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Graduates talk about: Benefits of Education

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Welcome to Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeBenefits of Education...............................4

Benefits of 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

Coon Rapids CampusCambridge Campus

Jessica Lee (Shimek), Fridley, MN

"My education has provided me with a wonderful group of people who were my mentors in college, and are now my colleagues and friends as well. I have an amazing network of people to turn to for advice and collaboration. My education has given me the chance to teach at some great local art centers, and it is helping me do what I love: making artwork and showing it to the world.

On a side note, if I hadn’t pursued a college degree at Anoka-Ramsey, I wouldn’t have met my husband (John Shimek)!"

Anoka-Ramsey Education: Associate in Arts degree

Transfer: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from University of Minnesota

Current Job: Self-employed, owner of Jes Lee Studios, and photography instructor at Bloomington Art Center and Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts

How has your education benefitted you?

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Make Your Splash!

With campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minn. 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

•Adults seeking training to advance careers (see page 10)

•Military Veterans seeking new careers and educational options

•College Graduates pursing a bachelor’s or master’s degree close to home (see page 12)

•Post-Secondary Education Option Students (PSEO) taking college courses while still in high school

• International Students pursuing higher education

• Senior Citizens exploring interests

Connect to your local source for affordable, high-quality education.

Anoka-Ramsey Education: Associate in Arts and Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre degrees

Transfer: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from Minnesota State University, Mankato

Current Job: Scene Shop Manager/Guest Designer, Anoka-Ramsey Community College; and Technical Teaching Artist/Technical Director, Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo, MN


"My Anoka-Ramsey education created a foundation to transfer and complete my degree in Theatre. Both the skilled

faculty at Anoka-Ramsey and my desire to challenge myself is what set me up to succeed at Mankato. The skills I have acquired while pursuing my degree will help me however I choose to use my degree. Currently, I have a job in the theatre field managing the scene shop at Anoka-Ramsey. However, my skills are readily transferred to many fields other than theatre. I feel well prepared for the adventures ahead of me."

Matthew A. Gilbertson, Lino Lakes, MN

Classes begin Jan. 9, 2012.Register today!


Benefits of EducationA college education is an investment in yourself.Anoka-Ramsey Community College asked a range of graduates about the benefits of education. Their answers are throughout the pages of this publication.

More jobs than ever require training, a two-year college degree or four-year 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.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey

Beyond better employment, education may also provide more:BenefitsCollege graduates typically receive more and better benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans than employees in jobs requiring only a high school diploma.

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 allow them to continue to grow and be challenged throughout their entire lives.

Doctoral degree

Professional degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

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Average: 8.2% Average: $782

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Education Pays

Anoka-Ramsey Education: Associate in Science in Computer Networking and Telecommunications degree

Current Job: Network Engineer, All Systems Installation and Anoka-Ramsey Community College CNET instructor


"Without a degree from Anoka-Ramsey, I would not have a career. While in school I met individuals in the industry. With hard work in class I was noticed and offered a job. Since then, I have advanced from my first job and now run a division. Thanks to my education I have been able to keep a stable income even in this economy."

Nathan Morris, Andover, MN

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Benefits of Anoka-Ramsey

More than 12,000 people chose Anoka-Ramsey Community College last year to help achieve their educational, professional and personal goals.

Dedicated Faculty

Lowest-Cost Tuition

In-Demand Two-Year Degree Programs

Career-Focused Training Programs

Active On-Campus Student Organizations

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 AreasAccountingAmerican 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 SkillsTheatre ArtsWomen’s Studies

Anoka-Ramsey Education: Associate in Science in Business degree and Clinical Research Professional Certificate

Transfer: Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Studies degree from Bethel University; Master of Business Administration degree from University of St Thomas

Current Job: Manager, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs, Connexus Energy

How has your education benefited you?

Beautiful, Riverside Campuses

Small Class Sizes

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100 Degree, Certificate & Training Programs

Bruce Saylor, circle Pines, MN

"My education opened my eyes to new possibilities and prepared me to make a difference in society. In today’s world, individuals need to be well-rounded, not just with technical knowledge, but with interpersonal understanding‒individuals who can problem solve and bridge our differences.

Anoka-Ramsey begins to prepare these individuals."


