Leah Bornstein

Dr. Leah L. Bornstein has dedicated more than 30 years to higher education in a variety of leadership and management roles. Dr. Bornstein, with degrees from Bradford College, the University of Vermont, a doctorate from the University of Denver, and an honorary doctorate from Northern Arizona University, is a prominent advocate for student success, quality instruction, increased access to education, and strong strategic and tactical planning.

Dr. Bornstein was named the sixth president and CEO of Aims Community College on August 1, 2015, by the Aims Board of Trustees. Aims Community College is a public, fully accredited, two-year college with multiple campuses in northern Colorado. The 175-acre main campus has been centered in Greeley, Colorado for over 50 years with satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland, and Windsor. The College, with more than 1,200 full-time and part-time employees, offers 200 degree and certificate programs and serves 9,000 students annually.

Since joining Aims Community College, Dr. Bornstein has led the College through the creation and implementation of a five-year aggressive strategic plan; continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission; celebrated the College’s 50th anniversary; developed new partnerships with business and industry; established Aims2UNC transition program; and supported design and construction projects including the Public Safety Institute, Applied Technology & Trades Center, Flight Training Center, Welcome Center, Student Commons, and classroom buildings to house expansion of programs such as aviation, public safety, agriculture, and commercial driver’s license (CDL).