If you are looking for a healthcare career, explore the Massage Therapy program at IBMC College!

In the past, a professional massage might have been considered a luxury. Today, massage therapy has been integrated into the treatment options prescribed by mainstream medical professionals. Many massage therapists still work in luxury spas or for the hospitality industry, but others work with doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists.

Highly trained massage therapists may work to improve both physical and mental health. Massage treatments help relieve chronic pain, take away the hurt from various injuries, assist people to perform better in sports, or simply improve a client’s mood. Either way, massage therapy has become a hot profession, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the demand for trained professionals is expected to grow by 30,000 in the course of a decade.

How to Become a Professional Massage Therapist

At our healthcare college in Cheyenne, IBMC College, we produce fully trained therapists in 15 to 19 months, when following the prescribed coursework. At campuses in Fort Collins, Longmont and Cheyenne, students can earn their Massage Therapy Diploma in as little as 15 months. In the massage program, students learn therapeutic treatments as well as techniques to encourage relaxation, so they will have the opportunity to enjoy employment in a variety of different settings.

While many students work in healthcare, others choose to establish themselves in spas, cruise ships, hotels, and a variety of other exciting settings. Also, almost half of currently working massage therapists are self-employed professionals, and they may either work out of their own clinic or travel around and visit clients at their own homes and offices. Program graduates can choose to work regular business hours or may enjoy flexible hours and a part-time work schedule.

Typical massage professionals don’t mind a physically demanding job, and they enjoy helping people.

Learn More About Massage Therapy as a Healthcare Career

We invite you to tour the campus of our massage college in Cheyenne or our Colorado campuses, where we offer onsite Massage Clinics – open to the public! Come speak with our professional Admissions Representatives to learn more about the rewarding massage therapy career path and IBMC’s career placement assistance. Fill-out the form above for more information.

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Now is the time to earn your Medical Assisting Degree! With classes beginning November 7th, you can get started training for a growing and rewarding career FAST!

Do you have a passion for helping others? With a Medical Assisting Degree from IBMC College in Colorado or Wyoming, you train to become a medical assistant in as little as 19 months. Through this career path, you will trained to work with doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and deliver quality care to patients.

In the classroom, you will learn the procedures and processes for working in the front office through a variety of teaching methods. While lecturing and computer work is a component of the coursework, in the medical assisting program you will gain valuable skills through more hands-on training techniques, including injections, suture removals, blood draws, phlebotomy and casting.

It’s common for medical assisting students to explore the inner workings of the body through anatomy dissection on select body parts, such as cow hearts and pigs feet, giving you a greater depth of knowledge into the inner workings of the body. Casting and suture removing also tend to be favorites of students in the classroom.

Beyond the slicing and dicing, you put your training to the test at a variety of community events through performing healthcare-related services on the general public, overseen by a qualified instructor, at the 9Health Fair and Open House events.

In the last five weeks of the program, you take all that you have learned and put it to practice in an externship at medical-related practice, may that be at the local hospital, physician’s practice or nursing facility.  And, upon successful completion of the coursework and testing, you will become a Registered Medical Assistant.

Now is the time to get your foot in the door with a career in healthcare. Fill-out the form now to receive more information on earning your Medical Assisting Degree.

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IBMC College is pleased to announce Melissa Meltzer, Bob White and Sandy Debates were recognized by the Colorado Association of Career Colleges and Schools (CACCS) for their outstanding service to education at its annual banquet and fall workshop on Oct. 21, held at the Double Tree Hilton in Denver.

IBMC College Greeley campus Paralegal instructor Bob White, and Senior Faculty Manager Melissa Meltzer.

This year, Melissa Meltzer, IBMC College’s Senior Faculty Manager at the Greeley campus, was named the Staff of the Year. Additionally, two IBMC College instructors – Bob White, Paralegal Studies program at the Greeley campus, and Sandy Debates, Medical Laboratory Technician program at the Colorado Springs campus – were named as finalists.

“I was honored to be nominated by our staff and faculty at the Greeley campus,” Meltzer said. “It’s a great thing having the opportunity to do something I love — working with staff and faculty to partner with our students in their academic endeavors to realize their dreams!”

The winners were selected on the basis of their commitment, performance, leadership and professionalism. The selection committee considered their achievements, interaction with peers, extracurricular activities, participation in professional and student organizations, tutoring, mentoring and display of a positive attitude.

“We are blessed to have an entire team of Caring Individuals … Changing Lives,” Eric Thompson, IBMC College Greeley Campus President, stated in an email announcing the winner. “Thank you for your heart, your support and your leadership!”

IBMC College is honored to have such a dedicated group of individuals to lead our campuses and encourage our students to perform at their best every day. We congratulate Melissa, Bob and Sandy on their achievements!

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IBMC College students will receive a Superhero experience during this week’s Student Awards Assemblies on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Colorado Springs campus and Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont and Cheyenne campuses.

IBMC College students and staff participate at the 2013 Superhero Student Award Assembly at the Longmont campus.

The assemblies, hosted by IBMC’s Education and Student Services Departments, give students a chance to celebrate their accomplishments over the last five-week session with fellow classmates, faculty and staff at their campus. Spooky treats will be served, and all participants are encouraged to wear superhero attire.

