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Accreditation and Oversight
Aims Community College is authorized to operate in Colorado by state statute. Degree and certificate programs are approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. The College is governed by the elected five-person Aims Junior College District Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected in odd-numbered years, serve four-year terms and are held to a two-term limit.
Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Comments about the College can be addressed to the Higher Learning Commission at 230 South LaSalle Street, Ste. 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 or 800.621.7440 or 312.263.7462 (FAX).
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
Aims Community College complies with the Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, which specifies that (a.) a student’s record is closed to non-college officials unless specific authorization to review those records is granted in writing by the student or is granted by provisions of the law and (b.) a student has the right to inspect and review certain specified official records, files, and data directly related to that student. Students desiring to inspect and/or review their official records should contact the Registrar, Office of Admissions & Records. See section titled Records, Transcripts, Requests for Information .
Non-Discrimination
Aims Community College does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. Employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who observe acts of discrimination or harassment, should contact the Equal Opportunity Officer, Ed Beaty Hall, room 145E, or at 970.339.6471, or one of the EEO Representatives.
Children on Campus
All children on campus under the age of sixteen (16) must be under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian unless they are involved in a specific College approved and supervised activity. Aims Community College Policy 3-600.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all buildings owned and operated by the College. Aims Community College Policy 3-725.
Drug Free Workplace
Aims Community College is a drug-free workplace. Aims Community College Policy 1-290.
Prohibition Against Enrollment in State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education of Persons Convicted of Rioting Offenses
Under Colorado law, no person shall be enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education for a period of twelve months following the date of a guilty verdict, guilty plea, no contest plea, or a deferred judgment and sentence for inciting riot, arming rioters, or engaging in a riot.
An Alcohol and Drug Free Education Institution
I. Background
The National Drug Control Strategy issued in September 1989, proposed that the Congress pass legislation requiring schools, colleges and universities to implement and enforce firm drug prevention and education programs as a condition of eligibility to receive Federal financial assistance. On December 12, 1989, President Bush signed the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (PL 101-226) which requires institutions of higher education to implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by their students and employees on school premises or as part of any school activity.
This law, in addition to the Drug Free Workplace Act (PL 100-690, 5151-5160), which requires applicants for federally funded grants and contracts to certify that they will institute affirmative steps to prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of controlled substances in the workplace, establishes the foundation on which Aims Community College has established its drug and alcohol policy.
II. Standard of Conduct
Aims Community College complies with both the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. In compliance with these Acts all students and employees are prohibited from the unlawful manufacturing, possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on any of the Aims’ campuses or at any Aims sponsored activity.
III. Legal Sanctions
Students and employees are reminded that local, state, and federal laws provide for a variety of legal sanctions and penalties for the unlawful manufacturing, possession, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These sanctions include but are not limited to incarceration and monetary fines.
The Federal Controlled Substances Act specifies penalties, for a first offense individual involved in the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute narcotics, of not fewer than 10 years or more than life imprisonment and a fine up to 4 million dollars, or both. The penalty for simple possession, knowingly or intentionally possessing a controlled substance, is imprisonment up to one year and a minimum fine of $1,000, or both. Penalties for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one (21) years of age is imprisonment or a fine, or both, up to twice that established for distribution offenses.
The Colorado Criminal Code relating to controlled substances (Title 18, Article 18) establishes penalties for the unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, sale, or possession of a controlled substance ranging from six months imprisonment or $500 fine, or both, to 16 years imprisonment and/or $750,000 in fines, depending on the classification of substance. Penalties under the Colorado Beer Code (Title 12, Article 47) relating to unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and possession of alcoholic beverages range up to one year imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 in fines, or both.
Local ordinances for the City of Greeley, relating to illicit drugs and alcohol, coincide with the State of Colorado statutes.
IV. College Sanctions
Students and/or employees (full or part-time) who violate the standards set forth under the Aims Substance Abuse Policy (Aims Community College Policy 1-290) will be subject to disciplinary actions. Sanctions include, but are not limited to, reprimand, probation, suspension, expulsion or termination and/ or referral to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.
V. Health Risks
Health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse encompass physical and psychological effects, including but not limited to: malnutrition, brain damage, paranoia, psychosis, hepatitis, convulsions, coma, depression, heart disease, death, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, damage to the central nervous system, elevated blood pressure, respiratory failure, low birth weight babies, babies with drug/alcohol addictions, and an increased probability of intravenous drug users contracting AIDS. It is recommended that anyone having specific questions relating to their health and drugs/ alcohol should consult their physician.
Consumer Information
In addition to information contained in this catalog and in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008, Aims Community College posts a wide variety of Consumer Information on the College website. This information may be accessed at http://www.aims.edu/about/know/.
Catalog Changes
Aims Community College reserves the right, whenever it judges it necessary or advisable to meet changing academic, instructional, student, or fiscal needs, to cancel or modify, without notice, any course or program described in this catalog. The College also reserves the right to change any provision or requirement of this catalog, including tuition and fees.
