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Board of Trustees
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Dr. Gene O’Hara
Secretary
District D | RE-6 (Greeley, Evans)*
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Ms. Marilyn Schock
Board Chair
District C | RE-2 (Eaton); RE-4 (Windsor); RE-9 (Ault-Highland); RE-10J (Briggsdale); RE-11J (New Raymer); RE-12 (Grover)
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Ms. Jeannine Truswell
Trustee
District B | RE-6 (Greeley, Evans)*; RE-7 (Gill, Kersey)
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Ms. Heidi Windell
Treasurer
District A | RE-1 (LaSalle, Gilcrest, Platteville); RE-3J (Keenesburg, Hudson, Prospect Valley); RE-8 (Fort Lupton)
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Vacant Seat
(formerly held by Mr. John W. Haefeli)
District E | RE-5J (Johnstown, Milliken); RE-6 (Greeley, Evans)*
Note: Trustee John W. Haefeli passed away on May 31, 2025. The Board anticipates appointing a replacement during summer 2025. The appointed individual will serve until the November 2025 general election, at which time a trustee will be elected to complete the remainder of the term (through November 2027).
*The RE-6 population is evenly divided into three parts, with each portion assigned to one of the three districts: District B, District D, and District E.
Aims Distinguished Fellows
The Board of Trustees established this award in 2005. It is presented by Aims Community College to recognize outstanding service to the College. Each year, the Board may honor individuals who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, loyalty, and contributions to the mission, vision, and values of Aims Community College by naming them Distinguished Fellows.
Distinguished Fellow Award - Recipients by Year
| Name |
Year Awarded |
| Lyle Achziger |
2025 |
| Randy Souther |
2024 |
| Robert Waltman |
2023 |
| Dr. Ray Peterson |
2022 |
| Carol Ruckel |
2021 |
| 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)
| Name |
Year Awarded |
| 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
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Bornstein, Leah L.
CEO and President | Ph.D., University of Denver; M.Ed., University of Vermont; B.A.; A.A., Bradford College
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2015
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Jensen, Chuck
Vice President, Administrative Services | M.B.A., University of Montana; B.S., Montana State University
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2017
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McFarlane, Zachary
Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, Marketing and Communications | M.S., Colorado State University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2018
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Oehler, David
Vice President of Academic Affairs | Ph.D., Iowa State University; M.F.A., University of Utah; B.A., Iowa State University
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2023
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Pakowski, Larry
Vice President, Student Affairs | Ph.D., Florida State University; M.A.; B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington
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2023
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Rothamer, Russ
Executive Vice President | Ph.D.; Ed.S.; M.B.A.; M.Ed.; B.A., University of Florida; A.A., Santa Fe Community College
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2018
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Shultz, Dee
Vice President, Employee Services and Chief Human Resources Officer
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2007
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Zila, Megan
Executive Assistant to the CEO and President | A.A., Aims Community College
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2018
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Administrative Staff
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Anderson, Terry
Dean, Allied Health and Wellness | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Trinidad State Junior College
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2015 |
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Bielinski, George
Assistant Vice President, Employee Services | M.A., University of New Haven; B.A., Northern Arizona University
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2014
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Brabo, Andria
Executive Director, IT Administrative Services
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2008
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Chard, Raymond
Executive Director, High School Programs | Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.S.; B.S., Colorado State University
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2017
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Christman, Kelley
Registrar | M.A.; B.S., University of Northern Colorado
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2018
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Decosmo, Andrea
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs | Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., University of Missouri; B.A., Saint Mary’s College
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2022
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Gabriel, Mary
Executive Director, Windsor Campus | M.A.S., University of Denver
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2006
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Himler, Eric
Executive Director, Aviation Programs | M.A., Naval War College; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver
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2016
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Jackson, Kelly
Executive Director, Foundation | B.S., University of Phoenix
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2017
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Jones, Erica
Executive Director, Student Accessibility and Well-Being | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2019
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Kohler, Dana
Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Colorado State University
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2020
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Lelchook, Heather
Executive Director, Loveland Campus | M.A.; B.S., Colorado State University
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2006
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Lind, Paul
Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services | B.A., Colorado State University
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2022
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Luekenga, Julie
Executive Director, Fort Lupton Campus | M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Anderson University
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2014
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Marley, Chad
Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Officer | M.S., University of Wyoming; B.S., Gardner-Webb University; A.S., Eastern Wyoming College
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2024
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McCasland, Shannon
Dean of Students | M.S., Colorado State University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1998
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Millsapps, Michael
Executive Director, Facilities and Operations | A.A.S., Des Moines Area Community College
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2008
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Moreland, Susan
Dean, Public Safety, Education, and Transportation | Ph.D., University of Maryland; M.H.S., California State University, Fresno; M.B.A., Texas Woman’s University
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2022
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Peterson, Christopher
Executive Director, Student Financial Aid | B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2014
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Reichel, Scott
Dean, Arts and Sciences | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., University of Colorado Boulder
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2017
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Smith, Erin
Executive Director, Corporate Solutions | M.A.; B.A., Colorado State University
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2024
