Welcome to the online home for the Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BaJEDI) program that serves Aims Community College faculty and staff. You can learn more about our mission, see upcoming events and announcements, and access learning tools and other resources to help you be a positive force for college-wide inclusivity.
BaJEDI
Aims alumna Felisha Bustos designed the mural in the Student Commons on the Greeley campus, encapsulating themes of resilience, determination, grit, and strength. She skillfully wove symbols representing dreams, goals, and endless possibilities, along with Aims imagery. The figures in the mural, chosen for their diverse stories and backgrounds, reflect the wide-ranging ages and walks of life within the Aims community.
The BaJEDI mission at Aims Community College is to cultivate a community where belonging, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion are enfolded into all levels of the institution. Working with stakeholders across our campuses and the communities we serve, BaJEDI strengthens and institutionalizes the values of Aims. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, included and heard.
Award Description and Categories:
The Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BaJEDI) Awards celebrate individuals and teams within Aims Community College who exemplify our Aims Values. These awards recognize outstanding efforts to create an equitable, welcoming, and inclusive environment both on campus and in the broader community.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Faculty/Staff/Administrator
- Team (composed of any combination of faculty, staff, and/or administrators)
Nomination Criteria:
Nominees should be recognized for their substantial contributions in one or more of the following areas, including but not limited to:
- Embedding diversity and inclusiveness into Aims’ structural aspects (e.g., policies, curriculum, traditions).
- Advancing recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty, staff, and administration.
- Promoting equity within the college community.
- Encouraging diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration.
- Creating a welcoming and supportive campus climate through visibility, communication, or education.
Examples of qualifying contributions include, but are not limited to:
- Developing innovative pedagogy to enhance understanding of belonging and inclusion.
- Implementing programs that improve the college climate for diverse groups.
- Organizing major events that promote inclusivity.
- Mentoring individuals from marginalized communities.
How to Nominate:
Submit a nomination form including:
- Name(s) of the nominee(s)
- Award category
- Description of their contributions aligned with the award criteria in the linked Google Form, including
- Impact of initiative, including uniqueness, reach, durability/sustainability
- Challenges overcome in enacting initiative
- Collaboration
- Intensity of effort
Join us in recognizing those who make Aims Community College a place where everyone belongs!
Nominations for 2025 are due by Monday, March 24. Access the nomination form.
Selection Panel:
Nominees will be evaluated by a panel including representatives from faculty, staff, and administrators using an internal rubric. The review panel will rely solely on the nomination form when evaluating award candidates.
Note: Prior recipients of the BaJEDI award within a particular category are not eligible for consideration within a three-year period following the initial award.
Here is where you will find updates about the BaJEDI program and items of interest in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion.