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Board of Trustees

                                
Ms. Carol Ruckel
Board Treasurer
Director, District A
RE-1 LaSalle, Gilcrest
RE-3J Keenesburg, Hudson, Prospect Valley, Platteville
RE-8 Fort Lupton

 
  Dr. Walt Richter
Board President
Director, District E
RE-5J Johnstown, Milliken
RE-6 Greeley, Evans*
 
  Mr. Mike Geile
Board Secretary
Director, District B
RE-6 Greeley, Evans*
RE-7 Gill, Kersey
                     Dr. Ray Peterson
Board Member
Director, District C
RE-2 Eaton
RE-4 Windsor
RE-9 Ault-Highland
RE-10J Briggsdale
RE-11J New Raymer
RE-12 Grover
        Mr. Larry Wood
Board Member
Director, District D
RE-6 Greeley, Evans*

 

*District 6 population is split in thirds for Districts B, D, and E.

 

 

Aims Honorary Fellows

The Board initiated this award in 2005 to recognize individuals from the community who have made outstanding contributions to higher education and/or Aims Community College.

Fellows Award Recipients

Name Year Awarded
Mike Freeman 2014
Dr. Stephen Spangehl 2014
Mike Kelly 2013
Bob Johnson 2012
Sallie Johnson 2012
Sandra Neb 2012
Sally Asmus 2011
Dan Dennie 2011
Carol Hoglund 2011
Beth Bashor 2010
Dr. Richard Bond 2010
Gerald Shadwick 2010
James Turner 2010
Dr. Lorenso Aragon 2009
Donald Cummins 2009
Julianne Haefeli 2009
H. Gordon Johnson 2009
Dale Majors 2009
Ruth Slomer 2009
Scott Ehrlich 2008
Dr. Bernie Kinnick 2008
Ken Nickerson 2008
Senator Dave Owen 2008
John Houtchens 2007
Stow Witwer   2007
Past Presidents of Aims:  
  Dr. Ed Beaty 2007
  Dr. Richard Laughlin 2007
  Dr. George Conger 2007
  Dr. Paul Thompson 2007
Dr. Somphol Dounglomchunt 2006
Songsri Dounglomchunt 2006
George Hall 2006
Dr. Jongrak Krainam 2006
Linda Perez 2006
Robert Tointon 2006
John Dent 2005
Bryan Ericson 2005
Florence Winograd 2005

 

Administration

 

Senior Management

*  
DR. MARILYNN “MARSI” LIDDELL 2003  

President (B.A., English, M.A., Sociology/Criminal Justice, Drake University; Ed.D., University of Houston; Ph.D., Tri-State University, Honorary)

BOB COX 2013  

Chief Business Officer (M.B.A., B.S., University of Wyoming)

DR. RICHARD HANKS 2002  

Academic Dean, Division III (B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; M.A., Psy.D., Univeristy of Northern Colorado; Licensed Psychologist in State of Colorado)

DEBORAH JOHANSEN 2012  

Academic Dean, Division II (B.S., Florida State University; J.D./M.B.A., University of Florida)

DR. PATRICIA A. MATIJEVIC  2005  

Dean, Student Services (B.A., Chicago State University; M.A., Governors State University; Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago)

DONNA L. NORWOOD 1990  

Chief Academic Officer/Provost (B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; J.D., University of Colorado Law School)

JEFFREY A. REYNOLDS 1993  

Academic Dean, Division I (B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Northern Colorado) 

ROB UMBAUGH 2010  

Dean, Extended Studies (B.A., Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa; M.A., The University of Iowa, Iowa City; Post-Masters Certificate in Residential Education, University of Missouri, 2002)

BILL WAGGONER 1998  

Chief Information Officer (A.A., Aims Community College)
 

Administrative Staff

*  
GERI ANDERSON 2013  

Special Assistant to President, External Affairs (Ed.D., Med., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.A., University of Nebraska-Kearney)

FRED BROWN 2009  

Director, Automotive and Technology Center (B.A., University of Northern Colorado)

JULIE BUDERUS  2007  

Director, Office of Institutional Advancement (B.A., University of Western Illinois; M.A., Regis University)

CHERYL COMSTOCK 2014  

Director, Online Learning (A.G.S., Community College of Denver; B.A., Metro State College of Denver; M.A., M.S.Ed., Boise State University)

