AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FA S T FA C T S
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MISSION
The mission of Aims Community College is to help students achieve their learning goals and objectives through effective and efficient program options and services and to develop partnerships that support economic development and global understanding.
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Learning and Innovation Aims is a Learning-Centered College, meaning that all actions and decisions by administration, faculty, staff and trustees are based on how they will promote student learning. Building Relationships We believe in building relationships, both with students and with members of our greater community. The strength of these ties enhances the ability of the college to fulfill its mission. Community Service We are a community college and we’re here to serve the community. Aims is ready to meet the educational needs of our ever-changing society, through academic programs and workplace training.
A DESTINATION
} Over 160 degree and certificate programs at four facilities strategically located on the Front Range } 4,000+ daytime, evening, weekend and online course offerings each year for college and concurrently enrolled high school students } Courses designed to help prepare students to transfer to a 4-year institution or to prepare students to enter technical careers } Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Aims maintains its accreditation through the continuous improvement model of the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) CO LO R A D O , U S A
SERVING
7,000+
40%
STUDENTS A N N U A L LY
FULL-TIME
96%
IN-STATE
40%
60%
VOCATION
of our students are Caucasian
40%
TRANSFER
33%
20%
of our students are Hispanic
DEVELOPMENTAL
Student Success Highlights
94% of Aims CTE student completers are
positively placed upon graduation. This means they are employed, serving in the military or continuing their education.
1487 degrees and certificates awarded last
year. This includes a 22.4% total grow in percent change in the total number of awards earned by underserved students since 2012.
Sources of Funding State Appropriation 10% Tuition & Fees 16% | Property Tax 74%
Still in High School CON CU R R EN T EN R OLLM EN T 24% increase over 2014-15 37.8% increase in Hispanic student enrollment
1074
EA R LY COLLEGE Of the 210 enrolled 9th and 10th graders,
63.7% of the students are Hispanic
WWW.AIMS.EDU | GREELEY | FORT LUPTON | LOVELAND | WINDSOR | ONLINE | 970.330.8008 Aims Community College is an EEO Employer and an equal opportunity educational institution. SOURCE: Aims Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment 2014-2015
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Until learning about the research on growth mindset, I was sinking into that familiar dark hole of fear and failure, and was ready to quit college ... Embracing the growth mindset has not only encouraged me, but has offered me a whole new outlook on my life. For the first tine I can see a world of new possibilities ahead. AAA student
FA S T FA C T S The Center for the FirstYear Experience (FYE) at Aims
Community College was formed in 2012 to create and sustain an environment that supports a successful academic and social transition of students into the Aims community. The program’s signature initiatives include the Advancing Academic Achievement courses, the Catalyst second semester/year engagement program, and the iFocus academic success series.
78% Fall-to-Spring retention rate AAA 090 students 58% Fall-to-Spring retention rate all new students
Advancing Academic Achievement (AAA) courses at Aims Community College address learning outcomes including students being able to: } Apply personal learning styles to improve learning effectiveness } Manage time effectively for academic purposes } Demonstrate effective communication skills } Apply basic textbook reading strategies } Apply active and critical thinking strategies to learning
AAA Pre/Post In Fall 2015, 392 students completed AAA course. Pre/Post test data reveal significant growth on a variety of indicators, some of which are represented here }}}
KNOW SEVERAL DIFFERENT STUDY STRATEGIES KNOW HOW TO READ AN ACADEMIC TEXT
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95% 68%
ASK FOR HELP FROM TUTORS, INSTRUCTORS AND/OR CLASSMATES PostTest
76% |
95%
10%
KNOW HOW TO TAKE ACADEMIC NOTES
PreTest
AAA COURSE C O M P L E T I O N R AT E S ( % )
56%
44% 0%
2013 to 2014
20%
40%
60%
95%
77% 80%
70% |
100%
2014 to 2015
WWW.AIMS.EDU | GREELEY | FORT LUPTON | LOVELAND | WINDSOR | ONLINE | 970.330.8008 Aims Community College is an EEO Employer and an equal opportunity educational institution. SOURCE: Aims Student Leadership & Development Department & Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment (IE&A) Data
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The iFocus success workshop series focuses on academic skill building and creating and maintaining habits of excellence. More than 100 unique in-person and online workshops are offered annually including topics such as test anxiety, studying with children, overcoming procrastination, and mastering job interviews.
