Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs sets educational and instructional goals, policies and practices. Other responsibilities of this office include program, schedule and catalog development, community education, as well as overseeing the copy center. The Vice President of Instruction is the primary contact for the State Chancellor's Office on matters concerning Copper Mountain College's instructional issues.

It is the goal of Academic Affairs to provide the Community and Students with the best possible education.

The Vice President of Academic Affairs works under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the VP of Academic Affairs serves as a member of the management staff to develop District policies and procedures related to educational programs and services; oversees the implementation of policies, procedures, faculty and staff selection and evaluation; provides leadership in the improvement of teaching and learning; encourages faculty and staff development, and the successful participation in shared governance and a collaborative decision process.

Contact Us

Dr. Rodger McGinness
CIO/Vice President of Academic Affairs
760.366.5201 Ext. 4244
rmcginness@cmccd.edu

Lisa Hinton
Administrative Assistant to the VP of Academic Affairs
760.366.5201 Ext. 5404
lisahinton@cmccd.edu 

Lisa Larson
Instructional Scheduling
& Catalog Specialist
760.366.5201 Ext. 5401
llarson@cmccd.edu 

Debbie Elmore
Administrative Assistant I
760.366.5201 Ext. 5602
delmore@cmccd.edu

Debra Pfeiffer
Administrative Assistant I
760.366.5201 Ext. 5402
dpfeiffer@cmccd.edu

Rose Resurreccion
Program Assistant to Curriculum
760.366.5201 Ext 5405
rresurreccion@cmccd.edu

Tiffany Poma
Office Services Assistant/Copy Center
760.366.5201 Ext. 5403
tpoma@cmccd.edu

Office Location

Academic Affairs is located in Phase I of the Joshua Tree campus.

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Copy Center hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

We are closed on all legal and college holidays.  (CMC Holiday Schedule )

Fax
760-366-5255