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The following Continuing Education academic policies apply to every course taught at Aims Community College in the Continuing Education Program. These academic policies are hereby incorporated into every syllabus.
For a complete listing of Aims Policies and Procedures, visit the Policies and Procedures page.
Aims Community College Students are expected to demonstrate qualities of morality, honesty, civility, honor, and respect. Behavior which violates these standards for which discipline may be imposed includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Cheating. Copying or attempting to copy the academic work of another student or entity (including but not limited to quizzes, examinations, assessment tests, and assignments); claiming credit for another’s work contrary to instructor/department instructions; using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids, or other devices for an academic examination or exercise; engaging or attempting to engage the assistance of another individual in misrepresenting the academic performance of a student; or communicating information in an unauthorized manner to another person for an academic examination or exercise.
Fabrication or Falsification. Fabricating, forging, altering or falsifying any information, College document, assignment, record, or instrument of identification, including but not limited to parking permits, transcripts, College applications, student IDs, coursework, registration forms, or insurance forms. Falsification is the alteration of information, while fabrication is the invention or counterfeiting of information. The use of artificial intelligence to generate any form of academic work for any class assignment, unless said use is expressly sanctioned in writing by the instructor, is forbidden.
Plagiarism. Use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement; unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person; or use of an agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
Complicity in Academic Dishonesty. Participating in any behavior that could be considered fraudulent, including receiving or attempting to receive payment, services, or academic credit under false pretenses.
Falsifying Grade Reports. Changing, destroying, or attempting to change or destroy grades, scores, or markings on an examination or in an instructor’s or the College’s records.
Lying. Knowingly furnishing false information to any College official, instructor, or department.
Other. Additional standards of conduct relating to academic honesty specified in writing by an academic division or department and/or an individual instructor for a particular course.
See Student Code of Conduct, Aims Procedure 611-01.
Any student who feels they may need accommodation based on the impact of a disability and/or a pregnancy related situation should contact Disability Access Services (DAS) privately to discuss their specific needs. Please be aware that before accommodations can be allowed in class, they must be approved through the DAS Office. Students should contact DAS at 970-339-6565 or disabilities@aims.edu to set up an appointment to discuss the process of requesting reasonable accommodations.
Aims Community College is a community of learners. Students are expected to assume responsibility for their learning by attending all class sessions, participating in class discussions and completing all assignments. Each student is encouraged to develop a professional work ethic in class that reflects responsibility, initiative and teamwork.
When an absence is unavoidable due to illness or an emergency, students are responsible for notifying their instructors and to arrange for make-up work. Because Aims Community College is committed to helping students succeed, students who demonstrate signs of unsatisfactory academic progress (e.g. unexcused absences, missed assignments, poor participation in class, etc.) will be referred to a retention specialist for assistance.
Students enrolled in online classes must complete one or more attendance activities as listed by the Instructor during the first week of class in order to be counted as "attending" the online course. Failure to complete an assigned attendance activity may result in the student being dropped from the class.
Attendance activities are outlined by the course Instructor in the Syllabus. In addition, if a student has not logged into the course for a period longer than two weeks, the Instructor will notify the administration that the student is a “Stop-Out.”
Schedules and delivery methods are subject to change if deemed necessary by the college.
Children on campus under the age of eighteen (18) must be under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian unless they are involved in a specific College approved and supervised activity.
In an effort to keep our college community safe, students are expected to comply with health guidelines as directed by the College, public health officials, and/or ordinance of a municipality, county, Governor of the State of Colorado or any Executive Order of the President of the United States. View the complete copy of the Student Code of Conduct.
Schedules and delivery methods are subject to change as necessary due to inclement weather, health and safety issues, and other circumstances. For the latest information on College decisions related to course delivery, visit the latest information on College Closures.
Course evaluations provide valuable feedback to Instructors. Students are encouraged to complete the online course evaluation survey during the last two weeks of the course. Other short course evaluations will be available at various times, depending on the course start and end times. Students will receive an email message directing them to a website where they can login using their Aims credentials and complete evaluations. Course evaluations are confidential. The student course evaluation can be found here on myAims.
Aims Community College is committed to improving access to digital content, technology, and learning environments for all students, faculty, and staff. We aim to create inclusive digital experiences that support learning and student success.
In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II, Colorado State HB21-1110, and the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, Aims is actively working toward enhancing the accessibility of its digital touchpoints, such as the college’s website, course content, and software. These efforts are part of a broader commitment and are guided by our Digital Accessibility Plan. The Plan focuses on digital accessibility governance, training, auditing and remediation, and technology procurement processes.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Aims Community College collaborates campus-wide to ensure students with disabilities have equal opportunities. If you want to request accommodations for academic programs, contact the SAS Office at (970) 339-6565 or disabilities@aims.edu to set up an intake appointment. To learn more, you can visit our webpage at: Apply For Accommodations.
