Academic/Student Benefits

The ACHE Rockies is proud to sponsor several student programs and incentives throughout the year.

Events

Annual student career night with career-healthcare executives, presentations, and resume reviews

Join ACHE Rockies for our annual student night where healthcare executives from around Colorado & Wyoming help you prepare for your upcoming career in health.  Be sure to bring your resume, too, as healthcare leaders will be available for resume review.

 
Annual student networking reception

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Regent and the ACHE Rockies Board invite MHA Graduate Students in Colorado & Wyoming to join us for an evening of networking.

All CAHE events offer a reduced registration rate for students including the 2-day annual meeting in Beaver Creek, CO  

Leadership opportunities

Student liaison

ACHE Rockies appoints Student Liaisons who represent HENs that assist the College/University Program Director and the Chapter Academic/Student Affairs Director in carrying out duties as defined in the ACHE HEN agreements and Chapter Bylaws.   

The 2023-24 School Year CAHE College/University Student Liaisons are:

• University of Denver/University College (DU): Heather Lam
• University of Colorado at Denver (CU-D): Vacant
• University of Wyoming (UWYO): Vacant
• Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSU-G): Vacant
• Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU-D): Vacant
  
  

Previous CAHE Student Liaisons:

• 2022-2023: Heather Lam (DU)
• 2021-2022: Sterling Loza (DU), Keith Richardson (CSU-G), Blaine Cole (MSU-D)
• 2020-2021: Alex Scialdone (CU-D)
• 2019-2020: Kristi Livermont/Kathryn Werner (CU-D); Michael Elegino/Kathryn McGee (CSU-G); Katrina Chaffin (MSU-D); Sterling Loza (DU)
• 2018-2019: Kristi Livermont (CU-D); Aleisha Green (CSU-G); Katrina Chaffin (MSU-D); Larissa Grammer (DU)
• 2017-2018: Jeff Limbird/Kristi Livermont/Jesus Macias (CU-D); Juan Carlos 'JC' Montañez (DU)
• 2014-2015: Laurence Hren (CU-D); Ashley New/Jennifer Hoops (DU)   

CAHE Bylaws Section 12: Student Liaisons

Students representing the various healthcare administration programs in the State shall be appointed by the President to represent their specific college/university. 

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain an active contact listing of current Chapter student/faculty members and students/faculty who are non-members in their respective College/ University. 
2. Maintain communication with Chapter student/faculty members and non-student/faculty members and notify them of upcoming education and networking events, student events, and Chapter activities.
3. Encourage new student/faculty membership and membership renewals.
4. Assist with the execution of Chapter goals and objectives as they relate to Student activities/programs as set forth in the Chapter strategic plan.
5. Communicate effectively on all levels and seize any opportunity to positively represent the organization at meetings or social functions that would benefit the Chapter.
6. Attend Board meetings as required.
7. Assist in gaining information for the Chapter newsletter concerning Chapter members in their College/University.
8. Student Liaisons serve as advisors and are non-voting members of the board of directors. 

Scholarships

CAHE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES (ACHE) CONGRESS ON HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP

2024 Awardees: TBA

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CAHE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK (HEN) COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

2024 Awardees: TBA

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CAHE GRADUATE AWARDS PROGRAM: DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES IN EACH HEN

2024 Awardees: TBA

Previous Awardees: