Access, Inclusion and Disability Services
CMC is committed to providing quality educational support for the diverse needs of its students. Access, Inclusion and Disability Services strives to create an accessible and inclusive campus environment. Access coordinators, located at campuses across the College, collaborate with faculty and staff to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations to qualified students with a disability to remove barriers to participation in college programs, services and activities.
Students with a disability seeking a reasonable accommodation should submit a Request Accommodations form online or by contacting the access coordinator at the campus you plan to attend. A request for an accommodation initiates the interactive process facilitated by the access coordinator.
Support services and accommodations may include:
- Alternate formats for printed materials
- Alternative testing arrangements
- Note-taking assistance
- Assistive technology
- Advising and registration assistance
- Interpretive services and assistive listening devices
- Residential accommodations available at Steamboat Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs and Leadville campuses
For more information concerning Access Services, please see the CMC Access, Inclusion and Disabilities Services page or contact the access coordinator for your campus.
Under Title IX, pregnant college students may be eligible for “reasonable adjustments” to their academic program to enable participation in classes. CMC’s Title IX coordinators partner with campus access coordinators to provide a clear and timely procedure for requesting academic adjustments. See the Access, Inclusion & Disabilities Services page to request academic adjustments.
College Libraries
The libraries at Colorado Mountain College offer an extensive and diverse collection of resources through our physical and online collections. Our physical resources are located at Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley, Steamboat Springs and Leadville campus libraries, and you can find a librarian at the Edwards campus. Our online collections can be accessed remotely and at any campus. Our collections include books, eBooks, videos, music, art, images, audiobooks, career resources, practice tests, journals, magazines, maps, government documents and more. Librarians can help you with research, library instruction, research guides, tutorials, and free interlibrary loan services. The CMC Libraries website has additional information about our collections and services, including the opportunity to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with a librarian and access 24/7 research help.
Library Contact Information
cmclibraries@coloradomtn.edu
Edwards campus and Online Library: (970) 569-2926
Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley campus: Quigley Library (970) 947-8271
Leadville campus: Pinnacle Learning Commons (719) 486-4283
Steamboat Springs campus: (970) 870-4445
Student Success Team for Holistic Support
Your Student Success Team are enrollment staff, advisors, counselors, faculty advisors and others who are in this with you to create a successful educational experience.
Career Planning
Our team in Career Services is here to help you while you are here at Colorado Mountain College and beyond. We have tools available to help you get started with your career path, from the careers and job search to writing your resume and letters and to helping you find that great job opportunity after you graduate. We offer in-person and virtual programs, workshops, and virtual career fairs. Our Career Services staff will sit down with you and help you on your path. As a student, you have access to tools, assessments, and other resources and our Handshake job platform, the number one college-to-career job platform. We will help you make the most of your career search during your time here at Colorado Mountain College.
Career Assessments
Student Services staff use a variety of evaluation instruments to help you through the career/life planning process. Assessment inventories related to aptitudes, interests, personality and values are available to interested students and are especially useful early in your academic and career planning. Contact your Student Success Team for more information.
Academic Advising
A successful education begins with advising. We want you to connect with your Student Success Team at your campus before registering to develop a meaningful and successful program of study. Your Student Success Team can introduce you to the full range of programs and services offered by Colorado Mountain College that support your educational and occupational goals.
All students are encouraged to use Student Planning, an online registration tool accessible via Basecamp to explore academic programs, build schedules and register for classes. To get access to Student Planning, contact your Student Success Team at your campus.
It is also important to work closely with your Student Success Team for help as questions arise. Programs to help you build your college-ready skills are found on the CMC Academic Support page.
Personal Counseling
Your emotional health and well-being are important to your success as a student. Support is available when you need it. Currently enrolled students are eligible for six mental health clinical counseling sessions each semester at no cost. CMC partners with clinical counselors to offer sessions both in-person and via telehealth. Learn more or request an appointment by clicking the Counseling button under Student Resources on Basecamp.
At CMC, college counselors take on a dual role of providing academic advising and personal support in a non-clinical role. Advisors assist with exploring options, building academic plans, and accessing resources and academic supports. Talk with a CMC counselor or advisor to be referred to mental health clinicians who partner with CMC to offer students in-person and virtual clinical counseling.
TRIO Student Support Services
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.
The TRIO Student Support Services program is funded under the U.S. Department of Education. It provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Program participants must meet certain requirements set forth by the Department of Education.
TRIO SSS can help students with:
- Academic Support and Guidance
- Personal Support and Advocacy
- Identifying Tutorial Assistance
- Assistance with Financial Aid
- Assistance with Transfer and Career Exploration
If you meet one or more of these criteria, you could qualify:
- You are income eligible based on your (or your parents’) prior year annual income.
- Neither of your parents has earned a 4-year college degree.
- You have a documented disability.
And, you need to meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a registered CMC student seeking a degree or certificate.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Be willing to make a personal commitment to improving your academic skills.
For more information, please see the CMC TRIO Student Support Services page.
Learning Labs
The learning labs are a great resource to support you in being successful at CMC. Learning Labs offer help in mathematics, reading, writing class assignments, High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, Accuplacer preparation and college-level courses. Work at your own pace and level in small groups or one-on-one with tutors or instructors in the areas you need assistance. Visit the CMC Academic Support page for more details.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available for students who need additional help to succeed in a course, both in-person and online. At times, a student requires assistance beyond that which a faculty member can reasonably be expected to provide outside of the classroom. Students can request a tutor or drop in during scheduled tutoring hours (in-person or online), or faculty may refer a student to the Learning Labs or to their Student Success Team if a specific subject tutor needs to be provided. Some campuses maintain a list of tutors that will be provided to students upon request. You can find more information regarding both in-person and online tutoring services on the CMC Tutoring page.
Student Handbooks
Handbooks for students serve as essential resources of information and support options. In addition to providing detailed information about various support services, the handbooks also contain information about Student Rights and Responsibilities and processes for filing complaints. CMC students have the responsibility to be aware of and follow CMC policies and procedures. To view the CMC Student Handbook, please visit the CMC Student Services page. Some academic programs have handbooks detailing expectations, policies and procedures specific to the program.
Student Health and Accident Insurance
Insurance Coverage for Full-Time Students
Students enrolling in six or more credit hours at Colorado Mountain College are expected to have some type of health insurance coverage. CMC refers students to Connect for Health Colorado to find out their best options for health coverage. Connect for Health is a marketplace where individuals can shop and compare, pick, and purchase health insurance plans. Students and parents are encouraged to read the insurance information carefully to determine if any of these programs meet their needs. Connect for Health Colorado may be reached at (855) 752-6749.
Please check with your academic program for any technical standards, program handbooks, and/or course requirement documents for any health and insurance requirements.
International students can find more information on the International Student Insurance page or by calling (877) 758-4391.
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