Catalog 2023-2024 
    
    Nov 26, 2024  
Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Board of Trustees

Lyle Achziger Mark Hout Gene O'Hara

Mr. Lyle Achziger, President 
District E:
RE-5J Johnstown, Milliken
RE-6 Greeley, Evans*

Mr. Mark Hout, Secretary
District B:
RE-6 Greeley, Evans*
RE-7 Gill, Kersey

Dr. Gene O’Hara, Treasurer
District D:
RE-6 Greeley, Evans*

     
Ray Peterson Heidi Windell  

Dr. Ray Peterson, Trustee
District C:
RE-2 Eaton
RE-4 Windsor
RE-9 Ault-Highland
RE-10J Briggsdale
RE-11J New Raymer
RE-12 Grover

Ms. Heidi Windell, Trustee
District A: 
RE-1 LaSalle, Gilcrest, Platteville
RE-3J Keenesburg, Hudson, Prospect Valley
RE-8 Fort Lupton

 

*RE-6 population is split into thirds for Districts B, D, and E.

 

Aims Distinguished Fellows

The Board of Trustees initiated this award in 2005.  It is granted by Aims Community College in recognition of outstanding service to the College. Annually, the Board of Trustees may recognize extraordinary commitment, allegiance, and contributions by individual(s) to the mission, vision, and values of Aims Community College by naming them as Distinguished Fellow. 

Distinguished Fellow Award Recipients

Name Year Awarded
Jack Retzlaff 2020
Larry Wood 2019
Dave Bressler 2018
Dr. Marilynn “Marsi” Liddell 2017
Dr. Walt Richter 2016
Joseph Garcia 2016
Mike Geile 2016
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
Pat Thomas 2006
Robert Tointon 2006
John Dent 2005
Bryan Ericson 2005
Florence Winograd 2005

 

President’s Cabinet

BORNSTEIN, LEAH L. DR.

CEO/President (A.A., B.A., Bradford College; M.Ed., University of Vermont; Ph.D., University of Denver)

2015

JENSEN, CHUCK 

Vice President, Administrative Services (B.S., Montana State University; M.B.A., University of Montana)

2017

MCFARLANE, ZACHARY

Executive Director - Marketing  & Communications (B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Colorado State University)

2018

OEHLER, DAVID

Vice President of Academic Affairs (B.A, Iowa State University; M.F.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., Iowa State University)

2023

PAKOWSKI, LARRY

Vice President Student Equity, Inclusion, & Success (B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina, Wilmington; P.h.E. Florida State University)

2023

ROTHAMER, RUSS DR.

Executive Vice President (A.A., Santa Fe Community College; B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Florida)

2018

SHULTZ, DEE

Chief Human Resource Officer (PHR)

2007

YODER, BRAD

Chief Information Officer (B.S., Roanoke College; M.S., Northeastern University)

2017

ZILA, MEGAN

Executive Assistant to the CEO/President (A.A., Aims Community College)

2018

 

Administrative Staff

ANDERSON, TERRY

Dean, Allied Health and Wellness (A.A., Trinidad State Junior College, B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado)

  2015

BLOCK, KAILEY

Controller (B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.S., University of Colorado-Denver)

 

2014

BRABO, ANDRIA

Executive Director, IT Administrative Services 

  2008

CHARD, RAYMOND

Executive Director, High School Programs (B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D, University of Northern Colorado)

   

CHRISTMAN, KELLEY

Registrar (B.S., M.A., University of Northern Colorado)

  2018

DECOSMO, ANDREA

Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs (B.A., Saint Marys College; M.S., University of Missouri; PhD, University of Northern Colorado)

  2022

GABRIEL, MARY

Executive Director, Windsor Campus (M.A.S., University of Denver)

  2006

JACKSON, KELLY

Executive Director, Foundation (B.S., University of Phoenix)

  2017

KOHLER, DANA

Executive Director, Enrollment Management (B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

  2020

LELCHOOK, HEATHER

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

  2006

LIND, PAUL

Director, Budget & Administrative Process (B.A., Colorado State University)

  2022

LUEKENGA, JULIE

Executive Director, Fort Lupton Campus (B.A., Anderson University; M.A., University of Denver)