During the presentation, students will have the opportunity to join the Circle of Hope and help change the lives of those who could benefit from career training. The membership allows students invitations to member-only events, an IBMC Circle of Hope lanyard and pin and the satisfaction of knowing you helped changed your loved one’s life for the better!

Awards will be presented in the following categories: President’s List, Dean’s List, Exceptional Attendance, Rising Star Student, Star Student, Student of the Quarter, Artist of the Quarter, Faculty of the Quarter and Staff of the Quarter.

For information on career training and IBMC College’s November 7 class start, please fill out the form above, visit our college programs page or call 1-800-NEW-CAREER to get started.

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IBMC College will honor 39 students from its Colorado Springs campus during its 90^th Graduation Ceremony at the Red Rock Church, located at 6805 Corporate Drive, Suite 140, in Colorado Springs, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.

The graduates walking in Friday’s ceremony have completed a certificate, diploma, or degree in one of the following career-training program areas: Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Esthetician, Therapeutic Massage or Personal Training.

During the graduation ceremony, 10 of the graduates will be honored and inducted into the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Gaining membership to this prestigious society demonstrates a student’s commitment to institutional quality and educational performance. ABK student membership is based on the following criteria: leadership and service in class and school activities, personal integrity, good moral character, and a 3.75 cumulative GPA – upon completing 40 credit hours in Certificate, Diploma or Degree programs.

Of the 39 graduates, one graduate will be awarded the Full Program Perfect Attendance honor, 12 graduates will be awarded the Full Program Academic Achievement (4.0) honor, and 12 graduates will be recognized during the ceremony for their work as Peer Mentors.

Friends and families are invited to celebrate this momentous occasion and these students’ academic accomplishments. IBMC College is proud to announce the names of the students graduating by their city of origin:

Colorado Springs: Aubrie Carouth, Alberto Ayala, Travis Brown, Lucritia Burdo, Jennifer Cosme, Aysia Flecha, Dennis Hodges, Whitney Huskin, Elizabeth Jesness, Devyn Johnson, Nina Leswick, Heather MacDonald, Alisa Macnab, Ashley Markham, Katelyn May, Brenda Montes, Jessica Nicola, Michael Powers, Jennifer Raben, Veronica Ramos-Martinez, Ashly Russell-Rideaux, Jacqueline Santillan, Natalie Signoriello, Napsugar Smith, Reyna Soilz, Jamie Sparks, Alicia Spotts, Mirissa Tapia, Christina Williams, Autumn Wyman Fountain: Devin Brown, Sharaya Defrates, William Muncey, Jonna Lopez San Nicolas, Bianca Sautner, Eric Sharp Peyton: Rebecca Coulter Pueblo: Denise Provenza U.S. Air Force Academy: Chelsea Holmes

For more information about accredited programs and other accelerated career-training courses at IBMC College in Colorado Springs, call (719) 596-7400 or visit www.ibmc.edu or stop by the campus at 6805 Corporate Drive, Suite 100.

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IBMC College recently recognized students from its Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Colorado Springs and Cheyenne campuses during the Student Appreciation Assemblies, held on Oct. 23 and 24. The superhero-themed event was hosted to honor students who are excelling in their career-training programs.

During the assemblies, students dressed in their best capes, snacked on a sweet Halloween treat, enjoyed great giveaways and recognized the achievements of their fellow peers!

Below are the award-winners for each campus:

FORT COLLINS CAMPUS:

• Rising Star: Vanessa Knight and Michael Smartt
• Star Student: LeeEllen Dobihal and Kayla Wiley
• Artist of the Quarter: Kathryn Dempski
• Student of the Quarter: Vicki Vassallo and Joshua Finley
• Staff of the Quarter: Lee Camacho
• Faculty of the Quarter: Ashley Wollert

Exceptional Attendance: Carla Batey, LeeEllen Dobihal, Tye Fish, McKynna Fisher, Tatum Gilbert, Vanessa Knight, Colleen O’Brien, Tiffani Sanford, Kylie Schettley, Chelsea Schlageter, Christine Siebers, Michael Smartt, Chelsea Steele, Janie Wilson

Dean’s List: Diane Bollig, Tyanne Carlton, Kyle DeCoria, Luis Dejesus, LeeEllen Dobihal, Joshua Finley, McKynna Fisher, Tiffany Herrera, Kayla Kerbel, Madison Lampe, Angel Little, Anais Long, Christine Longmire, Aryal Mathers, Chinique Medina, Jacqueline Morales, Karina Ortega-Venzor, Pololani Pacaro, Mandee Prouty, Cami Renner, Brooklyn Romero, Kylie Schettley, Jill Smart, Michael Smartt, Darrian Smith, Samantha Thorson, Darian Wasson

President’s List: Angelique Asebedo, Carla Batey, Chelsea Befort, Pamela Bennet, Heather Blackenship, Abigail Burke, Cathleen Cutshall, Kathy Dotson, Jacquelyn Fedyk, Joshua Finley, Tye Fish, Tatum Gilbert, Brittany Haugen, Kara Hobson, Hazel Jenson, Brooke Jimenez, Vanessa Knight, Rebecca Lenski, Kayla Martinez, Jamie McElvenny, Alissa Mott, Courtney Myers, Denise Oltmanns, Megan Parsons, Gabrielle Pellegrino, Janice Perry, Jacquelyn Riggs, Tiffani Sanford, Chelsea Schlageter, Christine Siebers, Chelsea Steele, Kayla Wiley, Karri Winder

