College Bulletin

VOLUME XL, Issue No. 29: February 6, 2012

2012 Bonding Recommendation

Save the Date for Staff and Faculty Development Day

Alignment Update

Scholardazzle Was a Huge Success

Wine Tasting Event for Anoka-Ramsey Scholarships!

Lake Wobegon Brass Band to Perform at Anoka-Ramsey March 4

Volunteers Needed: Anoka-Ramsey Campus Connection

Make-Up Testing Policies & Form

The Fulbright Scholar Program for 2013-2014 is Open Effective February 1

Office of Diversity and Multiculturalism News

Hellos, Goodbyes and Changes in Responsibilities

Pause for Appreciation

College of Choice for Faculty and Staff

Official Announcements

News from President Jessica Stumpf

2012 Bonding Recommendation

I am proud to report that Anoka-Ramsey’s request for $980,00 for the Bioscience and Allied Health Addition design is included in Governor Dayton's 2012 bonding recommendation at #6.

“The Governor recommends $980,000 for Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids to design an addition to the current science building, focusing on the allied health and biomedical device industries. This will allow for the expansion of Histotechnician, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Medical Laboratory Science programs, among others.”

If approved, the request will provide funding for design and construction documents for a future FY 2012 $10 million bonding request for new construction.  The request will also provide funding for remodeling to bring the Physical Therapist Assistant and Integrative Health and Healing programs back to the Coon Rapids campus. 

You can find Gov. Dayton’s 2012 capital budget recommendation in its entirety at: http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/budget/bud-cap/12/gov-rec.pdf 

Save the Date for Staff and Faculty Development Day

Calling All Employees: mark your calendars! The Staff and Faculty Development Committees have been working hard to provide an opportunity for staff and faculty interaction during the first-of-its-kind Staff and Faculty Development Day Friday, February 24 at the Coon Rapids Campus. Transportation will be provided for the Cambridge Campus employees. The theme for this event is “Physical and Mental Wellness in a Changing Culture.” Additional details including electronic registration information will be sent via email later this week. Highlights of the day include sessions on nutrition, yoga, strengthening/stretching, and stress management techniques.

Alignment Update

Thank you to those of you who attended last week’s State of the College presentations.  It provided an important opportunity to answer questions about the alignment and the recent memo we received from Chancellor Rosenstone. 

I am very pleased that I will be staying on as Interim President of both Anoka-Ramsey and Anoka Technical.  By now, I am sure you are aware that both colleges share a single vice president for administration and finance, chief information officer, facilities director, public safety director, and recently announced director of continuing education and customized training.  Professional Training at Anoka-Ramsey and Corporate Center at Anoka Tech are working together to determine how to best move forward as an aligned department.  Also currently in process are conversations between the Business Office and Institutional Research departments at both colleges to explore how these areas can collaborate.

I appreciate the support and collaboration ideas you have during this time.  Please feel free to contact me and submit comments on the alignment blog, linked: http://alignmentnews2011.wordpress.com/ throughout this process. I look forward to your input.

Scholardazzle Was a Huge Success

Submitted by Marc Johnson, Institutional Advancement

The Scholardazzle event was a HUGE success for students and the college! Event chairs Roger Anderson and Brad Larson and the foundation board wanted me to thank every one of you for your help and support! 

Because of everyone’s efforts, 175 people attended Scholardazzle and helped raise over $31,400!  This sets another record after last year’s $26,600 record! Don’t know what we will do next year to top this, but it sure will be fun to try!

Thank you to all who attended, participated or supported behind the scenes! 

Wine Tasting Event for Anoka-Ramsey Scholarships!

Submitted by Marc Johnson, Institutional Advancement

Here is a plug for the Coon Rapids Lions Club. Their Saturday night event at the Coon Rapids Campus will generate a generous donation to the Presidential Scholarship program for Anoka-Ramsey students at our Coon Rapids Campus.

The Lions have contributed over $60,000 to the scholarship program since becoming a donor many years ago.

This is the Coon Rapids Lions Club 3nd annual mid-winter "Wine & Epicurean Delights Extravaganza.”

