Community College of Aurora

2011-2012 Academic Catalog


Faculty and Staff

Regular Faculty

Susan Achziger, English

B.S., Brigham Young University; M.Ed., Utah State University

Clinton Andersen, Disaster Management Institute, Criminal Justice, and Emergency Management Homeland Security

B.S., Bellevue University; M.A., American Military University

Victor Andersen, Astronomy

B.S., M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Rachel Ankney, Academic Enrichment

B.A., M.F.A., Old Dominion University

Richard Bogdanovich, Mathematics

B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.B.A., M.P.A., University of Denver

Galina Boulgakova, Film Video Media

B.A., M.F.A., Moscow Art Theatre; V.I. Nemirovich-Danchenko Studio-School of the Moscow Art Theater

Michael Carter, Criminal Justice

B.S., M.S., Chaminade University of Honolulu

Geoffrey Chadwick, Film Video Media

B.A., Colorado College; M.F.A., University of Southern California

Kelly Cowan, EMS

Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

Jennifer Dale, Psychology

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University

Stacey D'Angelo, Theatre

B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.F.A., Naropa University

Thomas Dillon, Biology

B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.S., Loyola University of Chicago

Matthew Earnhardt, Business

B.S., M.B.A., Liberty University

Brandon Feres, Academic Enrichment

B.A., M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Meredith Folley, English as a Second Language

B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Idaho

Alice Gilbert, Academic Enrichment

A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., University of Denver

Wayne Gilbert, English

B.A., Morningside College; M.A., Iliff School of Theology

James Gray, Mathematics

A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado

Maria C. Halloran, English as a Second Language

B.A., Colorado Women’s College; M.F.A., University of Madrid; M.A., Webster University

Rhonda Hattar, Biology

B.S., Tulane University; M.S., University of Colorado Denver

Will Hicks, Film Video Media

B.S., Kennesaw State University; M.F.A., Hollins University

Elizabeth Hirsh, Anthropology

B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Shari Holder, Mathematics

B.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa

Geoffrey Hunt, History

B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A.S., State University of New York; Ph.D., University of Colorado

Martha Jackson-Carter, Chemistry

B.A., University of Colorado; Graduate Studies, University of Connecticut

Sasa Jovic, Mathematics

M.S., Colorado School of Mines

Frederic Lahey, Film Video Media

B.A., M.F.A., Columbia University

Beth Lattone, EMS

B.S., Cornell University; Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic;

Career and Technical Education Certification

Michael Manaton, Business

B.A., Portland State University; M.B.A., Marylhurst University; J.D., Lewis and Clark School of Law

Ana Martin-Mejia, Spanish

B.A., Universidad Compultense de Madrid; Graduate Studies, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija; M.A., Virginia Tech

Ashley Moorshead, Academic Enrichment

B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., California State University

Margaret (Peggy) Norwood, Psychology

B.A., Brown University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Virginia

Ruthanne Orihuela, Spanish

B.A., University of Idaho; M.A., University of Colorado

Scott Reichel, English

B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Tamra Schmitt, Accounting

B.S., University of the Pacific; M.B.A., University of Southern California

Tracy Schnorr, Biology

B.S., M.S., University of Pittsburgh

Patrick Schooler, EMS

EMS Certification, Texas Tech University; B.S., Kaplan University

Constance Seiden, Computer Information Systems

B.B.A., West Texas State University; M.B.A., City University

David Spiegel, Philosophy

B.A., University of California; M.A., Denver Seminary; Second M.A., Denver Seminary

Chris Tombari, English as a Second Language

B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Natasha Turner, Education and Early Childhood Education

B.A., Fontbonne University; M.S., University of Southern California

Margaret Ann Uchner, Public Service

B.S., Arizona State University; J.D., University of Wyoming

Scott VanOrdstrand, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Colorado

Scott Wakefield, Art & New Media Design

B.F.A., A.A. Center College of Design; M.F.A., Utah State University

Robley Elizabeth Shepherd Welliver, English

B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.A., East Carolina University

Laura Woodward, Mathematics

B.S., Wheelock College, Boston; M.A., University of South Florida, Tampa

Adjunct Faculty

Raymond Abney, English

B.A., California State University at Fresno; M.A., California Poly State University at San Luis Obispo

