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College Values
The values of Aims Community College guide the behaviors and expectations of our students and employees. These principles reflect what we offer to-and expect from-one another in our learning community:
Authenticity and Truthfulness
We strive to foster an environment where students, employees, and the community feel safe and welcomed to be true to their own personality, spirit, and identities so we can engage with each other in a genuine manner.
Community
We strive to cultivate a feeling of fellowship among faculty, staff, administrators, students, and College stakeholders so we can develop opportunities to share collective interests and goals.
Equity and Professional Respect
We strive to promote an atmosphere grounded in equity and civility with due regard, consideration, and thoughtfulness for the feelings, needs, and rights of others.
Inclusiveness
We strive to advance the practice of involvement and empowerment for everyone where the inherent worth, dignity, histories, and experiences of people are welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated.
Performance Excellence and Effectiveness
We strive to deliver ever-improving value to students and stakeholders, and we focus on organizational sustainability and continuous improvement for overall College effectiveness.
History
In 1965, a citizens’ committee representing all of Weld County’s school districts recommended the formation of a junior college district. In January 1967, voters overwhelmingly approved the establishment of Aims Community College. Two months later, a governing board was elected, and Dr. Ed Beaty was appointed as the College’s first president.
Over the past 50 years, Aims has continued to grow to meet the evolving needs of the community. The college now offers educational excellence at locations in Fort Lupton, Greeley, Loveland, and Windsor. Today, Aims delivers more than 4,000 day, evening, weekend, and online courses annually across more than 200 degree and certificate programs.
Aims remains committed to preparing for the future through continuous facility expansion, remodeling, and technology upgrades that enhance learning in the classroom, across campuses, and online.
Mission, Vision, and Purpose
Mission: Provide knowledge, skills and support services to advance quality of life, economic vitality and overall success of the diverse communities we serve.
Aims believes education should be accessible to all individuals who can benefit from the courses and programs available. Offering opportunities to relieve the financial burden of college is a priority. Aims also strives to foster equitable access by working to increase enrollment of first-generation, non-traditional and under-represented groups. Aims provides educational opportunities in a manner in which students are able to follow an individualized path that will lead to a successful future.
Vision: Looking ahead to empower the future - today!
It is the goal of Aims Community College to provide a wide range of learning-centered programs and strategies in a supportive environment so every student can be successful. Aims promotes learning through best practices such as teaching with high expectations, increasing engagement and encouraging active learning. Aims is continuously enhancing operations as a commitment to providing the most effective education for each student.
Purpose: Opening doors to enrich lives for a better tomorrow!
Aims continually seeks opportunities to ensure inclusivity, learning and growth. For equitable education access to occur, targeted outreach and support is necessary for enrolling and retaining diverse groups. This aligns with the inclusive community Aims seeks to create.
Aims also invests in regional programs and partnerships around Northern Colorado. This sets up a pathway to career success for students while simultaneously enriching Northern Colorado development.
Tuition
Aims Community College offers the lowest tuition in Northern Colorado, making it the most affordable option for completing the first two years of your college education. Students can pursue a professional certificate or an Associate degree, or take advantage of Guaranteed Transfer classes to continue toward a Bachelor’s degree at any four-year public institution in Colorado-all at a fraction of the cost of attending a university for all four years.
Wireless Infrastructure at Aims Community College
Aims Community College provides extensive high-speed wireless connectivity throughout all campus buildings. The Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) enable students, faculty, and staff to access the Internet seamlessly on all standard mobile devices. This reliable wireless service supports collaborative learning in informal spaces such as Arty’s Bistro, study lounges, and the College Center atrium. Additionally, outdoor wireless coverage is available on the Greeley campus to enhance connectivity beyond indoor areas.