GREELEY CAMPUS:

• Rising Star: Elizabeth Rodriguez, Lorena Martinez, and McKynzie Burke
• Star Student: Brittney Falcon, Vanessa Hernandez and Aubri Rizo
• Artist of the Quarter: Dominque Valdez and Lora Reimers
• Student of the Quarter: Irma Manzanares, Jessica Pantier, and Ashley Beery
• Staff of the Quarter: Michael Thompson
• Faculty of the Quarter: Lindsay Gillard

Exceptional Attendance: Jacob Adams, Ashely Beery, Monica Burgos, McKynzie Burke, Angelia Frierson, Samantha Galindo, Andria Garcia, Randi Henkel, Sabrina Hoyt, Kathryn Katherine, Isamar Legarda, John Lobato, Kaylee Maddox, Heidi McGuire, Cody McSwain, Tiffany Schneider, Brittanie Spahn, Theresa Uribe, Kerry Webster

Dean’s List: Ian Adams, Mabel Aguilar, JoAnn Asher, Amy Barrera, Ashley Beery, Victoria Briseno, Andrea Bustamante, Joshua Carner, Savannah Cisneros, Yaritza Concepsion, Suzanne Conde, Rio Delisle, Samantha Doss, Douglas Elkins, Brittney Falcon, Amber Finley, Sara Gale, Samantha Galindo, Jacob Glover, Ashley Godby, Devin Gray, Jenna Hall, Darianne Haney, Jenea Harmon, Randi Henkel, Ingrid Hernandes Bonilla, Perlita Hernandez, Ronnie James, Guadalupe Jimenez, Shealey Johnson, Kathryn Katherine, Donna Kraustschun, Vanessa Lara, Isamar Legarda, Lisa Lucero, Kaylee Maddox, Diana Marquez, Andrea Martinez, Cody McSwain, Elizabeth Meh, Veronica Montez, Marimar Murillo, Katie Neely, Paula Obair, Jessica Pantier, Shannon Pharr, Marlene Ramirez, Jessica Ray, Amber Ready, Aubri Rizo, Carmen Roybal, Estefania Rubio, Taryn Rundell, Patricia Segura, Brittanie Spahn, Jamie Sup, David Thompson, Courtney Trujillo, Dominique Valdez, Dahlia Vazquez, Ana Vega, Kerry Webster

President’s List: Megan Abell, Jacob Adams, Marissa Archuleta, Catherina Arellano, JoAnn Asher, Daniel Bernhardt, Amanda Burgess-Cranmer, Monica Burgos, McKynzie Burke, Samantha Davis, Amanda Deutscher, Angelia Frierson, Jahni Garay, Andria Garcia, Crystal Herrera, Aliyah Holguin, Verlinda Hughes, Destiny Lander, Isamar Legarda, John Lobato, Gipzie Lopez, Victoria Lopez, Andrea Martinez, Lorena Martinez, Heidi McGuire, Cody McSwain, Rae Anne Moore, Mary Murphy, Jennifer Newberry, Marissa Rometti, Tiffany Schneider, Jamie Sup, Valentina Velazquez, Anna Wuest

LONGMONT CAMPUS:

• Rising Star: Ashley Zamora and Samantha Brand
• Star Student: Evan Perlman and Christopher Bachman
• Artist of the Quarter: Josh White
• Student of the Quarter: Keith Collins and Jennifer Velasquez

Exceptional Attendance: Jenna Bengston, Shantell Boutillette, Jeffrey Bradfield, Bethany Brooks, Melissa Chavez, Brian Curran, Justin Elliot, Valine Felan, Shantell Gates, Vincent Gillingham, Suzanne Glennen, Cana Goodman, Hailee Henrikson, Jeri Hitchcock, Natalie Hauck, Jessenia Lamb, Margeret LeBlanc, Luisa Maldonado, Erica Montes, Evan Perlman, Rachel Plymale, Yesenia Ramos, Ruby Sandoval, Bhabina Shrestha, Brianne Smart, Nicolette Williams, Janet Wulf, Ashley Zamora

Dean’s List: Christopher Bachmann, Bradley Bohling, Bethany Brooks, Weston Brown, Miranda Carrillo, Lucerito Chavarria, Jenna Fletcher, Lidia Gaytan, Marissa Goyette, Kelly Houghtalin, Dianna Juarez, Ashley Latham, Luisa Maldonado, Erica Montes, Mary Moreno, Sheryl Navarrete, Alisia Richards, Gabriela Rodriguez, Ruby Sandoval, Nancy Silva, Matthew Sims, Leigha Singleton