Students may take an incomplete if there was a personal circumstance that has affected their ability to complete the course within the scheduled time frame. In order to qualify for an incomplete, the student must submit a written request with an explanation for the incomplete and agreement from the instructor to the CE staff for approval. The student must also be in good academic standing in the course prior to the interruption. The student and instructor must agree on a method of moving forward that could consist of either retaking an identical, future course within one year if the student has completed less than 75% of their original course, or completing equivalent coursework that was missed within 6 months of the original course’s end date.
Learning objective statements outlined in the Instructor’s Syllabus specify the student achievement expected upon completion of the particular course. Learning objectives create a measure to assess a student’s achievement or attainment of necessary knowledge or skills.
Continuing education may cancel any course or program that does not meet the minimum enrollment. A refund will be issued to those who register for a course that is cancelled. If weather or an emergency causes a course to be canceled and can not be rescheduled, refunds will be applied. To drop a course, you must request a refund three business days before the start of class. No refunds will be given once the course has started. This policy covers the classes that Aims CE runs under the Personal Enrichment and Work & Career categories.
Aims Community College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student’s doctor and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. Students needing accommodations are encouraged to seek accommodations as early as possible by contacting the Disability Access Services (DAS) Office at 970-339-6388 or disabilities@aims.edu to set up an intake appointment to discuss the process of requesting reasonable accommodations..
Reuse or distribution of instructional materials (i.e. PowerPoints, videos, class recordings, assessments, etc) or student-created content (i.e. online discussion posts, presentations, etc) without approval is prohibited.
In an effort to keep our college community safe, students are expected to comply with health guidelines as directed by the College, public health officials, or ordinance of a municipality or county or any Executive Order of the President of the United States or Governor of the State of Colorado. Students are expected to comply with the directions of any security official, firefighter or College official in the performance of his or her duties on the Aims Community College campuses.
In order to maintain the integrity of learning at Aims Community College, students must refrain from any form of cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the College. Students should refrain from expressing derogatory opinions concerning race, gender, ethnicity, and should avoid using obscene language. Each student is responsible for contributing to a positive learning environment in classroom situations. Because respect for the learning process is critical, no behavior that disrupts another student’s ability to learn will be tolerated. Students who conduct themselves contrary to the best interest of the class as a whole may be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action. Violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion from the College.
See a complete copy of the Student Code of Conduct.
Certificate Prep Refund Policy: Students may be eligible for a refund based on when they withdraw from the course.
Full Refund: Students can receive a full refund (minus any nonrefundable material costs) if they drop the course on or before the drop deadline, which occurs when 15% of the course has been completed.
Partial Refund: If a student withdraws after the drop deadline but before 75% of the course is completed, they may be eligible for a partial refund. This refund will be equal to the percentage of the course that remains.
Example: If 60% of the course has been completed at the time of withdrawal, the student may receive a 40% refund.
Payment Plans: Students using a payment plan will not be required to pay the remaining balance equal to the unused portion of the course.
Example: If 40% of the class remains, the student will not owe that remaining 40%.
Drop deadline: Occurs when 15% of the course has been completed.
Withdrawal deadline: occurs before 75% of the course has been completed.
This policy covers the classes that Aims CE runs under the Certificate Prep & Online Learning category.
Students with difficulty accessing myAims, in an online course, or computer configuration for the Aims website may contact Technical Support by calling 970- 339-6380 or emailing the helpdesk@aims.edu.
Notice of Title VI Program Rights
Aims Community College gives public notice of its policy to uphold and assure full compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes. Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, and/or disability.
It is also Aims Community College’s practice to prohibit discrimination based on income status, and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) as addressed in Title VI. Further, no person shall be excluded from participating in or be denied the benefit of services, programs, or activities or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which Aims Community College receives Federal financial assistance.
Any person who believes that they have, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, been excluded from the participation in, been denied the benefits of, or been otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which Aims Community College provides assistance, and believes the discrimination is based upon race, color or national origin has the right to file a formal complaint.
A complaint must be submitted within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. The following persons have been designated to handle complaints and inquiries regarding Aims Community College’s non-discrimination policies:
Title IX (Title 9) of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX (Title 9). Aims Community College is committed to creating an educational and learning environment free from discrimination based on sex and supports members of the campus community by providing resources to assist students, faculty and staff in addressing issues involving sex discrimination, including sexual violence. The Title IX (Title 9) Coordinator has been charged with monitoring and ensuring compliance with these regulations. Questions regarding Title IX (Title 9) or concerns about and complaints of non-compliance that include complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, or other sexual misconduct should be directed to the Title IX (Title 9) Coordinator:
Jill Beck
Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Manager
5401 W. 20th Street
Aims Community College
Cornerstone 109A
(970) 339-6383
jill.beck@aims.edu