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Office of Institutional Advancement: Aims Foundation
Aims Community College Foundation
Location:
5401 W. 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
Cornerstone Building,
Room 113
Telephone:
970.339.6556
Director of Institutional Advancement:
Julie Buderus, 970.339.6583
Staff Associate:
Debbie Sherin, 970.339.6556
Financial Services:
Kailey Block, 970.339.6433
Generous individuals and organizations, primarily in Northern Colorado, invest in student success at Aims Community College through the Aims Foundation. Since 1979, donors have provided private contributions for student scholarships, to enhance program offerings and to upgrade buildings and equipment. Supporters of Aims also attend special events to benefit educational opportunities at the College.
In 2015-2016, the Foundation will provide support via technology enhancements, capital improvements and scholarship support to help community members achieve their dreams. Generous donors to the Foundation provide a legacy to northern Colorado by helping families achieve self-sufficiency.
To receive scholarship information, contact the Financial Aid Office. If you would like to contribute to Aims Community College, contact the Aims Foundation at 970.339.6556. To donate online, go to www.aims.edu/foundation.
Mission Statement
“The mission of the Aims Foundation is to support the goals and objectives of Aims Community College by providing supplemental resources to ensure success.”
Vicki Sears,
President
Aims Foundation
Foundation Board
Vicki Sears, President
Bob Cox, Treasurer
Ed Chapin
Jeff Engelman
Wanetta Elliott
Roger Knoph
Andrew Romero
Susan Walker
Ex Officio: Aims President, Dr. Marilynn “Marsi” Liddell
Board of Trustees Liaison: Carol Ruckel
Making a Difference
The Aims College Promise Scholarship was established by community leaders. It is a scholarship program for School District 6 students who plan to attend Aims Community College after high school graduation. The money will provide up to $2,500 for tuition, books and fees.
Institutional Grants Office
Aims Community College Institutional Grants Office
Location:
5401 W. 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
Westview, Room 102B
Telephone:
970.339.6632
Grants Manager:
Laura DaVinci
laura.davinci@aims.edu
About the Institutional Grants Office
The Institutional Grants Office provides leadership in developing and maintaining grant support at Aims Community College. The Grants Manager oversees pre-and post-award activities. The Office assists the College in strategic grants planning, helps Aims faculty and staff develop competitive proposals, coordinates institutional approval of all grant and contract proposals submitted by Aims Community College, and provides support for grants management activities.
Grant Development at Aims Community College
Those interested in submitting a grant proposal must contact the Grants Manager (see contact information). If you have ideas for grant-funded projects, please contact the Institutional Grants Office for assistance in developing proposals. Alternately, if you wish to develop a proposal on your own, please contact the Institutional Grants Office as early as possible in the proposal development process to allow time to obtain institutional approval.
Please see http://www.aims.edu/about/departments/grants for more information on Aims policies and procedures related to proposal development and approval.
Current Major Grants at Aims Community College
TRiO Student Support Services (Classic and STEM), U.S. Department of Education
Amount: $2,292,480.00
Project Period: 9/1/2010 - 8/31/2015
These grants will allow Aims Community College to increase the retention, graduation and transfer rates of 280 eligible students. There is an application pending for renewal.
CDOT: Building Highways, Building Careers, Colorado Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration
Amount: $1,488,703.00
Project Period: 12/10/2009 - 6/30/2016
This grant allows Aims Community College to recruit, train, and place highway construction workers from traditionally underutilized communities. The project provides on-the-job training and monitors and supports trainees for 60 days after placement to increase job retention.
Adult Education and Literacy Grant
Amount: $99,785
Project Period: 1/1/2015 - 6/30/2017
The goal of this program is to increase the number of adults attaining their literacy and numeracy skills needed to join the workforce and be successful in obtaining a self-sufficiency wage.
TAACCCT: Trade Adjustment Act Community College Career Training Grant: Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program (CHAMP)
Amount: $2,106,296.00
Combined Project Period: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2017
This is a statewide consortium creating career pathways in the high-demand advanced manufacturing sector.
National Professional Development (NPD) Program - Aims Career Ladder Program
Amount: $1,526,986.84
Project Period: 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2016
The goal of this project is to provide two cohorts of 30 paraprofessionals an opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in English as a Second Language.
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