Colorado Mesa University Tech

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Colorado Mesa University Tech
Former names
Bishop Unified Technical Education Campus
(Before 2006)
Western Colorado Community College
(2006–2023)
MottoSuccess Starts With Heart
Type Public community college
Established1925
Parent institution
Colorado Community College System
Academic affiliation
Higher Learning Commission
President John Marshall
Students11,000
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban
Website http://coloradomesa.edu/

Colorado Mesa University Tech (formerly known as Western Colorado Community College) is a division of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado specializing in vocational studies. Students take core curriculum courses at CMU's main campus, but complete their program of study at CMU Tech. Associate degrees from CMU Tech are awarded by Colorado Mesa University.

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