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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:

Aims Academic Affairs Departments

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 department focuses on supporting student success and teaching excellence at Aims.

Meet the Team

  • Terry Anderson

    Terry Anderson

    Dean, Allied Health & Wellness
  • Photo of Susan Moreland

    Susan Moreland

    Academic Dean, Public Safety, Education & Transportation
  • A headshot of Scott Reichel, Academic Dean, Arts and Sciences

    Scott Reichel

    Academic Dean, Arts & Sciences
  • Jim Vernon headshot

    Jim Vernon

    Academic Dean, Business & Technology
  • Andrea DeCosmo

    Andrea DeCosmo

    Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
  • Headshot of Shelley Still

    Shelley Still

    Staff Executive I, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs
  • Photo of Nicholas Spezza

    Nicholas Spezza

    Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
  • Deena McBain posing for a portrait in the Welcome Center

    Deena McBain

    Staff Executive I, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • David Oehler Headshot

    David Oehler

    Vice President, Academic Affairs
  • Heidi Romero Headshot

    Heidi Romero

    Staff Executive I, Vice President of Academic Affairs