The Wild West Multiple Sclerosis Walkabout is a 50 mile 3 day walk along the trails of Fort Collins. Each walker is to raise a minimum of $750 through sponsorships. For information go to http://wildwestmswalkabout.org/. The IBMC team of walkers includes: Tom Goehring, Hideo Matsushita, Rick Jennings and Paul Anderson. To donate go to this team go to: http://www.active.com/donate/2010wwmsw/jonnygeewalkers.

Tom Goehring the Director of Technology Services at IBMC, has a direct interest in this foundation. His son Jonathan was stricken with MS several years ago. Jonathan has received several scholarships directly from the Center for Neurorehabilitation Services CNS Foundation, a beneficiary of this fundraiser.

Wild West MS Walkabout & Multiple Sclerosis Information:

The proceeds of the fundraiser Wild West MS Walkabout will be divided with 20% going to the support the local research and wellness programs of the Colorado Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Another 20% will support the Rocky Mountain MS Center. The mission of the Rocky Mountain MS Center is to help people living with MS and their families lead a quality life by providing individualized care, support, education and research.

The remaining 60% will go directly to people in need who live with MS providing items including medical equipment, environmental modifications, ramps, and mobility devices as well as therapy services not covered by other sources

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves.  Colorado has one of the highest prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis in the country. One in every 580 Coloradoans lives with MS. In fact, MS is ten times more prevalent in Colorado than it is in the South and the most commonly diagnosed neurological disease in adults ages 20-50. For more information about MS please visit the Rocky Mountain MS Center at www.mscenter.org and the National MS Society at www.nmss.org.

Rick has been an instructor at IBMC for over 10 years teaching paralegal courses as well as English, business and marketing classes. Rick is an Attorney with a Juris Doctor from Empire College in Santa Rosa, CA. and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming.  He has practiced law in California and as a Paralegal in Colorado.

Rick will be instrumental in leading IBMC’s instructor team and in guiding our paralegal and business program students to success at the new Longmont campus. He will be a part of the exciting start up of the new branch campus in Longmont.

As a Medical Assistant Charissa has had practical experience in the fields of neurology and oncology at Cancer Center of the Rockies and Centennial Neurology. Charissa has held the position of Full Time Allied Health Instructor at IBMC for the past three years.

Charissa will be a part of the exciting opening of the new campus in Longmont. She will be instrumental in directing the IBMC instructor team and in guiding our Allied Health program students to success at the new Longmont campus.

Jarrod is a degreed IBMC graduate of the Allied Health Medical Assisting program. He has held positions within the United States Navy from a Leading 2^nd Class Hospital Corpsman to an Integrated Environmental & Safety Analyst at NORAD and Watch Specialist at NNMC. Additionally, he has held positions as a Fire Fighter for the town of Eaton and as a Lead Medical Assistant at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He holds both military and civilian education and training certificates ie: Registered Medical Assistant, CPR/ 1st Aid Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician, FEMA Professional Development Series certified, NIMS Certified, Naval and numerous Norad-Northcom certificates.

Jarrod will offer in-depth knowledge and a great variety of medical and emergency preparedness experience to the Allied Health department and students at IBMC.

Mr. Valdes comes to IBMC with a distinguished academic CV with the following degrees: Doctorate in Education, Community College (Ph.D. Candidate) at Colorado State University; Master of Science Business Administration – Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University; Master in Computer Information Systems, University of Denver; Master in Telecommunications at the University of Denver; Master in Adult/Continuing Education and Higher Education at Colorado University; and a Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Latin American Studies at Colorado State University.

As the Dean of Academic Services, Mr. Valdes will be responsible for the academic operational support of all IBMC’s programs, in addition to ensuring that the programs design and quality assurance procedures conform to organizational goals. The Dean of Education is to help support programs for student recruitment and assist with supporting innovation and excellence in teaching. Additional duties will include providing support, leadership, oversight and training at each of the IBMC branch campuses.