  2014

McCASLAND, SHANNON

Dean of Students (B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Colorado State University)

  1998

MILLSAPPS, MICHAEL

Executive Director, Facilities and Operations (A.A.S., Des Moines Area Community College)

  2008

MORELAND, SUSAN

Dean, Public Safety, Education, and Transportation (M.H.S., California State University, Fresno; M.B.A., Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D., University of Maryland)

  2022

PETERSON, CHRISTOPHER

Executive Director, Student Financial Aid (B.A., University of Northern Colorado)

  2014

PRESTWICH, AARON

Assistant Vice President, SEIS (A.A., Northeastern Jr College; B.S., M.A., Northern Colorado University)

  2019

REICHEL, SCOTT

Dean, Arts and Sciences (B.S., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.A., University of Northern Colorado)

  2017

SPEZZA, NICHOLAS

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (B.S., State University of New York; M.B.A., The University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado)

   

VERNON, JIM

Dean, Business and Technology (B.A., Brown University; M.P.P., Ph.D, Pardee/RAND Graduate School)

  2022

 

Faculty

ADAMS, IAN

(Aviation Technology)

B.S., B.S., University of Wyoming

2015

ALLEGAR, MARKI

(Mathematics)

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

2019

ALVAREZ, DANIEL

(Humanities-Philosophy)

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

2011

AYERS, KRISTINA

(Biology - Environmental Science)

M.S., B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

2022

BAILEY, JENNIFER

(Computer Science)

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

2011

BAKER, LARRY

(Automotive Technology)

ASE Certification; NAPA Institute of Automotive Technology Certification

2010

BEIGHEY, CATHY

(Social Sciences-Sociology)

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

2001

BERKLAU, JENNA

(Nursing)

A.S. Laramie County Community College; B.S., M.S., Western Governors University

 

BLAND, MORGAN

(Microbiology)

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

2022

BOCHERT, JASON

(Anatomy Physiology)

Ph.D., M.S., Arizona State University, B.S., Aquatics & Fisheries, B.S. University of Washington

2022

BOOKER, RONNIE, JR., 

(Social Sciences-History)

B.A., Auburn University; M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Tennessee

2015

BROWN, CAROLE, 

(Natural Sciences-Anatomy & Physiology)

B.S., American University of Beirut; Ph.D., Florida State University

2018

BROWN, GREYSON

(Computer Information Systems)

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

2013

BROWN, HEATHER

(Nurse Aide/ Med Prep)

A.A.S., E.M.T.-P., Otero Junior College. E.M.T.- Paramedic, Creighton University

2010

BROWN, KATIE

(Mathematics)

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

2013

BROWN, RAYMON

(College Prep Mathematics)

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

2009

BUCKLEW, AMELIA

(World Languages)

B.A., Montclair State University; M.A., Hunter College

2015

BUSSON, RICHARD

(Music)

B.A., University of Akron; M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

2004

BYLSMA, GRAHAM

(Welding Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College

2020

CADARETTE, KYLE

(Automotive Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College

2009

CLAY, CASEY

(Early College Academy)

M.A., Adamis State College, B.A. University of Northern Colorado

2022

COSTELLO, RACHELLE

(English)

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

2014

CRAWFORD, NATHAN

(Welding Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College

2020

CUMMINS, DEVIN

(Instructor, Business, Marketing Management, & Accounting)

B.S., M.B.A., University of Denver

 

DALBY, JOEL

(Automotive)

A.O.S., Wyotech

2022

DAROOKA, MEHA

(Mathematics)

M.B.A., M.A., Marshall University

2018

DESELM, MATT

(Chemistry) 

M.A., University of Virgina 

2020

DIXON, MIKE

(Early College Academy)

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

2022

DUNNING, BRIAN

(Graphic Design/Web Design)

A.A.S., Colorado Institute of Art; B.F.A., Cornish Institute-Seattle; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

2000

EASLEY, ALLISON

(English)

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

2014

EATON, JUDITH

(Criminology)

B.A., University of Denver; M.A., Colorado University, Denver; J.D., Oral Roberts University

 

EHRFURTH, SUSAN

(Business Technology)

B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

2001

ELLIS, KATIE

(Mathematics)

M.A., B.A., Washington State University

2022

ELLISON, JUSTIN

(History)