Fort Lupton Campus
Campus Location
260 College Avenue | Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Contact Information
Phone: (303) 857-4022, ext. 4300 | Fax: (970) 352-6950 | Email: fortlupton@aims.edu
Campus Contacts
Executive Campus Director
Julie Luekenga | julie.luekenga@aims.edu | ext. 5907
Staff Executive
Stefanie Klatt | stefanie.klatt@aims.edu | ext. 5304
Student Development Counselor
Kathryn Bowker | kathryn.bowker@aims.edu | ext. 5303
Student Services Specialist
Natalia Delgado | natalia.delgado@aims.edu | ext. 5913
Additional Resources
Bookstore
ext. 5945
Learning Commons
ext. 5905
Aims Community College’s Fort Lupton campus offers a full-service learning environment designed to support student success without leaving campus. Comprising two buildings, the campus provides guaranteed transfer and general education courses leading to associate degrees, along with Career and Technical Education programs that award certificates and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Programs include agriculture, nurse aide, and welding, among others. Additional offerings include non-credit continuing education courses, Bueno HEP / GED, and the Bueno College Assistance Program (CAMP).
Opened in September 2013, the Platte Building features modern classrooms, laboratories, and workshop spaces, housing the growing agriculture and welding programs. The agriculture program is uniquely distinguished as the only one in Colorado to offer a Precision Agriculture Certificate.
The recently renovated Prairie Building contains academic classrooms, registration, advising, textbooks, and financial aid services. It also includes the Learning Commons, which offers tutoring, testing, a computer lab, and library resources.
Conveniently located just half a mile east of downtown Fort Lupton, the campus serves the southeast Weld County community, providing comprehensive resources to help students thrive.
Greeley Campus
Located in west Greeley, the Greeley Campus is the central hub of Aims Community College. Spanning 180 acres, the campus features a dozen academic buildings, including general classroom spaces, a physical education and recreation center, an administrative services complex, and the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center brings together key student services in one convenient location, including Admissions, Advising, Cashier’s Office, Financial Aid, Registration and Records, Testing Center, and the Transition Center.
Aims Community College operates as a single institution with additional campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland, and Windsor. Degrees and certificates are awarded by Aims Community College. Not all programs are available at every campus, so students who begin their studies online or at the Fort Lupton, Loveland, or Windsor campuses may need to complete certain program requirements at the Greeley Campus. For more details, visit the Greeley Campus Overview.
Loveland Campus
Campus Location
104 E. Fourth Street | Loveland, CO 80537
Contact Information
Phone: (970) 667-4611 | Email: loveland@aims.edu
Campus Contacts
Campus Executive Director
Heather Lelchook | heather.lelchook@aims.edu | (970) 339-6697
Advising
askanadvisor@aims.edu | (970) 339-6443
Campus Security
During campus hours: (970) 372-4337 | After hours: (970) 539-2171
Continuing Education
loveland.lc@aims.edu | (970) 339-6484
Counseling Services
counseling@aims.edu | (970) 339-6255
Financial Aid
financial.aid@aims.edu | (970) 339-6548
Learning Commons
Room 105 | loveland.lc@aims.edu | (970) 339-6484
Aims Community College’s Loveland Campus is located in downtown Loveland at 104 East 4th Street. Donated by the McKee Charitable Trust, the campus opened in the fall of 1987 and operates as a full-service campus. All degree and certificate-seeking students are assigned an advisor, and services are available virtually or by appointment. Student Services facilitate direct access to Accessibility Services, Financial Aid, Registration and Records, TRIO student support, and Veteran Support.
The campus offers a variety of student resources, including the Learning Commons with library and computer lab services, a Testing Center, Arty’s Pantry (providing food, household, and school supplies), a Zoom Room for virtual connections, and gym passes to the Loveland Recreation Center.
Academic offerings include Associate of Arts and Science degrees, Associate of Arts Business Transfer degree, Graphics Software Applications Certificate, Basic Animation Certificate, Network Analyst Certificate, and prerequisite courses for Allied Health degrees. The Graphics Software Applications and Basic Animation Certificates are Career Academies designed for high school students to earn Career and Technical Education certificates within two semesters. These programs are open enrollment and include a mix of high school and post-secondary students. The Network Analyst Certificate program aligns with Thompson School District’s concurrent pathways at Thompson Career Campus, enabling students to earn certificates while still in high school.
