Institute of Business & Medical Careers Colorado and Wyoming

The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) welcomes Jose J. Valdes, Jr. as the new Dean of Academic Services, at the main campus in Fort Collins.  Mr. Valdes comes to IBMC with thirty years experience in higher education and the telecommunications industry. He has held positions in Management and as a Director at Colorado State University, Elbert County School District, US West and IBM-Rolm. As an Adjunct Faculty member he taught at Colorado State University, University of Phoenix, Arapahoe Community College and Golden Gate University. He holds professional memberships with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Association of Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA).

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.