Aims Community College
Encyclopedia
Aims Community College is a two-year college
serving northern Colorado
with three campuses in Greeley
, Fort Lupton and Loveland
. Aims offers more than 160 degree and certificate programs and provides many diverse programs as both day and night classes. Aims was founded in 1967 and the first class graduated in 1969. Aims started with one campus in Greeley and later expanded in 1984 to have another campus in Fort Lupton, and in 1987 the Aims Loveland campus was established.
1. Learning and Innovation: "Aims is a Learning-Centered College, meaning that all actions and decisions by administration, faculty, staff and trustees are based on how they will promote student learning."
2. Building Relationships: "We believe in building relationships, both with students and with members of our greater community. The strength of these ties enhances the ability of the college to fulfill its mission."
3. Community Service: "We are a community college and we're here to serve the community. Aims is ready to meet the educational needs of our ever-changing society, through academic programs and workplace training."
The Greeley Campus also features the newly renovated Ed Beaty Hall, a $20 million dollar project.
allows students to meet their educational goals on a time schedule that is convenient and flexible
and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
. Various programs at Aims CC have their own accreditations.
Today, Aims ranks among the most respected community colleges in the nation.
The current annual tuition costs for Aims Community College average around $8,500 for every student. However, approximately 32% of the student body receives loans in the average amount of $4,900 per year.
(UNC) or Colorado State University
(CSU) during the corresponding term without additional tuition charges.
Full-time UNC and CSU students may likewise enroll in one course (maximum 5 semester credits) at Aims. Continuing Education courses cannot be taken as the free class.
College
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serving northern Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
with three campuses in Greeley
Greeley, Colorado
The City of Greeley is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Weld County, Colorado, United States. Greeley is located in the region known as Northern Colorado. Greeley is situated north-northeast of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. According to the...
, Fort Lupton and Loveland
Loveland, Colorado
Loveland is a Home Rule Municipality that is the second most populous city in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Loveland is situated north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Loveland is the 14th most populous city in Colorado. The United States Census Bureau that in 2010 the...
. Aims offers more than 160 degree and certificate programs and provides many diverse programs as both day and night classes. Aims was founded in 1967 and the first class graduated in 1969. Aims started with one campus in Greeley and later expanded in 1984 to have another campus in Fort Lupton, and in 1987 the Aims Loveland campus was established.
History
In 1965 Kirby Hart of Greeley suggested that a two-year college should be considered for northern Colorado. January 24, 1967: The voters in 11 of Weld County’s 12 public school districts approved creation of the Community College District and on September 27 the first day of classes began there were 949 students enrolled. In May 1968 the First class graduated and three students received degrees. In 1969 A permanent 175 acre (0.7082005 km²) site for the college was purchased on the western edge of Greeley. In 1975 Dr. Ed Beaty died, he was the first president of Aims. In 1984 The South Campus opened west of Fort Lupton. In 1987 Aims opened a campus in downtown Loveland. On April 1992 Aims celebrated its 25th anniversary. On August 31, 2004, was the first day of the semester system, replacing the quarter system. In 2005 Aims was named one of the top 10 Digital Community Colleges for digital education. On January 24, 2007, Aims celebrated its 40th anniversaryValues
Aims Commuinity College embraces the following values.1. Learning and Innovation: "Aims is a Learning-Centered College, meaning that all actions and decisions by administration, faculty, staff and trustees are based on how they will promote student learning."
2. Building Relationships: "We believe in building relationships, both with students and with members of our greater community. The strength of these ties enhances the ability of the college to fulfill its mission."
3. Community Service: "We are a community college and we're here to serve the community. Aims is ready to meet the educational needs of our ever-changing society, through academic programs and workplace training."
Greeley
The main campus in west Greeley is home to 14 buildings, including the new Allied Health and Sciences Building and the new Aviation Building.The Greeley Campus also features the newly renovated Ed Beaty Hall, a $20 million dollar project.
