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Resource Report

Anoka-Ramsey: The Purpose Students, such as Dave Blanchard, are the purpose for Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

OUR Mission Anoka-Ramsey is an open door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Anoka-Ramsey is committed to responding to the educational needs of its changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment.

“Anoka-Ramsey had a huge impact on who I was as a student and who I am as a leader. The students and instructors at Anoka-Ramsey are special. They are dedicated, passionate, multi-tasking, organized, intelligent people from every walk of life. The blend of life and college experience with professionalism created one of the best learning atmospheres I have experienced. The relationships I formed at the college will last a lifetime.”

Dave Blanchard

Zimmerman/Princeton, Minn.

Past: Associate of arts degree and generals to transfer; met long-term girlfriend with plans to marry Now: Third-grade teacher in the Cambridge-Isanti School District Future: Master’s degree in Information Media Sciences or Science Education or both; eventually teach at the university level Foundation Scholarships: • Cambridge Campus Foundation Scholarship • General Foundation Scholarship

To meet more students like Dave, visit

AnokaRamsey.edu

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Anoka-Ramsey: The Place Cambridge Campus Coon Rapids Campus

11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

300 Spirit River Dr S, Cambridge, MN 55008

Anoka-Ramsey Community College cares about the state and the communities it serves. As a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Anoka-Ramsey Community College was established in 1965 in a wing of Centennial High School in Circle Pines with 600 students. Today, Anoka-Ramsey has two main campuses: the Cambridge Campus with approximately 115 acres along west Highway 95 on the Rum River, and the Coon Rapids Campus with approximately 103 acres on the Mississippi River, 20 miles north of downtown Minneapolis. Along with providing education at the two main campuses, Anoka-Ramsey brings courses and programs into the community at 13 off-campus locations. The college grew to serve more than 12,000 students in the 2009-2010 academic year. Since recordkeeping began in 1968, approximately 186,285 people have taken courses at the college, from short-term training/certificate programs, two-year, four-year and graduate degree programs, to KID U/ College for Kids, Professional Training and Alumni Association programs.

COLLEGE FINANCIALS 2009-2010

Expenditures

Instruction.............................................20,138,519 Scholarships/Financial Aid..................10,954,702 Physical Plant Operations.....................6,703,904 Institutional Support...............................6,282,539 Student Services....................................6,110,874 Academic Support................................5,422,252 Auxiliary Enterprise.................................4,342,894 Other.......................................................1,701,134

Revenue

Tuition and Fees...................................28,105,287 State Appropriations...........................16,750,736 Federal Grants.....................................12,108,465 Rent, Sales and Other...........................4,827,490 State Grants...........................................1,883,512 Total....................................................... $63,675,490

Total....................................................... $61,656,818

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Anoka-Ramsey: The Plan 2010-2014 Strategic Plan Created with input from community leaders, college personnel and students, Anoka-Ramsey Community College is guided by a strategic plan titled “Designs for Distinction” that contains four main objectives. Here are those objectives and examples of how the college faculty and staff are meeting them.

Designs for Distinction

What Students Say

Objective I: Excel at teaching, learning and learner

development to improve learner success.

All academic offerings at Anoka-Ramsey are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the accrediting body for many public and private colleges and universities in several states across the country.

A recent student survey reported a full 51% characterized their education as “good” and 25% described their education as “excellent.” Nearly three quarters of the sample (74%) said Anoka-Ramsey was their first choice for college.

To advance student development, Anoka-Ramsey hosts award-winning faculty. Last year alone, faculty won such prestigious awards as the McKnight Artist Fellowship, Distinguished Chapter Advisor Award (Phi Theta Kappa) and Educator of the Year, just to name a few. Art and music faculty displayed and performed at venues through the state including the Walker Art Center, the Northrup King Building and the Minnesota Opera.

More than 100 Degree, Certificate & Training Programs

Small Class Sizes

Fully Accredited

Beautiful, Riverside Campuses

Active On-Campus Student Organizations

Career-Focused Training Programs

Lowest-Cost Tuition

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is currently the college of choice for more than 12,000 people seeking to advance their educational, professional and personal goals. Why? Here’s a quick list of why Anoka-Ramsey impresses so many!

Compare to be Impressed Dedicated Faculty

Objective II: Be the college

of choice.