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Spezza, Nicholas
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs | Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.B.A., University of New Mexico; B.S., State University of New York
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2022
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Veretto, Rachel
Executive Director, Student Success | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., University of Minnesota
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2015
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Vernon, Jim
Dean, Business and Technology | Ph.D.; M.P.P., Pardee RAND Graduate School; B.A., Brown University
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2022
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Wilson, Hunter
Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications | B.A., Western Kentucky University
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2020
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Faculty
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Adams, Ian
Aviation Technology | B.S., University of Wyoming
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2015
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Allegar, Marki
Mathematics | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., West Virginia University
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2019
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Alvarez, Daniel
Humanities-Philosophy | M.A.; B.A., Colorado State University
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2011
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Ayers, Kristina
Biology-Environmental Science | M.S.; B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
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2022
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Bailey, Jennifer
Computer Science | M.S., Regis University; B.S., Franklin University; A.A.S., Aims Community College
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2011
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Baker, Larry
Automotive Technology | NAPA Institute of Automotive Technology Certification; ASE Certification
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2010
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Beighey, Cathy
Social Sciences-Sociology | M.A., Colorado State University; B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
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2001
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Berklau, Jenna
Nursing | M.S.; B.S., Western Governors University; A.S., Laramie County Community College
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2022
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Bibb, Paul
Automotive Service Technology | A.S., Universal Technical Institute
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2025
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Bland, Morgan
Microbiology | M.S.; B.S., Colorado State University
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2022
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Bochert, Jason
Anatomy and Physiology | Ph.D.; M.S., Arizona State University; B.S., Aquatics and Fisheries, University of Washington
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2022
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Booker, Ronnie, JR.
Social Sciences-History | Ph.D., University of Tennessee; M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., Auburn University
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2015
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Bowen, Allie
Automotive Service Technology | B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; A.S., Aims Community College
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2025
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Brown, Carole
Natural Sciences-Anatomy and Physiology | Ph.D., Florida State University; B.S., American University of Beirut
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2018
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Brown, Greyson
Computer Information Systems | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A.S., Aims Community College
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2013
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Brown, Heather
Nurse Aide and Medical Preparation | E.M.T.-Paramedic, Creighton University; A.A.S., Otero Junior College
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2010
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Brown, Katie
Mathematics | M.S., Texas A&M University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2013
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Brown, Raymon
College Prepratory Mathematics | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Mesa State College; A.A.S., Colorado Aero Tech
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2009
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Bucklew, Amelia
World Languages | M.A., Hunter College; B.A., Montclair State University
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2015
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Bylsma, Graham
Welding Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College
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2020
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Cadarette, Kyle
Automotive Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College
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2009
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Clay, Casey
Early College Academy | M.A., Adams State College; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2022
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Costello, Rachelle
English | M.A., Indiana University South Bend; B.A., Bethel College
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2014
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Crawford, Nathan
Welding Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College
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2020
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Cronkhit, Ty
English | Ph.D., University of New Mexico; M.A., Naropa Institute; M.A.; B.A., University of Colorado
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2023
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Cummins, Devin
Business, Marketing Management, and Accounting | M.B.A.; B.S., University of Denver
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2024
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Dalby, Joel
Automotive | A.O.S., Wyotech
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2022
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Darooka, Meha
Mathematics | M.B.A.; M.A., Marshall University
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2018
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Deselm, Matt
Chemistry | M.A., University of Virginia
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2020
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Dixon, Mike
Early College Academy | M.A.; B.A., Colorado State University
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2022
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Dunning, Brian
Graphic Design and Web Design | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.F.A., Cornish College of the Arts; A.A.S., Colorado Institute of Art
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2000
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Easley, Allison
English | M.A., University of Montana; B.A., University of Colorado; Colorado Secondary Teaching License, Colorado State University
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2014
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Eaton, Judith
Criminology | J.D., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.A., University of Denver
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2020
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Ehrfurth, Susan
Business Technology | B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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2001
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Ellis, Katie
Mathematics | M.A.; B.A., Washington State University
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2022
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Ellison, Justin
History | M.A., Indiana University Bloomington; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2022
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Elzey, Brooke