• When: Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.
• Where: Anoka-Ramsey Riverview Cafe'
• What: Wine tasting; a wall of wine; appetizers served by 15 restaurants including: Potbelly's, Dairy Queen, Baker's Square, Costco and Pizza Hut; In addition there will be an auction of jewelry, art and sporting goods.

Enjoy a fun evening, rub elbows with local business people, sample delightful food and help support campus scholarships!

To purchase $25 advance tickets, you can see Mike Seymour or go to the MGM Liquor Warehouse on Coon Rapids Blvd NW or visit www.coonrapidslions.org. Tickets at the door are $30. 

See also: www.coonrapidslions.org/events.html

NOTE: While policy normally does not allow for notices for outside organizations raising funds, in this instance, Anoka-Ramsey is a beneficiary of this event, creating the exception to the policy.

Lake Wobegon® Brass Band to Perform at Anoka-Ramsey March 4

Submitted by Ric Perkins, Music Faculty

Please read the following article about the Lake Wobegon® Brass Band: www.startribune.com/local/north/138242654.html

Volunteers Needed: Anoka-Ramsey Campus Connection Submitted by Jaimie Lopez, Testing Services

As many of you know we kicked off Campus Connection this spring. We have over 70 volunteers who are making connections with new students this semester! We would like to invite more volunteers to participate in this program. Here is some feedback we have received from volunteers:

“Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Campus Connection program!!” – R. Robatcek

“Thanks for starting this program. I think it is great” – L. Harris

“I just walked Marissa around campus and found her rooms, etc. I can see how much this will help the students.” – M. Hunter

The following is more information on the program:

Many of our students are first generation and are scared to walk through the door. So we are asking you to participate in this student outreach and retention program.

This is a great opportunity to welcome and offer an open door to new students that are taking this first step towards furthering their education. This connection that you will be making could make all the difference to them in their success at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

We are looking for volunteers to make a Campus Connection with new students each semester.

Volunteer Requirements: 

• One to two students will be assigned to you (this number varies based on the number of volunteers) 
• We ask that you contact the student(s) the week before classes start to: 
  • Introduce yourself 
  • Answer any questions and/or refer to appropriate service areas as needed 
• Be a Campus Connection for that student during their time here 
• Connecting with that student at least one more time during the year
  

If you are interested in volunteering to be a Campus Connection, please contact either: ashley.weatherspoon@anokaramsey.edu or jaimie.lopez@anokaramsey.edu.

Make-Up Testing Policies & Form

Submitted by Jaimie Lopez, Testing Services

Testing Services has updated the Make-Up & Alternative Testing Instruction Form. Please see attached.

I also thought it would be helpful to send out the Make-Up & Alternative Testing policies:

APPOINTMENTS

• For Coon Rapids students must make an appointment with the Information Center for make-up testing. This can be done in person at the Info Desk or by calling 763-433-1240.
• For Cambridge students can make an appointment with the Testing Center. This can be done in person at the center or by calling 763-433-1990. 
• The make-up testing schedule can be found at the Information Desk or on the ARCC website.
• Once an appointment has been made with the Information Center, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor either by phone, email or with a test request card (provided by the Information Center).
• After the student contacts the instructor, the instructor or secretary then delivers the test to the Testing Center by the appropriate date and time. Tests can also be delivered electronically to testingservice@anokaramsey.edu.
• The Testing Center will not administer re-take’s or optional testing. An example of optional tests are instructor’s giving students the choice of taking a test in class, taking a take-home exam or taking the test in the Testing Center.
• After an exam is completed , it will be returned either through inter-office mail or hand delivered by the Testing Center Coordinator/Assistant.

INSTRUCTOR POLICIES 

• Instructors are required to have their name and the student’s name written on each exam as well as the course name and number and test number (i.e. exam 4, quiz 2.1). 
• Special instructions should be indicated on the test request card and attached to the test. These instructions can be sent in an email for tests delivered electronically. 
• We would like to request that each instructor send only one test per student as they are requested. We prefer not to accept multiple tests for future use unless each one is assigned to a student that has requested an examination time in the testing center. 
• If the above policies are not followed, or we do not have the required information needed to properly administer the exam, it could result in the test not being given.

NEW – Access Services students who have been approved for alternative testing should schedule their appointment directly with the Testing Center.