CINDY COOK 2013  

Controller, Financial Services (M.S., B.S., James Madison University)

DAMION CORDOVA 2002  

Chief, Strategic Planning & Organizational Development (SPHR, B.S., United States Military Academy; M.B.A., University of Colorado)

DAN ERBERT 2008  

Budget Director, Financial Services (B.S., M.Ed., Colorado State University)

NANCY GRAY 2012  

Director, Student Financial Assistance (B.A., University of Colorado, M.A.; University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University)

NINA KIRK 2008  

Nursing Education Programs Accreditation Specialist (A.A.S., Tulsa Community College; B.S., East Central University, Oklahoma; M.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center)

HEATHER LELCHOOK 2006  

Director, Loveland Campus (B.S., M.A., Colorado State University)

SHANNON McCASLAND 1998  

Associate Dean of Student Services (M.S., Colorado State University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado)

GENE MEIER 2011  

Associate Dean, Academic Pathways (B.S., Black Hills State University; M.A., University of Phoenix)

MICHAEL MILLSAPPS  2008  

Chief Facilities Management Officer, Facilities and Operations (A.A.S., Des Moines Area Community College)

JENNA OLIVER 2013  

Chief College & Community Relations (M.A., The New School University; B.A., Colorado State University)

SANDRA OWENS  2006  

Chief Legal Officer (C.N.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.P.H., University of Northern Colorado; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School)

BRENDA RASK 2005  

Associate Dean, Career & Technical Education/Fort Lupton Campus (B.A., Grand View College, Des Moines, Iowa; B.S., M.A., Bemidji State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Minnesota)

ANDRIA ROGERS 2008  

Director, Information Technology

LEE ANN SAPPINGTON* 2011  

Director, Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment (A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado) 

DEE SHULTZ 2007  

Director, Human Resources (PHR)

JEFFREY SMITH 2007  

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs (B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado)

STUART THOMAS 1989  

Registrar, Records (B.S., University of Northern Colorado)

PAULA YANISH 1998  

Director, Student Success Center (B.B.A., M.S., University of North Dakota; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado)
 

* Indicates year individual joined the college.

Faculty

* = Graduate of Aims Community College

ALLEE, CYNTHIA E. 2007  

(Emergency Medical Services)

Registered Medical Assistant, Colorado College of Medical & Dental Careers.

ALVAREZ, DANIEL 2011  

(Philosophy/Humanities)

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Colorado State University.

ANDERSON, DELYNN 2001  

(Business Technology)

A.S., Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, Massachusetts; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 11 years of corporate training experience.

BAILEY, JENNIFER* 2011  

(Computer Information Systems)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Franklin University; M.A., Regis University.

BAKER, LARRY 2010  

(Automotive Technology)

ASE Certification; NAPA Institute of Automotive Technology certified.

BEIGHEY, CATHY 2001  

(Social Sciences, Sociology)

B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz; M.A., Colorado State University.

BESHEARS, MARY 2013  

(Nurse Aide)

B.S.N., Colorado State University-Pueblo

BOLLENBACHER, VICKY 2001  

(Chair, Social Sciences, Political Science)

B.A., Ph.D., University of Houston

BONIEK, MARTIN 2001  

(Aviation Technology)

A.A., Bethany Lutheran College; B.S., University of Minnesota; 19 years commercial pilot experience.

BROTHE, MARK* 1998  

(Automotive Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; 10 years industrial experience; ASE Certified Master Technician; EPA Certified Air Conditioning.

BROWN, GREYSON* 2013  

(Computer Information Science)

M.A., B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Aims Community College

BROWN, HEATHER 2010  

(Nurse Aide)

A.A.S., E.M.T.-P.; Otero Junior College.

BROWN, RAYMON 2009  

(Developmental Education: College Prep Mathematics)

 A.A.S., Colorado Aero Tech; B.A., Mesa State College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

BUSSON, RICHARD 2004  

(Music)

B.A., University of Akron; M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; 2003 Award for Excellence for Adjunct Faculty.

CADARETTE, KYLE* 2009  

(Automotive Technology)

A.A., Aims Community College

CHRISTENSON, MAXINE 1986  

(Marketing/Management)

B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado.

