Copper Mountain College announced a new cross country team on last week’s Z1077 Up-Close Show. Host Gary Daigneault spoke with Copper Mountain College Superintendent President Darren Otten about CMC’s expansion of their athletic program.   After recently hiring athletic director JJ Santa Cruz, Otten mentioned the expectation levels and professionalism “stepping up” at CMC. Otten explained his own passion for the athletic program goes beyond what happens in the field: “Many students aren’t going…

On last Friday’s Up-Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Copper Mountain College President Darren Otten about CMC’s Construction Trades Program, a practical avenue for students seeking immediate local job placement after graduation. One of the most important elements of a community college, Daigneault explained, is reacting to the needs of the community by providing programs in specific demand to the region. As a former small business owner, CMC President Darren Otten partnered with…