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Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Compare to be Impressed With two campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, and numerous off-site locations, you will find people just like yourself, seeking a high-quality education to increase wage-earning potential and career satisfaction.No matter who you are, there is a place for you at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
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FALL 2011
REGISTER TODAY!AnokaRamsey.edu/Success
763-433-1300
Anoka-Ramsey asks:
Why is education important?
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Welcome to Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Why Education? .................................................................. 4
Why Anoka-Ramsey? ......................................................... 5
Programs A to Z ............................................................... 6-7
Programs by Interest ........................................................ 8-9
Professional Training/Career Assistance .................... 10-11
Flexible Scheduling/Advanced Degrees ....................... 12
Student Resources ............................................................ 13
Life Outside the Classroom .............................................. 14
Athletics .............................................................................. 15
Select News Briefs .............................................................. 16
College Dollars & Sense ................................................... 17
Visit Us/Open Houses ........................................................ 18
Contact Us ......................................................................... 19
“ Education shapes the future. It is important for everyone to get an education, so we have an educated workforce.”
Shannon Glenn, associate in arts degree with Psychology emphasis, Student
Government President, Student Ambassador, future autism specialist
To hear more from the students profiled here, visit: AnokaRamsey.edu/Success
Cambridge Campus
Coon Rapids Campus
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Compare to be ImpressedWith two campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, and numerous off-site locations (see page 12), you will find people just like yourself, seeking a high-quality education to increase wage-earning potential and career satisfaction.
No matter who you are, there is a place for you at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
•High School Graduates completing transfer courses and two-year degrees
•College Graduates pursing a bachelor’s or master’s degree close to home (see page 12)
•Adults seeking training to advance careers (see page 10)
• International Students pursuing higher education
•Military Veterans seeking new careers and educational options
• Senior Citizens exploring interests
•Post-Secondary Education Option Students (PSEO) taking college courses while still in high school
CONNECT TO YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR HIGH-QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION
TRANSFER MADE EASYYour Anoka-Ramsey two-year degree will easily transfer to four-year institutions.
“The world we live in is fast-paced, ever-changing and increasingly complex. In order to keep up with it, we need to be educated and knowledgeable.”
Ashley Racutt, associate in science degree in Nursing, Student Ambassador, future nurse
Classes begin Aug. 22, 2011.
Register today!
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Why Education?A college education is an investment in yourself.Anoka-Ramsey Community College asked a range of students, many serving as Student Ambassadors for the college, why education is important.
Their answers are throughout the pages of this publication.
One fact however is that more jobs than ever require training, a two- or four-year college degree after high school.
Experts predict that by 2014, 90 percent of the fastest-growing careers will require some education after high school. The most recent reports predict by 2020, 70 percent of all jobs in Minnesota will require two years of education after high school.
“ As I apply what I learn in school in my life, I know I am living life to the fullest.”
Heather Jones, associate in arts degree, transfer student, Student Ambassador, environmentalist
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey
Education Pays
Beyond better employment, education may also provide more:BenefitsCollege graduates typically receive more and better benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, than jobs requiring only a high school diploma.
ConfidenceNearly everyone doubts themselves at some time in their life, and most students will admit that they have doubted their ability to succeed in college. But, once you begin and experience all the help and encouragement available, and then succeed at that first presentation, test or paper, your confidence will soar.
Personal GrowthSome people have jobs, something they simply do for money. Other people have careers, based on their interests, talents and often their education, which allows them to continue to grow and be challenged throughout their entire lives.
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Why Anoka-Ramsey?
More than 12,000 people chose Anoka-Ramsey Community College last year to help achieve their educational, professional and personal goals.
“Education opens doors to new opportunities and gives power
to influence others.”