M.A., Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., University of Northern Colorado

2022

ELZEY, BROOKE

(Music)

A.A., Lake Michigan College; B.M., Colorado State University; M.M., University of Northern Colorado

2015

FARRELL, DAVID

(Communication Media)

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

2010

FEAVEL, LACEY

(Medical Assisting & Phlebotomy)

A.S., Aims Community College

 

FLORES, SELANI

(Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

2018

FOX-PARRISH, LYNNE 

(Natural Sciences-Biology)

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

2011

FRIESEN, MEGAN

(English)

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

2012

FULLER, CLAY

(Criminal Justice)

B.A., University of Wyoming

2019

FULTON, APRIL

(Nursing)

A.D. Nursing, Scottsdale Community College; BSN and MSN-Education, Western Governors University; Inpatient Nursing Obstetrics Certified; Certified Nurse Educator

2019

FUNK, MERLE, 

(Social Sciences-History)

B.A., Grace University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Colorado-Boulder

2017

GARY, TRACY

(Health Sciences)

B.S., Loma Linda University; M.A., Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary

 

GAUDINSKI, CHRISTINE

(Natural Sciences-Chemistry)

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

2007

GIDUCK, JOHN

(Criminal Justice)

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver; J.D., University of Denver College of Law; Ph.D., King’s College London

 

HANSCOME, COLVIN

(Automotive Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College

2012

HANSEN, KATIE

(Physical Education)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., Concordia Universirty Chicago

2015

HASTY, PAUL

(Welding Technology)

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

1998

HATCHELL, LORI

(Accounting, Business Technology)

B.S., University of Colorado

2005

HEINER, CLINT

(Social Sciences-History)

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

2007

HERNANDEZ, JUANITA

(Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

1998

HERNANDEZ, WESTLY

(Automotive Service Technology)

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute

 

HINZE, MONICA

(Radiologic Technology)

A.A.S., Certificate-Mammography Tech., Aims Community College

2006

HOWELL, KENNETH (TRENT)

(Early College High School)

A.A., Three Rivers Community College; B.S., M.P.A., Southeast Missouri State University

2015

IKENOUYE, CAROLYN

(Natural Sciences-Chemistry)

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

2019

JANE, DAVID

(Graphic Design & Rich Media)

B.A., University of Nebraska Lincoln

2022

JARNOT, MARK

(Accounting)

B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.E., Colorado State University

2018

JOHNSON, ANNA

(Advancing Academic Achievement; ECA)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., Regis University; Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado

 

JOHNSON, STACEY

(English)

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

2018

JONES, CODY

(Welding)

A.A., Aims Community College; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

2018

JONES, GINA

(Accounting)

A.A., Weatherford College; B.S., M.B.A., Franklin University

2008

KILLEN-WING, LAURA

(Early Childhood Education)

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

2019

KLEIN, JEFF

(Welding Technology)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; Colorado State University; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

2000

LANDFAIR, BENNY

(Criminal Justice)

B.A., New Mexico State University; M.A., American Military University

2016

LARSEN, SEAN

(Paramedics)

A.A.S., Red Rock Community College

2019

LAUREL, DEANNA

(Geology - Environmental Science)

M.A., Colorado State University, B.A., University of Denver

2022

LOSH, DYLAN

(Welding)

 

LUNA, CHARLES

(Art)

M.A. University of Phoenix, M.A. Colorado State University, B.A., University of Colorado Boulder

2022

LUNDEBERG, PAMELA

(Behavioral Sciences - Psychology)

B.A., M.A., Oregon State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University

2020

MALLOY, DANIEL

(Humanities-Philosophy)

B.A. Winthrop University; PhD., University of South Carolina

2016

MANGIN, JOHN

(Construction Site Management/Construction Technology)

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

2006

MARKIEWCZ, JENNIFER

(Business Technology)

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

2018

MATT, ANALOUISE (ANI)

(Nursing)

A.A.S., Certificate-Practical Nursing, Front Range Community College; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., M.S., Western Governors University

2018

MAYEDA, RYAN J., DC, RD

(Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Health Sciences)

B.S., Biology, Northwestern Health Sciences; Doctorate of Chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiropractic; B.S., Nutrition, University of Northern Colorado; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