Catherine Accardi, Film Video Media

A.A.S., Community College of Aurora; B.A., Hofstra University

David Adams, Academic Enrichment

B.S., M.S.B.A., Colorado State University

Karla Adamson-Lesko, Computer Information Systems

B.S., M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Jane Alexander, Academic Enrichment

B.A., New York University; B.A.C., Connecticut College; M.A., University of Colorado

Shawn Allison, Business

B.S., Indiana University; M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University

Midori Allmeyer, Japanese

B.A., Hokkaido Gakvin College

Richard Alweis, Film Video Media

B.A., M.S., State University of New York at Albany

Kris Andersen, EMS

Career and Technical Education Certification; Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Craig Appel, Police Academy

Certified Law Enforcement Officers Training School, Nation Rifle Association of America Fire Arms Instruction

Gregory Appling, Sociology

B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Reza Asrari, Sociology and Political Science

B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

Erin Austen, English as a Second Language

Philipps-Universitat Marburg

Rick Autenrieth, Fine Arts

B.A., M.A., Colorado State College

David Bailey, Psychology

B.A., M.S., Rice University; Ph.D., University of Houston

Cynthia Baker-Lauber, Police Academy

B.A., Bethany College; J.D., Washburn University

Jeffrey Baker, Police Academy

B.A.C., University of Maryland; M.P.A., University of Colorado

Kathryn Barnes, Literature

B.A., Colorado State College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Nate Bartlett, Geography

A.A.S., Asheville-Buncombe Tech Community College; B.A., Mars Hill College;
M.A., Western Carolina University; M.A., University of Missouri at Columbia

Drew Baske, EMS

Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic; Career and Technical Education Certification

Stephen Bell, Astronomy

M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Rebecca Bernstein, Academic Achievement Strategies

B.S., Cornell College; M.N.M., Regis University

Josh Bezdek, Interactive Media

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Sam Bishop, Geography

M.A., University of Arkansas

Donald Black, Police Academy

B.S., University of Colorado; KOGA Certification in Arrest Control, Self Defense, and Baton Techniques

Nevelyn Black, Film Video Media

A.A.S., Art Institute of Colorado

Jeffrey Blair, English

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Eileen Blasius, English

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Denver

Aaron Blue, Police Academy

Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training Certificate

Darryl Borgonah, Accounting

B.S., University of Colorado; M.S., Regis University

Nathanial Bork, Philosophy

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Colorado State University

Kent Bowers, Humanities and English as a Second Language

B.A., Colgate University; M.A., Brown University

Linda Bradford, Psychology

B.A., Metro State College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Gary Brady-Herndon, Academic Achievement Strategies

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.A., Dominican University of California

Jane Breaux, English as a Second Language

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Michael Brewer, Police Academy

B.A., University of Colorado

Melanie Briscoe, Geology

B.S., M.S., Northern Arizona University

Ronald Bronson, Interactive Media

B.S., Excelsior College

George Brown, Mathematics and Academic Enrichment

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S. Syracuse University

Cheryl Brumbaugh-Duncan, Multimedia Arts

B.S., Miami University

Shirley Bunch, Academic Enrichment

B.S., Savannah State College; M.A., University of Phoenix

JoAnn Burkhart, Teaching and Learning Online

B.S., M.B.A., M.S., Fort Hays State University

Aaron Burns, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Michigan – Ann Arbor; M.F.A., Chapman University

Janet Butler, Mathematics

B.S., M.B.S., University of Colorado

Franklin Caldwell, Business

B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Colorado Technical University

Angela Calvin, Academic Enrichment

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver, M.S., Grand Canyon University

Gloria Cannady, Communications and Marketing

A.A.S., Community College of Denver; B.S., Columbia; M.S., Walden University

Erik Cansler, Paralegal

B.A., Colorado State University; J.D., University of Colorado School of Law

Jacky Canton, Music

B.A., Colorado State University

Deborah Carnevale, Biology

B.D., State University of New York College at Fredonia; M.A., University of Wyoming