Anthony Jones, associate in arts degree, transfer student, Leadership Scholarship recipient
Dedicated Faculty
Lowest-Cost Tuition
In-Demand Two-Year Degree Programs
Career-Focused Training Programs
Active On-Campus Student Organizations
Beautiful, Riverside Campuses
Small Class Sizes
Fully Accredited
100 Degree, Certificate & Training Programs
Anoka-Ramsey Compare the Overall Value
GENERALS (MnTC MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM) Credit classes to transfer into a four-year degree program.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA) A general two-year degree. Students can choose to concentrate in select areas.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS) A two-year degree in a specific field.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) A specialized two-year degree that combines a
liberal arts education with career-specific classes.
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS DEGREE (AFA) A two-year degree available in Art, Music or Theatre to transfer into a four-year program.
ADVANCED DEGREES See page 12
CERTIFICATES Training and courses in in-demand career fields leading to or enhancing employment
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING See page 10
Degrees, Generals (MnTC), Transfer & Training
Course Subject Areas
AccountingAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyArtBiologyBiomedical TechnologyBusinessCareer OrientationChemistryChineseCompetency-Based Education (CBE)Computer ApplicationsComputer Networking & TelecommunicationsComputer ScienceCreative WritingEconomicsEducationEngineeringEnglishFrenchGeneral StudiesGeographyGeographic Information Systems (GIS)GermanGraphic DesignHealth/Physical Education/Recreation
HistoryHuman ResourcesHumanitiesHuman ServicesIntegrative Health & HealingJournalismManagementMarketingMathematicsMusicNatural ScienceNursingOffice TechnologyPhilosophyPhysical Therapist AssistantPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyReadingSocial ScienceSociologySpanishSpeechStudy AbroadStudy SkillsSwedishTheatre ArtsWomen’s Studies
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Programs A-ZResult Location Scheduling
Program Degree Certificate Training Cambridge Coon Rapids
Off-Campus Online Day Evening Saturday
MnTC courses for transfer to a four-year degree program
Accounting (AS) *
Accounting Practitioner (AAS)
Acupressure
Administrative Specialist
Adobe Professional Suite
Advanced Medical Device
American Sign Language
Applied Engineering - Biomedical Device Manufacturing
(AS)
Art (AFA)
Art (emphasis) (AA)
Art Sales
Arts & Language
Associate in Arts (AA)
Athletic Coaching
Biological Sciences (AS)
Biomedical Core
Biomedical Industry Documentation/Configuration Management
Biomedical Industry Quality Systems
Biomedical Technician
Biomedical Technologist (AS)
Business (AS) *
Business Administration (BS)
Business Communications
Business Computer Applications *
Business Generalist *
Business, Industry & Technology (AS)
Business Innovation & Ideation
Business Supervisory & Management
Charge Nurse Leadership
Cisco CCNA Certification Training
Cisco CCNA Security Certification Training
Clinical Research Professional
Community Health (AS)
CompTIA A+ Certification Training
ComptTIA Security + Certification Training
ComptTIA Network + Certification Training
Computer Applications
Computer Applications/IT
Computer Help Desk Specialist
Computer Networking & Telecommunications
(AS)
Computer Network Security
Computer Network Support & Administration
Computer Operating Systems
Computer Programming
Computer Science (AS)
Creative Writing (emphasis) (AA)
Customer Service
Education (emphasis) (AA)
Emergency Medical Technician
English Literature (emphasis) (AA)
Environmental Science (AS)
Essential Oils
Fitness Specialist
Graduate Reading
(post graduate)
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Result Location Scheduling
Program Degree Certificate Training Cambridge Coon Rapids
Off-Campus Online Day Evening Saturday
Hardware (A+)
Healing Touch
Health Sciences (AS)
Healthcare
Herbal Therapies
High Performance Leadership
Holistic Geriatric Health
Holistic Healing Coaching
Holistic Hospice & Palliative Care
Human Resources Associate (AS)
Integrative Health & Healing (AS)
Lean Strategies
Kid U/College for Kids
Leadership in Business
Lean Medical Device & Pharmaceutical