2019

McCLURE, APRIL

(Communications-Speech)

A.A., B.A., Adams State University; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.P.S., University of Denver

2015

McDANIEL, KENNETH

(Computer Information Systems)

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

2014

McDONOUGH, JEANETTE

(Radiologic Technology)

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

2010

McFARLAND, AMY

(Agriculture)

B.A. (double major), Doane University; M.S., Colorado State University 

2016

MEGLIN, BETH

(EMS)

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

2022

MERK, JERED

(English)

B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University; M.S., California State University-Fullerton; Ph.D., University of California-Riverside

2016

MILLER, MICHAEL

(Mathematics)

B.S., M.S., Chadron State College

2018

MILLS, HARRY (STEVE)

(Mathematics)

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

2007

MOODY, MARK

(Social Sciences-Geography)

B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., GIS Certification, Western Michigan University

2015

MORRISON, LESLIE

(English)

B.A., Whitworth College; M.A., Washington State University; Ph.D., University of Oregon

2016

MULA-MOORE, FANA

(Physics/Astronomy)

Ph.D., M.S., B.S.,  Alabama A&M University

2022

MURRAY, EMMA

(Natural Sciences-Biology)

B.S.c., Imperial College-London; M.S., University of East Anglia; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews

2018

NAVARRETTE, SHANON

(Health Sciences/Phlebotomy/Medical Assisting)

A.A., Community College of Denver

2018

NEWTON, STEPHANIE

(Visual Arts)

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

2015

NOBLE, KERRY

(Nurse Aid/Med. Prep)

B.S., Regis University

2018

OAKLEY, EVAN

(English)

A.A., Northwest Community College; B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., George Mason University

1995

OVERTURF, KATIE

(Surgical Technology, sterile Processing)

A.A.S. Surgical Technology/CST, Aims Community College; B.S. Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado

2020

PACHECO, ISSAC

(Automotive)

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

2022

PAINTER, MARCUS

(Mathematics)

A.S., Mohawk Valley Community College; B.A., SUNY Potsdam; M.A., SUNY Binghamton

 

PAUKUNE, SONYA

(Visual Arts)

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

2008

PEARSON, DEBORAH

(Mathematics)

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

2014

PEARSON, DENISE

(Education/AAA)

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

2012

PHILLIPS, PATTI

(Aviation Technology/Air Traffic Control)

B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver

2018

POSZYWAK, THEODORE (TED)

(Fire Science)

B.A., Coastal Carolina University; M.S., Grand Canyon University

2018

POWELL, SHELLY

(Nurse Aide)

Certificate-Massage Therapy/LMT, Healing Arts Institute; R.N., West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., Chamberlain School of Nursing

2016

PRITCHARD, MEGAN

(Radiologic Technology)

A.A., Aims Community College

2022

REYNOLDS, CERISA

(Social Sciences-Anthropology)

B.A., M.A., and PhD, Fort Lewis College, University of Iowa

2012

RIDGEWAY, JENNIFER

(English)

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

2014

ROMERO, RAYMOND

(Natural Sciences-Biology)

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

2018

ROTTINI, FRANCES (FRANCIE)

(Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

2014

ROTTINI, JEREMY

(Psychology)

M.A., Central Washington University, M.A., University of Colorado, B.A., Westminster College

2022

ROY, MOUMITA

(Social Sciences-Economics)

B.A., M.A., Ladavpur University, India; M.S., Purdue University

2019

SAILOR, REBECCA

(Humanities)

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

2007

SANCHEZ, DAVID J. (Joey) RT (R) 

(Radiologic Technology)

A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, Aims Community College 

2020

SANFELIZ, ADAM

(Marketing/Management)

A.A.S., Front Range Community College; B.S., M.B.A., University of Phoenix

2018

SARA, LETICIA

(Political Science)

B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming 

 

SEEMAN, BRIAN

(English)

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

2014

SISSON, DAN

(Automotive Technology)

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

2010

SKALA, KRISTIE

(Emergency Medical Services)

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

2005

SORDI, DAVID

(Sustained Industrial Technology & Energy)

B.S., Georgia Tech; M.A., University of New Haven

2022

SOWDER, JOHN (JOHNNY)

