Colorado Mesa University Tech Explained

Colorado Mesa University Tech
Established:1925
Former Names:Bishop Unified Technical Education Campus
(Before 2006)
Western Colorado Community College
(2006–2023)
Motto:Success Starts With Heart
President:John Marshall
Students:1,331 (fall 2023)[1]
Country:United States
Campus:Urban
Website:http://coloradomesa.edu/

Colorado Mesa University Tech (CMU Tech, formerly known as Western Colorado Community College) is a division of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado specializing in vocational studies. Students take core curriculum courses at CMU's main campus, but complete their program of study at CMU Tech. Associate degrees from CMU Tech are awarded by Colorado Mesa University.

CMU Tech's main campus, known as the Bishop Campus, is located in northwestern Grand Junction. Its other locations include the Electrical Lineworker Training Facility in central Grand Junction, and the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center in the community of Whitewater, just south of Grand Junction.

CMU Tech offers 31 programs, including professional certificates and associates degrees. Notable programs include the Western Colorado Peace Officers Academy (WCPOA), the Electric Lineworker program, and the Viticulture & Enology program, the latter of which is the only such program in Colorado.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colorado Mesa University - CMU Tech Student Profile . Colorado Mesa University . coloradomesa.edu.
  2. Web site: Welcome to CMU Tech . Colorado Mesa University . coloradomesa.edu/tech.
  3. News: McBrayer . Kyrsten . August 2, 2023 . Western Colorado Community College rebrands to Colorado Mesa University Tech . live . KKCO 11 News . Grand Junction, Colorado . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820211025/https://www.kkco11news.com/2023/08/02/cmu-tech-wccc-re-brand/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024.