Lean Strategies
Lifework/Career Transitions
Manufacturing
Management/Marketing (emphasis)
(Business
AAS)
Medical Device Advanced
Medical Device Technical
Microsoft Office Master
Music (AFA)
Network Support & Administration
Nursing Leadership
Nursing: LPN Mobility (AS)
Nursing: Two-Year Professional Nurse
(AS)
Nursing: RN to BSN (BS)
Office Technology
(Business AAS)
Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)
Pre-Engineering (AS)
Project Management
Project Management Master
Public Leadership Academy
Psychology (emphasis) (AA)
Quickbooks & Business Accounting Series
LPN Mobility (AS)
Two-Year Professional Nurse (AS)
RN to BSN (BS)
Retail Management
Russian
Sales Management (AS)
Small Business Accounting
Small Business Development
SolidWorks
Spanish
Special Education (BS)
Teaching Secondary Student Licensure
(Post BA/BS)
Teaching Education K-8 Licensure (BS)
Team Building
Theatre (AFA)
Virtualization (VmWare)
Web Design & Development
Blue = credit program only; Purple = both credit and non-credit programs; Yellow = non-credit programs only. AA=associate in arts; AS=associate in science; AAS=associate in applied science; AFA=associate in fine arts *=available fully online
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Programs by Interest
• Associate in Arts Emphasis in Education (degree) Emphasis in Psychology (degree)
• FasTrack to License for Teaching Secondary Students (post-bachelor’s degree - see page 12)
• Special Education Bachelor of Science (degree - see
page 12)
• Teacher Education K-8 Licensure Bachelor of Science (degree - see
page12)
• Community Health Associate in Science (degree)
• Health Sciences NEW Associate in Science (degree)
• Integrative Health & Healing Associate in Science (degree)
• Nursing: LPN Mobility Associate in Science (degree)
• Nursing: Two-Year Professional Nurse Associate in Science (degree)
• Nursing RN to BSN Bachelor of Science (degree - see page 12)
• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science (degree)
• Acupressure (certificate)
• Athletic Coaching (certificate)
• Clinical Research Professional (certificate)
• Essential Oils (certificate)
• Fitness Specialist (certificate)
• Healing Touch (certificate)
• Herbal Therapies (certificate)
• Holistic Geriatric Health (certificate)
• Holistic Healing Coaching (certificate)
• Holistic Hospice & Palliative Care (certificate)
• Integrative Health & Healing (certificate)
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid (CNA/HHA) (training)
• Workplace Wellness (training)
• Applied Engineering/Biomedical Device Manufacturing
Associate in Science (degree)
• Biological Sciences Associate in Science (degree)
• Biomedical Technologist Associate in Science (degree)
• Environmental Science Associate in Science (degree)
• Pre-Engineering Associate in Science (degree)
• Advanced Medical Device (certificate)
• Biomedical Core (certificate)
• Biomedical Technician (certificate)
• Clinical Research Professional (certificate)
• Documentation/Configuration Management for Biomedical Industry (certificate)
• Lean Medical Device & Pharmaceutical (certificate)
• Quality Systems for Biomedical Industry (certificate)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a great place to begin your journey toward a four-year degree. Anoka-Ramsey offers the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), a collaborative effort among all two-year and four- year public colleges and universities in Minnesota to help students transfer coursework in general education between institutions.
Education & Social Services
Health & Wellness
Life & Physical Sciences
Generals (Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum, MnTC)
“ Knowledge is important. An education provides credentials in whatever you want to do.”
Mo Ulel, associate in science degree in Business Administration, soccer player, Student Ambassador, future business owner
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• Art Associate in Fine Arts (degree)
• Associate in Arts Emphasis in Art (degree) Emphasis in Creative Writing (degree) Emphasis in English Literature (degree)
• Music Associate in Fine Arts (degree)
• Theatre Associate in Fine Arts (degree)
• Accounting Associate in Science (degree)
• Accounting Practitioner Associate in Applied Science (degree)
• Business Associate in Science (degree - also entirely online!)