George Carson, Mathematics

B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Christen Cassic, Academic Enrichment

B.A., Stanford University; M.E., University of Colorado - Boulder

Roger Cauthon, Psychology

B.A., Wichita State University; M. Div., Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary

Lauren Chavez, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Colorado

Amanda Irene Christopher, Anthropology

B.A., University of Colorado; M.S.C., University of Edinburgh

Pamela Cole, Education

B.S., M.Ed., Regis University

Michael Comfort, Emergency Management Homeland Security

Leland Condreay, Police Academy

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Susan Sarah Condreay, Police Academy

KOGA Baton and Arrest Control Techniques Certifications

Francesca Morales Cook, Jewelry Design

B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.A., California State University

Melinda Cosgrove, American Sign Language

State of Colorado Certifiate for Education ASL Interpreter

George Costanzo, Business

B.S., University of Dayton; M.S., Wright State University; M.B.A., University of Colorado

Lisa Covington, Paralegal

J.D., Texas Southern University

Ridgely Cowee, Academic Enrichment

B.A., Villanova University

Kathleen Cramm, Psychology

M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Larry Cramm, Psychology

B.A., Columbia College; M.A., Leslie University

Tara Croom, Biology

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Victoria Crownover, Political Science

B.A., Kansas State University; M.A., University of Denver

Christy L. Cummings, Psychology

B.A., Texas A&M University; Certificate of Graduate Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A. Regis University

Emma Cummings, Economics

B.A., M.A., New Mexico State University

John Cunningham, Academic Enrichment

B.D., Bradley University; M.A., Adams State College; M.A., University of Oklahoma

Kristen Cusack, Computer Information Systems

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; Career and Technical Education Certification

Dorothy Dady, Mathematics

M.A., Vanderbilt University

Joseph D’Agosta, Criminal Justice and Policy Academy

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Stacey Ryfun D’Angelo, Theatre

B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.F.A., Naropa University

Gildas Davies, Computer Information Systems

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Jaimalee Davies, Computer Information Systems

Career and Technical Education Certification

Justin Davis, Film Video Media

B.S., University of Colorado at Denver

Timothy C. Davis, Mathematics

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., University of Maryland

Lisandro De La Oliva, GED Preparation

M.A., University of Phoenix; State of Colorado Professional Teacher License

Thomas Delapa, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Colorado at Denver; M.A., University of Chicago; M.A., New York University

William Delbridge, Business

B.S., M.S., Colorado Technical University

Susan Desportes, Computer Information Systems

B.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi

Laurel Dibble, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Colorado; M.F.A., University of Southern California

Thomas Dibble, Film Video Media

B.A., M.A., University of London; M.F.A., University of Southern California

Lynn Dolan, Computer Information Systems

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Darrell Dooyema, Philosophy

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Denver Seminary

Brian Dossey, Mathematics

B.S., Fort Lewis College; M.S., Colorado School of Mines; M.A., University of Phoenix

James Drohan, English

M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Thomas Dury, Humanities

M.A., Graduate Theological Union

Traci Eatherton, Academic Enrichment

B.A., M.S., Colorado State University

Jessica Eberhardt, Mathematics

B.S., M.Ed., University of West Georgia

Edaan Getzel, Academic Enrichment

B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., Lund University

Dianne L. Eichenour, English as a Second Language

M.A., School for International Training

Anthony Fabian, Police Academy

J.D., University of Denver

Stacy Fahrion, Music

M.A., University of Iowa

Christopher Faller, Art

B.A., University of LEEDS; M.A., University of Wolver Hampton

Larry Falsetta, Accounting

B.A., University of Southern Colorado; Career and Technical Education Certification

Salvatore Fazio, Police Academy

Certified Firearms Instructor

Yuliya Fedasenka-Cloud, Translation and Interpretation

M.A., Belarus State University

Kelly Ferguson, Literature

M.A., Northeastern University

Marlena Field, Academic Enrichment

B.A. University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Phoenix

Traci Fielden, Business Technology and English as a Second Language

A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; Career and Technical Education Certification

Twila Filipiak, Mathematics

B.S., Greensboro College; M.E.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Shannon Finnegan, Philosophy

