Academic Affairs

Administration

Shiela Artaz
Administrative Assistant II
970-947-8354 | sartaz@coloradomtn.edu

Kristy Brooks-Olk, CPA, MBA
Dean, School of Business
970-625-6992 | kolk@coloradomtn.edu

Natalie Cole
Learning, Technology, Access, and Equity Administrator
970-947-8336 | ncole2@coloradomtn.edu

Jotwan Daniels, MA American History
Associate Dean of Academic Planning, Assessment, Improvement, and Impact
970-968-5806 | jdaniels@coloradomtn.edu

Molly Chaffin Edwards, EdD, RDN
Interim Associate Dean, Allied Health
970-236-0459 | dhickel@coloradomtn.edu

Sarah Fedishen, LPC, LAC
Instructional Coordinator & Human Services
970-947-8409 | sfedishen@coloradomtn.edu

Amanda Gentile
Academic Systems Specialist
719-486-4393 | agentile3@coloradomtn.edu

Jessica Guarnero, EdD, MSOL
Dean, Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media
970-870-4518 | jlguarnero@coloradomtn.edu

Karla Hardesty, MBA, EdD
Dean of Academic Support/ Accreditation Liaison Officer
719-530-7908 | kjhardesty@coloradomtn.edu

Chris Harnden, LPC
Program Director, Human Services
970-870-4455 | charnden@coloradomtn.edu

Dave Hickel
Associate Dean, Public Safety Programs
970-236-0459 | dhickel@coloradomtn.edu

Laura Jacob, RDH, MA, CHC
Program Director, Dental Hygiene
303-730-8896 | ljacob@coloradomtn.edu

Mary Ann Jessee, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF
Dean, Nursing
970-989-1320 | majessee@coloradomtn.edu

Jim Jones
Program Director
970-569-2947 | jjjones@coloradomtn.edu

Karen Kaemmerling
Assistant Dean of Instruction for Online Learning
970-947-8364 | kkaemmerling@coloradomtn.edu

Martin Kollman, BA, MS, PhD
Associate Dean of Academic Support: Instructional Design & Perkins
970-384-8500 | mkollman@coloradomtn.edu

John Lawrence, PhD
Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences
970-870-4413 | jelawrence@coloradomtn.edu

Valerie LeMaster, MA
Partnerships & Experiential Learning Strategist
970-947-8432 | vjlemaster@coloradomtn.edu

Stephen Magnuson
Interim Program Director, Avalanche & Outdoor Studies
719-486-4253 | smagnuson@coloradomtn.edu

Ariel Mellon
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-000-0000 | amellon@coloradomtn.edu

Anne E. Moll, EdD.
Dean, School of Humanities, Social Sciences, Sustainability and Education
970-947-8489 | amoll@coloradomtn.edu

Sam Passey, MS Library Science
Associate Dean of Library Services
970-625-6986 | sjpassey@coloradomtn.edu

Florence Porter
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-000-0000 | fporter1@coloradomtn.edu

Beth Poulos, EdD
Special Assignment for Academic Affairs
970-968-5836 | epoulos@coloradomtn.edu

Liz Qualman, EdD
Program Director, Teach Education
970-569-2960 | equalman@coloradomtn.edu

Kathryn Regjo, EdD
Vice President of Academic Affairs
970-569-8345 | kregjo@coloradomtn.edu

Evan Schulte, MA English
Assistant Program Director, ESL, HSE & ESL/CTE Preparation
970-947-8396 | erschulte@coloradomtn.edu

Richard Smiley
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-870-4443 | rsmiley@coloradomtn.edu

Jaime Stoess, BA
Academic Support Services Manager
970-947-8368 | jstoess@coloradomtn.edu

Sean Strode. BA, MS
Assistant Dean of Instruction for Online Learning
970-947-8317 | sgstrode@coloradomtn.edu

Julissa Taylor
College & Career Navigator
970-947-8468 | jotaylor@colradomtn.edu

Lucas TenHarmsel, BS
Learning & Systems Administrator
970-947-8408 | ltenharmsel@coloradomtn.edu

Belle van 't Hoff
Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Academic Affairs
970-947-8342 | vbhanthoff@coloradomtn.edu

Tiffani Walker, RT, (R) (ARRT)
Program Director Radiologic Technology
970-569-2920 | twalker9@coloradomtn.edu

Welcome to Career & Technical Education at Colorado Mountain College!