• Business Associate in Applied Science
Emphasis in Management/Marketing (degree) Emphasis in Office Technology (degree)
• Business Administration Bachelor of Science (degree - see page 12)
• Business Industry & Technology Associate in Science (degree)
• Human Resources Associate Associate in Science (degree)
• Sales Management Associate in Science (degree)
• Administrative Specialist (certificate)
• Business Communication (certificate)
• Business Computer Applications (certificate)
• Business Generalist (certificate)
• Customer Service (certificate)
• Leadership in Business (certificate)
• Project Management (certificate)
• Public Leadership Academy (certificate)
• Quickbooks & Business Accounting Series (certificate)
• Retail Management (certificate)
• Small Business Accounting (certificate)
• Small Business Development (training)
• Applied Engineering/Biomedical Device Manufacturing Associate in Science (degree)
• Biomedical Technologist Associate in Science (degree)
• Pre-Engineering Associate in Science (degree)
• Advanced Medical Device (certificate)
• Biomedical Core (certificate)
• Biomedical Technician (certificate)
• Clinical Research Professional (certificate)
• Documentation/Configuration Management for Biomedical Industry (certificate)
• Lean Medical Device & Pharmaceutical (certificate)
• Quality Systems for Biomedical Industry (certificate)
• Center for Lean (see page 10)
• SolidWorks 3D CAD (training)
• Computer Networking & Telecommunications
Associate in Science (degree)
• Computer Science Associate in Science (degree)
• Computer Help Desk Specialist (certificate)
• Computer Network Security (certificate)
• Computer Programming (certificate)
• Microsoft Office Master (certificate)
• Network Support & Administration (certificate)
• Quickbooks & Business Accounting Series (certificate)
• VMware vSphere 4 Certification (training)
• Web Design (certificate)
• Cisco CCNA Certification (training)
• Cisco CCNA Security Certification (training)
• CompTIA A+ Certification (training)
• CompTIA Security + Certification (training)
Computers
Art, Music, Theatre & English
Business, Accounting,
Management & LeadershipEngineering, Mathematics,
Physics & Biomedical
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Professional TrainingHelping individuals & businesses thrive in a changing economy
Non-Credit Areas of Interest
Allied Healthcare• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home
Health Aid (HHA)• Charge Nurse Leadership• Clinical Research• Health Information Technology• Lean Healthcare• Medical Coding• Pharmacy Technician
Biomedical Technology• Medical Device Design & Manufacturing• Process Validation/Verification• Quality Systems• Regulatory (ISO/FDA)• Risk Management• Statistical Analysis/Minitab
Business & Industry Development • Business Communication• Customer Service• High Performance Leadership• Innovation & Ideation• Project Management• Supervisory/Management• Team Building
Center for Lean• Lean Business• Lean Green• Lean Healthcare• Lean Manufacturing• Lean Medical Device Manufacturing• Lean Office• Lean Online• Innovation & Lean for Government
Computer Applications & IT• Computer Applications (Microsoft Office,
QuickBooks, Adobe)• Hardware (A+)• Networking (Cisco, CompTIA)• Operating Systems• Security, Wireless, VOIP• Virtualization (VmWare)• Web Design & Development
Highly Regulated Industries• 3D CAD/SolidWorks• Creativity & Innovation• LEAN & Six Sigma• Regulatory Control
Integrative Health & Healing• Annual Holistic Health Conference• Complementary & Alternative Medicine• Palliative & Geriatric Care• Workplace Wellness
Anoka-Ramsey Community College Professional Training offers short-term, non-credit courses as well as development, consulting, assessment and training for individuals, small businesses and corporations.
Individuals ContactFor more information, call ProfessionalTraining admissions at 763-433-1200. Forthe most current training schedule, visit: AnokaRamsey.edu/Training.