iFocus gave me courage to realize I am not alone in being a brand new student and how to successfully navigate college for the first time in my life. iFocus connected me to people who were going through the same thing, I felt accepted and not alone. It opened the door to other people and resources. It helped bring down my level of fear. AAA student
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During the 2014-2015 academic year, attendance at iFocus workshops reached 1,576 (duplicate headcount). Satisfaction was high as seen here 2014-2015 i F O C U S S U R V E Y R E S U LT S N=543
The topic for this workshop is important
The workshop will improve my ability to be a successful college student
I would recommend this workshop to be presented in the future
STRONGLY AGREE/AGREE
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SPRING 2015
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87%
Catalyst students who did not graduate came back to Aims the following fall (2015)
Learning objectives for the second semester/year success and completion program Catalyst include: } Applying communication skills to enhance collaborative work with people of diverse backgrounds or expertise
FALL 2015
91%
Catalyst students who did not graduate came back to Aims the following spring (2016)
} Identifying personal view of leadership and leadership goals APRIL 2016
} Making the right impression through effective use of dress, conduct, and speech
FALL 2015
3.19
average GPA for Catalyst students
C A T A LY S T S T U D E N T S
In Their Own Words Catalyst has been my anchor. This program has helped me stay focused on my education.
This program is a big reason for my sense of belonging on campus.
I don’t have much support at home, but seeing others trying to achieve something helps motivate me to press on.
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WWW.AIMS.EDU | GREELEY | FORT LUPTON | LOVELAND | WINDSOR | ONLINE | 970.330.8008 Aims Community College is an EEO Employer and an equal opportunity educational institution. SOURCE: Aims Student Leadership & Development Department & Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment (IE&A) Data
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Established in 2013
R E T E N T I O N R AT E
(fall-to-fall)
Mission to develop and equip AAA to
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historically underrepresented student populations with skills, experiences, and academic practices that assist them in achieving their educational goals and becoming strong contributing members of a 21st Century society.
72.34% 2013 - 2014 78% 2014 - 2015 G O O D A CA D EMI C S TAN DIN G
(fall-to-fall)
Serves 50 students annually who identify as historically underserved ethnic or racial minoritized communities, including undocumented populations.
80.85% 2013 - 2014 86% 2014 - 2015
Program Elements } Intensive academic advising } Academic coaching and tutoring } 4-year transfer preparation } Education for economic and financial literacy } Support and information on financial aid and scholarships
Moving Forward } Increase number of participants } Focus on academic support and identity development } Continue to ground program within context of Validation Theory (Rendon)
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WWW.AIMS.EDU | GREELEY | FORT LUPTON | LOVELAND | WINDSOR | ONLINE | 970.330.8008 Aims Community College is an EEO Employer and an equal opportunity educational institution. SOURCE: Aims Student Leadership & Development Department & Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment (IE&A) Data
PROMISING PRACTICES FA S T FA C T S
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Linked Math + First-Year Experience Course
College Student Inventory
AAA
Partnering with math department to link study skills content of AAA 090 with MAT 050 to increase course completion.
Administered to all new students testing into developmental education. Aggregate data indicates top five student needs are:
to
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STUDENTS SAY
Being in a community of learners in two linked courses impacted my:
ATTITUDE towards MAT 050 positively
94% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE
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ATTENDANCE in MAT 050 positively
94% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE SUCCESS in MAT 050 positively
83% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE SUCCESS in AAA 090 positively
83% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE
66%
Help w/ study habits
63%
Help in selecting an academic program
60%
FALL 2015
1,466
Total number of students contacted by phone or email
Phone conversations resulting in
53
Appointments
Caused me to participate in activities, programs, and events outside of class,
67% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE
increased my awareness of academic and support resources at Aims
90% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE
Number of times
students used peer coach: OUTSIDE OF CLASS. IN CLASS 1-2 times......... 47% 1-2 times.....42% 3-4 times............7% 3-4 times.......6% 5+ times............1% 5+ times......10% never............... 45% never...........32%
Understanding qualifications for occupations
22
91% AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE
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67%
Embed student peer coaches in AAA classes to supplement instruction, model engagement, and serve as student success exemplars.
Added value to my first-year experience
Help w/ basic math skills
115
Having a peer coach in my AAA 090 class:
76%
Peer Coaching
STUDENTS SAY
Help w/ exam skills
Returned responses from students
United Men of Color + United Women of Color Established in 2015 with two-prong goals of supporting students of color in an attempt to predict academic success and completion, and also to educate the campus community on issues related to the success of students of color at Aims. Each group meets weekly with members and advisors, and larger all-campus programs hosted by each group occur at least once a semester and have recently been conducted on topics such as hegemonic masculinity, violence, and hip-hop and the impact of campus demographics on identity exploration.
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