Summary: In Studio Guest: Superintendent President of Copper Mountain College, Dr. Darren Otten. Topics Discussed: The desire for residents to have a local college inspired the independent funding of Copper Mountain College, which was formerly a branch campus of College of the Desert. Dr. Otten discusses his journey from college student to college educator. Dr. Otten’s educational background is in engineering and technology. Comparing and contrasting Community two-year colleges versus four-year colleges. Community colleges are geared towards residents and the local labor market of the region. The extensive Nursing and Culinary programs offered at Copper Mountain College.