Programs A-Z

Result 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)

AcupressureAdministrative SpecialistAdobe Professional SuiteAdvanced Medical DeviceAmerican Sign Language

Applied Engineering - Biomedical Device Manufacturing

(As)

Art (AFA)

Art (emphasis) (AA)

Art SalesArts & LanguageAssociate in Arts (AA)

Athletic CoachingBiological Sciences (As)

Biomedical CoreBiomedical Industry Documentation/Configuration ManagementBiomedical Industry Quality SystemsBiomedical TechnicianBiomedical Technologist (As)

Business (As) *

Business Administration (Bs)

Business CommunicationsBusiness Computer Applications *

Business Generalist *

Business, Industry & Technology (As)

Business Innovation & IdeationBusiness Supervisory & ManagementCharge Nurse LeadershipCertified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid (CNA/HHA)Cisco CCNA Certification TrainingCisco CCNA Security Certification TrainingClinical Research ProfessionalCommunity Health (As)

CompTiA A+ Certification TrainingComptTiA Security + Certification TrainingComptTiA Network + Certification TrainingComputer Applications

Computer Applications/iT

Computer Help Desk SpecialistComputer Networking & Telecommunications (As)

Computer Network SecurityComputer Network Support & AdministrationComputer Operating SystemsComputer ProgrammingComputer Science (As)

Creative Writing (emphasis) (AA)

Customer ServiceEducation (emphasis) (AA)

Emergency Medical TechnicianEnglish Literature (emphasis) (AA)

Environmental Science (As)

Essential Oils

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Result Location Scheduling

Program Degree Certificate Training Cambridge Coon Rapids

Off-Campus Online Day Evening Saturday

Fitness Specialist

Graduate Reading (post graduate)

Hardware (A+)Healing TouchHealth Sciences (As)

HealthcareHerbal TherapiesHigh Performance LeadershipHolistic geriatric HealthHolistic Healing CoachingHolistic Hospice & Palliative CareHuman Resources Associate (As)

integrative Health & Healing (As)

Lean StrategiesKid U/College for KidsLeadership in BusinessLean Medical Device & PharmaceuticalLean StrategiesLifework/Career TransitionsManufacturing

Management/Marketing (emphasis)

(Business

AAs)

Medical Device AdvancedMedical Device TechnicalMicrosoft Office MasterMusic (AFA)

Network Support & AdministrationNursing LeadershipNursing: 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 ManagementProject Management MasterPublic Leadership AcademyPsychology (emphasis) (AA)

Quickbooks & Business Accounting SeriesLPN Mobility (As)

Two-Year Professional Nurse (As)

RN to BSN (Bs)

Retail ManagementRussianSales Management (As)

Small Business AccountingSmall Business DevelopmentSolidWorksSpanishSpecial Education (Bs)

Teaching Secondary Student Licensure

(Post BA/Bs)

Teaching Education K-8 Licensure (Bs)

Team BuildingTheatre (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

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.

• 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)

Art, Music, Theatre & English

• 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)

Business, Accounting, Management & Leadership

generals (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, MnTC)

• 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

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• 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)

• 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)

• 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)


• 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)

Education & Social Services

Engineering, Mathematics, Physics & Biomedical

Health & Wellness

• 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)


• Documentation/Configuration Management for Biomedical industry (certificate)

• Lean Medical Device & Pharmaceutical (certificate)

• Quality Systems for Biomedical industry (certificate)

Life & Physical Sciences

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Professional Training

Non-Credit Areas of interestAllied Healthcare• Certified Nursing Assistant/

Home Health Aid (cNA/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, development, consulting, assessment and training for individuals, small businesses and corporations.

Contact Us!For more information about classes or customized training options for businesses, call ProfessionalTraining at 763-433-1200. The current training schedule and customized training programs can be viewed at: AnokaRamsey.edu/Training.

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Community College

Anoka-Ramsey Community College now offers a Professional Training Passport designed to assist organizations with ongoing talent development efforts. Passport holders receive preferred rates on all open enrollment offerings and discounts on customized trainings.

Passport Features and Benefits• Submit only one purchase order or prepay• Wide variety of training topics• Convenient day and evening classes• 10% discount on Open Enrollment classes • 15% discount on Customized Training

Your Training Passport to Success!

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Career Assistance

Career Resources• 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 workshops 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 potential employers; 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)

Career development is a life-long process that includes self assessment, occupational research, educational research and job hunting strategies. Anoka-Ramsey Community College has counselors and advisors available to help with the career development process.

Anoka-Ramsey Education: Biomedical Device Manufacturing Core Certificate

Current Job: Principal Reliability Test Engineer Medtronic, Inc.


"My education ‘stocks the toolbox’ of my life. It allows me to find my best, most satisfying path through life, contribute to the world with confidence, and pave the way for learning the next great skill. Education provides me with choices, and with the confidence to make them."

Phill Goldman, Dayton, MN

if you need services not listed here, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.