Karla Hardesty, MA, EdD
Dean of Academic Support & Accreditation Liaison Officer
970-947-8534 | lasschell@coloradomtn.edu

What is "Career & Technical Education?"

Career and Technical Education (CTE) refers to degrees and certificates designed to prepare you for immediate employment opportunities upon graduation in a specific career. Training is hands-on and utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, software and facilities. In addition to having a majority of instructors who maintain occupations within their field of expertise, many of the career and technical education programs also feature internship or work experience components; these factors help to ensure your training focuses on real-world applications. Through collaboration with industry leaders, career and technical education will provide you with the right mix of skills, training and knowledge to make you highly competitive in the job market.

The CTE programs at Colorado Mountain College consist of our Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees, and Certificates of Occupational Proficiency (COP). Many of these degrees have pathways that provide a student the opportunity to also complete a four-year degree.

Please view the Program-Specific Accreditation Table for our Accrediting Agencies.

CTE Programs are approved by the following agencies:

• Colorado Department of Higher Education
• Colorado Community College System (CCCS)
• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDHPE)
• Colorado State Board of Nursing

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

AVMA
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Phone: 800-248-2862 Fax: 847-925-1329
www.avma.org

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

NAEYC
1313 L St. NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-232-8777, Toll-Free: 800-424-2460
www.naeyc.org

• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  Formerly NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)

ACEN
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000 Fax: 404-975-5020
acenursing.org

• Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST)

POST
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center
1300 Broadway, 9th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 720-508-6721 Main: 720-508-6000
colorado.gov/post

• Colorado Real Estate Commission under the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

DORA
1560 Broadway, Suite 925
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-2166 Fax: 303-894-2683
dora.colorado.gov

• Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)

CoAEMSP
Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445 Fax: 214-703-8992
coaemsp.org

Dwenna Holden, MA English, EDD
Program Director
970-947-8312 | daholden@coloradomtn.edu

Evan Schulte, M.A. English
Assistant Program Director, ESL, HSE & ESL/CTE Preparation
970-947-8396 | erschulte@coloradomtn.edu

Ariel Mellon
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-000-0000 | amellon@coloradomtn.edu

Jessica Guarnero, MSOL
Dean, Isaacson School for Communication, Arts & Media
970-870-4518 | jlguarnero@coloradomtn.edu

Richard Smiley
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-870-4443 | rsmiley@coloradomtn.edu

TBD
Dean, Allied Health, Public Safety & Outdoor Studies

Molly Chaffin Edwards, EdD, RDN
Interim Associate Dean, Allied Health
970-236-0459 | dhickel@coloradomtn.edu

Dave Hickel
Interim Associate Dean, Public Safety Programs
970-236-0459 | dhickel@coloradomtn.edu

Stephen Magnuson
Interim Program Director, Avalanche & Outdoor Studies
719-486-4253 | smagnuson@coloradomtn.edu

Kristina Brooks-Olk, CPA, MBA
Dean, School of Business
970-625-6992 | kolk@coloradomtn.edu

Ariel Mellon
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-000-0000 | amellon@coloradomtn.edu

Anne Moll, EdD
Dean, School of Humanities, Social Sciences, Sustainability, Education & Early Childhood
970-947-8489 | amoll@coloradomtn.edu

Chris Harnden, LPC
Director, Human Services
970-870-4455 | charnden@coloradomtn.edu

Liz Qualman, EdD
Program Director, Teach Education
970-569-2960 | equalman@coloradomtn.edu

Ariel Mellon
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-000-0000 | amellon@coloradomtn.edu

John Lawrence, PhD
Dean, School of Natural & Applied Sciences
970-870-4413 | jelawrence@coloradomtn.edu

Jim Jones
Program Director
970-569-2947 | jjjones@coloradomtn.edu

Richard Smiley
Administrative Assistant II, School Deans
970-569-2947 | jjjones@coloradomtn.edu

Mary Ann Jessee, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF
Dean School of Nursing
970-947-8172 | majessee@coloradomtn.edu

Florence Porter
Administrative Assistant II, Deans Assistant
970-947-8314 | fporter1@coloradomtn.edu