Businesses ContactProfessional Training Director at 763-433-1200 to discuss customized training designed to help you meet your bottom line,or visit: AnokaRamsey.edu/Training.
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Career Assistance
Career ResourcesCareer Services can help you to plan your career map and take steps toward your final destination with:
• Advising• Individual Counseling • Classes & Workshops• Library Resources• Job Placement Services
Career Search Assistance Student will find useful information about the career search process through the career services Web pages, by attending the annual job skills fair, or by working one-on-one with the career services advisor and the counseling team.
The annual career fair helps educate college students on the skills necessary to gain employment including: resume critique and development; dressing for success; interviewing; researching the company and the value of internships.
On the career services Web pages, students can access information about:• Job Searching• Resume & Cover Letter Development• Interview Tips & Tricks • Professional Training (see page 10)
If you need services that we don’t offer, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College has counselors and advisors available to help you with your career development process.
Career development is a life-long process that includes self assessment, occupational research, educational research and job-hunting strategies.
“ An education allows you to capture your dreams and reach your goals in life.”
Andrew Pomeroy, generals to transfer to four-year degree, Student Ambassador, future pilot or probation officer
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Flexible Scheduling Options
Classes are offered one or two nights a week in different lengths including a 16-week full semester or 10-week moderately accelerated semester.
Online Classes & ProgramsAnoka-Ramsey Community College offers online classes in more than 20 subjects.
Take classes or complete an associate in arts degree, associate in science degree in Business or Accounting, or a Business Computer Applications or Business Generalist certificate entirely online.
Saturday CollegeAre you tight on time? Earn your Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) credits (generals) in three semesters! Or earn a degree in five semesters, taking five courses a semester on Saturdays only. Courses are accelerated, hybrid courses. The pace is fast—often double the pace of a typical semester course—and up to half of course work may be online.
For the lifelong learner in you, Anoka-Ramsey offers courses to learn more about other cultures, understand how the human mind works or paint a portrait.
Advanced Degrees at Anoka-Ramsey CampusesBelow is a listing of the programs currently offered at Anoka-Ramsey’s Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus. Additional advanced degrees are under development, so check back often.
• Business Administration bachelor of science degree program from Metropolitan State University
• FasTrack to License for Teaching Secondary Students post-bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University
• Nursing bachelor of science degree program from
Bemidji State University at Cambridge Campus; from Metropolitan State University at Coon Rapids Campus
• Special Education bachelor of science leading to E/BD licensure from Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Special Education courses leading to a bachelor and master of science
degree by St. Cloud State University
• Teacher Education K-8 Licensure, Distributed Learning in Teacher Education (DLiTE)
bachelor of science from Bemidji State University
Off-Campus Locations
To view the courses offered this fall semester, visit: AnokaRamsey.edu/Success
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“ My education will allow me to live a better life and to set an example for my children.”
Thanh “Joey” Van H. Ngo, generals to transfer to a four-year degree program, Student Ambassador, former factory worker, future teacher
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Student Resources
Academic Advising can help you: Counseling Services can help you with:
plan class schedules personal concerns
research careers a personal crisis
check graduation requirements career counseling and career assessments
find resources and learning strategies various topics related to mental health
explore transfer options
One-on-One Services
Help To Succeed!
“ An education can have a profound and positive effect on people’s lives. I love helping people, and working with youth. With the help of my education, in the future I will do both.”
Garret David Vensland, associate in arts degree, transfer student, future teacher
Resources For Your Unique NeedsAccess Services for students with disabilities provide free academic support services to students with documented disabilities to help them participate fully and successfully in college programs.
TRIO Student Support Services provide free services for a positive learning environment to help ensure the academic success of qualified students.
Veterans Services provide free services to military veterans, active duty service members, Guardsmen/Reservists and their family members. Staff members are available to answer questions, help access military benefits and transcripts, assist with degree planning and provide referral services.