M.A., M.Ed. University of Oklahoma

Nellie Ford, Physical Education

B.S., Regis University

James Foglio, History

B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Rutgers, M.S. State University of Albany, New York

Barbara Francis, Biology

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Michael Freeman, Computer Information Systems

M.S., Regis University

Nancy Fromhart, English

B.S., Colorado State University; B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Roberta Fromhart, English as a Second Language

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Dianne Gage, English as a Second Language and Mathematics

B.A., College of the Sequoias

Katherine Galli, Academic Enrichment, Mathematics, and English as a Second Language

B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Doyle Garrigus, Accounting

B.S., Indiana State University

Mandalyn Geddes, English

B.D., Metropolitan State College; M.A., University of Colorado

Susan M. Gibbons, Art

A.A., Arapahoe Community College; B.F.A., Colorado State University; M.F.A., Azusa Pacific University

James Gleason, Police Academy

Certified P.O.S.T., E.V.O.C. Instructor

Jon D. Goldberg, Astronomy

B.S., University of Denver

Michael Gonzales, Fire Academy

Katherine Goodman, English

B.S., Valparaiso University; M.P.W., University of Southern California

Erich Gott, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University

Jane Gross, Mathematics

M.S., University of Illinois

Tamara Gurth-Hammond, Music

M.A., University of Denver

Emilie Hansen, Health and Wellness

B.A., Hope College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jennifer Harrell, Biology

B.S., Dickinson College; Ph.D., University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Kyle Harris, Film Video Media

B.A., Hamilton College – New York; M.F.A., Art Institute of Chicago

Susan Harris, Paralegal

A.A., J.D., University of Denver

Brant Harrold, Police Academy

B.S., Columbia College

Brian Hayenga, French

B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Phoenix

Stephen Hayes, English

M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tiffany Hays, Chemistry

B.S., M.S., University of Colorado

Karen Hewett, Management

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Rebecca Lee Hoenigman, Chemistry

Ph.D, University of Washington

Christine Hoffman, Academic Enrichment

B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.S., Regis University

Jerry Hofmann, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Denver

Danial Holden, Computer Science

B.S., M.S., Regis University

Michael Holm, Police Academy

A.A., Long Beach City College

William Honsberger, Philosophy

Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Carla Hoskins, Psychology

B.M., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Loyola University

Andrew Houston, Film Video Media

B.FA., University of Colorado at Denver

Jeff Barnett Howard, Film/Video Technology

B.F.A., University of Chicago; M.F.A., Brandeis University

John Hower, Criminal Justice

Neal Huffman, Paralegal

B.A., South Dakota State University; M.P.S., University of Denver

Harrison Huffstetler, Fire Academy

William Hunt, Accounting

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Clifford James Hunter, Criminal Justice

B.S., Upper Iowa University; M.A., University of Phoenix; Career and Technical Education Certification

Mary Leslie Hutchinson, Biology

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado

Richard ltaliano, Music

B.M., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music

Sara Jackson, Geography

M.A., University of British Columbia

Daniel Jarvis, History

M.A., Louisiana State University A&M at Baton Rouge

Wendy Jenkins, Academic Enrichment

M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Christopher Jenner, English as a Second Language

B.A., Colorado College; M.F.A., University of San Francisco

Brittany Johnson, Dance

B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Kerry Johnson, Music

B.M., Chapman University; M.A., California State University at Northridge

Karen Johnson, History

B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Colorado

Toni Johnson, Accounting

M.B.A, Regis University

Emelda Jones, Geography and Academic Achievement Strategies

B.A., M.A., University of Denver

Danelle Kamstra, Early Childhood Education

B.A., California State University – Long Beach

Jill Kates, Academic Enrichment

B.S., M.S., Eastern Illinois University

Kelley Kiernan, Health Wellness Education

M.S., Colorado State University

Martha Jean Kingston, Political Science

B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia

Evan Kirk, Music

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Ronald Kless, Police Academy

Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle Instructor Certificates

LaVelle Knight, Mathematics

A.S., B.A., B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., University of Denver

Douglas Knox, Law Enforcement Academy

POST Certified Peace Officer, Certified Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle Instructor

Lisa Kobriger-Steffey, Chemistry

B.S., Creighton University; M.S., Purdue University

Jacob Kopylov, Criminal Justice

M.C.J., University of Colorado

Edward Kramer, Film Video Media

B.S., Duke University; M.A., The University of Texas at Austin

Eva Lacy, Biology

B.A., University of virginia; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Arizona State University

David Lauman, Translation and Interpretation

M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies

Rachael Lehman, Sociology

M.A., Central Missouri State University

George Lesko, Business

B.A., Park College; M.A., Webster University

Michael Levell, English

M.F.A., Naropa University

Janet Leversee, Psychology

M.A., University of Colorado

Erica Lindberg, Philosophy

M.A., The Denver Seminary

Gregory Loftus, Theatre

B.S., Western Michigan University; M.F.A., Wayne State University

Guy Lord, English

M.A., University of Connecticut

Ingerid Lubowicki, English

B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Middlebury College

Charaine Lucas, Early Childhood Education

B.S., Andrews University; M.S., Barry University

William Luebker, Mathematics

B.S., Murray State University; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver; M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

James Lund, Astronomy

M.S., Ohio State University

Amadeo Luttwak, Economics

M.B.A., University of Chicago

Laurie Lynch, Theatre

B.A., California State University at Los Angeles

Paul Malkoski, History

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Martin Maness, Business

B.S., Iowa State University; M.B.A., Creighton University

Colin Mant, Biology

B.S., Victoria University of Manchester; Ph.D., University of Kent at Canterbury England

Harold J. Mardones, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., University of Colorado

Belinda Marshall, Biology

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

John Marshall, Computer Information Systems and Business Technology

B.S., University of West Alabama

Carol Martin, Business

B.A., M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder

Robert Matuschek, Mathematics

B.A., Bucknell University; M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Kenneth Maxey, Economics

B.S., California State University; M.A., George Mason University

T. Ryan Mayfield, EMS

Eileen McCarron, Mathematics

B.S., Eckerd College, M.S., Virginia Tech

Candace McClelland-Fieler, Academic Enrichment and English

B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., Miami University

Jacqueline McGreevey, Philosophy

J.D., University of Missouri at Kansas City

Laurieanne McKinney-Armstrong, Early Childhood Education

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.A., Regis University

Stephen McKissen, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Linda Meehan, English as a Second Language

B.A., M.Ed., University of Texas; Ed., D., Pepperdine University

William Mehring, Philosophy

B.S., Southern Colorado State College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado

Kristine Menicucci-Gauss, Academic Enrichment

M.A., California State University

Ronald Mickle, Astronomy

M.S., Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Richard Mitchell, Business

B.A., Michigan State University; J.D., University of Denver

David Mora, Spanish

B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., University of Texas

Laura Morales, Mathematics

B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Kent Morgan, Early Childhood Education

A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., University of Dayton

Charles Morrison, Mathematics

M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Ronald Morse, Sociology

B.S., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; M.A., Louisiana Tech University

Frank Moschetti, Paralegal

B.S., Metropolitan State College; J.D., Cornell University; Career and Technical Education Certification

Tanya Mote, Political Science

B.A., M.A., University of Denver

Laurie Greer Munro, Biology

B.S., M.A., University of Colorado

Glen Murphy, Computer Information Systems

Certified A+, CompTIA; Career and Technical Education Certification

John Murzyn, Biology

B.S., Texas Christian University; D.C., National College of Chiropractic

Colleen Mylott, Theatre

M.F.A., Naropa University

Paul "Andy" Newell, Business

B.A., Colorado College; M.B.A., M.P.Acc., University of Washington

Paula Nicholas, Biology

B.S., University of California; M.S., Colorado State University

Steve Norton, Police Academy

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Margaret Norwood, Film Video Media

B.M., Hastings College; M.F.A., Western Illinois University

Matthew Shawn Norwood, Film Video Media

B.M., Hastings College; M.M. University of Nebraska

Michael Nutter, Mathematics

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Walter Obrecht, Police Academy

Certified Firearms Instructor; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Irene O’Brien, GED

M.F.A., Columbia University

Jay Ochreiter, Biology

B.S., University of Scranton; M.S., Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine; Ph.D., Marywood College

Kelly O’Dell, Psychology

A.A., Casper College; B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Carolyn O’Hara, Criminal Justice

J.D., University of Nebraska

Edith Ollerich-Torres, Spanish

B.A., Atlantic University,Colombia; M.A., St. Tomas University, Colombia

Dirk Olson, Film Video Media

B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Gerald Pace, Political Science

B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Virginia Tech

Jeff Paganini, Mathematics

B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.A., Webster University

William Painter, Art

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Brien Parente, Dance

A.A.S., Parks College

Ronnie Peacock, History and Humanities

A.A., A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; B.A., University of Denver; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Colorado State University - Global

Aimee Pellet, Geography

M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign

Mary Pellettier, English as a Second Language

B.A., University of Connecticut; M.B.A., University of Colorado

David Perry, Police Academy

State of Colorado Peace Officer Academy Instructor

Michael Pfaff, Academic Enrichment

B.S., University of Colorado

Anthony Pfau, Film Video Media

Career and Technical Education Certification

Audra Pickett, Academic Enrichment

B.A., Manchester College; M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan

Craig Piel, Criminal Justice

B.A.C., University of Nebraska; M.C.J., University of Colorado

Mary E. Plonkey-Lehto, Mathematics

B.A., Western State College of Colorado, M.Ed., Lesley College

Dwight Podgurski, Communication

BS, University of Wyoming;  MA, California State University

Bruce Stephen Powell, Economics

B.S.E., Kansas State Teachers College; M.B.A., University of Detroit

Michael Preskorn, Mathematics

B.A., Adams State College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Al Priddy, Computer Sciences

B.S., University of Maryland; M.A., Webster University; Career and Technical Education Certification

Alexandre Probst, Mathematics

B.E., Marianopolis College; M.S., McGill University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines

Jan Ramsay, Academic Enrichment

B.A., M.A., Adams State College

Glory Randolph, American Sign Language

A.A.S., Front Range Community College

Sheryl Rau, Film Video Media

B.A., M.H., University of Colorado – Denver

Lynn Redmond Gold, GED

B.A., Colorado State University

Melanie Reece, Health Wellness

M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University

Alex Reinhardt, Paralegal

Kristine Reyes, Communication

B.A., M.A., University of Denver

Gary Rogers, Police Academy

Fundamentals of Law Enforcement; Basic Standards Training Program;

Advanced Technical Accident Investigation (II)

Barbara Rollison, Mathematics

B.A., University of Tampa; M.A., University of Colorado

Lena Ross, Academic Enrichment

B.A., University of Colorado

Ronald Ross, Management

B.A., Regis University; M.P.A., University of Colorado

Robin A. Rossenfeld, Business, Paralegal, and Mediation

M.B.A., New York University; J.D., University of Miami, Law School;

Career and Technical Education Certification

Douglas Rossi, Paralegal

Douglas Rother, Business

M.B.A., University of Memphis

Jenai Rutledge, Biology

B.S., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Daniel Sage, Philosophy and Psychology

B.A., Graceland University; M.A., Iliff School of Theology

Brenda Satar, English as a Second Language

M.Ed., Grand Canyon University

Theresa Schiavone-Gurule, English

B.A., Long Island University – C. W. Post Campus

Elizabeth Schroeder, English as a Second Language

B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Regis University

Stephen Schwedt, Film Video Media

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Daniel Schweissing, English as a Second Language

B.A., Fort Lewis College; M.A., InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico at San German; M.A., Denver Seminary

Gary Scott, Anthropology

B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., University of Tennessee

Steven Selby, Economics

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Colorado

Larry Sessions, Astronomy

B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

William Shelton, Mathematics

B.S., University of Washington at Seattle; M.S., Colorado Technical University

Jon Sherrill, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., Regis University

Justin Sherrill, Computer Information Systems and Academic Enrichment

A.S., Community College of Aurora; Career and Technical Education Certification

Heather Shulman, Academic Enrichment

J.D., University of Denver

Olaf Siverson, Mathematics

B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Laura Smallwood, English as a Second Language