CLARK, RITA 1998  

(Behavioral Sciences, Psychology)

A.A., El Paso Community College; B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

CORDES, KRISTIE* 2005  

(Emergency Medical Services)

Certificate, EMT Basic, EMT IV Therapy, Aims Community College; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Paramedic, Columbia Health One, Swedish Medical Center.

CORKERN, CLIFTON “CORKY” 2006  

(Natural Sciences, Biology)

B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

COSTELLO, RACHELLE 2014  

(College Prep)

B.A., Bethel College; M.A., Indiana University South Bend.

CRAMER, NAN 2000  

(Radiologic Technology)

Diploma, Copley Memorial Hospital; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

CRANDALL, JAMES* 1997  

(Chair, Communications Media)

A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.A. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

deMONTIGNY-KORB, MARIA “MISSY”   2007  

(Nursing)

B.S.N., Montana State University; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Utah.

DEVLIN, WILLIAM 2014  

(Computer Information Systems)

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S.E., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., National Technological University.

DRISKILL, MARSHA J. 1990  

(Chair, Mathematics)

B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; Award for Excellence, ACEA, 2003; Award for Excellence, Dean’s Selection, 2003.

DUNNING, BRIAN 2000  

(Art, Graphics Technology)

A.A.S., Colorado Institute of Art; B.F.A., Cornish Institute, Seattle; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 10 plus years exhibition experience; 2 years industrial design experience.

EASLEY, ALLISON 2014  

(English)

B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Montana; Colorado Secondary Teaching License, Colorado State University.

EHRFURTH, SUSAN 2001  

(Business Technology)

B.S., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

FARRELL, DAVID 2010  

(Communication Media)

B.M., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Colorado Denver.

FORD, LORI*  1985  

(Chair, Graphics Technology)

 A.A.S., Aims Community College; 7 years industrial experience.

FOX-PARRISH, LYNNE 2011  

(Natural Sciences, Biology)

B.A., Florida Southern College, Worcester; M.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado.

FRASER, JEANETTE 2015  

(Nursing)

A.A., Front Range Community College; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.S., University of Northern Colorado.

FRIESEN, MEGAN 2012  

(English)

B.A., Hastings College; M.A., University of Wyoming.

GAUDINSKI, CHRISTINE 2007  

(Natural Sciences, Chemistry)

B.A., La Salle University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University. 2007-2008 and 2011-2012 Award for Excellence in Teaching, Student Selection.

GREENBERG, ERIKA 2005  

(Nursing)

B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Northern Colorado.

GRIFFIN, KENDRA 2008  

(English)

B.A., University of New York at Oswego; M.A., College of Staten Island.

GRIFFIN, THOMAS J. 1993  

(Natural Sciences, Geology/Mathematics)

B.S., M.S., Kansas State University; 14 years professional experience; 1996 Student Award for Excellence in Teaching; 2000 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching.

GUMP, JUDY 1996  

(Early Childhood Education)

B.S., McPherson College, Kansas; M.S., Wheelock College, Massachusetts; Award for Excellence, ACEA, 2004.

HANKS, RICHARD 2002  

(Academic Dean, Division III)

B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; M.A., Psy.D., University of Northern Colorado; Licensed Psychologist in State of Colorado.

HANSEN, LISA 2013  

(Nursing)

M.S.N., Regis University.

HARTWICK, HOLLY 1995  

(English/Speech)

B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Wichita State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 2000 Team Award of Excellence.

HASHBERGER, ERIC 2014  

(Mathematics)

B.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

HASTY, PAUL* 1998  

(Chair, Welding)

A.A.S., Welding Technology, A.A.S., Welding Systems Management; Aims Community College; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University; 9 years industrial experience; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

HATCHELL, LORI 2005  

(Accounting, Business Technology)

B.S., University of Colorado; 16 years teaching experience; 12 years business and industry experience.

HEINER, CLINT 2007  

(Social Sciences, History)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

HERNANDEZ, JUANITA 1998  

(Chair, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology)

B.A., Saginaw Valley State University; M.A., Central Michigan University.

JENSEN, MICHAEL 2008  

(English)

B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

JOHNSON, PEGGY* 2014  

(Early Childhood Education)

A.A., Aims Community College; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Graduate Certificate, Morgridge College of Education; M.A., University of Denver.