Support CommunitiesAdult Basic Education provides free services in GED preparation, reading enhancement, writing skills and basic math skills.
Academic Support Centers provide tutoring services in science, college-level math, foreign languages, social science, computer skills and many other academic areas.
The Math Skills & Advising Center provides services to help you develop the math skills for success in college-level math courses. The center offers tutoring, academic advising and workshops. Preparation for the Accuplacer math placement exam is also available.
Writing Services provide professional assistance to help you become a better writer.
The Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs enhances the involvement of underrepresented and under served students and promotes a community that embraces, celebrates and creates inclusive learning environments. Stop by the Mosaic Center, where students gather for support.
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Life Outside the Classroom
Leadership Opportunities • Campus Programming Board• Student Life Committee• Student Ambassadors Program• Student Government• Community Engagement Scholars• Phi Theta Kappa
Academic Organizations • Astronomy Club • Biology Club• Business Leadership Club• Chemistry Club• Complementary & Alternative Medicine
(CAM) Club• Computer Science Club• Engineering & Physics Club• Math Club• Math Team Club (AMATYC)• Philosophy Club• Pre-Vet & Pre-Med Club• Psi Beta (National Honor Society in
psychology)• Psychology Club• Theatre
Special Interest Groups• Adult Learning Club• African Student Association • Art Club• Billiards Club• Campus Democrats & Progressives• Campus Republicans & Conservatives• Ceramic Guild • Creative Writing Club• CRU (Christian Association)• Dance Team• Environmental Awareness Club• Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)• Hearts Ablaze (Christian Club)• Literacy Club• Magic: The Gathering Club• Multicultural Club
• Muslim Student Association• Political Science Club• Running Club• Society for Creative Anachronism• Student Nurses Association• Students Taking Action for Road Safety
(STARS)• Swing Dancing Club• Veteran & Military Student Organization/
Student Veteran Club
Student Publications• Ink Spot (Cambridge Campus)• The Rampage (Coon Rapids Campus)• Spirit River Review (Cambridge)• Rapids Review (Coon Rapids)
Student Activities for Optional Credit• Band (Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble,
Musical Theatre Ensemble, String Orchestra)
• Choir (Concert, Chamber Singers)• Intercollegiate Athletics• Student Newspapers• Theatre/Drama• Newspaper/Journalism
Fitness• Fitness Centers (both Cambridge Campus
& Coon Rapids Campus)
Intramural & Recreational Sports• Bowling• Badminton• Basketball• Softball• Sand Volleyball• Volleyball• Golf• Students vs. faculty/staff softball games
Clubs, Activities & MoreCollege is more than classes. Along with numerous clubs and organizations to help you make the most of your education, the Office of Student Life sponsors social, educational and cultural events throughout the year. If your interest is not already represented, you are encouraged to form your own club!
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Athletics
The Golden Rams collegiate athletic teams offer exciting action for both players and spectators.
Member of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Find out why athletic
participation at
Anoka-Ramsey is
skyrocketing!
“ An education is one of the best choices a person can make. So far, mine has benefitted me financially, academically and socially.”
Tacita Gonzalez, generals to transfer to a four-year degree program, basketball player, future probation officer
Men’s Sports
Women’s Sports
Baseball Basketball Soccer
Basketball 2011 National Champions!
Fastpitch SoftballSoccerVolleyball
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Select News BriefsStumpf Appointed Interim President of Anoka-Ramsey & Anoka Technical College Two colleges align under one president
Appointed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, Dr. Jessica Stumpf, who was serving as interim president of Anoka-Ramsey Community College for the past year, began July 1 as the interim president of both Anoka-Ramsey and Anoka Technical College. With the alignment, Anoka-Ramsey and Anoka Tech will retain their own names, missions and accreditation but function under one president to better serve the northern suburbs. A new search for a permanent president will begin shortly.