President’s List: Christopher Bachmann, Christopher Barker, Jenna Bengston, Vickie Boggs, Shantel Boutillette, Jeffrey Bradfield, Samantha Brand, Travis Burlynn, Melissa Chavez, Keith Collins, Brian Curran, Gessica Daniels, Precious Dee, Lucinda Dimas, Justin Elliott, Valine Felan, Vaughnna Figueroa, Shantell Gates, Suzanne Glennen, Cana Goodman, Megan Goodman-Arndt, Marissa Goyette, Elychia Grill, Zachary Grind, Natalie Hauck, Hailee Henrikson, Vaneza Heredia, Jeri Hitchcock, Sarah Horvath, Jessica Hyde, Peter Jones, Jessenia Lamb, Margaret LeBlanc, Keelan Littlejohn, Alvia Lopez, Amy Loseke, Danielle Maschka, Kodi Mathews, Alison Miller, Aspien Montano-Kortgaard, Kennita Moore, Aimee Overholser, Evan Perlman, Cindy Quiroz, Yesenia Ramos, Megan Rios, Marissa Salazar, Bhabina Shrestha, Brianne Smart, Camila Tonks, Lydia Valenzuela, Kaleigh Vanliew, Jennifer Velasquez, Kathryn Wadle-Scott, Collette White, Joshua White, Nicolette Williams, Janet Wulf, Ashley Zamora

COLORADO SPRINGS CAMPUS:

• Rising Star: Samantha Stephens and Tiffany Bell
• Star Student: James Queen and Ashly Russell-Rideaux
• Student of the Quarter: Cleodis McKinney, Tiffany Cooper and Kyrsti Boviall
• Staff of the Quarter: Audree LoPachin
• Faculty of the Quarter: Charles Counce

Exceptional Attendance: Ronald Carnathan, Malisia Dressler, Alysa Finley, Mark Mosher, Nathan Pryor, Samantha Stephens

Dean’s List: Maijynta Allen, Shawna Bechtold, Amber Brackett, Skyler Brown, Ronald Carnathan, Aubrie Carouth, Eric Chavez, Kelsey Chlovechok Tiffany Cooper, Thomas Duszynski, Kassiah Edwards, Arlin Galindo, Heather Gutierres, Brenda Hernandez, Ashlee Huffaker, April Jacobs, Devyn Johnson, Jacob Koziol, Nina Leswick, Gabrielle MacDonald, Douglas Mitchell, Derek Moore, Tara Morefield, Mark Mosher, Heather Perina, Nathan Pryor, Jennifer Raben, Lorraine Ramirez, Ericka Reed, Maria Reed, Morgan Russo, Natalie Signoriello, Krystle Slevin, Jamie Sparks, Cinthia Summitt, Thomas Thero, Steven Trujillo, Marissa Vasquez, Justine Yanez, Katelynn Young

President’s List: Alexandra Amaechiokonji, Peter Barca, Savoi Barnes, Christian Benneti, Emily Blair, Dolores DeTorres, Alisha Deyoe, Rosalie Diangar, Malisia Dressler, Alysa Finley, Jessica Goldsberry, Juan Guajardo, Chelsea Holmes, Kirsten Jackson, Cheyenne Lackey, Brooke Mahder, Ashley Markham, Jade McClain, Cleodis McKinney, Dominique Pettit, James Queen, Ashly Russell-Rideaux, Damien Scimemi, Samantha Stephens, Georgia Turner, Rosita Vazquez, Autumn Wyman

CHEYENNE CAMPUS:

• Rising Star: Frank Haleakala and Michelle Carpenter
• Star Student: Janelle Curry and David Walton
• Artist of the Quarter: Arianna Apodaca
• Student of the Quarter: Theresa McIntosh and Howard Hill
• Staff of the Quarter: Jami Zenner
• Faculty of the Quarter: Christy Martinez

Exceptional Attendance: Clayton Axtell, April Canada, Donna Carter, Lisa Hamilton, Howard Hill, Kassaundra Holbrook, Nadaleen Jesop, Krysten Jones, Trisha Knobloch, Cathy Lopez, Kristy Minar, Michelle Mingming, Janine Mixon, Angel Mondello, Alisha Radtke, David Walton

Dean’s List: Shelby Brown, Aimee Caldwell, Jacqueline Christiansen, Belinda Day, Jodie Fultz, Megan Garrido, Frank Haleakala, Lori Manzanares, Michelle Mingming, Angel Mondello, Morgan Peck, David Walton, Jessica White

President’s List: Clayton Axtell, Krystle Bailey, Sheila Brandsrud, April Canada, Donna Carter, Jacqueline Christiansen, Janelle Curry, Kanishia Easton, Jodie Fultz, Lisa Hamilton, Emily Hartman, Howard Hill, Jessica Hurlburt, Lindsy Huston, Krysten Jones, Trisha Knobloch, Cathy Lopez, Joshua Mesesr, Michelle Mingming, Janine Mixon, Brittany Newlin, Miyon Nunu, Brenda Payne, Morgan Peck, Kiira Tjaden, Scott Wilson

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IBMC College congratulates Chuck Welch on his promotion to the position of Faculty Manager, where he will manage faculty and serve students at the Fort Collins campus.

Chuck Welch

In Welch’s new role, he will provide management support to the Campus President, Pat Schlotter, and play a key role in faculty development, as well as working closely with the instructors and providing support services for the students who attend the Fort Collins campus.

He is also responsible for the direct supervision of all full-time, part-time and adjunct instructors at IBMC’s Fort Collins campus, ensuring faculty needs are met and helping make the day-to-day operations at the campus run smoothly and efficiently.