JONES, GINA 2008  

(Accounting)

A.A., Weatherford College, Texas; B.S., M.B.A., Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio.

JOY, MIKE 2006  

(Aviation Technology)

B.S., Metropolitan State College; 20 years commercial aviation experience.

KELSEY, MICHAEL L.   1993  

(Social Sciences, Geography)

B.S., Salisbury State University, Maryland; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Kent State University; 12 years corporate and independent business experience; 1996 Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching.

KILKER, WENDY 2001  

(Behavioral Sciences, Psychology)

B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Regis University.

KLEIN, JEFF* 2000  

(Welding)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; Advance graduate study, Colorado State University; 9 years industrial experience; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

KOEHLER, ELISABETH 2015  

(Nursing)

A.A., University Albuquerque; B.S., University Albuquerque,

KREIDER, ZACHARY* 2010  

(Auto Collision Repair)

A.A.S. Automotive Collision Technology, Aims Community College; ASE Certified, Automotive Painting and Refinishing; I-Car Certified in Automotive MIG Welding.

LaFLEUR, PAUL* 2014  

(Emergency Medical Services)

U.S. Army Medical Specialist Training; EMT Basic Certificate, Aims Community College; EMT Paramedic Certificate, State of Colordo.

LALICKER, LAUREL  2009  

(Nursing)

B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University, Illinois; M.S.N., University of Northern Colorado.

LENZ, JOHN* 2001  

(Engineering/AutoCAD)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; 31 years industry/engineering experience; 2 years CAD engineering consulting.

LEWIS, JEANINE MARIE 1995  

(Co-Chair, Developmental Education: College Prep Mathematics)

B.A., M.A.T., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; 2003, 2005, 2009 Award for Excellence in Teaching.

LEWIS, RONNIE 2009  

(Developmental Education: College Prep Mathematics)

B.A., Westmar College, LeMars, Iowa; 2002 Team Award of Excellence; 1998 Award for Excellence in Teaching - Adjunct Award.

MACHIN, ANNE 1996  

(Humanities)

B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; 2000 Team Award for Excellence; 2002 Academic Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching; 2003 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching.

MANGIN, JOHN    2006  

(Chair, Applied & Environmental Technologies)

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.Ed., Colorado State University; Journeyman Bricklayer BAC 13; 18 years industry experience.

MARTENS, BRIAN* 2014  

(Fire Science)

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Fire Science Degree, Aims Community College.

MARTIN, COLLEEN* 1998  

(Graphics Technology)

A.A., Arapahoe Community College; B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Certificate, Aims Community College, Graphic Technology PrePress; Industry and freelance experience.

McCOLM, CHRISTOPHER 2012  

(Social Sciences, History)

B.A., M.A., California State University, Fresno.

McDANIEL, KENNETH 2014  

(Computer Information Systems)

B.S., Colorado State University; Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

McDONOUGH, JEANETTE* 2010  

(Radiologic Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiology and Mammography.

McMAINS, NORMAN “LEE”  2011   

(Industrial Technology)

B.S., University of Northern Colorado

MEDINA, NICKIE* 1997  

(English)

A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Colorado Secondary Teaching License, English, University of Northern Colorado; 18 years business and industry experience.

MILLS, HARRY “STEVE”  2007  

(Mathematics)

B.S., Lewis-Clark State College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Idaho.

NORWOOD, DONNA L. 1990  

(Chief Academic Officer/Provost)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; J.D., University of Colorado Law School; 1995 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1995 Bill Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1996 Faculty of the Year Award.

OAKLEY, EVAN   1995  

(Chair, English/Speech; Professor, English)

A.A., Northwest Community College; B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., George Mason University, Virginia; 2000 Team Award for Excellence; 2003 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching.

OBERT, ALLAN   2001  

(Behavioral Sciences, Psychology)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado, Denver; Ph.D., Wichita State University.

OBLESKI, MAXINE 2003  

(Natural Sciences, Biology)

B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine; M.S., Wright State University; 2012-2013 Award for Excellence in Teaching, Student Selection.

ORT, MICHAEL   1992  

(English, Humanities)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 1994 Team Award for Excellence; Student Selection Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1995, 2001.

PARK, ANTHONY 1988  

(Chair, Humanities, Visual & Performing Arts; Professor, Humanities)

B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University; 1993 Student Selection for Excellence in Teaching; 1994 Team Award for Excellence; 2000 Team Award for Excellence.