If you have any questions regarding the Testing Center procedures and policies, please contact Melissa Carle on the Cambridge campus and MaryAnn Harris on the Coon Rapids campus. I am also available to answer questions. 

The Fulbright Scholar Program for 2013-2014 is Open Effective Feb. 1

Submitted by Diane Dockery, Institutional Advancement

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering teaching, research, or combination teaching / research awards in over 125 countries for the 2013-2014 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. There are awards in 45 specific academic disciplines as well as 167 awards open to all disciplines. 

The application deadline for most awards is Aug. 1, 2012. U.S. citizenship is required. For other eligibility requirements and detailed award descriptions, visit the Web site at: www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/or contact us at: scholars@iie.org.

Interested faculty and professionals are encouraged to participate in one of our weekly webinars.  Each deals with a topic germane to the 2013-2014 competition, from regional and discipline information to how to fill out an application.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.cies.org/Webinar/.

Office of Diversity and Multiculturalism News

Submitted by Marcellus Davis, Office of Diversity and Multiculturalism

Below you will find links to information for upcoming speaking events, “Keeping It Reel” Diversity Lecture & Discussion Movie Series dates and “Multicultural Perspectives Book Series” opportunities.

Speaking Events

Keeping It Reel Movie Series

Multicultural Perspectives Book Series

Please help disseminate this information to our student body, and our colleagues throughout the building.

Hellos, Goodbyes and Changes in Responsibilities

Submitted by Michael Seymour, Vice President

As you know, Sherry Wickstrom is on leave serving as a Dean at Anoka Technical College. As part of our alignment activity, Jamie Barthel will serve as Interim Executive Director of Professional Training for Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Jamie is currently the executive director of the Corporate Center at Anoka Technical College, where he directs customized training, short-term career education programs and open enrollment classes. Prior to his role as executive director, Jamie served Anoka Technical College as a customized training representative for five years. He served as assistant training director of Menards Inc., overseeing the training programs of 30,000 employees.

Jamie earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Bemidji State University and a master's degree in Organizational Management from Concordia University of St. Paul. He is involved in many organizations as well including the Minnesota Council for Continuing Education and Customized Training, the Anoka Area Kiwanis Club and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jamie will be assisted at Anoka-Ramsey by LeAnn Snidarich. LeAnn will serve as interim assistant executive director working with the daily operations of the Professional Training Center. Our goal during the interim period will be to combine operations for improved profits, improved program/training delivery and better interactions with our business community.

Please join me in welcoming Jamie and congratulating LeAnn on her new role!

You can follow the progress and contribute to the CE/CT alignment by checking out our Blog: http://alignmentnews2011.wordpress.com/

Pause for Appreciation

Submitted by Luanne Kane, Educational Services

Thank you to the Anoka-Ramsey faculty and staff for their cooperation and flexibility during the Minnesota State High School Region 4 Business Professionals of America (BPA) Conference at the Coon Rapids Campus, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

Approximately 250 local high school students, instructors, and business people attended the conference. The area high school instructors expressed their sincere gratitude to the college for hosting this year’s event.

Many people worked diligently to make this event a success. Thank you to Lori Rodgers for coordinating so many of the logistics for the conference. Thank you to Robbie McDonald for stepping in to help with the planning and oversight of the event and Debbie Vonspreecken for taking care of anything that needed addressing on the day of the event! Thank you to President Jessica Stumpf and Student Senate President Shannon Glenn for giving a warm Anoka-Ramsey welcome. Thank you to Susan Eyre, Candy Heino, John Ivanauskas and Ashley Weatherspoon who served as judges for the high school contestants. Appreciation is also expressed to Anoka-Ramsey Technology, Bookstore, Central Services, Advising, Maintenance, Marketing, Security, Student Activities and Taher Food Service for their efforts in providing excellent customer service. Finally, special thanks to the instructors who accommodated the room changes. This event could not happen without all of your support. 

College of Choice for Faculty and Staff

Staff Development Approvals:

Darin Nelson – online course and textbooks, $122.43

Kathleen Vieau – Frontline Conference, $48.52

Official Announcements

Administrator Duty Assignments for Week of Feb. 6, 2012

Submitted by Jill Snippen, Educational Services