Since October 2015, Welch has been employed as a Student Success Coach at the IBMC Greeley campus. In that role, he was a resource for students seeking help, advice, and encouragement in their academic pursuit. Previously, he worked as a Graduation Interventionist for the Greeley-Evans School District 6 in Weld County.

Welch is an experienced advisor and mentor; his ability to relate to students and faculty has been proven in his previous employment. Welch will continue to be a valued member to the faculty and staff as he transitions into his new role at the Fort Collins campus.

IBMC College is honored to have such a dedicated individual to help lead its Fort Collins campus and encourage our students and faculty to perform at their best every day. We congratulate Chuck on his promotion!

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IBMC College cosmetology students from the Greeley campus will volunteer today for Catholic Charities, located at 460 Linden Center Drive in Fort Collins.

IBMC cosmetology students will provide free hair-cutting services to at-risk veterans in the Fort Collins community. The event typically hosts between 80-100 veterans in need of complimentary hair services.

“These select students will get to touch the lives of someone in need by giving them a fresh, new haircut,” Eric Thompson, IBMC College Greeley Campus President, said.

IBMC College will also be providing information about IBMC programs and further education opportunities at the event.

IBMC College is VA-approved training institution. To learn more about how IBMC students and graduates are making a difference in our community, or for information on career training, call (970) 356-4733 or visit ibmc.edu/military.

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October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. IBMC College joined in on the national fight, on a local level, to combat the disease and raise awareness by holding fundraising activities and outreaches at nearby campuses in Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Colorado Springs and Cheyenne, Wyoming. To date, $618 has been raised for the Susan B. Komen Foundation through IBMC’s efforts these last 31 days.

Students from the Fort Collins campus representing their pink in their Kinesiology class.

These are the fundraising and activities that took place in the month of October campus-wide:

1. Students, staff and faculty were encouraged to wear jeans each Wednesday for a $1.00 donation. Additionally, individuals came together by wearing pink to support the cause.
2. IBMC held a Pink Selfie Competition throughout the month, as well. Students gleaned pink ribbons and were asked to take a selfie, tag themselves and bring awareness to cancer through a variety of social media channels.
3. The cosmetology and massage students offered specials in the campus clinics, including providing discounted massage services and pink gel manicures for $6.

In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the beginning of a global movement. What was started with $200 and a shoebox full of potential donor names has now grown into the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer.

To date, the Foundation has invested more than $2.6 billion in groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 60 countries. Their efforts helped reduce death rates from breast cancer by 37 percent from 1990-2013, according to the website.

To learn more about breast cancer research or the 50-plus community organizations IBMC College supports, please click on the links.

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Lana Hofer will bring years of experience to her newly appointed adjunct faculty position for Dental Assisting courses at IBMC College campus in Fort Collins, located at 3842 S. Mason St.

As an adjunct instructor, Hofer will assist adult learners who are seeking entry-level opportunities with career training in the dental field. Hofer has spent the last 29 years in the field – bringing her real-world experience and countless hours of knowledge into the classroom.

Starting in 1987, Hofer has been a Registered Dental Assistant in periodontics in Sioux City, Iowa, and for Dr. Paul Willy in Waterloo, Iowa, where she assisted in all facets of restorative and preventive dentistry. For the past 12 years, she has worked in Sioux City, Iowa, for Wagner, Kuntz and Grabouski Orthodontics, administering duties such as chair-side assisting, patient care and orthodontic adjustments, bandings and removals.

Hofer has an associate’s degree in Dental Assisting from Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, Iowa.

Once students graduate from IBMC College’s Dental Assisting diploma program, they will be able to perform services sought by general dentists, specialized dental office facilities, dental schools, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, dental laboratories and dental insurance companies.

For more information about locally owned and nationally accredited IBMC College and its accelerated career-training courses at the Fort Collins IBMC campus, call (970) 223-2669 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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IBMC College welcomes Dee Ann Hoskins to the position of General Education Adjunct Instructor, where she will be teaching core classes to students who are enrolled in accelerated career-training programs at IBMC’s Greeley campus, located at 2863 35^th Avenue.

Hoskins brings over 13 years of experience in the education sector to IBMC College. She started in 2003 as a special education teacher for Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thorton. Since then she has held that position for numerous schools and school districts including, Flagstaff Academy in Longmont, Thompson R2J School District in Loveland, and most recently, St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont.

Hoskins will help students apply critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving strategies in the classroom and through their externship. Every opportunity in the classroom is used to solidify math skills, professionalism, communication and ethical industry practices for real-life workplace situations, providing students with a strong business background for a multitude of successful career opportunities.

She obtained her master’s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she graduated with distinction in 1995.

For more information about accelerated career-training courses at the IBMC College Greeley campus, call (970) 356-4733 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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IBMC College Longmont campus is excited to announce two new hires in our education team. Erika Mathis brings real-world work experience to the classroom as Longmont’s newest business and accounting adjunct instructor; and Byron Borup will lead medical assisting classes as an adjunct instructor at the Longmont campus, located at 2315 N. Main Street.