PARR, REX A.   1993  

(Computer Information Systems)

A.A., Gadsden State Community College; B.S., North Carolina Wesleyan College; M.A., Webster University, Missouri; Master of Telecommunications, University of Denver; 20 years government and civilian business experience; 1995 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching.

PAUKUNE, SONYA 2008  

(Art and Design)

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., Kansas State University.

PEARSON, DEBORAH 2014  

(Mathematics)

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

PEARSON, DENISE 2012  

(Developmental Education: Advanced Academic Achievement)

A.A., Long Beach City College; B.A., University of California; M.S., Indiana University.

PERKINS, CHRISTOPHER 2015  

(Chair, Academic Assessment)

M.A., Illiff School of Theology; B.A., Southeastern University.

RAND, PATRICIA 2006  

(Emergency Medical Services)

B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; B.S. University of Colorado School of Dentistry; EMT, Basic Longmont United Hospital, Paramedic Denver Health.

RAY PARSONS, MICHELLE  1999  

(Director of Academic Assessment, Mathematics)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University; Content Specialist e-Mentoring for Student Success, New Teacher Center, Santa Cruz; Manuscript reviewer, National Council of Teacher of Mathematics.

REYNOLDS, CERISA  2012  

(Social Sciences, Anthropology)

B.A., M.A., University of Iowa.

REYNOLDS, JEFFREY A. 1993  

(Academic Dean, Division I)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Colorado, Boulder; University of Northern Colorado.

RICKERT-EHN, AILEEN 2012  

(Agriculture)

B.S., California Polytechnic State University; M.A., Colorado State University.

RIDGEWAY, JENNIFER 2014  

(English)

B.A., University of Redlands; M.F.A., University of Alabama; Certification in Teaching Composition, San Francisco State University.

ROBINSON, KAREN 1985  

(Mathematics)

B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; 1996 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching.

ROTTINI, FRANCES 2014  

(Developmental Education: Advanced Academic Achievement)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

ROY, NANCY 1993  

(Speech)

B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado.

SAILOR, REBECCA 2007  

(English)

A.A., Joliet Junior College: B.A., University of Saint Francis; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, New Mexico State University.

SARKIS, LEBA W.  1991  

(Natural Sciences, Biology, Microbiology)

B.A., California State University, Northridge; M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; Award for Excellence in Teaching, Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year, 2006-2007 and 2009-2010, chosen by the students of Aims Community College.

SCHAUBERT, DAVID L.  1993  

(Social Sciences, Economics)

B.S., M.S., North Dakota State University; Student Selection Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2006.

SCHEER, MILES* 2014  

(Welding)

Certified Welding Technician, Aims Community College

SCHILTZ, JON P.   1996  

(Developmental Education: College Prep Mathematics)

B.S., Iowa State University; M.Ed., Colorado State University; 27 years industrial experience.

SEARS, JENNIFER 2011  

(Nursing)

A.A.S. Mercy College of Health Science; B.S., North Dakota State University; M.S.N., Florida Atlantic University.

SEEMAN, BRIAN 2014  

(English)

B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.A., Wichita State University; M.F.A., Wichita State University.

SHIRLEY, SHEILA M. 2008  

(Radiologic Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced grduate study, University of Northern Colorado; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiography & Mammography.

SISSON, DAN* 2010  

(Automotive Technology)

A.A.S. Automotive Technology, Aims Community College; ASE Master Technician Certification; Colorado Emission Licensed.

STAPLETON, JAN 2002  

(Mathematics)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado.

STEPHEN, LARRY 2014  

(Air Traffic Control)

STEVENS, CLAUDIA B.  1985  

(Marketing/Management)

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 14 years business experience.

STONE, JIM  2005  

(Natural Sciences, Geology)

B.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., M.S., Kansas State University.

SWIETER, ELLEN  1995  

(Chair, Accounting, Business Technology, CI S/CSC, Marketing/Management; Professor, Business Technology) 

B.A., B.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 10 years business experience.

TARNASKY, RALPH F. 1990  

(Chair, World Languages and Ethnic Studies)

B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ed.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; Colorado Professional Teacher license.

