Our goal is to ensure the best possible learning experience for our students at CMC with the highest standards in teaching, learning, and service. Whether your goal is for college transfer, occupational preparation, or courses for lifelong learning – Academic Services is here to help make it happen for you. Our comprehensive curriculum and innovative curricula will help prepare you to achieve your educational, employment, and lifelong learning goals.

Our Responsibilities

The Office of Academic Services 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 Academic Services is the primary contact for the State Chancellor’s Office on matters concerning Copper Mountain College’s instructional issues.

The Dean of Instruction, Distance Education, and Learning Services works under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Services. The Dean of Instruction, Distance Education, and Learning Service serves as a member of the management staff to:

Contact Academic Services

760.366.3791 Ext. 4244
Semester Office Hours: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm

Melynie Schiel
Vice President of Academic Services
Chief Instructional Officer / ALO
760.366.5277
mschiel@cmccd.edu

Ramon Abrego III
Dean of Instruction, Distance Education, and Learning Services
760.366.5246
rabrego@cmccd.edu

Evelyn Sheffield
Dean of Instruction, Career Technical Education, and Career Services
760.366.5247
esheffield@cmccd.edu

Mireya Gomez
Executive Assistant to
Vice President of Academic Services
760.366.3791 Ext. 5404
mireyagomez@cmccd.edu

Mariana Wright
Administrative Assistant to Academic Services
760.366.3791 Ext. 5402
mwright@cmccd.edu

ShaWanda Gatson

Educational Support Specialist
760.366.3791 Ext. 5411
sgatson@cmccd.edu

Shannon Frechette
Curriculum Program Assistant
760.366.3791 Ext. 5405
sfrechette@cmccd.edu

Janie Ramstorf
Catalog and Educational Planning System Specialist
760.366.3791 Ext. 5406
jramstorf@cmccd.edu

Jeffery Wire
Canvas Help / Online Support
760.366.3791 Ext. 5992 / Ext. 5401
jwire@cmccd.edu
Distance Education
Online Help line: 760.366.3791 Ext. 5911
Online Help email: onlinehelp@cmccd.edu