(Engineering Technology/CAD)

A.A.S., Certificates-Engineering Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Aims Community College; B.S., Regis University

2018

STANDERFER, WILLIAM (BILL)

(Aviation Technology)

B.S., University of Colorado

2018

STAPLETON, JAN

(Mathematics)

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

2002

SWIETER, ELLEN

(Business/Business Technology/Computer Information Systems)

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

1995

TAYLOR, ERIC

(Communication Media)

A.S., Muskegon Community College; B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University

 

TEAGUE, KATHERINE (KATIE)

(Nurse Aide/Med Prep)

B.S., University of Northern Colorado

2018

VAN DER VIEREN, DAN

(Mathematics)

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

2021

VELDHUIZEN, SOFIA

(Early College High School)

B.A., University of Buenos Aires; M.A., San Martin National University; M.A., Universidad Nacional del Salvador

2019

WASHAM, SHAWNALEE K.

(Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

2001

WEINGARDT, JULIA

(Communications-Speech)

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

2019

WIEDEMAN, CHRISTINE

(Early Childhood Education)

M.A., University of Colorado

2017
WILLITS, ROBERT

(Emergency Medical Services)

Certificate-EMT-Basic, Aims Community College; Certificates-EMT-Intermediate, Paramedic, Colorado Mountain College; B.S., Colorado State University

2016

WITHROW, JOHN

(Early College Mathmatics)

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

2020

WOEDL, CHARITY

(Nurse Aide & Medical Prepartion)

A.S., Otero Junior College; B.S., Kaplan University

 

WOOD, STEPHANY

(Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Health Sciences)

A.A.S., Aims Community College; A.O.S., IBMC; RMA; RPT

2017

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 award(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.

ANDERSON, DeLYNN

(Faculty Emerita, Business Technology)

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

2001-2019

ARON, ANN

(Faculty Emerita, Business Technology)

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

1978-2006

BASHOR, BETH

(Trustee Emerita)

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

2001-2009

BATMAN, LARRY

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

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

1967-1994

BAUMAN, LARRY

(Staff Emerita)

A.A.S., Occupational Agriculture, Northeastern Jr College; Otero Jr. College

1984-2016

BAY, MARVIN

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Aviation Technology)

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

1970-2002

BOAN, RANDALL P.

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics)

A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.S., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado

1993-2013

BOND, RICHARD

(Trustee Emerita)

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

2001-2009

BRODA, ALYSAN

(Faculty Emerita, Speech/English

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

1988-2008

BROTEMARKLE, DIANE L.

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Humanities)

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

1969-1996

BROWN, W. ARLIN

(Deceased) (Faculty Emerita, Communications/Humanities)

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

1968-1989

BURROWS, SUSAN

(Staff Emerita, Program Coordinator, Career & Technical Education)

1995-2015

CAMPBELL, PATTI

(Staff Emerita, Staff Associate, Business & Technology)

2006-2021

CHRISTENSON, MAXINE

(Faculty Emerita, Business)

B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

1986-2016

CLARK, RITA

(Faculty Emerita, Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

1998-2021

CLAY, DOUGLAS G.

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Computer Information Systems)

B.S., Purdue University; M.A., Lesley College; Advanced graduate study, Florida International University, University of Northern Colorado

1985-2010

COLTON, KERRY L.

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Accounting)

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

1971-2004

CONGER, GEORGE

(President Emerita)

B.A., M.B.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., Florida State University; Aims Fellow; Paul Harris Fellow

1979-1997

CRANDALL, JAMES

(Faculty Emerita, Communication Media)

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

 

CRIBELLI, SUSAN

(Faculty Emerita, Academic Dean, Division 1)

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

1972-2005

CULLINS, BILL

(Faculty Emerita, Engineering)

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

1982-2000

DENT, JOHN

(Trustee Emerita)

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

1990-2003

DeWITT, ROGER A.

(Faculty Emerita, Behavioral & Social Sciences)

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

1986-2007

DRISKILL, MARSHA

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics)

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

1990-2017

DUNCAN, DIANA

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Radiologic Technology)

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

1979-2005

EDWARDS, J. PHIL

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Math/Natural Sciences, Computer Information Systems)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University, American University/Commonwealth Institute

1969-1982, 1986-2002

FAY, RON

(Director Emerita, Student Life)

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

1989-2015

FORD, LORI

(Faculty Emerita, Graphics Design & Rich Media)

A.A.S., Aims Community College

1985-2017

GAISER, PAUL W.