Music | M.M., University of Northern Colorado; B.M., Colorado State University; A.A., Lake Michigan College
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2015
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Feavel, Lacey
Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy | A.S., Aims Community College
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2020
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Flores, Selani
Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | Ph.D.; M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2018
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Fox-Parrish, Lynne
Natural Sciences-Biology | Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Emporia State University; B.A., Florida Southern College
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2011
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Friesen, Megan
English | M.A., University of Wyoming; B.A., Hastings College
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2012
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Fuller, Clay
Criminal Justice | B.A., University of Wyoming
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2019
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Fulton, April
Nursing | MSN in Education; BSN, Western Governors University; A.D. Nursing, Scottsdale Community College; Certified Nurse Educator; Inpatient Obstetrics Nursing Certified
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2019
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Funk, Merle
Social Sciences-History | Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder; M.A., Creighton University; B.A., Grace University
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2017
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Furister, Kaitilyn
Communication Media | M.S.; B.S., Full Sail University; A.S., Aims Community College
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2025
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Gary, Tracy
Health Sciences | M.A., Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary; B.S., Loma Linda University
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2025
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Gaudinski, Christine
Natural Sciences-Chemistry | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University; B.A., La Salle University
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2007
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Hanscome, Colvin
Automotive Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College
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2012
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Hansen, Katie
Physical Education | M.S., Concordia University Chicago; B.S., Colorado State University
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2015
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Hasty, Paul
Welding Technology | Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University; A.A.S., Aims Community College; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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1998
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Hatchell, Lori
Accounting and Business Technology | B.S., University of Colorado
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2005
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Heiner, Clint
Social Sciences-History | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2007
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Hernandez, Juanita
Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | M.A., Central Michigan University; B.A., Saginaw Valley State University
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1998
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Hernandez, Westly
Automotive Service Technology | Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
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2025
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Hinze, Monica
Radiologic Technology | A.A.S.; Certificate in Mammography Technology, Aims Community College
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2006
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Howell, Kenneth (Trent)
Early College High School | M.P.A.; B.S., Southeast Missouri State University; A.A., Three Rivers Community College
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2015
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Howton, Valeska
Automotive Service Technology | A.S., Aims Community College
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2025
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Ikenouye, Carolyn
Natural Sciences-Chemistry | M.S.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2019
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Jane, David
Graphic Design and Rich Media | B.A., University of Nebraska Lincoln
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2022
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Jarnot, Mark
Accounting | M.E., Colorado State University; B.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
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2018
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Johnson, Anna
Advancing Academic Achievement; Early College Academy | Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Regis University; B.S., Colorado State University
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2025
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Johnson, Stacey
English | M.A.; B.A., Colorado State University
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2018
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Jones, Cody
Welding | A.A., Aims Community College; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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2018
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Jones, Gina
Accounting | M.B.A.; B.S., Franklin University; A.A., Weatherford College
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2008
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Kakac, Gayle
Aviation Programs-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) | M.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Colorado Film School
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2025
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Killen-Wing, Laura
Early Childhood Education | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Kansas State University
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2019
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Klein, Jeff
Welding Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College; Colorado State University; AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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2000
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Landfair, Benny
Criminal Justice | M.A., American Military University; B.A., New Mexico State University
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2016
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Larsen, Sean
Paramedics | A.A.S., Red Rock Community College
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2019
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Laurel, Deanna
Environmental Sciences-Geology | M.A., Colorado State University; B.A., University of Denver
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2022
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Lickfeldt, Melissa
Surgical Technology | A.S., Parkland College
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2025
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Losh, Dylan
Welding
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2025
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Luna, Charles
Art | M.A., University of Phoenix; M.A., Colorado State University; B.A., University of Colorado Boulder
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2022
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Lundeberg, Pamela
Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., Oregon State University; B.A., Oregon State University
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2020
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Malloy, Daniel
Humanities-Philosophy | Ph.D., University of South Carolina; B.A., Winthrop University
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2016
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Mangin, John
Construction Site Management and Construction Technology | M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Journeyman Bricklayer, BAC 13