In-Demand Two Year Degree Programs

Students, following the example of their instructors, reach new heights as well. At the Cambridge Campus alone, Phi Theta Kappa (honor society) students earned a host of recognitions at the society’s regional convention in the spring.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College * Based on 2010-2011 tuition rates.

Objective III: Provide programs and learning opportunities responsive to the needs of the community, employers and the state.

All programs offered at Anoka-Ramsey undergo an extensive process to ensure that they meet the needs of students, the community, employers and the state.

Top Ten Credit Programs at Anoka-Ramsey 1. Associate in Arts/Liberal Arts and Sciences (Generals to transfer into a four-year degree program) 2. Nursing 3. Business 4. Business Marketing and Management

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5. Accounting 6. Pre-Engineering 7. Computer Networking/Telecommunications 8. Physical Therapist Assistant 9. Biological Sciences 10. Art

Anoka-Ramsey: The Plan Objective IV: Cultivate relationships and partnerships that advance lifelong learning, quality of

life and the college.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital Accelent Inc Accurate Home Care AGA Medical Alebra Technologies Alexandria Technical College Allianz Medical Consultants Allina Education Allina Mercy/Unity Hospitals American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine American Association of Community Colleges American Express Financial Advisors American Red Cross Andover High School Andover/Anoka/Ramsey Youth First Annandale High School Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Anoka Care Center Anoka County Anoka County Workforce Center Anoka Hennepin ISD #11 Anoka High School Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center Anoka Technical College Apollo High School Area Learning Center West Audubon Center of the Northwoods Augustana Chapel View BAE Systems Barna, Guzy, & Steffen Becker High School Beckman-Coulter Bemidji State University Berkshire Residence Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital Blaine High School Boston Scientific Corp Boston Scientific-SciMed Braham High School Brookdale Health Brooklyn Center High School Buffalo-Health Central Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge-Isanti Schools Camilia Rose, Inc CB Burnett Realty Centennial High School CenterPoint Energy Centerville School Central Lakes College Central Minnesota Workforce Investment Board Century College Certiport Champlin Park High School Cheetah Learning Children’s Hospital Chilgren Apartments Chisago Lakes High School City of Blaine City of Cambridge City of Chisago City of Coon Rapids City of Crystal City of Fridley City of Monticello City of North Branch City of Ramsey Classic Bowl/Super Bowl Coaxia Columbia Heights High School Community Pride Bank Connexus Energy Coon Rapids Chiropractic

Coon Rapids High School Corporation for National & Community Service Country Manor Health Care & Rehabilitation Courage Center Crossroads Alternative High School Delano Senior High School, District 287 Dalco Enterprises Dunwoody College of Technology E & O Tool Plastics, Inc East Central Minnesota Regional Consortium East Central Regional Library Ed2Go Edina Care Center Edina Realty Edward Jones Investments Elim Home Elk River Area High School Elk River Chamber of Commerce Employment Action Center ev3 Ever Cat Fuels, LLC Expert Publishing Inc Facet Technologies Faegre & Benson, LLP Fairview Lakes Chisago Clinic Fairview Northland Regional Hospital & Healthcare (Elk River & Princeton) Fairview-Riverside Hospital Family Pathways Federal/ATK Armament Systems First Advantage Bank Foley High School Fridley ISD #14 Gatlin Ed Services General Label Gillette Children’s Burnsville Clinic GMAC-RFC Gorham Builders GracePointe Crossings GracePointe Gables Grantsburg High School (WI) Guardian Angels Gyrus Medical Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Health South Hennepin County Medical Center Hennepin Technical College Inver Hills Community College Hicken, Scott, Howard & Anderson, PA Hickory Tech Hierlinger Shoes Hoffman Enclosures Holdingford High School Industrial Door & Industrial Spring Innovative Packaging Corp Isanti Chamber of Commerce Isanti-Chisago County Star Isanti County Attorney’s Office Isanti County Public Health Ivan Sands Alternative JC Penney Jeane Thorne, Inc John’s Auto Parts Kanabec Hospital Kelly Scientific Kimball High School Klein Bank Lake Ridge Health Care Center Lake State Federal Credit Union Lake Wobegon Brass Band Lakeview Memorial Hospital Leader Department Store League of Minnesota Cities Len Busch Roses