(Vice President Emerita, School of Occupational Education)

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

1967-1971, 1977-1993

GODDARD, JERRY F.

(Faculty Emerita, Business Technology)

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

1972-2000

GOSCH, PHYLLIS

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

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

1990-2014

GREEN, JUDY

(Faculty Emerita, Psychology/Biofeedback)

B.A., University of Chicago; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., Union Graduate School; Certified Biofeedback Therapist

1982-2001

GRIFFIN, THOMAS J.

(Faculty Emerita, Natural Sciences-Geology, Mathematics)

B.S., M.S., Kansas State University.

1993-2020

GROTNESS, ANN

(Staff Emerita; Office of the President)

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

1993-2020

GUERRERO, ANDRES

(Faculty Emerita, World Languages & Ethnic Studies)

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

1996-2009

GUMP, JUDY

(Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood Education)

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

1996-2017

GUYETTE, ROSEANN

(Dean Emerita, Continuing Education)

1997-2007

HAMBLIN, KATHY

(Director Emerita, Family & Life Education)

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

1976-2007

HARDGRAVE, BILLY D.

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Psychology, Behavioral & Social Sciences)

A.A., Pensacola Junior College; B.A., University of West Florida; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

1989-2004

HARRIS, DONALD T.

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

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

1970-1996

HARTWICK, HOLLY

(Faculty Emerita, English)

B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Wichita State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

1989-2016

HEEN, SAMUEL K.

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Physical Education)

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

1971-2004

HEIMAN, GALE E.

(Deceased) (Faculty Emerita, Business Technology)

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Laurence University School of Banking-California

1969-1994

HENDRICKSON, ALAN

(Director Emerita, International Program and Franklin University Alliance)

B.A., Colorado State University

1996-2010

HERGENRETER, PATRICK

(Faculty Emerita, Auto Collision Repair)

B.S., Colorado State University; ASE Master Certified Technician; PPG Certified Technician

1989-2009

JACKSON, ANNE

(Assistant Director Emerita, Facilities & Operations)

A.A., Mesa Community College; B.A., M.S., Regis University

1985-2007

JOY, MICHAEL

(Faculty Emerita, Aviation Technology)

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

2003-2018

KARST, JERRY

(Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Behavioral & Social Sciences)

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

1970-2001

KELSEY, DR., MICHAEL

(Faculty Emerita, Social Sciences)

B.S., Salisbury University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Kent State University; 1996 Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1993-2000, Department Chair; 12 Year Corporate Experience

1993-2018

KIEFER, JERRY A.

(Executive Vice President and Interim President Emerita)

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

1974-1998

KINNICK, BERNARD C.

(Trustee Emerita)

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

1999-2007

KNUDSON, DEBRA

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

B.S., Colorado State University; Certificate-X-Ray, Presbyterian Hospital School of Radiology

1982-2010

KRAUSE, LINDA

(Staff Emerita, Division II)

A.G.S., Aims Community College; Certificate-Secretarial, South Bend College of Commerce; Certified Professional Secretary

1979-2007

LAWS, DIANA

(Trainer Emerita)

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

1995-Present

LENZ, JOHN

(Faculty Emerita, Engineering and AutoCad)

A.A.S., Aims Community College 

1991-2017

LEUSINK, JUDY

(Faculty Emerita, Assistant Chair, Business Technology)

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

1976-2001

LORENSON, RUTH

(Faculty Emerita, Department 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

1971-1996

LOVELESS, RUBY

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics/Natural Sciences)

B.S., Colorado State University

1981-2004

MARTIN, COLLEEN

(Faculty Emerita, Graphics Design & Rich Media)

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

 

MARTIN, PAUL

(Deceased) (Faculty Emeritus, Business Technology)

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

1981-2004

MARTINEZ, DEB

(Staff Emerita, Information Technology)

M.S., University of Northern Colorado

1989-2012

MARTZ, NANCY

(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

1969-2003

MAXFIELD, BARBARA

(Faculty Emerita, GED/Continuing Education)