M.A., University of Braunschweig

Mark Smith, Art

A.A.S., B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.H., University of Colorado at Denver

Rebecca Snow, English

B.A., Whitman College; M.A., University of Montana

Richard Solomon, EMS Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Marcie Sosebee, Computer Information Systems

B.A., University of Colorado; M.Ed., Lesley College

Mary Soya, Mathematics

M.A., Montclair State University

Ivor Sparks, Biology

B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Idaho State University

Elizabeth Sprafka, Mathematics

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

David Staley, Spanish

B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Portland State University

Michael Stanley, EMS and Fire Science Technologies

A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College; B.S., Charter Oak State College

Anne Stanwick, Communication

M.A., Regis University

Larry Steele, History

B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.A., Colorado State University

Virginia Steele, History

B.A., Regis University; M.A., Colorado State University

Karen Stephens, Biology

B.S., Union University of Tennessee; M.S., Southeast Missouri State University

Eric Stewart, Criminal Justice

M.A., Bellevue University

Brian Stinar, Music

B.Mus., Wartburg College; M.Mus., University of Oklahoma

Ronald Stine, Police Academy

David Stoll, Mathematics

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Brad Stratton, Academic Enrichment

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.E., Lesley University

Mary Stratton, Academic Enrichment

B.S., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Judith Strathearn, English

B.D., Rochester Institute of Technology; B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver;
M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Julie Stremel, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., University of Maryland; M.A., University of Colorado

Jacob Stull, Police Academy

B.A., California State University

Andree Swanson, Business

B.S., University of Maryland; M.S. University of Oklahoma; M.S., Ed.D., University of Phoenix

Jacqueline Swearingen, Biology

B.S., Chapman University

Cynthia Thomas, Art

B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Colorado Christian University

Michael Thrapp, Criminal Justice and Police Academy

A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

Angela Tiedeman, Academic Achievement Strategies

B.S.W., Colorado State University at Pueblo

Tony Tilger, Criminal Justice

B.S., J.D., University of Colorado

George Todd, Business

B.S., Brigham Young University; M.B.A., University of Oregon

Sterling Townsend, Academic Enrichment

A.A., Casper College; B.A., University of Wyoming

Steven Trautmann, Music

M.A., Rice University; Ph.D., Stanford University

Dorothy Turk, English as a Second Language

B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Benjamin Valdez, Business

M.B.A., M.Ed., American InterContinental University

Carolyn VanDonselaar, Early Childhood Education

M.A., Pacific Oaks College

Glen Vanecek, English

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Matthew Vermillion, English

B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.A., Texas Tech University

Frank Vianzon, Computer Information Systems

CompTIA A+, GPEN - GIAC, and GCWN - GIAC Certifications

Cheryl Waite, U.S. and Women's History

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Anita Walker, Early Childhood Education

B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Colorado

Christopher Ward, Anthropology

M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Theresa Weber, Early Childhood Education

B.S., University of Idaho; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Beth Wedlake, Photography

A.A.S., Lansing Community College

Paul Wedlake, Photography

A.A.S., Lansing Community College

James Weedin, Biology and Geology

A.S., San Antonio College; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Sul Ross State University

Jeffrey Weide, Business and Computer Information Systems

B.A., Regis University

Erin Wentley, English as a Second Language

M.A., Northeastern Illinois University; M.A., Colorado Christian University

Donna Marie Westmoreland, Psychology

M.A., Regis University

Cathleen Alicia Whiles, Music

M.Mus., University of Colorado

Isaac George White, Music

B.M., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music

Jason Wiedmaier, German

B.S., Missouri Western State College; M. A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Kristen Wiedmaier, Mathematics

B.S., Missouri Western State College; M.A., University of Phoenix

Amy Wilkerson, Psychology

B.S., Texas Christian University; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University

Timothy Wilkerson, Paralegal

J.D., University of Southern California

Paul Willenbring, Fire Academy

Joan Wills, Business

M.Ed., University of Georgia; M.B.A., University of Colorado

Ian Wilson, History

B.A., Colgate University; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Cheryll J. Wingard, Mathematics