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2006
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Markiewcz, Jennifer
Business Technology | M.B.A.; B.A., Colorado State University
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2018
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Matt, Analouise (Ani)
Nursing | M.S.; B.S., Western Governors University; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; A.A.S.; Certificate in Practical Nursing, Front Range Community College
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2018
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Mayeda, Ryan
Health Scienes, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting | Doctor of Chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiropractic; B.S., Nutrition, University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Biology, Northwestern Health Sciences; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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2019
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McClure, April
Communications-Speech | M.P.S., University of Denver; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; B.A.; A.A., Adams State University
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2015
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McDaniel, Kenneth
Computer Information Systems | B.S., Colorado State University; Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
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2014
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McDonough, Jeanette
Radiologic Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered Radiology/Mammography Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
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2010
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McFarland, Amy
Agriculture | M.S., Colorado State University; B.A. (double major), Doane University
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2016
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Meglin, Beth
EMS | M.S., Regis University; B.S., University of Northern Colorado
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2022
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Merk, Jered
English | Ph.D., University of California, Riverside; M.S., California State University, Fullerton; B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University
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2016
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Miller, Michael
Mathematics | M.S.; B.S., Chadron State College
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2018
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Mills, Harry (Steve)
Mathematics | Ph.D.; M.S., University of Idaho; B.S., Lewis-Clark State College
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2007
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Moody, Mark
Social Sciences-Geography | M.A., GIS Certification, Western Michigan University; B.A., Bowling Green State University
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2015
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Morrison, Leslie
English | Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.A., Washington State University; B.A., Whitworth College
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2016
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Mula-Moore, Fana
Physics and Astronomy | Ph.D.; M.S.; B.S., Alabama A&M University
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2022
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Murray, Emma
Natural Sciences-Biology | Ph.D., University of St. Andrews; M.S., University of East Anglia; B.Sc., Imperial College London
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2018
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Navarrette, Shanon
Health Sciences, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting | A.A., Community College of Denver
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2018
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Newton, Stephanie
Visual Arts | M.A., University of Denver; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2015
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Niehoff, Pete
Welding | B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.S., Aims Community College
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2025
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Noble, Kerry
Nurse Aide and Medical Preparation | B.S., Regis University
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2018
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Oakley, Evan
English | M.F.A., George Mason University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Colorado State University; A.A., Northwest Community College
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1995
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Overturff, Katie
Surgical Technology | B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado; A.A.S. in Surgical Technology/CST, Aims Community College
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2020
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Painter, Marcus
Mathematics | M.A., SUNY Binghamton; B.A., SUNY Potsdam; A.S., Mohawk Valley Community College
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2025
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Paukune, Sonya
Visual Arts | M.F.A., Kansas State University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2008
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Paul, Toshia
English and Communication | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Front Range Community College
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2023
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Pearson, Deborah
Mathematics | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2014
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Pearson, Denise
Education and Advancing Academic Achievement | M.S., Indiana University; B.A., University of California; A.A., Long Beach City College
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2012
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Phillips, Patti
Aviation Technology and Air Traffic Control | B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver
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2018
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Plaza, Marrizza
Criminal Justice | J.D., J. Reuben Clark Law School; M.A.; B.A., University of Texas at El Paso
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2025
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Poszywak, Theodore (Ted)
Fire Science | M.S., Grand Canyon University; B.A., Coastal Carolina University
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2018
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Powell, Shelly
Nurse Aide | B.S.N., Chamberlain School of Nursing; R.N., West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing; Certificate in Massage Therapy/LMT, Healing Arts Institute
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2016
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Pritchard, Megan
Radiologic Technology | A.A., Aims Community College
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2022
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Reynolds, Cerisa
Social Sciences-Anthropology | Ph.D.; M.A., University of Iowa; B.A., Fort Lewis College
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2012
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Ridgeway, Jennifer
English | M.F.A., University of Alabama; B.A., University of Redlands; Certification in Teaching Composition, San Francisco State University
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2014
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Rottini, Jeremy
Psychology | M.A., Central Washington University; M.A., University of Colorado; B.A., Westminster College
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2022
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Roy, Moumita
Social Sciences-Economics | M.S., Purdue University; M.A.; B.A., Ladavpur University, India
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2019
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Sailor, Rebecca
Humanities | Ph.D., Grand Canyon University; Advanced Graduate Study, New Mexico State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., University of Saint Francis; A.A., Joliet Junior College
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2007
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Sanchez, David J.