THELLMAN, JEANNIE 2015  

(Nursing)

A.A., Johnson County Community College Kansas; B.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City, MI; B.S., Kansas University Medial Center Kansas; M.A., Regis University Denver.

URSO, MARK*  2004  

(Surgical Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; Certificate of Surgical Technology, Connolly Skill Learning Centers; Certified Surgical Technologist, C.S.T.

WARNER, TRACEY L.* 1996  

(Chair, Radiologic Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

WASHAM, SHAWNALEE K.  2001  

(Behavioral Sciences, Psychology)

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University.

 

Emeritus Status

Emeritus Status is awarded to full-time employees who retire or for other honorable reasons leave the employment of the College,

  • and have completed at least 15 years of employment with the College;
  • demonstrated that their job performance was uncommonly superior and that they made significant contributions to the College;
  • and have shown evidence of exemplary service above and beyond what was expected of them in the performance of their assigned duties in areas illustrated by, but not limited to, the following: Scholarly publications; community service; innovative practices; prestigious awards(s); meaningful organizational or public office; state, regional, or national recognition; professional or personal activities beneficial to the College; service on college committees; service as advisor to student organizations; sponsorship of College or community-related workshops or conferences. The Aims Community College Board of Trustees confers Emeritus Status.
Ann Aron, Ed.D.  (1978-2006)  

(Faculty Emerita, Business Technology)

B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.

Beth Bashor   (2001-2009)  

(Trustee Emerita)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Larry Batman (1967-1994)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University.

Marvin Bay (1970-2002)  

(Faculty Emeritus; Department Chair, Aviation Technology)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 8 years industrial experience.

Randall P. Boan (1993-2013)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics)

A.A.-Liberal Arts, B.A, M.S., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 4 years consulting experience.

Richard Bond, Ph.D (2001-2009)  

(Trustee Emeritus)

B.A. Salem College; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; L.H.D.( honorary), Salem College; L.H.D.(honorary), University of Northern Colorado; Founder of National Student Exchange

Alysan Broda (1988-2008)  

(Faculty Emerita, Speech, English)

B.A., Paterson State College, New Jersey; M.A., William Paterson College, New Jersey; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado.

Diane L. Brotemarkle, Ph.D. (1969-1996)  

(Faculty Emerita; Department Chair, Humanities)

B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of Denver; NEH Fellow, Harvard University.

 W. Arlin Brown, Ed.D   (1968-1989)  

(Deceased)
(Faculty Emeritus, Communications/Humanities)

B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., Western State College of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.

Douglas G. Clay (1985-2010)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Program Chair, Computer Information Systems)

B.S., Purdue University, Indiana; M.A., Lesley College, Massachusetts; Advanced graduate study, Florida International University, University of Northern Colorado; 1995 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Kerry L. Colton   (1971-2004)  

(Faculty Emerita; Program Chair, Accounting)

B.A., M.S., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University; 1995 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching.

George Conger, Ph.D (1979-1997)  

(President Emeritus)

B.A., Aeronautical Engineering, University of Miami; M.B.A., Finance, University of Miami; Ph.D., Public Administrator, Florida State University; Aims Fellow; Paul Harris Fellow.

Susan Cribelli  (1972-2005)  

(Academic Dean; Faculty Emerita, Division I)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 2005 Administrator of the Year Award for Excellence.

Bill Cullins (1982-2000)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Engineering)

B.S., Tarleton State University, Texas; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado, Angelo State University; Certified Manufacturing Engineer.

John Dent, J.D. (1990-2003)  

(Trustee Emeritus)

B.A., Colorado College; J.D., Drake Law School.

Roger A. DeWitt  (1986-2007)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Behavioral & Social Sciences)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Award for Excellence, Eastman Kodak Student Selection, 1991, 1994, 2000; Team Award, 1992, 1994.

Diana Duncan  (1979-2005)  

(Faculty Emerita; Department Chair, Radiologic Technology)

B.S., Colorado State University; Certificate in Mammography, Aims Community College; Certificate in Radiology, Weld County General Hospital ; AART Certification, Radiography and Mammography.

J. Phil Edwards  (1969-1982, 1986-2002)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Math/Natural Sciences/Computer Information Systems; Campus Chair, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University, American University/Commonwealth Institute; 2001 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence.

