprinkled across a nine-county service area – a geographic region spanning 12,000 square miles. The college enrolls nearly 20,000 students and has 1,500 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the central mountains. It specializes in programs needed in rural resort economies, such as police and firefighter training, emergency medicine (EMT), culinary/hospitality, teacher education, outdoor studies, ski area operations, nursing and others. CMC is home to the Isaacson School for Media, Arts, and Communications and enjoys a close relationship with the Aspen Institute.
The majority of CMC’s students are local and from other parts of Colorado; 15% come from out-of-state. CMC offers two and four-year degrees as well as a range of specialized certificate programs, on-line learning, cooperative statewide GT Pathways General Education curriculum, non-credit courses, extensive dual enrollment programs through close partnerships with dozens of school districts,General Educational Equivalent (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. CMC makes life-long learning opportunities available to all.
CMC prepares Colorado’s workforce through apprenticeships, internships, experiential, and outdoor learning in beautiful mountain settings. The college is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, responsive to community and workforce needs, and to fulfill its vision to be “…the most inclusive and innovative student-centered college in the nation, elevating the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of our beautiful Rocky Mountain communities.”
As a local district college by statute, the college’s funding primarily comes from property taxes. With an annual operating budget of nearly $70 million, the college is governed by an independent 7-member elected Board of Trustees and is not part of the Colorado Community College System or the state’s comprehensive regional college/university system.
Colorado Mountain College is located in Steamboat Springs, Rifle, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs (downtown), Glenwood Springs (Spring Valley), Aspen, the Vail Valley, Dillon, Breckenridge, Leadville and Buena Vista. Of these locations, our three campuses in Spring Valley, Leadville and Steamboat Springs are residential. The college’s central administrative offices, which serve all other locations, are located in downtown Glenwood Springs.
Founded in 1965 with a mission to provide a dynamic student-centered learning experience, Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. CMC students have gone on to become world renowned chefs, Pulitzer Prize winners, influential entrepreneurs, and award winning experts in their fields. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: www.coloradomtn.edu.
Uniquely CMC
Highest elevated college campus in the U.S. (Leadville location, elevation 10,152 ft.)
Nine athletes from the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games studied at Colorado Mountain College
Our Ski and Snowboard business students design skis in partnership with Nordica
Renowned programs in Culinary Arts, Outdoor Education, and Ski Area Operations
A professional photography program with both a Pulitzer Prize-winning graduate and faculty member: Pat Davison and Steve Smith
Unique programs in Sustainability Studies and Sustainable Cuisine
America's only certification in ski lift & ropeway maintenance
Enrollment & Graduation Statistics
Top degree programs by enrollment: Business (AA), Nursing (AAS), EMT (AAS), Outdoor Education (AA) and Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees for transfer
3595 full-time students in 2010-11
Average part-time student: 35 years of age
Average full-time student: 25 years of age
85% of students are from Colorado
Community participation rate of 14%, nearly five times the state benchmark of 2.7%
Workforce training and Customized Business Services trained 3322 people in 2010-2011 in supervisory skills, workplace Spanish, safety, computers, social media and more
CMC's English as a Second Language programs served 2459 students in 2010-2011
CMC graduates include: NASA researcher and professor Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue, Colorado Veterinary Technician of the Year Leslie Rockey, Fulbright scholar Noelle Brigden, and US Dept. of Interior Conservationist of the Year Sherri Griffith
Job Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Instructional Coordinator & Apprenticeship Program Instructor is a combined role that is responsible for developing, programming and leading an internship program for students with local business and organizations. This position will cultivate relationships in collaboration with the Early Childhood Program Chair and School Dean. This position works with apprenticeship site staff, students, state regulatory offices, CMC Work-based learning initiatives, and ...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Under the supervision of a designated supervisor, the Enrollment Services Assistant is responsible for assisting with enrollment, registration, and recordkeeping procedures in cooperation with faculty and administration at assigned campus. Illustrations of the work include, but are not limited to, any of the following serves and assists students; assists admissions; registrations; processing and maintenance of student records. Activities are more complex a...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Under the general supervision of the Ski Team Head Coach, will assist the Head Coach of the Ski Team with all operational duties associated with the ski team. Assist Head Ski Coach with team practices, depending on assistant's individual expertise. Please note, the position is scheduled to work from approximately October 1st to March 1st. *This is a part-time, seasonal position. As per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) guidelines, the role is not eligible f...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when...
See full job descriptionJob Description:Primary Responsibility Under the direction of the Lead Culinary Faculty and Assistant Dean of Instruction, the Culinary Lab Assistant II supports the operations of the culinary labs with advanced responsibilities. These include organizing materials for instruction, inventorying supplies, maintaining and repairing equipment, and events. An hourly time sheet is required. Schedules will be arranged on a weekly basis with the lead faculty and will change according to the needs of t...
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