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

1980-2004

McGUIRE, PATRICIA

(Associate Vice President Emerita, Educational Services)

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

1993-2004

MEDINA, NICKIE

(Faculty Emerita, English)

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

1997-2017

MUSIL, SUSAN

(Faculty Emerita, Assistant Chair, Business Technology)

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

1985-2001

MYERS, CHARLES E., II

(Faculty Emerita, Criminal Justice)

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

1982-2006

NEB, SANDRA

(Trustee Emerita)

2003-2011

NEET, KEN

(Faculty Emerita, Accounting)

B.A., Point Loma College

1982-2007

NICKERSON, KEN

(Trustee Emerita)

1999-2007

NORWOOD, DONNA

(Faculty Emerita, Criminal Justice)

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; J.D., University of Colorado Law School.

 

OBERT, ALLAN

(Faculty Emerita, Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

2001-2021

OLSON, MARK L.

(Director Emerita, Public Information Office)

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

1982-2005

OTTE, JEAN

(Director Emerita, Online Learning)

B.A., Adams State College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

1983-2014

PARK, ANTHONY

(Faculty Emerita, Humanities, Visual & Performing Arts)

B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Advanced graduate study, Colorado State University

1988-2017

PLANT, DON

(Director Emerita, Facilities & Operations)

B.A., Lycoming College

1981-2008

RAILE, DWANE R.

(Vice President Emerita, Visual & Performing Arts)

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

1971-1993

REALE, BARBARA G.

(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

1969-1987

REYNOLDS, JEFFREY A.

(Faculty Emerita, Social Sciences-History)

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

1993-2021

ROBINSON, JAMES (LYN)

(Faculty Emerita, Department 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

1969-1996

ROBINSON, KAREN

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics)

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

1985-2020

RUNGE, TEDD

(Faculty Emerita, Art & Design)

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

1984-2007

RYAN, ELIZABETH

(Faculty Emerita, Mathematics)

B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.Ed., University of Texas; M.Ed., Lesley College; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado

1990-2007

SARKIS, DR., LEBA

(Deceased) (Faculty Emerita 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

1984-2018

SAUER, KEN

(Director Emerita, Telelearning and Media Services)

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

1979-2007

SCHAUBERT, DAVE

(Faculty Emerita, Social Sciences, Economics)

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

1993-2018

SCHILTZ, JON P.

(Faculty Emerita, College Prep Mathematics)

B.S., Iowa State University; M.Ed., Colorado State University.

1996-2019

SMITH, WENDY

(Facutly Emerita, Behavioral Sciences-Psychology)

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

2001-2020

SOUTHER, RANDY

(Staff Emerita, Public Safety & Transportation)

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

1986-2023

SPERBER, BECKY

(Staff Emerita, Division III)

A.A.S., A.G., Aims Community College; Certified Adminstrative Professional; Certified Professional Secretary

1985-2007

STEVENS, CLAUDIA

(Faculty Emerita, Marketing/Management

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

1985-2017

STEWART, DOROTHY

(Faculty Emerita, Communications/Humanities)

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

1967-1994

STOCKHOUSE, ROBERT

(Director Emerita, 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

1983-1988

STONE, JIM

(Faculty Emerita, Natural Sciences-Geology)

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

2005-2021

SUMMERS, MAURINE

(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

1972-1996

TARNASKY, RALPH

(Faculty Emerita, World Languages and Ethnic Studies)

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

1990-2017

TERRAZAS, ARTHUR

(Faculty Emerita, Developmental Education/College Prep Mathematics)

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

1973-2006

THOMAS, STUART

(Administrative Emerita, Registrar, Records)

B.S., University of Northern Colorado

1988-2022

VELASQUEZ, MARIA

(Faculty Emerita, Developmental Education)

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

1972-2004

WARD, RUSSELL

(Faculty Emerita, Humanities)

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

1987-2003

WILLOUGHBY, LAURA

(Staff Emerita, Coordinator, Physical Education)

1984-2015

WOOD, DICK

(Academic Dean Emerita, Division III)

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

1991-2006

YANISH, PAULA

(Director Emerita, Student Success Center)

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

1998-2016