Get the Help You Need
The staff writers for Online College reported on the most serious mental health issues of college students. It is unfortunate, but many college students with a possible mental illness diagnosis do not seek the help they need. According the article, following are the serious mental health issues today on college campuses across the nation: Depression […]
Summer Semester
The Spring semester here at Colorado Mountain College is coming to an end and it time to start thinking about summer classes. Registration for summer classes opens Monday April 21st. Please contact your local Colorado Mountain College campus to set up a meeting with your advisor. Donnie Hagenbart Program Coordinator Jaywalker U
JWU Rolling Admissions
As I sit here writing this blog, two students are in the ‘bullpen’ (our study area) signing up for online classes. One of the students just recently went through the application and registration process and he is now teaching our newest student. The beauty of Jaywalker U is that we can admit students at any […]
Recharge and Reward
Today the JWU crew enjoyed a day of outdoor games which promoted teamwork, fitness, healthy competition and sober socializing. The activities included basketball, Frisbee, croquet and bocce ball on a day in which a higher power broke the clouds and snow long enough for a day of outdoor fun to occur. After lunching at the […]
JWU Professionals Weekend
This past weekend was the first of many Jaywalker U Professionals weekends. The weekend consisted of some great food prepared by the one and only Chef Brian, some great conversations, and some Rocky Mountain fun. Special thanks to Patrice Salmeri, John Lambert, Derrick Allen, Todd Maison, and the Colorado Mountain College Staff for such a […]
CMC Top 150
The Aspen Institute named Colorado Mountain College (CMC) one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation eligible to compete for the 2015 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in prize funds. The Aspen Prize, awarded every two years, is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s […]
Study Abroad in South Africa
On May 16th Jaywalker U alum, Danny S, will be participating in Colorado Mountain Colleges Study Abroad trip to South Africa. Students will experience the politics, culture and society of South Africa while earning transferable credits in sociology and anthropology. The students will travel to places such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Soweto, the South African […]
Sober Spring Break
Last week the Jaywalker U students got a well deserved break from their busy school schedules and headed down to sunny San Diego for our Sober Spring Break. It was a great opportunity to relax and have some fun. We loaded up the van and headed out at 1:30 Sunday morning for the 16-hour drive. […]
The Bucket List Project: Climbing in Patagonia
Johann Aberger built the Bucket List Project after his father passed away from Parkinson’s Disease 3 years ago. It’s an invitation for people to live their highest calling. He says, “As part of this project, I’ve started a successful business, run the Leadville 100, and worked to inspire people from all over the world to […]
The Value of Suffering
This past weekend the Jaywalker U students had the opportunity to travel to Ouray, Colorado, home of some of the best ice climbing in the world. Every semester the Jaywalker U students work with A local life coach and total bad-ass, Johann Aberger. Each expedition with Johann is specifically designed to help students develop their […]