Erika Mathis

IBMC College welcomes tax accountant, Erika Mathis, to the position of Adjunct Instructor, where she will teach students pursuing business and accounting careers. Mathis joins the IBMC College faculty with over eight years of accounting experience. Since 2008, she has been employed in the financial sector as a property accountant for ProLogis in Denver, and most recently, a tax accountant for CoorsTek in Golden.

Buckholz earned her master’s degree in taxation from University of Denver in 2012. She graduated in 2008 from the Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Byron Borup

With 18 years of diversified experience, Byron Borup will be a welcomed addition to the medical assisting instructing team at the Longmont campus. Borup possesses a background in medical education in both the military and private sector. Before coming to IBMC College, he was employed by Concorde Career College as its Medical Assistant and Medical Office Administration Programs Director. Previously, he has worked for Everest College, Vista College and Eagle Gate College, as program chairs and directors.

He graduated in 2006 from Capital University, where he earned his Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Forensics. He has a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Stevens–Henager College in Ogden, Utah, where in graduated in 2004.

Both Mathis and Borup will be beneficial to the students and staff at IBMC College.

For more information about accelerated career-training courses at the IBMC College Longmont campus, call (303) 651-6819 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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IBMC College Cheyenne campus is excited to announce two familiar faces will join its education team. Donna Channel brings real-world work experience to the classroom as Cheyenne’s newest massage therapy adjunct instructor; and IBMC College graduate Jessica Downs will teach medical billing and coding classes as an adjunct instructor at the Cheyenne campus, located at 1854 Dell Range Blvd.

Donna Channel

IBMC College welcomes licensed massage therapist and former instructor, Donna Channel, to the position of Adjunct Instructor, where she will teach students pursuing massage therapy careers at the Cheyenne campus.

Channel returns to the IBMC College faculty team after pursuing her career as a licensed massage therapist at Avenues Therapy Clinic, where she has worked since 1999. She first taught at IBMC in June 2007, while also working as the IBMC College Massage Clinic Coordinator and Extern Coordinator, where she provided instruction in all aspects of massage and helped graduate massage therapists coordinate their schedules and maintained the integrity of the clinic, college and its massage therapy graduates.

Channel became a licensed massage therapist after completing her education at the Healing Arts Institute in Fort Collins in 2000.

Jessica Downs

With 14 years of experience, Jessica Downs will be a welcomed addition to the medical billing and coding instructing team at the Cheyenne campus. Downs possesses a background in multiple billing software, as well as healthcare office procedures. Before coming to IBMC College, she was employed by WINhealth as its Provider Relations and Claims Liaison. Previously, she has worked as a Medical Billing Specialist for America’s Express Urgent Care and as a Charge Entry Clerk for Cheyenne Regional Medical Group, where she has worked at since 2009.

She graduated from IBMC College with an associate’s degree in Medical Billing & Coding. She became a Certified Professional Coder in 2012 and obtained her ICD-10 certification in 2015.

Both Channel and Downs are a welcomed addition and will be beneficial to the students and staff at IBMC College.

For more information about accredited programs and other accelerated career-training courses at the IBMC College Cheyenne campus, call (307) 433-8363 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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IBMC College welcomes three new adjunct faculty members to its Colorado Springs campus, located at 6805 Corporate Drive, Suite 100. Chantel Sabatel will teach medical assisting classes, Lindsay Falagan will assist in instructing in the dental assisting program and Jason Esser will be a welcomed addition to the faculty team as a general education instructor.

Chantel Sabatel

IBMC College welcomes registered medical assistant and phlebotomist, Chantel Sabetel, to the position of Adjunct Instructor, where she will teach students pursuing medical assisting careers. Sabetel joins the IBMC College faculty with over four years of healthcare experience. Since 2012, she has been employed in the healthcare sector as a medical assistant for U.S. Healthworks Medical Group in Fayetteville, N.C., and most recently, a registered medical assistant and phlebotomist for Integrity Urgent Care in Colorado Springs.

Buckholz earned her associate’s degree in medical assisting and phlebotomy from Pikes Peak Community College in 2015.

Lindsay Falagan

With over a decade of experience, Lindsay Falagan will be a welcomed addition to the dental assisting instructing team at the Colorado Springs campus. Falagan is currently employed by South Springs Dental Group, where she has been the Lead Assistant since 2015. She has worked as an expanded duties dental assistant for multiple local dental offices, including Prestige Dental Centers, Pine Creek Dental and VA Dental Clinic.

She graduated in 2003 from Intellitec Medical Institute’s dental assisting program. She later became a certified Expanded Duties Dental Assistant and became certified in X-rays in the state of Colorado, also in 2003.

Jason Esser

IBMC College welcomes Jason Esser to the position of General Education Adjunct Instructor, where he will be teaching core classes to students who are enrolled in accelerated career-training programs at IBMC’s Colorado Springs campus.

Esser brings over 10 years of experience in the professional and military sector to IBMC College. He started in 2003 as an instructor for the Community College of the Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss. Since then he has developed professional skills as an Information Systems Security Engineer for General Dynamics in Colorado Springs since 2014.

He obtained his Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems from Bellevue University in Bellevue, Neb. He started his education at the Community College of the Air Force, where he obtained an associate’s degree in both Electronics Systems Technology and Instructor of Technology and Military Science.

