The goal of Academic Services at Copper Mountain College is to provide students with an exceptional learning experience grounded in excellence in teaching, learning, and service. Whether you’re planning to transfer to a four-year university, preparing for a career, or pursuing personal enrichment, Academic Services is here to support your success. Through a comprehensive and innovative curriculum, we are committed to helping you achieve your educational, professional, and lifelong learning goals.

Our Responsibilities

The Office of Academic Services houses Copper Mountain College’s instructional operations and plays a central role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the college’s educational programs. The office is responsible for a broad scope of functions, including catalog and schedule development, faculty staffing and other instructional assignments, and strategic enrollment management. It oversees community education and ensures compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. Additional responsibilities include instructional planning and assessment, managing communications related to academic operations, and facilitating training and professional development for instructional personnel.

Under the leadership of the Vice President of Academic Services, the office develops district policies and procedures related to academic programs and services. It oversees the implementation of these policies, including the selection and evaluation of faculty and staff. The office provides leadership in the continuous improvement of teaching and learning, supports active participation in shared governance, and fosters a collaborative decision-making process. Instructional deans and directors contribute to these efforts by providing leadership within their respective areas of expertise, operating under the guidance of the Vice President.

Contact Academic Services

Office

Room 115

760.366.3791 ext. 4244

academicservices@cmccd.edu
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Online Help

760.366.3791 ext. 5911

onlinehelp@cmccd.edu

Canvas Help

Jeffery Wire

760.366.3791 ext. 5992 or 5401

jwire@cmccd.edu

Dean of Instruction, Distance Education, and Learning Resources

Ramon Abrego III

760.366.5246

rabrego@cmccd.edu

Assistant to Dean Abrego

Alonzo Roman

760.366.3791 Ext. 5414

aroman@cmccd.edu

Dean of Instruction, Career Technical Education, and Career Services

Evelyn Sheffield

760.366.5247

esheffield@cmccd.edu

Assistant to Dean Sheffield

Mariana Wright

760.366.3791 Ext. 5402

mwright@cmccd.edu

Director of Nursing and Health Sciences

Heidi Stiemsma, RN

760.366.0540

hstiemsma@cmccd.edu

Assistant to Director Stiemsma

Deanna Johnson

760.366.3791 Ext. 5406

djohnson@cmccd.edu

Director of Athletics and Kinesiology

760.366.5292

JJ Santa Cruz

jsantacruz@cmccd.edu

Athletic Trainer and Eligibility Specialist

760.366.5274

Felipe Contreras

fcontreras@cmccd.edu

Vice President of Academic Services

760.366.5277

Dr. Michael Reese

mreese@cmccd.edu

Executive Assistant to the Vice President

Mireya Gomez

760.366.3791 Ext. 5404

mireyagomez@cmccd.edu

Catalog and Educational Planning Systems Specialist

Janie Ramstorf

760.366.3791 Ext. 5406

jramstorf@cmccd.edu

Curriculum and Articulation Specialist

Shannon Frechette

760.366.3791 Ext. 5405

sfrechette@cmccd.edu

Educational Support Specialist

Claire Davidson-Rubin

760.366.3791 Ext. 5411

cdavidsonrubin@cmccd.edu