Radiologic Technology | A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, Aims Community College
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2020
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Sanfeliz, Adam
Marketing and Management | M.B.A.; B.S., University of Phoenix; A.A.S., Front Range Community College
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2018
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Sara, Leticia
Political Science | M.A.; B.A., University of Wyoming
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2025
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Schmidt, Michael
Automotive Service Technology | B.S., Waldorf University; A.S., Universal Technical Institute
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2025
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Seeman, Brian
English | M.A.T.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2023
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Seiffert, Sarah
English | Ph.D.; M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2023
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Skala, Kristie
Emergency Medical Services | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Paramedic, Columbia Health One and Swedish Medical Center; Certificates in EMT Basic and EMT IV Therapy, Aims Community College
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2005
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Smith, Zachery
Computer Information Systems | M.B.A.; B.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.S.; B.A., Park University
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2025
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Sordi, David
Sustained Industrial Technology and Energy | M.A., University of New Haven; B.S., Georgia Tech
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2022
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Sowder, John (Johnny)
Engineering Technology and Computer Aided Drafting | B.S., Regis University; A.A.S.; Certificates in Engineering Technology and Emergency Medical Technician, Aims Community College
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2018
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Standerfer, William (Bill)
Aviation Technology | B.S., University of Colorado
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2018
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Swieter, Ellen
Business, Business Technology, and Computer Information Systems | M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.A.; B.S., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1995
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Taylor, Eric
Communication Media | M.S.; B.S., Grand Valley State University; A.S., Muskegon Community College
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2025
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Teague, Katherine (Katie)
Nurse Aide and Medical Preparation | B.S., University of Northern Colorado
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2018
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Tumi, Basma
Mathematics | Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver; M.S., University of Denver; M.S., University of Liverpool; B.S., University of Almergib
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2025
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Van der Vieren, Dan
Mathematics | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado; B.S., Regis University
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2021
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Veldhuizen, Sofia
Early College High School | M.A., Universidad Nacional del Salvador; M.A., San Martin National University; B.A., University of Buenos Aires
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2019
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Washam, Shawnalee K.
Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | Ph.D.; M.S.; B.S., Colorado State University
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2001
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Webb, Jennifer
Aviation Programs | M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver
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2025
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Weingardt, Julia
Communications-Speech | M.A.; B.A., Colorado State University
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2019
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Whitehead, Bryce
Mathematics | M.S.; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
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2025
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Wiedeman, Christine
Early Childhood Education | M.A., University of Colorado
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2017
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Willits, Robert
Emergency Medical Services | B.S., Colorado State University; Certificates in Paramedic and EMT-Intermediate, Colorado Mountain College; Certificate in EMT-Basic, Aims Community College
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2016
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Withrow, John
Early College-Mathematics | Ph.D.; M.S., Colorado State University; B.S., Carrol University
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2020
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Woedl, Charity
Nurse Aide and Medical Preparation | B.S., Kaplan University; A.S., Otero Junior College
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2025
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Wood, Stephany
Health Sciences, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting | A.O.S., IBMC; A.A.S., Aims Community College; RMA; RPT
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2017
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Zeller, Sarah
Nursing | M.S.; B.S., Grand Canyon University
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2025
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Emeritus Status
Emeritus status is awarded to full-time employees who retire or leave the College for other honorable reasons and who meet the following criteria:
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Completion of at least 15 years of employment with the College
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Demonstrated uncommonly superior job performance and significant contributions to the College
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Evidence of exemplary service beyond the expectations of assigned duties in areas such as, but not limited to:
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Scholarly publications
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Community service
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Innovative practices
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Prestigious awards
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Meaningful organizational or public office
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State, regional, or national recognition
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Professional or personal activities beneficial to the College
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Service on College committees
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Advising student organizations
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Sponsorship of college- or community-related workshops or conferences
Emeritus status is conferred by the Aims Community College Board of Trustees.
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Anderson, DeLynn
Faculty Emerita, Business Technology | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; A.S., Quinsigamond Community College
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2001-2019
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Aron, Ann
Faculty Emerita, Business Technology | Ed.D.; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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1978-2006
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Bashor, Beth
Trustee Emerita | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Colorado State University
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2001-2009
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Batman, Larry
Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics and Natural Sciences | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University
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1967-1994
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Bauman, Larry
Staff Emeritus | A.A.S., Occupational Agriculture, Northeastern Junior College and Otero Junior College
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1984-2016
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Bay, Marvin
Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, Aviation Technology | M.A.; B.S., Colorado State University; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1970-2002
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Boan, Randall P.
Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics | M.S.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Aims Community College; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1993-2013
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Bond, Richard
Trustee Emeritus | Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; M.S., West Virginia University; B.A., Salem College; L.H.D. (honorary), Salem College; L.H.D. (honorary), University of Northern Colorado
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2001-2009
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Broda, Alysan
Faculty Emerita, English and Speech | M.A.; B.A., William Paterson College (formerly Paterson State College); Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University; University of Northern Colorado
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1988-2008
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Brotemarkle, Diane L.
Faculty Emerita (Deceased), Department Chair, Humanities | Ph.D., University of Denver; M.A.; B.A., University of Wyoming; NEH Fellow, Harvard University
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1969-1996
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Brown, W. Arlin
Faculty Emerita, Communications and Humanities | Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Western State College of Colorado; B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
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1968-1989
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Burrows, Susan
Staff Emerita, Program Coordinator, Career and Technical Education
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1995-2015
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Busson, Richard
Faculty Emeritus, Music | Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., University of Akron
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2004-2025
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Campbell, Patti
Staff Emerita, Staff Associate, Business and Technology
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2006-2021
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Christenson, Maxine
Faculty Emerita, Business | M.S.; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
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1986-2016
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Clark, Rita
Faculty Emerita, Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Colorado State University; A.A., El Paso Community College
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1998-2021
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Clay, Douglass G.
Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, Computer Information Systems | M.A.; B.S., Purdue University; Advanced Graduate Study, Florida International University; University of Northern Colorado
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1985-2010
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Colton, Kerry L.
Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Accounting | M.S.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University
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1971-2004
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Conger, George
President Emeritus | Ph.D., Florida State University; M.B.A.; B.A., University of Miami; Aims Fellow; Paul Harris Fellow
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1979-1997
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Crandall, James
Faculty Emeritus, Communication Media | M.A.; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; A.A., Aims Community College
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1997-2022
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Cribelli, Susan
Faculty Emerita, Academic Dean, Division 1 | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1972-2005
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Cullins, Bill
Faculty Emeritus, Engineering | B.S., Tarleton State University; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado; Angelo State University; Certified Manufacturing Engineer
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1982-2000
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Dent, John
Trustee Emeritus | J.D., Drake Law School; B.A., Colorado College
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1990-2003
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DeWitt, Roger A.
Faculty Emeritus, Behavioral and Social Sciences | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1986-2007
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Driskill, Marsha
Faculty Emerita, Mathematics | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study; B.S., University of Kansas
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1990-2017
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Duncan, Diana
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 in Radiography/Mammography
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1979-2005
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Edwards, J. Phil
Faculty Emeritus and Department Chair, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Computer Information Systems | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University; Advanced Graduate Study, American University and Commonwealth Institute
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1969-1982;
1986-2002
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Fay, Ron
Director Emeritus, Student Life | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Regis College
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1989-2015
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Ford, Lori
Faculty Emerita, Graphics Design and Rich Media | A.A.S., Aims Community College
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1985-2017
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Gaiser, Paul W.
Vice President Emeritus, School of Occupational Education | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University
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1967-1971;
1977-1993
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Goddard, Jerry F.
Faculty Emeritus, Business Technology | M.A., Colorado State University; A.B., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Graceland College; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado; Leslie College; Colorado State University
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1972-2000
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Gosch, Phyllis
Faculty Emerita and Department Chair, Developmental Education, College Preparatory Reading, and English | M.S.Ed., State University College of New York-Buffalo; B.S., State University College of New York-Fredonia; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado; Colorado State University
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1990-2014
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Green, Judy
Faculty Emerita, Psychology and Biofeedback | Ph.D., Union Graduate School; M.A., University of Iowa; B.A., University of Chicago; Certified Biofeedback Therapist
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1982-2001
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Griffin, Thomas J.
Faculty Emeritus, Natural Sciences-Geology and Mathematics | M.S.; B.S., Kansas State University
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1993-2020
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Grotness, Ann
Staff Emerita; Office of the President | B.S., Regis University; A.A., Aims Community College
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1993-2020
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Guerrero, Andres
Faculty Emeritus, World Languages and Ethnic Studies | Th.D.; Th.M., Harvard University; M.A.; M.Th.; B.A., University of St. Thomas
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1996-2009
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Gump, Judy
Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood Education | M.S., Wheelock College; B.S., McPherson College; Award for Excellence, ACEA, 2004
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1996-2017
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Guyette, Roseann
Dean Emerita, Continuing Education
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1997-2007
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Hamblin, Kathy
Director Emerita, Family and Life Education | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Colorado State University
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1976-2007
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Hardgrave, Billy D.
Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences | Ed.D.; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., University of West Florida; A.A., Pensacola Junior College
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1989-2004
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Harris, Donald T.
Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics and Natural Sciences | M.A.; B.S., Western Kentucky State University; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado (ABD)
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1970-1996
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Hartwick, Holly
Faculty Emerita, English | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.Ed., Wichita State University; B.A., Colorado State University
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1989-2016
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Heen, Samuel K.
Faculty Emeritus and Department Chair, Physical Education | M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.A., Colorado State University; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1971-2004
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Heiman, Gale E.
Faculty Emerita (Deceased), Business Technology | Ph.D., Laurence University School of Banking-California; M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1969-1994
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Hendrickson, Alan
Director Emeritus, International Program and Franklin University Alliance | B.A., Colorado State University
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1996-2010
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Hergenreter, Patrick
Faculty Emeritus, Auto Collision Repair | B.S., Colorado State University; ASE Master Certified Technician; PPG Certified Technician
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1989-2009
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Jackson, Anne
Assistant Director Emerita, Facilities and Operations | M.S.; B.A., Regis University; A.A., Mesa Community College
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1985-2007
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Joy, Michael
Faculty Emeritus, Aviation Technology | B.S., Metropolitan State College; 20 years commercial aviation experience
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2003-2018
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Karst, Jerry
Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences | M.Ed.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University; University of Northern Colorado
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1970-2001
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Kelsey, Michael
Faculty Emeritus, Social Sciences | Ph.D., Kent State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Salisbury University
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1993-2018
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Kiefer, Jerry A.
Executive Vice President and Interim President Emeritus | Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., St. Thomas Seminary; B.A., St. Thomas College
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1974-1998
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Kinnick, Bernard C.
Trustee Emeritus | Ph.D., Auburn University; B.A., St. John’s University; Professor Emeritus, University of Northern Colorado
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1999-2007
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Knudson, Debra
Faculty Emerita, Department Co-Chair, Radiologic Technology | B.S., Colorado State University; Certificate in X-Ray, Presbyterian Hospital School of Radiology
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1982-2010
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Krause, Linda
Staff Emerita, Division II | A.G.S., Aims Community College; Certificate in Secretarial Studies, South Bend College of Commerce; Certified Professional Secretary
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1979-2007
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Laws, Diana
Trainer Emerita | B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Aims Community College
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1995- Present
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Lenz, John
Faculty Emeritus, Engineering and AutoCad | A.A.S., Aims Community College
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1991-2017
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Leusink, Judy
Faculty Emerita, Assistant Chair, Business Technology | B.A., Colorado State University; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1976-2001
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Lorenson, Ruth
Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Health Sciences | Ed.D.; B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado; Nursing Diploma, University of Oklahoma
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1971-1996
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Loveless, Ruby
Faculty Emerita, Mathematics and Natural Sciences | B.S., Colorado State University
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1981-2004
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Martin, Colleen
Faculty Emerita, Graphic Design and Rich Media | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Metropolitan State College; A.A., Arapahoe Community College; Certificate in Graphic Technology PrePress, Aims Community College
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1998-2025
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Martin, Paul
Faculty Emeritus (Deceased), Business Technology | M.A., Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado; B.A., McNeese State University
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1981-2004
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Martinez, Deb
Staff Emerita, Information Technology | M.S., University of Northern Colorado
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1989-2012
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Martz, Nancy
Faculty Emerita, Humanities | M.S.T., University of Wisconsin; B.A., University of Northern Iowa; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, Naropa Institute
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1969-2003
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Maxfield, Barbara
Faculty Emerita, GED and Continuing Education | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A.; B.S., Colorado State University
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1980-2004
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McGuire, Patricia
Associate Vice President Emerita, Educational Services | M.A.; B.A., University of Wyoming; B.S., University of Northern Colorado
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1993-2004
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Medina, Nickie
Faculty Emerita, English | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Aims Community College
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1997-2017
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Musil, Susan
Faculty Emerita, Assistant Chair, Business Technology | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1985-2001
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Myers, Charles E., II
Faculty Emeritus, Criminal Justice | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Fresno State University; Certificate-Advanced Peace Officer, California P.O.S.T.
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1982-2006
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Neb, Sandra
Trustee Emerita
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2003-2011
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Neet, Ken
Faculty Emeritus, Accounting | B.A., Point Loma College
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1982-2007
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Nickerson, Ken
Trustee Emeritus
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1999-2007
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Norwood, Donna
Faculty Emerita, Criminal Justice | J.D., University of Colorado Law School; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Colorado State University
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1990-2022
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Oakley, Evan
Faculty Emeritus, English | M.F.A., George Mason University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Colorado State University; A.A., Northwest Community College
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1995-2025
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Obert, Allan
Faculty Emeritus, Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | Ph.D., Wichita State University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver; M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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2001-2021
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Olson, Mark L.
Director Emeritus, Public Information Office | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Colorado State University
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1982-2005
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Otte, Jean
Director Emerita, Online Learning | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Adams State College
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1983-2014
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Park, Anthony
Faculty Emeritus, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts | M.F.A.; M.A.; B.A., Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University
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1988-2017
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Plant, Don
Director Emeritus, Facilities and Operations | B.A., Lycoming College
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1981-2008
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Raile, Dwane R.