Sabatel, Falagan and Esser will be beneficial to the students and staff at IBMC College.

For more information about accelerated career-training courses at the IBMC College Colorado Springs campus, call (719) 596-7400 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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Three IBMC College cosmetology students from the Fort Collins campus volunteered their time and services Saturday, Nov. 19, for Denver’s Fall Feast, a free community event that helps disadvantaged families and the homeless by feeding them, giving free haircuts, backpacks and clothing items, as well as featuring a Kids Zone, where kids can come and play in a safe environment.

The IBMC cosmetology students provided free hair-cutting services to at-risk families and the homeless during the event, held at the National Western Complex, located at 4655 Humboldt Street in Denver. With the rest of the volunteers, the IBMC students cut more than 125 heads of hair during the event, which served an estimated 1,000 people.

IBMC cosmetology instructor Ashley Wollert supervised the students and provided guidance and instruction. By the end of the day, the students were confident in their ability to cut hair properly.

The Denver Fall Feast was born out of the Cincinnati, Ohio Fall Feast – an event that is now celebrating nearly a decade of providing tens of thousands of Thanksgiving meals, healthcare screenings, warm winter items and youth activities to homeless and underserved people throughout the city. Visit fallfeast.org for more information.

To learn more about how IBMC students and graduates are making a difference in our community, or for information on career training, call (970) 223-2669 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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Greg Pierson, as the newest addition to the Student Services Department, will bring his experience in talent acquisition, education and customer service to the students of IBMC College Greeley campus, located at 2863 35^th Avenue.

Greg Pierson, Student Success Coach, IBMC College Greeley Campus

Pierson will be responsible for academic advising and partnering with students to achieve their individual academic goals. He will be in charge of providing support and offering resources to help students who may be experiencing difficulties with childcare while in school, medical issues, housing obstacles and personal hurdles. He joins Student Support Specialist Michael Thompson, who assists students during the evening class sessions.

Pierson has nearly two decades of experience in education, talent acquisition and customer service, to include coaching, mentoring and cross-functional team leadership.

He has worked in a variety of roles, such as Talent Acquisition Specialist for Vail Resorts, Educator for Poudre School District, Queen Creek Unified School District and Mesa Public Schools, both in Arizona, as well as a customer service associate for multiple businesses. His vast knowledge of talent development will serve him well in his role as Student Success Coach at the Greeley campus of IBMC College.

Pierson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Education from Northern Arizona University, located in Flagstaff, Ariz.

For more information about the accelerated career-training courses offered at IBMC College in Greeley, call (970) 356-4733 or visit ibmc.edu.

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IBMC College congratulates Angela Massengill on her promotion to the position of Campus President for the Cheyenne campus, where she will be in charge of ensuring that life-changing career training is provided to all students, as well as overseeing all daily operations of the campus.

Angela Massengill, Campus President, IBMC College Cheyenne campus

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to serve the students of the Cheyenne campus in this capacity and look forward to continued success training professionals to meet the needs of our community,” Massengill stated in an email about her promotion.

In her new role, Massengill will be in charge of managing operations at the campus level, including maintaining successful relationships between staff, faculty and students, meeting placement and retention goals, overseeing the Student Beauty Services and Massage Clinic, and create an environment of exceptional customer service at the Cheyenne campus.

“Angela brings a great ability to lead the Cheyenne campus team and support the student body to ensure a successful academic journey every step of the way,” Diana Gunderson, Vice President of Education at IBMC College, said. “Angela has a passion for higher education and will work diligently to ensure the Cheyenne campus succeeds. I wish her continued success and it’s a pleasure working with her for these past 10-plus years.”

Massengill started at IBMC College as a student in the medical assisting program and graduated in 2001. After starting her professional career as a medical assistant at Cheyenne Medical Specialists and Urology Care Clinic, she returned to IBMC College as an instructor for the medical assisting program.  After five years of teaching, she was promoted into the lead instructor position before quickly rising through the ranks as the campus’ Faculty Manager and later, the Education Department’s Manager of Training and Development, which she has held for the last two years. Her years of service to IBMC College has totaled over a decade.

Massengill is pursuing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Management from Colorado Technical University.

IBMC College is honored to have such a dedicated individual to help lead its Cheyenne campus and encourage our students and faculty to perform at their best every day. We congratulate Massengill on her promotion!

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Community members are invited to give back and get a jump start on their New Year’s resolutions. Starting today, IBMC College campuses across Colorado and Wyoming will waive their college registration fees* for any individual who donates a new, unwrapped toy to its Santa’s Workshop or makes a minimum $5 donation through December 12 – all just in time to start accelerated career training classes in the months of December or January!

For upcoming 2017 high school graduates, with any toy or monetary donation, registration fees will be waived for any class start during the next year!

*IBMC College is waiving the registration fee for the donation to a worthy cause and not for enrolling.

IBMC College is helping its less-fortunate students this holiday season by stocking their Santa’s Workshop at each campus location with toys donated by community members, incoming students, staff and faculty. This outreach is a great way to spread cheer in the IBMC family by giving back during the holidays and allowing local students to shop for gifts for their families.