B.S., Colorado State University – Pueblo; M.S., University of Colorado

Robert Woods, Computer Information Systems

B.S., University of Colorado

David Wygant, Theatre

B.A., State University of New York College at Purchase; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Katherine Yeager, English as a Second Language

B.A., Hastings College

Betty Yonce, Academic Enrichment

B.S., Iowa State University

Kate Yonce, Academic Enrichment

M.A., University of Phoenix

John Zahler, Mathematics

B.S., Ohio University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Diane Zitek, Communications

B.A., Kean University; M.A., Seton Hall University

Amy Zsohar, Communication

M.S., University of North Texas; B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University

Adjunct Faculty - The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language

Jayni Breaux, ESL

B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado

Peggy Bruce, ESL

M.A., Colorado Christian University

Ronda Curtis, ESL

B. A., Brigham Young University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Svetlana Ehrhart, ESL

B.A., University of Humanities, St. Petersburg, Russia

Ronda Curtis, ESL

B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

John Eichenour, ESL

B.A., Colorado State University

Kathy Gunsalus, ESL

B.A., Edgewood College

Jane Harding, ESL

B.A., Iowa State University

Lee Horst, ESL

B.S., Concordia Teachers College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Kaaz Kuriyagawa, ESL

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Waseda University

Kay Levinson, ESL

B.A., Purdue University; M.A., University of Colorado

Linda Meehan, ESL

B.A., M.Ed., University of Texas; Ed.D., Pepperdine University

Vicki Moyer, ESL

B.A., Columbia College

Linda Nowicki, ESL

B.A., Wayne State University

Glen Olmstead, ESL

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Colorado State University

Marcella Pacheco, ESL

B.A. Marymount College

Susan Paff, ESL

B.A. University of California, Los Angeles

Minnie Simonet, ESL

M.A. Lesley College

Newt Ungka-Uthaiworn, ESL

B.A. Chulalongkorn University

Alfred Utton, ESL

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Lora Wright, ESL

B.A. University of California, San Francisco

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2011-2012 Academic Catalog

Community College of Aurora 2011-2012 Catalog

Academic Calendar 2011-2012

College Facilities and Locations

Welcome to the Community College of Aurora

Admissions, Registration, and Records

Student Services and Activities

Academic Standards, Information, and Policies

Degrees and Certificates Awarded

Catalog Guide

List of Degrees and Certificates

Course Descriptions

Academic Achievement Courses

Accounting Courses

American Sign Language (ASL) Courses

Anthropology Courses

Arabic Courses

Art, Media, and Technology

Astronomy Courses

Biology Courses

Biotechnology Courses

Business Courses

Chemistry Courses

Chinese Courses

Communication Courses

Computer Networking Technology Courses

Computer Information Systems Courses

Computer Science Courses

Computer Web Based Courses

Criminal Justice Courses

Dance Courses

Diesel Power Mechanics Courses

Early Childhood Education Courses

Economics Courses

Education Courses

Electricity Industrial/Commercial Course

Emergency Management and Planning Courses

EMT – Paramedic Courses

Energy Technologies Courses

English as a Second Language Courses

English Courses

Ethnic Studies Courses

Film and Video Media Courses

Finance Courses

Fire Science Technology Courses

French Courses

Geography Courses

Geology Courses

German Courses

Health Professional Courses

Health Wellness Education Courses

Hebrew Courses

History Courses

Humanities Courses

Italian Courses

Japanese Courses

Law Enforcement Academy Courses

Literature Courses

Management Courses

Marketing Courses

Mathematics Courses

Mediation Courses

Music Courses

Music Private Instruction Courses

Occupational Safety Course

Paralegal Courses

Philosophy Courses

Photography Courses

Physical Education and Recreation Course

Physical Education Courses

Physics Courses

Political Science Courses

Psychology Courses

Public Security Management Courses

Public Service Courses

Reading Courses

Real Estate Courses

Respiratory Care Courses

Russian Courses

Science Courses

Small Business Management Courses

Sociology Courses

Spanish Courses

Speech Courses

Study Skills Courses

Theatre Courses

Translation and Interpretation Courses

Women’s Studies Courses

Administration and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Index