Fort Lupton
The Aims Fort Lupton campus offers many different ways to help students with their job, their careers, their goals, their lives. Students can also work toward an associate degree in Fort Lupton.Loveland
Located in the heart of downtown, the Loveland Campus offers a wide variety of credit and continuing education classes.Downtown Center
The Downtown Center opened in August 2006. It offers classes that are more accessible to the east side of Greeley and is intended to create more involvement with the community and businesses of downtown.Online
Courses offered through the Online Campus are conducted over the Internet using web-based course sites. It offers students access to quality education without having to come to a classroom every week, gives local students access to distance education opportunities andallows students to meet their educational goals on a time schedule that is convenient and flexible
Academic programs
Aims Community College offers many Academic Programs, which include:- Accounting
- Allied Health
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Automotive Collision Technology
- Automative Service Technology
- Aviation
- Building/Construction Site Management
- Business Technology
- Communication Technology
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- College Prep Math/Reading/English
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Professional Education
- Electronics
- Emergency Medical Services
- Engineering/CAD
- English
- Fire Science
- Graphic Design and Rich Media
- Horticulture and Landscape Technology
- Humanities
- Math
- Marketing/Management
- Medical Clinical Assisting
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Speech
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Art and Design
- Music
- Welding
- World Language and Ethic Studies
Accreditation
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning CommissionThe Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Higher Learning Commission oversees the accreditation of degree-granting colleges and universities in nineteen Midwestern and South-Central states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa,...
and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
. Various programs at Aims CC have their own accreditations.
- Auto Program - NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certified also an AYES school (Automotive Youth Education System) nationally at both the Greeley and Fort Lupton Campuses
- Aviation Program - Federal Aviation Administration
- Emergency Medical Services - Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Medical Services Division (This is not an actual accreditation - however they regulate EMS programs)
- Fire Science Technology - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
- Paramedic Program - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). In process - estimated to be completed spring 2008.
- Police Academy - Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Board through the Colorado Attorney General's Office
- Surgical Technology - Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP)
Student resources
Aims offers student resources that help students in area that they may need help in. Those resources include:- Academic Resource Center
- Admissions
- Advising
- Assessment
- Bookstore
- Campus Technology
- Career Services
- Cashier's Office
- Childcare
- Disability Access Center
- Financial Aide/Scholarships
- Kiefer Library
- Student Success Center
- Student Support Services (TRIO)
Media
In addition to the Aims Angle newspaper and the Toilet Paper and Aims Magazine, Aims also has a Aims TV, which is piped via cable to Greeley, Loveland, Fort Lupton and Fort Collins.Facts and stats
Aims Community College is one of the largest and most comprehensive two-year colleges in Colorado. Since 1967 Aims has established four campuses, constructed 18 buildings, expanded curriculum to 2,000 day, evening and weekend courses and taught more than 200,000 students.Today, Aims ranks among the most respected community colleges in the nation.
| Ethnicity | Gender | Age | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian: 71.4% | Female: 55.9% | Under 18: 1.6% | Full-Time: 36.6% |
| Hispanic: 18.4% | Male: 43.8% | 18 - 21: 33.2% | Part-Time: 63.4% |
| Other: 10.1% | 22 - 29: 34% | On Financial Aid: 33.1% | |
| 30 - 39: 14.4% |
The current annual tuition costs for Aims Community College average around $8,500 for every student. However, approximately 32% of the student body receives loans in the average amount of $4,900 per year.
UNC and CSU connections
Aims Community College has a cooperative registration agreement with the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University. Students enrolled for 12 or more semester credits are eligible to enroll in one additional undergraduate class (maximum 5 semester credits) at the University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern Colorado
-Organization:The University of Northern Colorado offers 100 undergraduate programs and more than 100 graduate programs. The university has a satellite campus in Denver, Colorado...
(UNC) or Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university is the state's land grant university, and the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.The enrollment is approximately 29,932 students, including resident and...
(CSU) during the corresponding term without additional tuition charges.
Full-time UNC and CSU students may likewise enroll in one course (maximum 5 semester credits) at Aims. Continuing Education courses cannot be taken as the free class.