2012

 

Aims Prepares for Oil Using Grant

Aims Community College has been awarded a grant for $2 million by the Department of Labor.  The money will be used to expand the college's applied environmental technology department including the creation of a mobile education station that can be moved to various Weld County businesses, drilling sites, schools and other locations for on-site training.  The money will also help establish an Associate of Applied Science degree in energy, oil and gas and provide funding for education in areas such as math and reading to help students quickly bring their skills up to college level.

 

 

2011

 

Aims Receives Department of Education Grant

Aims Community College has also been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the college's Career Ladder program.  "Career Ladder" focuses on developing existing elementary school para-professionals into elementary teachers who will specialize in teaching English language learners.

 

National League for Nursing Accreditation Achieved

The Aims Community College nursing program has received national accreditation from the National League for Nursing accrediting commission.  The League is responsible for specialized accreditation of nursing education programs across the U.S.  The Aims program prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and accepts approximately 30 students in each "cohort."  The nursing program has had full approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing since 2006.

 

Aims Receives Full Accreditation

Aims Community College has received reaffirmation of full accreditation through 2017 from the Higher Learning Commission.  Aims has been fully accredited since 1977.  In the meantime, Aims continues to push the qualityof learning higher as part of the Academic Quality Improvement Program, also through the Higher Learning Commission, to ensure the college is constantly improving.

2010

Assistant Director Consultant to FEMA

Michael Millsapps, assistant director of Facilities and Operations for Aims Community College, has been selected to serve as a consultant to the FEMA Public Works Working Group.  Michael will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in facilities and building operations.  The Group is comprised of 20 professionals from across the country selected for their expertise in topics relevant to maintaining operations druing a type 3 incident or disaster.

 

Aims Named Military Friendly School

Aims Community College has been selected as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine.  The 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools, honors the top 25 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.  Schools on the list range from state universities and private colleges to community colleges and trade schools.  The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting students with military experience.

 

Aims Boasts High Graduation Rate

Aims Community College boasts one of the highest graduation rates among all of Colorado's community colleges.  Data is compiled by the Department of Education via the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid".  Congratulations the Aims students, faculty and staff for achieving success!

 

Aims Math Instructor Receives Development Award

Aims math instructor, Art Terrazas, has received the National Association for Developmental Education Edjunct Faculty Scholarship Award.  Art will also be co-chairing the 2013 national conference to be held in Denver.

2009

 

Aims Aviation Takes Flight

Aims Community College aviation students placed second in the regional Intercollegiate Flight Association SAFCON competition, qualifying them for the national competition in May.  This is the first time a team from Aims has qualified for the nationals.

 

Aims Community College a Model College

Aims Community College has been exemplified as a model college by the Center for Community College Student Engagement, based on the college's Mandatory Completion Chart program related to students who place in college preparatory courses.

 

Skating Magazine Features Ice Haus

The Greeley Ice Haus and Aims Community College were featured as a model for community collaboration in the October issue of Skating magazine.  The program accesses college students through the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program and brings them to downtown Greeley.

 

 

2008

Aims Takes the Lead in Online Learning

Aims Social Sciences Professor Tracey Trenam has been selected by the eLearning Consortium of Colorado as the eLearning Educator for 2008.  the eLearning Consortium is dedicated to the enhancement of educational opportunities through distance learning. 

Jean Otte, Director of Online Learninig for Aims, has been elected as co-chair for the eLearning Consortium of Colorado.  Beginning fall semester 2008, Aims students will be able to earn an associate degree completely online.

 

Governor's Job Cabinet Position Assigned

Aims President Marsi Liddell has been selected by Governor Bill Ritter to serve on the Colorado Jobs Cabinet.  The Jobs Cabinet brings together nearly three dozen businesses, economic-development, education and civic leaders from around the state to meet current and future workforce needs for Colorado companies and industries.

 

2007

Regional Spirit Award Given to Aims

Aims President Dr. Marsi Liddell recently accepted the Regional Spirit Award 2007 from the Northern Colorado Business Report Bravo! Entrepreneur Awards. The Regional Spirit Award is given to an organization that exemplifies the drive to serve the Northern Colorado region and contributes significantly to local or regional economic development. This is the 10th year for the Bravo! Entrepreneur Awards.  No other institution of higher education has ever received the award.

 

Aims - A Top 5 Digital Community College

Aims is the only Colorado college to be designated as a Top 5 Digital Community College in 2007 by the Center for Digital Education and the American Association of Community Colleges. Ranking is established based on a national Digital Community Colleges Survey, which examines how colleges are deploying technology to streamline operations and better serve students, faculty and staff.

Aims President Appointed to Commission on Higher Education
Marsi Liddell, president of Aims Community College, has been appointed to the American Council on Education's Commission on Women in Higher Education. The commission counsels the ACE on policies affecting women in higher education and advises on issues related to equal opportunity for women in academic leadership.

Aims Professor Elected to National Association Aims Community College Development Math Professor Jeanine Lewis has been elected as the treasurer for the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) NADE seeks to improve the theory and practice of developmental education at all levels focusing on students' academic success. The national association includes 2,400 members in 29 chapters representing all 50 states.

Aims Student Selected to All-Colorado Academic Team Aims Community College student Dion Duran has been selected to represent the college at the Phi Theta Kappa Annual Luncheon to be held on March 14th in Denver. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Student representatives from two-year schools across the state will be attending as members of the All-Colorado Academic Team.

2006

Aims President Honored with Community Impact Award Aims President Marsi Liddel was honored with a Community Impact Award from the Masons Occidental Lodge No. 20. She is credited with aligning Aims with the State Guaranteed Transfer Course program, implementation of the Academic Quality Improvement Program and for developing a strategic campus master plan.

Proceeds From Presentation Support Scholarships
Scott Erhlich/Erhlich Family Dealership and Toyota University sponsored Dr. Jerry Jellison for his presentatio on "Managing Change." All proceeds from ticket sales were given to Aims Community College for scholarships through the Chamber's Better Schools Better Communities program.

Aims Community College Fire Program Receives International Accrediation
The Aims Community College Fire Science program received international accreditation through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Currently, there are only 16 accredited Fire Science programs through IFSAC around the world. Aims is also the only IFSAC accredited Fire Science program in Colorado.

Aims Students Named All-Colorado Academic Team
Two students representing Aims Community College were named to the All-Colorado Academic Team. Kersey native Wendi Oster and Windsor resident Dawn Weeks, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community colleges, were selected based on exceptional academic records and their role as leaders among peers.

Aims Community College Helps to Address Traffic Fatalities
In 2004, Weld County experienced 92 traffic fatalities (16 were Greeley). In 2005, the numbers decrease to 43 (5 in Greeley). Aims has joined in the education efforts to keep the number of fatalities down. Through a partnership with Greeley-based GRCC Corp., Aims acquired a Patrol Sim III Driving Simulator. The simulator will be used in driver's education, criminal justice, fire science and emergency medical services curriculum.