Ron Fay (1989-2015)  

(Director Emeritus, Student Life)

B.S., Regis College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Paul W. Gaiser (1967-1971, 1977-1993)  

(Vice President Emeritus, School of Occupational Education)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University.

Jerry F. Goddard (1972-2000)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Business Technology)

A.A., Graceland College, Iowa; A.B., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado, Leslie College, Colorado State University; 4 years business experience; 1991 NBEA’s Most Outstanding Post- Secondary Teacher; 1997 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence; 1998 CCCOES Faculty of the Year Award.

Phyllis Gosch (1990-2014)  

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Developmental Education: College Prep Reading and English)

B.S., State University College of New York at Fredonia; M.S.Ed., State University College of New York at Buffalo; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University.

Judy Green, Ph.D  (1982-2001)  

(Faculty Emerita, Psychology/Biofeedback)

B.A., University of Chicago; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., Union Graduate School, Ohio; Certified Biofeedback Therapist; 1994 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Andres Guerrero, Th.D   (1996-2009)  

(Faculty Emeritus, World Languages & Ethnic Studies)

B.A., M.Th., M.A., University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas; Th.M., Th.D., Harvard University.

Roseann Guyette (1997-2007)  

(Dean Emerita, Continuing Education)

Kathy Hamblin (1976-2007)  

(Director Emerita, Family & Life Education)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 1984 Workstudy Supervisor Award; 1984 Aims Foundation Fellowship; 1995 President Citation; 1996 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Billy D. Hardgrave, Ed.D (1989-2004)  

(Faculty Emeritus; Chair, Psychology, Behavioral & Social Sciences)

A.A., Pensacola Junior College; B.A., University of West Florida; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; 2002 Faculty Award for Excellence, selected by students.

Donald T. Harris  (1970-1996)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

B.S., M.A., Western Kentucky State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado (ABD); Aims Foundation Fellow, 1983.

Samuel K. Heen (1971-2004)  

(Faculty Emeritus; Chair, Physical Education)

B.A., M.Ed., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado.

Gale E. Heiman, Ph.D (1969-1994)  

(Deceased)
(Faculty Emerita, Business Technology)

A.B., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Laurence University School of Banking, California; 14 years business experience.

Alan Hendrickson (1996-2010)  

(Director Emeritus, International Program and Franklin University Alliance)

B.A., Colorado State University.

Patrick Hergenreter (1989-2009)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Auto Collision Repair)

B.S., Colorado State University; ASE Master Certified Technician; PPG Certified Technician; 1999 Team Award for Excellence; 26 years industrial experience.

Anne Jackson  (1985-2007)  

(Assistant Director Emerita, Facilities & Operations)

A.A., Mesa Community College; B.A., M.S., Regis University; 1999 Aims Foundation Award for Excellence.

Jerry Karst (1970-2001)  

(Faculty Emeritus; Chair, Behavioral & Social Sciences)

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.Ed., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado.

Jerry A. Kiefer, Ph.D (1974-1998)  

(Executive Vice President and Interim President Emeritus)

B.A., St. Thomas College; M.A., St. Thomas Seminary; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University.

Bernard C. Kinnick, Ph.D   (1999-2007)  

(Trustee Emeritus)

B.A., Saint John’s University; Ph.D., Auburn University; Professor Emeritus, University of Northern Colorado.

Debra Knudson  (1982-2010)  

(Faculty Emerita, Program Co-Chair, Radiologic Technology)

B.S., Colorado State University; X-Ray Certification from Presbyterian Hospital School of Radiology; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Linda Krause (1979-2007)  

(Staff Emerita, Division II)

A.G.S., Aims Community College; Secretarial Certificate, South Bend College of Commerce; Certified Professional Secretary; 2006 Team Award for Excellence.

Judy Leusink (1976-2001)  

(Faculty Emerita; Assistant Chair, Business Technology)

B.A., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 5 years business experience; 1993 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1994 Faculty of the Year Award. M.

Ruth Lorenson, Ed.D  (1971-1996)  

(Faculty Emerita; Chair, Health Sciences)

Nursing Diploma, University of Oklahoma; B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; 10 years nursing experience; 1994 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1995 Faculty of the Year Award.

Ruby Loveless (1981-2004)  

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

B.S., Colorado State University; 1996 Academics Dean Award for Excellence; 1997 Team Award for Excellence.