Local Union 1 MN & ND: Brick Layers & Allied Craft Workers Mahtomedi High School Maple Grove High School McNamara Recruiting Group Medtronic Medtronic Foundation Meeker County Memorial Hospital Melrose High School Mercy Hospital, Meritide Metro Alliance for Customized & Continuing Training Metro Consortium for Customized Training Metro North ABE/GED/ESL Metro North Chamber of Commerce Met Council Metropolitan State University Milaca High School Mille Lacs Oil Co Minco, Inc MINITEX/MnLINK Minnco Credit Union Minneapolis Community & Technical College MN Department of Employment & Economic Development MN Extended Treatment Options MN Governor’s Workforce Development Council MN Minority Education Partners MN Organization of Leaders in Nursing MN Planning MN Pollution Control Agency MN Sport & Spine Rehab MN State University Mankato MN State University Moorhead MN West Community & Technical College MnPALS Library Consortium MnSCU Initiative Moline Realty Monticello High School Mounds View High School Nanocopoeia National Science Foundation National Sports Center NAU Country Insurance NE Metro Career & Technical Center NeoMetrics Inc New Pathways North Branch Chamber of Commerce North Branch High School North Community High School North Hennepin Community College North High School North Memorial Health Care North Memorial Medical Center North Metro Realtor’s Association Northeast Bank Northern Star Therapy Ltd Nova Care Northstar Access Oak Land Area Learning Center Osakis High School Osseo Area Learning Center Osseo High School Otto Bremer Foundation Outdoor Edge Park Center High School Park High School Park Nicollet Park River Estates Care Center Paynesville High School Peoples Bank of Commerce Pine Technical College Possis Medical

Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce Princeton High School Regency Hospital Regions Hospital Ridgewater College rms Robichon’s Inline Skate School Rockford High School Rocori High School Rogers High School Rotary International (Anoka, Blaine-Ham Lake, Cambridge, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Fridley, Maple Grove) Royalton High School Rush City High School Sannerud, Savarese and Associates PA Sartec Corp Sartell High School Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Schlagel, Inc Science Museum of MN Seasons at Bunker Hills Shalom Thrift Shop Sherburne County Sign Zone, Inc Skyhawk Sports South Central College Special Children’s Center Spring Lake Park High School St. Anthony High School St. Catherine University St. Cloud Hospital St. Cloud Orthopedic St. Cloud State University St. Cloud Technical & Community College St. Francis ISD #15 St. Francis ISD #15 Foundation St. Jude Medical St. Louis Park High School St. Michael-Albertville High School Staffing Avenue First Staffing Partners State Farm STEP Program Stepping Stones Emergency Housing Stillwater High School Tapemark Tartan High School Taymark Technical High School Tolerance Masters Inc Training Connections Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Ultra Machining Co Underwater Adventures Unity Hospital University of Minnesota University of St. Thomas UPS/ACR Homes US Department of Agriculture US Department of Commerce US Department of Education Village Bank Wallin & Associates PC Wayzata High School Westwood Health Care Center Willowbridge Winona State University Woodland Development Woodwings Hospital Wright Technical Center Xcel Energy Zhaoqing University China Zimmerman High School

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Names listed here are donors for the time period of July 1, 2009–June 30, 2010. While we make every effort to ensure that the names listed here are correct, please contact Marc Johnson at 763-422-6112 if we have misspelled or have inadvertently overlooked your name.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College participates in countless relationships to deliver needed programs and services. The list is constantly evolving. Here is a sample of Anoka-Ramsey partners.

Anoka-Ramsey: The People 2009-2010 The Students Student Status Fall 2009

Counties of Residence Other (14%)

Unduplicated Head Count 12,578

Wright (4%)

Average Age 24.6

Anoka (56%)

Ramsey (5%)

Coon Rapids Campus

Female 60% Male 40%

Sherburne (9%)

Hennepin (12%) Other (3%) Mille Lacs (6%) Isanti (30%)

Sherburne (8%)

Cambridge Campus

Coon Rapids Campus

Full-time 43% Part-time 57%

Full-time 47% Part-time 53%

Cambridge Campus

Anoka (18%)

Chisago (21%)

Student Ethnicity Caucasian ...................................87% Asian or Pacific Islander ...............4% American Indian ...........................1% African American ..........................7% Hispanic .........................................2% Not Declared .................................2% Foreign National ......................... <1% 10