Flexible Scheduling OptionsOnline 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—often double the pace of a typical semester course—and hybrid—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.

• 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

Classes are offered one or two nights a week in different lengths including a 16-week full semester or 10-week moderately accelerated semester.

Off-Campus Locations

To view the courses offered this spring semester, visit: AnokaRamsey.edu/Success

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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.

Transfer Made EasyYour Anoka-Ramsey credits or two-year degree will readily transfer to four-year institutions.

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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

Access 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 is available to answer questions, provide referral and degree planning services and help access military benefits and transcripts.

Support CommunitiesFind the help you need to succeed!Adult 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 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 underserved students and promotes a community that embraces, celebrates and creates inclusive learning environments. Stop by the Mosaic Center, where students gather for support.

Galina Dobkin, Hometown: orel, russia

"I was able to find a job that I am good at and that I really enjoy."

Anoka-Ramsey Education: Clinical Research Professional certificate

Current Job: Medical Project Specialist [medical writer], CoAxia, Inc.

How has education benefitted you?

Resources For Your Unique Needs


Life Outside the Classroom

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

Leadership Opportunities • Campus Programming Board• Student Life Committee• Student Ambassadors Program• Student government• Community Engagement Scholars• Phi Theta Kappa

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

Fitness• Fitness Centers (both Cambridge Campus

& Coon Rapids Campus)

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!

intramural & Recreational Sports

Bowling Badminton Basketball Softball Sand Volleyball

Volleyball golf Students vs. faculty/staff softball games

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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).

Men’s Sports Women’s Sports

Baseball Basketball

Soccer

BasketballFastpitch Softball

SoccerVolleyball

2011 NATiONAL CHAMPiONS!

Find out

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participation at

Anoka-Ramsey

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Select News Briefs

college Breaks Ground for New Health & Wellness center Coon Rapids Campus students, faculty, staff and community supporters broke ground Sept. 7 to mark the construction location for a new Health and Wellness Center. The facility is expected to open fall 2012 with 14,000 square feet of remodeled space and a 38,000 square feet of additional devoted to athletic and physical activity offerings.

“We are very proud that the project design is a result of a collaborative effort with students’ health at the forefront,” says interim College President Jessica Stumpf. “Our students have found ways to create fitness and wellness opportunities for all types of students and alumni.”

The Health and Wellness Center includes a new field house with space for local and regional basketball and volleyball tournaments, increased space for weight and cardio training and general exercise, remodeled men’s and women’s locker areas and a climbing wall.

The college is working with local athletic associations and exploring other potential partnerships to leverage facility use and better serve north suburban communities.

College Extends HoursIn order to better serve the busy lifestyles of its diverse student population, all facilities, including the computer labs, at both campuses are now open:• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.• Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

College Services, such as the business office and advising staff, are now available:• Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Affordable Family EntertainmentNot only does Anoka-Ramsey offer high-quality, low-cost education, it also offers quality plays at only $8 per ticket (free for students)! Check out the schedule for the rest of the 2011-12 academic year:

Nice People Dancing to good Country Music: Dec. 1, 2, 3, 7:30 pm; Dec. 4, 2 pm; Cambridge Campus The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11, 7:30 pm; Feb. 12, 2 pm; Coon Rapids Campus Major Barbara: April 13, 14, 20, 21, 7:30 pm; April 22, 2 pm; Coon Rapids Campus

New Passport Program Designed to Help BusinessesAnoka-Ramsey Community College Professional Training now offers a “Passport” program to assist organizations with talent development efforts. With a passport, businesses can pre-pay for training with a single purchase order for the convenience of monthly billing and accounting, and then send their staff to a training session whenever a need arises. Passport holders also receive preferred rates on open enrollment courses and discounts on customized trainings. For details, call 763-433-1200. New Community Choir Performs Anoka-Ramsey Community College initiated a community choir this fall. No auditions were necessary. The weekly rehearsals culminate in a free performance of Mozart’s Requiem in a concert at the Coon Rapids Campus, Dec. 5. This is the third choral ensemble at the Coon Rapids Campus and the seventh performing group.

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 ea

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.

*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

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.


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36 to 7:30 p.m.

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Spring Open HousesAnoka-Ramsey Community College Open Houses offer a great opportunity to get all the information you need in one visit.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

meet with admissions and financial aid representatives

meet program representatives

discuss transfer options

visit with student groups and clubs

explore the resources available to help you succeed

understand the step-by-step admissions process

tour the beautiful campus of your choice: Cambridge or Coon Rapids

Check out the spring Open Houses for an opportunity to:

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