“Caring Individuals … Changing Lives” isn’t just the College’s vision statement, it’s a way of life. That’s why IBMC College’s five campuses will participate in the event. Any toys that are not picked by IBMC College students, following IBMC’s Santa’s Workshop event, will be donated to a local toy drive or charity in Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Colorado Springs, CO and Cheyenne, WY.

If you would like to partake in the event, you can donate any new, unwrapped toy for children ages newborn to 14 years old to the campus(es) listed below. Minimum $5 donations are also accepted. Please make checks payable to IBMC College with Santa’s Workshop noted in the memo line.

Participating campuses:

• Fort Collins, 3842 S. Mason Street
• Greeley, 2863 35^th Avenue
• Longmont, 2315 N. Main Street
• Colorado Springs, 6805 Corporate Drive, Suite 100
• Cheyenne, 1854 Dell Range Blvd.

To learn more about Santa’s Workshop and how you can have your college registration fee waived, visit ibmc.edu/santas-workshop or call 1-800-NEW-CAREER.

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Pootthachart “Opp” Slawson will open career opportunities for IBMC students, as she has been promoted to the Career Services Coordinator at the IBMC College Fort Collins campus, located at 3842 S. Mason St.

Opp Slawson, Career Services Coordinator, IBMC College Fort Collins Campus

In her new position, Slawson will primarily be responsible for serving as a liaison to the Fort Collins business community by networking and developing externship sites for IBMC College students. In addition, she will help current students with interview preparation, resume creation and networking.

Slawson has over a decade of experience working in education and customer service. Her most recent appointment at IBMC College before landing her promotion was interacting and providing support for the evening students at the campus as the Student Support Specialist. Before joining IBMC College, she worked as an instructional assistant for special education at Kruse Elementary in Fort Collins and Rocky Heights Middle School in Highlands Ranch. She has also worked as a receptionist, substitute teacher and medical assistant for various businesses, school districts and clinics.

Slawson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College in Adelphi, Maryland, and earned her Associate of Science degree in Social Science from Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia.

IBMC College is honored to have such a dedicated individual to help lead its Fort Collins campus’s Career Services Department and help place our students and graduates into careers they’ll love. We congratulate Slawson on her promotion!

For more information about IBMC’s Career Services Department, career placement assistance or how you can become a placement site for our externs or graduates at the Fort Collins campus, please call (970) 223-2669 or visit ibmc.edu.

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IBMC College welcomes three new adjunct instructors and a front desk specialist to its Cheyenne campus, located at 1854 Dell Range Blvd. Mary Scherden will teach massage therapy classes, Amber Miller will assist in instructing in the business program and Karen Keller will be a welcomed addition to the faculty team as a medical assisting adjunct instructor. In addition, Sabrina Laiuppa-Chick will greet all students, staff and visitors to the campus, as well as assist in administrative duties, as the new front desk specialist.

Mary Scherden

IBMC College welcomes entrepreneur and licensed massage therapist, Mary Scherden, to the position of Adjunct Instructor, where she will teach students pursuing massage therapy careers in Cheyenne. Scherden rejoins IBMC College after leaving in 2014 as the Graduate Massage Clinic Coordinator/Massage Therapist, as well as a graduate of the program. Since 2005, she has been employed in the holistic sector as a program coordinator for Providers Empowering Providers, and most recently, the owner and massage therapist for Every Body Massage, LLC, in Cheyenne.

Scherden earned her associate’s degree in therapeutic massage from IBMC College in 2013, and an Associate of Applied Science degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia.

Amber Miller

With over a decade of experience, Amber Miller will be a welcomed addition to the business program faculty team at the Cheyenne campus. Miller has been employed in the finance sector since 2003, first as a Office Manager for Raise the Roof, Inc., and later as a Senior Tax Accountant for Kennedy & Coe, LLC, in Loveland, Colo., and EKS&H, LLLP in Fort Collins, Colo.

She graduated in 2004 with an associate’s in general studies from Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colo., and an Associate of Business Administration in 2007 from Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne. She later earned her Bachelor of Accounting degree in 2008 from University of Wyoming in Laramie, and is currently sitting for the Certified Public Accounting exam.

Karen Keller

IBMC College welcomes Karen Keller to the position of Medical Assisting Adjunct Instructor, where she will be teaching multiple aspects of the healthcare program to students who are enrolled at the IBMC Cheyenne campus.

Keller brings over 8 years of experience in the healthcare sector to IBMC College. She started in 2008 as a registered medical assistant for Integris Grove Hospital in Integris, Okla. Since leaving Oklahoma in 2015, she has been a cardiology technician.

Sabrina Laiuppa-Chick

Sabrina Laiuppa-Chick joins IBMC College in Cheyenne as the Front Desk Specialist, where she will be responsible for providing customer service to students, employers, massage and beauty clients and supporting staff.

In her new role, she will be charged with answering incoming phone calls, inputting leads, ordering and distributing supplies, scheduling appointments and ensuring that guests receive prompt assistance.

Prior to joining IBMC College, she most recently worked as an administrative assistant for Labor Finders in San Antonio, Texas.

Scherden, Miller, Keller and Laiuppa-Chick will be beneficial to the students and staff at IBMC College.

For more information about accelerated career-training courses at the IBMC College Cheyenne campus, call (307) 433-8363 or visit www.ibmc.edu.

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