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Accreditation and Oversight
Aims Community College is authorized to operate in Colorado by state statute. Degree and certificate programs are reviewed by the Colorado Department of 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 fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Comments about the College can be addressed to the Higher Learning Commission at 230 South LaSalle Street, Ste. 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604. Instructions for filing a complaint with the Commission can be found at http://www.ncahlc.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html. For more information about Accreditation, please visit www.aims.edu/about/accreditation.
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 . Aims Community College does not maintain a student directory.
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 Chief Legal Officer, Ed Beaty Hall, room 145E, or at 970.339.6471, or the Director of Human Resources, Cornerstone, at 970.339.6434.
Children on Campus
All children on campus under the age of eighteen (18) 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. Aims Community College Policy 1-290.
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.
To Report a Crime
Immediately call 911 for any emergency situation.
Crimes or other incidents, including traffic accidents, on any campus can be reported to the Campus Resource Officers/Security at the below numbers. Call the Greeley Campus number if there isn’t an answer at the other campus locations.
Greeley Campuses (Including the Airport Location): (970) 539‐2171 or (970) 339-6474 (24 hours/7 days).
Loveland Campus: (970) 518-5137, M-F, 8 AM to 9:30 PM while the college is in session.
Ft Lupton Campus: (303) 591-3164, M-F, 8 AM to 9:30 PM while the college is in session.
Windsor Campus: (970) 744-0322, M-F, M-F, 8 AM to 9:30 PM while the college is in session.
Campus Resource Officers/Security Services personnel also file incident reports for non‐criminal incidents pertaining to actions of students, faculty, or staff, such as injuries on campus or disputes between individuals.
Anonymous Crime or Questionable Behavior Reporting
Non-emergency criminal or questionable activities impacting the college or other security related incidents may also be reported anonymously by accessing the online report form at www.aims.edu/about/departments/safety and clicking “Report a Concern” in the right column, or by calling the Campus Resource Officers/Security at 970-539‐2171 or 970-339-6474.
Safe 2 Tell
Safe2Tell is another anonymous way to report anything that threatens your safety or the safety of others on any Colorado school or college. In Colorado, Safe2Tell reporting parties are anonymous under state law. Please remember that details are critical to an effective and timely intervention.
To make a report, call 1.877.542.7233 from anywhere, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The call is free. You may also make a web-tip by accessing the Aims web page and click on the Public Safety link, then click on Submit a Tip Online link. Remember, your identify is safe. No one will ask for your name or number. There is no caller I.D., no call tracing, no call recording, and no call forwarding. We only want to hear your concern and try to help.
Please note that this is not an emergency reporting system. Dial 911 any emergency situation.
Emergency Notifications
In an effort to ensure the safety and protection of all students and employees, Aims Community College implements alert devices and tools to notify the campus community of impending danger or other emergency situations. The system is designed to notify individuals when a threat to their safety is present, as designated by the College President and/or the Presidents designated representative. These systems include, but are not limited to emergency text messages, phone calls, email messages, intercom communication, emergency radio communication, and the Alertus computer network alert message. Once Public Safety personnel are notified of an emergency, the information is verified and a coordinated effort to notify the campus community is implemented.
Notification to Phones and Email Accounts: The college uses a system called RAVE to alert the Aims community during a crisis. Information is sent via text message, email and the telephone. Anyone can sign up for the notifications by following the instructions located on our Public Safety Web page. Go to www.aims.edu/about/departments/safety.
Other tools the campus employs for emergency notification are the Aims Alert Beacons and computer pop-up notifications.
The pop-up notification will override all computers on the campus network with the message displayed on the monitor. The beacons are located in many of the common areas of all of our facilities and on all of our campuses.
Alert Beacons use sirens, flashing strobe lights, and digital text to immediately alert people of an emergency. Alert Beacons give Aims’ authorities the ability to communicate emergency information quickly to the community. Aims’ Alert Beacons will be used when a dangerous condition exists on campus (e.g., active shooter, storm in progress, dangerous debris from storm).
Aims Guardian
At Aims Community College we have introduced a revolutionary new mobile smart phone solution to improve your comfort and safety on and off campus called “Aims Guardian”.
About Aims Guardian
Aims Guardian is an application that works on any smart phone that uses the Android or iPhone systems. When you contact Campus Security during an emergency, it shows them important information, such as your name and location – dramatically incrasing the odds that they can find and help you.
Aims Guardian can also be used as a virtual campus escort. When you are crossing campus alone you can set a Guardian timer on your phone day or night. When you arrive at your destination, deactivate it and campus security will never know you used the service.
If, however, something should happen to you on the way, security will know something is wrong once your timer expires. They will then check in on you just to make sure you are okay. Additionally, there is an option that allows you to send anonymous tips to the security team. You can use it to report suspicious activities or persons, as well as safety concerns, such as a broken window or icy and slippery sidewalks. There is even an option to add a picture in order to better identify the concern you are reporting.
In order to use the Aims Guardian App, you must download the RAVE Guardian App. This app can be downloaded for free at the Google Play Store or Apple Store. Make sure you register the app using your Aims email address in order to connect to our Aims Guardian security system.
Campus Safety and Security Information Report
In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of Public Law 101-542), which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This act required all postsecondary institutions participating in HEA ‘s Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. The 1998 amendments renamed the law as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, in memory of a student who was slain in her dorm room in 1986. It is generally referred to as the Clery Act. The preparation of crime statistics on an annual basis involves coordination among Aims Community College Campus Resource Officers; the Police Departments of Greeley, Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor, Colorado; and the Office of Student Leadership and Development. This coordination also occurs in statistical gathering of data from those with “significant responsibilities for students and campus activities.” A copy of the annual report is located at www.aims.edu/about/departments/safety.
Daily Crime Log
The Campus Safety and Security Coordinator, along with the Campus Resource Officers, maintain a daily crime log describing incidents reported to the College. Information contained in the log can be viewed online at www.aims.edu/about/departments/safety. Questions may be addressed to the Campus Safety and Security Coordinator at 970-339-6474.
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 the web links located on the Public Safety web page at http://www.aims.edu/about/departments/safety.
Parking
Vehicular parking is available on campus in designated lots with a parking permit. Parking regulations are enforced by the Department of Public Safety and Security.
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 they risk being ticketed. The permit is free to the student and provides an added level of security for our campus population.
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: The Student Leadership and Development Office, College Center 130
- In Loveland, Fort Lupton and Windsor: the front desk at the campus.
For more information about parking permits, contact the Safety and Security Office at 970-339-6474.
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 970-339-6288. 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 Leadership and Development 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 Leadership and Development 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 Leadership and Development 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.
Technical Support Services: Media Center
The Media Center in Beaty Hall 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 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. The Media Center also serves as the Administrator for the MediaCAST video streaming server, providing content uploading, training, and customer support for faculty and students. Please call 339-6571 or e-mail george.miller@aims.edu.
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.
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