College Offers New Health Sciences DegreeBeginning this fall, Anoka-Ramsey is offering an associate in science degree in Health Sciences at both the Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus. The degree is designed to provide a general background for students interested in health sciences but undecided which healthcare field they intend to pursue.
New Nursing Assistant (CNA/HHA) Program in DemandAnoka-Ramsey began offering a non-credit certified nursing assistant/home health aide (CNA/HHA) program in early 2011 at both the Cambridge Campus and the Coon Rapids Campus. In only 77 hours, students gain the training and skills necessary for this in-demand healthcare career.
Partnership with CoonRapids YMCA, Offers Classes,Free Day CareAs part of its mission to bring education to all people in its service area, Anoka-Ramsey has partnered with the Emma B. Howe Northtown Family YMCA (8950 Springbrook Dr, Coon Rapids) to offer courses at the YMCA site, which will provide free, unlicensed day care for the children of students.
Grant Received to Document MN Ceramics History, Offer Free Workshops, ExhibitsTo increase ceramic arts opportunities and participants, college Art Faculty member, Mark Lambert has been awarded a $50,000 Minnesota State Arts Board grant to fund, “Minnesota Potters: Sharing the Fire,” a series of workshops, exhibitions, gallery talks and a documentary film illustrating how ceramic arts are passed from artist to artist.
Watch for free, public offerings related to this project. Note: workshops will require advanced registration.
International Artists Exhibit in Great River GalleryAnoka-Ramsey Community College’s Art Committee has invited artists from around the world to exhibit in the Coon Rapids Campus Great River Gallery. Artists are coming as far away as Paris, France. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Fall semester welcomes:
• September: Gallery I, Jonathan Jacquet; Gallery II, Tom Berenz
• October: Gallery I, Mary Lingen • November: Gallery I, Joo Woo• December: Gallery I, Chris Troutman
For details on the selected newsor for the latest college news, visit:AnokaRamsey.edu/Success
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College Dollars & Sense Think college is too expensive for you? Don’t rule it out because of costs. The U.S. Department of Education awards more than $96 billion a year in grants, work-study assistance and low-interest loans, and the state of Minnesota has programs too. In fact, 73 percent* of Anoka-Ramsey Community College students receive some form of financial aid.
What There are three types of financial aid available to most students:• grants and scholarships (financial aid you don’t repay)• loans (financial aid you must repay)• work-study and community or military service (financial aid you earn) Most students receive a financial aid package put together by the
school you plan to attend. It may include all three types of aid.
Who Every student admitted to Anoka-Ramsey Community College who meets the basic eligibility criteria and completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is eligible for some form of assistance.
Why Financial aid is intended to fill the gap between the actual price of the school and what students and their families can realistically contribute.
How Financial aid is often based on financial need. But to receive any grants, loans or work-study assistance, you need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To begin your application, visit: fafsa.ed.gov.
When Apply as soon as possible.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College ScholarshipsAnoka-Ramsey’s campus foundations offer more than 80 scholarships. In 2010-2011, 120 Cambridge Campus students received more than $74,400 in foundation scholarships. Approximately 130 Coon Rapids Campus students received more than $130,000 in foundation scholarships including two Presidential Star scholarships that pay for full tuition, fees and books.
*IPEDS Student Financial Aid Survey, Fall 2009, first-time, full-time degree or certificate seeking students.
Financial Aid Basics
4-Credits 1 Year 4-Year Degree
$568 $4,551 2 Years Anoka-Ramsey +
University of Minnesota $1,506 $9,794 +2 years U of M $10,486
Rasmussen College $2,520 $18,900 +2 years Rasmussen $28,698
University of St. Thomas $3,938 $31,504 +2 years St. Thomas $53,906
You SAVE!Anoka-Ramsey
Anoka-Ramsey Offers Great Value
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Fall Open HousesAnoka-Ramsey Community College Open Houses offer a great opportunity to get all the information you need in one visit.
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