Sex Offenders Information
Information concerning persons who are required by Colorado law to register as sex offenders, including registered sex offenders who are enrolled, employed, or volunteering at Aims Community College, may be obtained from the Greeley Police Department, the Weld County Sheriff ’s Department, or on the Safety web page.
Campus Safety Act Report
In accordance with the Campus Safety Act, each institution of higher education is required to annually prepare a Uniform Campus Crime Report, consistent with the FBI’s uniform crime reporting system. The report is to reflect the crime statistics on the property of the institution for the preceding calendar year.
Annual crime statistics may be accessed at www.aims.edu/about/security/crimeStats.pdf beginning on page 2. The crime rate is derived by dividing the number of incident reports by total number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) students and employees for the same calendar period.
Parking
Vehicular parking is available on campus in designated lots with a parking permit. Parking regulations are enforced by the Department of Safety and Environment. Temporary Aims only Disability Parking Permits are issued at the Student Life Office, in the College Center.
Parking Permits - Students at Aims are required to have a parking permit for all cars or motorcycles they will be parking on campus. Parking permits are required at the Greeley, Windsor and Fort Lupton campuses. Any student visiting those campuses must have a permit or will be ticketed. The permit is free to the student and provides an added level of security for our enrolled students. Vehicles not displaying a current parking permit will be ticketed.
Permits may be obtained by:
- Completing a parking permit form
- Bringing a valid photo I.D. and vehicle license plate number, make, model and color, to:
- In Greeley: To the Student Life Office, College Center 130
- In Loveland, Fort Lupton and Windsor: To the front desk at the campus.
For more information about parking permits, contact the Guest Relations Officer at 970-339-6478.
Bus Service
The City of Greeley has a bus system that includes two routes that provide service to Aims Community College. Riders can also transfer to Aims campus routes from other routes which serve the city. Bus passes can be purchased at the Cashier’s Office.
Loveland provides public bus service that stops by the Loveland Campus.
Food Service
Aims Food Services provide a variety of offerings at the Greeley campus, consisting of a cash food service known as the Campus Bistro, two coffee carts known as the Campus Grind, and beverage and snack vending service located in all buildings on campus. The Fort Lupton, Loveland, and Windsor sites have vending services. These services are endorsed and supported by the Associated Students of Aims Community College, which is the representative body for Aims Students.
The Campus Bistro is located in the College Center on the main floor. This service offers breakfast and lunch menus consisting of grill items, sandwiches, pizza, salads, and beverages. Operating hours for the Campus Bistro are posted at the beginning of each semester.
The Campus Grind coffee carts are located in Ed Beaty Hall and the College Center. Services include barista style coffee, pre-packaged snacks and sandwiches, and conventional beverages. Operating hours for the Campus Grind carts are posted at the beginning of each semester.
A variety of food vending machines are available at various locations on all campuses. On the Greeley Campus if there is a problem with any of the machines please call 970-339-6225 or come to the Student Life Office, Room 130 in the College Center. All other campuses (Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor) contact the front desk personnel for assistance.
Student Accident Insurance
The mandatory Student Accident Insurance Coverage, paid by student fees, is administered in the Student Life Office. A student must file an Accident/Incident Report within 24 hours following an on-campus or college sanctioned accident/incident. Filing of insurance claims is processed through the Student Life Office, in the College Center.
The College does not provide student health insurance coverage. Information about obtaining a private health insurance policy is available in the Student Life Office, room 130, in the College Center.
Housing
Since the College does not provide student housing, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for his or her housing. It is recommended these arrangements be made prior to the beginning of the semester for which the student intends to enroll. Note that most parties who have facilities to rent to college students will require a security deposit when the final arrangements are made.
Students who attend Aims Community College have chosen to live in a variety of facilities. Many students commute daily from their family residences in the area. Others have rented private apartments.
Marketing/Media
The Marketing/Media department provides support to Aims Community College faculty, staff, administrators and students in several ways. This includes content programming (student-based and other) on the Aims television stations in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Loveland and Fort Collins. Television distribution feeds the Greeley campus and provides content and programming for the kiosk monitor in the College Center. We can also duplicate (with permission) tapes and DVD’s with customized labels and plastic/paper sleeves and cases. We also integrate with the Communications Media department in the programming and assimilation of media across many platforms. Marketing/Media also serves as the Administrator for the MediaCAST video streaming server, providing content uploading, training, help and customer support for faculty and students. Please call 339-6571.
Communication Media Production Services
Communication Media staff provide support to Aims Community College faculty, students, staff, and administrators in the design, development, and production of informational and instructional materials for distribution via television, internet, and/or other media. Services include program design, instructional design, script writing, pre-production planning and budgeting, program production, post-production editing, animation, and graphic development. |