Paul Martin (1981-2004)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Business Technology)

B.A., NcNeese State University, Louisiana; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 12 years business experience.

Deb Martinez (1989-2012)  

(Staff Emerita, Information Technology)

M.S., University of Northern Colorado.

Nancy Martz (1969-2003)  

(Faculty Emerita, Humanities)

B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.S.T., University of Wisconsin; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, Naropa Institute.

Barbara Maxfield (1980-2004)  

(Faculty Emerita, GED, Continuing Education)

B.A., B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 1985 Aims Foundation Fellow; Winner of Awards for Excellence, Amnesty Program Team.

Patricia McGuire (1993-2004)  

(Associate VP Emerita, Educational Services)

B.A., M.A. University of Wyoming; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; 2004 Administrator of the Year Award.

Susan Musil (1985-2001)  

(Faculty Emerita; Assistant Chair, Business Technology)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado. 

Charles E. Myers, II (1982-2006)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Criminal Justice)

B.A., Fresno State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Peace Officer Certification, California P.O.S.T.

Sandra Neb (2003-2011)  

(Trustee Emerita)

Ken Neet (1982-2007)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Accounting)

B.A., Point Loma College; 1986 Aims Foundation Fellow; 1999 Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Ken Nickerson (1999-2007)  

(Trustee Emeritus)

Mark L. Olson  (1982-2005)  

(Director Emeritus, Public Information Office)

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 2001 Administrator of the Year Award for Excellence.

Jean Otte (1983-2014)  

(Director Emerita, Online Learning)

B.A., Secondary Education, Speech-Theater, Adams State College; M.A., Educational Technology, University of Northern Colorado.

Don Plant (1981-2008)  

(Director Emeritus, Facilities & Operations)

B.A., Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Dwane R. Raile, Ed.D (1971-1993)  

(Vice President Emeritus, Visual & Performing Arts)

 B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University of Silver City; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.

Barbara G. Reale (1969-1987)  

(Faculty Emerita, Developmental Education)

A.A., Colorado Women’s College; B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Colorado, Eastern New Mexico University, University of Northern Colorado, Adams State College.

James (Lyn) Robinson   (1969-1996)  

(Faculty Emeritus; Chair, Natural Sciences)

B.S., M.A., University of New Mexico; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado, University of Kansas, University of Denver, Colorado State University.

Tedd Runge (1984-2007)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Art & Design)

B.F.A., University of Illinois-Urbana; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado.

Elizabeth Ryan  (1990-2007)  

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics)

B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; M.Ed., University of Texas, El Paso; M.Ed., Lesley College; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 2004 Award for Excellence, ACEA.

Ken Sauer  (1979-2007)  

(Director Emeritus, Telelearning and Media Services)

B.S., Indiana University, South Bend; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Chair, Educational Tech Action Team.

Becky Sperber  (1985-2007)  

(Staff Emerita, Division III)

A.A.S., A.G., Aims Community College; Certified Administrative Professional; Certified Professional Secretary; Leadership Academy for Staff; 1995 Staff Award for Excellence.

Dorothy Stewart  (1967-1994)  

(Faculty Emerita, Communications/Humanities)

B.A., M.A. University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; Cambridge University, England; 1991 Academic Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1991 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching; 2004 Who’s Who in America.

Robert Stockhouse, Ed.D   (1983-1988)  

(Director Emeritus, Assessment Center)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., Black Hills State College; M.A., Columbia University; Ed.D., Stanford University; Kellogg Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Texas.

Maurine Summers   (1972-1996)  

(Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood Education)

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.Ed., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, Pacific Oaks College, California; University of Northern Colorado; 7 years experience in child care services.

Arthur Terrazas (1973-2006)  

(Faculty Emeritus; Developmental Education: College Prep Mathematics)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; 2000 Academic Dean’s Award for Excellence.

Maria Velasquez  (1972-2004)  

(Faculty Emerita, Developmental Education)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

Russell Ward, D.A  (1987-2003)  

(Faculty Emeritus, Humanities)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; D.A., Idaho State University.

Dick Wood, Ed.D  (1991-2006)  

(Academic Dean Emeritus, Division III)

B.A., State University of New York, Oswego; M.Ed., State University of New York, Buffalo; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado.