Academic Affairs
The Aims Academic Affairs Department provides support to foster excellence in teaching and learning at the college by striving for continuous improvement with a growth mindset.
Aims is a learning college with a role of contributing to and shaping scenarios that empower learning through discovery, shared learning environments and knowledge acquisition. This approach prepares students to succeed in learning environments both within and beyond the classroom setting.
Academic Affairs oversees certain committees, departments, facilities and academic programs at Aims, including:
- Academic Divisions, including:
- Liberal arts degree and certificate programs
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) degree and certificate programs
- High school degree and certificate programs
- Self-enrichment options for non-degree-seeking students
- English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and community outreach
- GED tutoring and study support
- Institutional Research and Assessment
- Accreditation
- Learning Council
- Office of Learning Environments
- Curriculum Committee
- Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC)
- Learning Commons
Aims Academic Affairs Divisions
Aims has various academic degree-related and other educational departments that fall under two core divisions: liberal arts and sciences and career and technical education (CTE). Each division focuses on supporting student success and teaching excellence at Aims.
The Aims Arts and Sciences Division focuses on leadership in five areas from the strategic plan:
- Development education redesign
- Guided pathways
- Developing academic programming
- Support for the Aims LatinX population
- Increasing engagement in writing across the curriculum and creating an academic honors program
The Aims Arts and Sciences Division supports students in the following programs to help them achieve their academic goals:
- Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees
- General education requirements for Career and Technical Education degree programs
- English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and community outreach
- GED tutoring and study support through the Adult Learning Lab
Contact Info
Scott Reichel
Dean, Arts and Sciences
Office: WSTV 278A
Phone: (970) 339-3600
Division Support Staff
Lindsey Oster
Staff Executive II, Arts & Science
Office: WSTV 278B
Phone: (970) 339-6296
Nicole Cordova
Staff Associate
Office WSTV 278
Phone: (970) 339-6296
Isabelle Wolfe
Staff Associate
Office: WSTV 278
Phone: (970) 893-9876
Career and technical education (CTE) focuses on skilled trades, applied sciences and career preparation. Formerly known as “vocational education,” today the broader term CTE is used because many of these programs include coursework similar to that needed for four-year degrees.
Each CTE program at Aims is served by an advisory committee comprised of representatives from business and industry, students and members of the general public. Advisory committees meet at least twice per year and give recommendations for program curriculum, equipment and training. Advisory committees do not focus on how students are taught; instead, they concentrate on the specific skills students need to learn in order to succeed in their career field. Because of their knowledge of current business and industry practices, advisory committees are also instrumental in developing new CTE programs.
Aims has three CTE academic divisions:
- Business and Technology
- Allied Health and Wellness
- Public Safety, Transportation and Workforce Development
The Business and Technology Division of Academic Affairs includes the following CTE degree programs:
- Agriculture and Animal Science
- Business, Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Marketing
- Communication Media
- Construction Management and Computer Aided Drafting
- Graphic Design and Rich Media
- Industrial Technology
- Welding
Contact Information
Jim Vernon
Academic Dean, Business & Technology
jim.vernon@aims.edu
Division Support Staff
Holly Allen
Staff Executive II, Business & Technology
Office: ATTC 309B
Phone: (970) 339-6252
Linda Richardson
Staff Associate, Business & Technology
Office: ATTC 224H
Phone: (970) 339-6606
The Allied Health and Wellness Division of Academic Affairs includes the following CTE degree programs:
- Allied Health Professional, Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy
- Nurse Aide and Medical Preparation
- Nursing
- Physical Education
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology and Sterile Instrument Processing
Contact Information
Terry Anderson
Dean, Allied Health and Wellness
Office: AH&S 108A
Phone: (970) 339-6421
Division Support Staff
Sheila Buckles
Staff Associate, Nursing
Phone: (970) 339-6424
Anna Sanchez
Staff Executive I, Allied Health & Wellness
Email: Anna.Sanchez@aims.edu
Phone: (970) 339-6611
The Public Safety, Transportation and Workforce Development Division of Academic Affairs includes the following CTE degree programs:
- Automotive
- Aviation/ATC
- Early Childhood Education
- Paramedic
- Police Academy
- Public Safety Institute - Criminal Justice, EMS and Fire Science
Contact Information
Dr. Russ Rothamer
Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Office: WSTV 248
Phone: (970) 339-6300
Support Staff
Kristin Enderle
Staff Executive I, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
Office: WSTV 248
Phone: (970) 378-3773
Email: kristin.enderle@aims.edu