Vice President Emeritus, Visual and Performing Arts | Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.A.; B.A., Western New Mexico University
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1971-1993
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Reale, Barbara G.
Faculty Emerita, Developmental Education | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Colorado Women’s College; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Colorado, Eastern New Mexico University, University of Northern Colorado, Adams State College
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1969-1987
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Reynolds, Jeffrey A.
Faculty Emeritus, Social Sciences-History | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Colorado Boulder and University of Northern Colorado
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1993-2021
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Robinson, James (Lyn)
Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, Natural Sciences | M.A.; B.S., University of New Mexico; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado, University of Kansas, University of Denver, Colorado State University
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1969-1996
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Robinson, Karen
Faculty Emerita, Mathematics | M.S.; B.S., Colorado State University
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1985-2020
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Runge, Tedd
Faculty Emeritus, Art and Design | M.A.; B.F.A., University of Illinois Urbana; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1984-2007
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Ryan, Elizabeth
Faculty Emerita, Mathematics | M.Ed., University of Texas; M.Ed., Lesley College; B.A., University of Colorado Boulder; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1990-2007
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Sarkis, Leba
Faculty Emerita (Deceased), Natural Sciences, Biology, and Microbiology | Ph.D.; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., California State University, Northridge; Award for Excellence in Teaching, Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year (2006-2007 and 2009-2010), chosen by the students of Aims Community College
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1984-2018
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Sauer, Ken
Director Emeritus, Telelearning and Media Services | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Indiana University
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1979-2007
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Schaubert, Dave
Faculty Emeritus, Social Sciences, Economics | M.S.; B.S., North Dakota State University; Student Selection Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2006
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1993-2018
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Schiltz, Jon P.
Faculty Emeritus, College Preparatory Mathematics | M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.S., Iowa State University
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1996-2019
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Sisson, Dan
Faculty Emeritus, Automotive Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College; ASE Master Technician Certification; Colorado Emission Licensed
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2010-2025
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Smith, Wendy
Faculty Emerita, Behavioral Sciences-Psychology | M.A., Regis University; B.S., University of Wisconsin
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2001-2020
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Souther, Randy
Staff Emeritus, Public Safety and Transportation | B.S., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Aims Community College
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1986-2023
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Sperber, Becky
Staff Emerita, Division III | A.A.S.; A.G.S., Aims Community College; Certified Administrative Professional; Certified Professional Secretary
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1985-2007
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Stapleton, Jan
Faculty Emerita, Mathematics | M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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2002-2025
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Stevens, Claudia
Faculty Emerita, Marketing and Management | B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1985-2017
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Stewart, Dorothy
Faculty Emerita, Communications and Humanities | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado and University of Cambridge, England
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1967-1994
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Stockhouse, Robert
Director Emeritus, Assessment Center | Ed.D., Stanford University; M.A., Columbia University; B.S., Black Hills State College; A.A.S., Aims Community College; Kellogg Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Texas
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1983-1988
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Stone, Jim
Faculty Emeritus, Natural Sciences-Geology | M.S.; B.S., Kansas State University; B.S., University of Tennessee
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2005-2021
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Summers, Maurine
Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood Education | M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Pacific Oaks College, California, and University of Northern Colorado
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1972-1996
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Tarnasky, Ralph
Faculty Emeritus, World Languages and Ethnic Studies | Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.S., University of Nebraska Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.A., University of North Dakota
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1990-2017
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Terrazas, Arthur
Faculty Emeritus, Developmental Education and College Preparatory Mathematics | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1973-2006
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Thomas, Stuart
Administrative Emeritus, Registrar, Registration and Records | B.S., University of Northern Colorado
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1988-2022
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Velasquez, Maria
Faculty Emerita, Developmental Education | M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1972-2004
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Ward, Russell
Faculty Emeritus, Humanities | D.A., Idaho State University; M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
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1987-2003
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Warner, Tracey L.
Faculty Emerita, Radiologic Technology | A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered Radiology/Mammography Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
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1996-2020
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Willoughby, Laura
Staff Emerita, Coordinator, Physical Education
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1984-2015
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Wood, Dick
Academic Dean Emeritus, Division III | Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; M.Ed.; B.A., State University of New York
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1991-2006
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Yanish, Paula
Director Emerita, Student Success Center | M.S.; B.B.A., University of North Dakota; Advanced Graduate Study, University of Northern Colorado
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1998-2016
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