Mr. Valdes brings his substantial business acumen and accomplishments to his new position at IBMC. His mastery and leadership in tactical strategic planning, operations/project management, and technical training will benefit IBMC’s students and staff.

Mrs. Kearns stated, “I am very excited to be joining IBMC and am looking forward to working with the staff and students. I value the education provided to the students at IBMC and will be involved in facilitating the growth of the school.”

As the Fort Collins Campus Director, Mrs. Kearns will be responsible for the administration of all departments, managing the facility, and in the retention of students and staff. She will be involved in developing and growing the college and ensuring campus compliance within regulatory standards. Mrs. Kearns brings substantial education acumen and accomplishments to her new position at IBMC. Her mastery and leadership in strategic planning, fiscal management, retention and operations will benefit IBMC’s students and staff.

Steve Steele, President of IBMC stated “I am very pleased that Barbara Kearns will be stepping into the role of Campus Director. As we continue to grow as a college it is important that the Fort Collins campus has a leader who will foster the success of our students and staff.”

At the Institute of Business and Medical Careers our students live very full lives. Not only do they work hard in class  many of them have a family to take care of and a job to hold down while attending IBMC. We wanted to catch a glimpse of life for IBMC students so we started to loan students a Flip video camera to do a little bit of documenting.

In this video we get a look at the life of Pinky:

The video can also be found on YouTube if you don’t see it.

Philosophies of IBMC

• Assist students in achieving an education in their chosen fields of study.
• Provide job-skills training based upon current industry needs.
• Provide the opportunity for students to obtain marketable skills.
• Incorporate hands-on experience as part of the program curriculum.
• Provide the necessary individualized instruction to enable students to progress to their highest potentials.
• Provide job placement assistance for graduates.
• Work with an Advisory Board, comprised of area business managers and owners, meets to review ideal skills for various careers and to suggest curriculum changes that will enhance our programs.

Our faculty not only teaches the essentials to build your chosen career, they also motivate you every step of the way.

Jesse, Rachele, Jolynne, Brittany, Jimmy, Christine deliver a break through performance in this video that is soon to be a hit all across the internet. And with only 3 minutes of rehearsal time! Be sure to push play and check out the new IBMC music video. You will be able to say you knew them before they were famous.

If you are having trouble viewing the video click here to view directly on YouTube.

About IBMC:
A career to support yourself starts with a supportive, experienced faculty.

At IBMC we want you to succeed — that’s why we provide one-on-one interaction and personal attention for every student.
Philosophies

* Assist students in achieving an education in their chosen fields of study.
* Provide job-skills training based upon current industry needs.
* Provide the opportunity for students to obtain marketable skills.
* Incorporate hands-on experience as part of the program curriculum.
* Provide the necessary individualized instruction to enable students to progress to their highest potentials.
* Provide job placement assistance for graduates.
* Work with an Advisory Board, comprised of area business managers and owners, meets to review ideal skills for various careers and to suggest curriculum changes that will enhance our programs.

Our faculty not only teaches the essentials to build your chosen career, they also motivate you every step of the way.
Mission Statement

IBMC delivers a wide range of professional life changing opportunities to promote personal, social, and career development.
Vision Statement

Caring Individuals…Changing Lives

Tara Bernhardt is our new Adjunct Instructor at the Fort Collins campus.  She loves food, ecspecially cheeseburgers!  She considers herself a cheeseburger and french fry expert.  She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Front Range Community College.  She also received her Basic Life Support/CPR Instructor from Aims Community College.  We are excited to have her on board as she bring a wealth of knowledge to our students at IBMC.

We are excited to have Krista Maloney as our new Adjunct Instructor for the Fort Collins campus.  Krista, apart from loving to teach at IBMC, is a “Foodie” who had her own radio show called, “Dining Out with Krista Lynn.”  She has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Quincy University.  Welcome Aboard!