Wednesday, August 12 - Saturday, August 15, 2026

SEAC Site Visit: Colorado Mountain College

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

(All times are local)

For a more detailed agenda, access each day below. This schedule will continue to be updated as the agenda is confirmed.

  • Afternoon

    • The team arrives at Denver International Airport (DIA) by 2:00 PM, picks up a rental vehicle, and drives west to Glenwood Springs (approximately 3 hours).

    Evening

    • Check in to the Glenwood Springs hotel.

  • Morning

    • Site visit begins at 10:00 AM at the Spring Valley Campus near Glenwood Springs.

      • Classroom observations

      • Campus tour

      • Interviews with central office staff

    Afternoon

    • TBD

    Evening

    • TBD

  • Morning

    • The team departs Glenwood Springs and drives to the Steamboat Springs Campus (approximately 2.5 hours).

    Afternoon

    • Site visit of the Steamboat Campus upon arrival.

    Evening

    • Check in to the Steamboat Springs hotel.

  • Morning

    • Working session in a campus conference room or hotel meeting space.

    Afternoon

    • Team lunch, followed by departure. The site visit concludes by noon.

Meet the SEAC Team

  • Aaron Redman

    SEAC Team - Lead

    Serving as the SEAC Team Lead for the CMC Site Visit, Aaron will be stewarding and facilitating overall agenda.

    aaronredman@gmail.com | +1 (480) 268-0240

  • Krista Hiser

    SEAC Team Staff Support

    As the Program Director for the Sustainability Education Accreditation Commission, Krista supports standards-setting for excellence in sustainability education.

    krista@sustedu.org | +1 (808) 779-5385

  • Meghann Jarchow

    SEAC Reviewer

    Meghann currently serves as the Chair of the Sustainability & Environment Department at the University of South Dakota.

    meghann.jarchow@usd.edu

  • Mercedes C. Quesada-Embid

    SEAC Reviewer

    Mercedes is Full Professor of Environmental Policy and Advocacy at Catawba College.

    mquesada19@catawba.edu

Meet the CMC Team

  • Kevin Hillmer-Pegram

    Brief bio

    Email

  • Tina Evans

    CMC Team

    Tina is a Professor of Sustainability Studies at Colorado Mountain College.

    tevans@coloradomtn.edu

  • Kim Langmaid

    On sabbatical

Hotel Information

Information about the hotel reservation and schedule will be added shortly.

 

Questions that you might have!

Who are the main contacts from the SEAC team?

1.

For questions regarding the agenda and site visit details, please contact Aaron Redman.

For questions regarding the overall accreditation and work of the SEAC, please contact Krista Hiser.

What should I bring to the site visit?

2.

You will receive a site visit packet in advance with relevant documents, evaluation criteria, and interview guides. Please bring a laptop or tablet for note-taking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as campus tours may involve some outdoor walking.

What should I know about getting around?

3.

The team will share a rental vehicle from Denver International Airport to Glenwood Springs and onward to Steamboat Springs. If you are arranging your own transportation at any point, please coordinate with Aaron Redman in advance.

Please communicate any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs to Aaron Redman as early as possible so accommodations can be arranged.

What if I have dietary restrictions or accessibility needs?

4.

Background Briefing

This video provides additional background and history about the Sustainability Education Accreditation Commissions (SEAC) by Aaron Redman. (TO BE UPDATED WITH NEW VIDEO)

Learn more about the SEAC