Courses are offered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats, with credit and non-credit options available during the day, evening, and weekends to fit diverse schedules. Non-credit offerings include professional development, certification, and personal enrichment classes. We look forward to welcoming you on campus!
Windsor Campus
Contact Information
Phone: (970) 339-6610 | Email: windsor@aims.edu
Campus Executive Director
Mary Gabriel | mary.gabriel@aims.edu | (970) 339-6248
Campus Locations
Automotive and Technology Center
1120 Southgate Drive | Windsor, CO 80550 | auto@aims.edu | (970) 339-6248
Gateway Building
1000 Southgate Drive | Windsor, CO 80550 | windsor@aims.edu | (970) 339-6610
Public Safety Institute (PSI)
1130 Southgate Drive | Windsor, CO 80550 | windsor@aims.edu | (970) 339-6610
Learning Commons
PSI Room 110 | windsorlc@aims.edu | (970) 378-3520
Student Affairs
Advising
Gateway Building, Room 305 | (970) 339-6609
Counseling Services
Gateway Building, Room 305G | (970) 339-6327
The Aims Windsor Campus is a state-of-the-art educational facility located off I-25 and US-34. As a full-service campus, it offers advising, student counseling, a physical fitness area, Arty’s Eatery and Arty’s Underground for dining, and a Learning Commons that includes a computer lab, library, testing, and tutoring services. The campus comprises the Automotive and Technology Center, the Gateway Building, the Public Safety Institute, and Simulation City, all providing career and technical education alongside general education courses.
The Automotive and Technology Center houses award-winning automotive programs equipped with the latest technology, industry-experienced instructors, and a generous tool program to prepare students for success in the automotive industry. The facility features smart-technology classrooms, wired and wireless computer labs, a science lab, and a conference room.
The Gateway Building is a modern facility featuring cutting-edge technology for Aviation programs, including degrees in Air Traffic Controller, General Aviation Pilot, Professional Pilot, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Sciences. State-of-the-art flight and air traffic simulation labs, along with UAS drone flight training, engineering, and fabrication labs, prepare students for competitive careers in aviation and drone-related fields.
The Public Safety Institute offers emergency response training for firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics. It features advanced equipment and facilities, including an anatomage table, gas-prop burn tower, simulation manikins and rooms, fire trucks, ambulances, and more. Hands-on training, state-of-the-art facilities, and knowledgeable instructors provide a unique experience for students in public safety programs.
Simulation City is an innovative training yard that includes actual buildings for simulation exercises in Criminal Justice, Police, Fire, and EMS programs. The area features two houses, a commercial building, and a challenging three-story Search and Rescue Maze. It also includes an airstrip for fixed-wing and rotary-wing drones used in the UAS program.
Windsor students can engage in a vibrant campus life through workshops, recruiting events, holiday and school celebrations, clubs, and other student programming. Come explore what this exceptional campus has to offer!
Aims Online
Location
Westview Building | Room 102
Contact
Andrea DeCosmo | Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs | andrea.decosmo@aims.edu | (970) 339-6297
Aims Online provides students with flexible access to college courses, making it an ideal option for those balancing work, transportation challenges, or other obligations that limit their ability to attend in-person classes.
Online courses at Aims are continually evolving and may occasionally include in-person requirements such as test proctoring, field trips, or group projects. However, all online courses require students to access course materials, participate in discussions, and complete assignments remotely using a computer or mobile device and a reliable internet connection.
Successful online learners typically demonstrate strong time management, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. Online classes at Aims are structured to follow the same Colorado Common Course descriptions, learning outcomes, and topical outlines as face-to-face courses. While flexible in terms of when students engage, these courses still include weekly assignments, due dates, and regular interaction.
To support online learners, Aims offers resources through the Learning Commons, including check-out access to laptops, tablets, and internet hotspots each semester. Students can also receive technical support for Aims accounts, apps, documents, and more.
Additionally, students can schedule virtual or in-person sessions with our bilingual Online Learning Specialist, who offers an orientation to online learning and provides ongoing support for navigating D2L, understanding instructor feedback, improving communication, and developing effective online learning strategies. Visit the Learning Commons.
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