100

Top 10 Reasons People Choose to Attend Anoka-Ramsey*

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Convenient Location (89%) Low Cost of Attending (86%) Desired Courses (79%) Could Work While Attending (73%) Good Chance of Personal Success (62%)

6. Good Reputation (53%) 7. Scholarships/Financial Aid (52%) 8. Size of College (50%) 9. Advice of Parents/Relatives (44%) 10. Social Atmosphere (34%)

*According to ACT Student Opinion Survey 2010

The Employees Anoka-Ramsey Community College employs 688 full-time employees between both campuses, 421 in instruction alone, with total annual salaries of $24,873,821. This income is infused into the local economy. According to a Wilder Research report, the college’s Coon Rapids Campus alone collectively adds an estimated $106,204,084 per year to the local economy.

Anoka-Ramsey Employees Believe in Education* More than 60% of Anoka-Ramsey employees, from maintenance workers to office staff, management to faculty members,* hold degrees. Associate Degrees

+ 35

Bachelor’s Degree

+ 44

Master’s

+ 273

Ph.D.

= 63

Total 415

*Note: Faculty members must have a minimum of a master’s degree in the field they teach.

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Anoka-Ramsey: The People 2009-2010 The Campus Foundations Anoka-Ramsey hosts two foundations. Both are legally structured 501(c)(3)non-profit, tax-exempt organizations that are governed by a volunteer, elected board of directors, dedicated to advancing the college mission of access and opportunity, with the primary focus of raising community awareness and soliciting and accepting donations.

Cambridge Campus foundation The Cambridge Campus Foundation encourages, accepts and administers gifts and grants that provide financial support for students and projects that would not be possible through regular college funding. The foundation’s main goal is to make college affordable and accessible through scholarships to area residents who want to pursue post-secondary education. • CHAIR: Jeff Edblad • VICE CHAIR: Carolyn Fors • TREASURER: Roger Anderson • SECRETARY: Juanita Peterson • DIRECTORS: Greg Carlson, John Carlson, Jack Juve, DeeDee Kahring, Brad Larson, Grant Lindberg, Jackie Moen, Dennis Troff

Anoka-Ramsey Ex-Officio

• Patrick M. Johns, former Anoka-Ramsey President • Bonnie Boese, Faculty Representative • Evelyn Gedde, Director of Institutional Advancement

Coon Rapids Campus FOUNDation The Coon Rapids Foundation promotes an awareness and understanding of the college and its educational, cultural and developmental value to the surrounding communities. Foundation volunteers accept donations for scholarships and other enrichment projects not provided through regular college funding. Since its inception in 1987, the foundation has raised more than $3,866,541 in financial support. This support has provided more than 2,346 scholarships ($1,642,000 to area residents. The foundation purchased more than $516,000 in equipment, and $130,200 was awarded to faculty members for projects designed to enhance the classroom experience for students. Board Members 2009-2010

• PRESIDENT: Lary Carlson • VICE PRESIDENT: Verne McPherson • TREASURER: Larry Crane • SECRETARY: Aleesha Kveton • DIRECTORS: Jim Amundson, Ryan Brandt, Marge Christensen, Lisa DuFault, Mark Ethen, Jim Gromberg, Darrell Jensen, Jim Korin, Tom Lehn, Tom O’Connor, Tony Palumbo, Andy Schweizer, Pam Westlund

Anoka-Ramsey Ex-Officio

• Patrick M. Johns, former Anoka-Ramsey President • Steve Restad, Faculty Representative • Evelyn Gedde, Director of Institutional Advancement

Foundations Financials 2009-2010

Cambridge Foundation Financials

Donations.....................$57,691.55 Fundraising Events.......$36,036.01 In-Kind Gifts....................$3,062.99 Interest/Investments....$14,428.72 Total................................$111,219.27

Coon Rapids Foundation Financials

Donations...................$174,054.87 Fundraising Events.......$37,397.00 In-Kind Gifts..................$17,271.00 Interest/Investments....$72,888.24 Total................................$301,611.11

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Both Anoka-Ramsey Community College foundations, along with their Board of Directors and their Finance Committees, are responsible for the integrity of the financial information presented here. For copies of either of the foundations audits please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 763-433-1130.

Board Members 2009-2010

Anoka-Ramsey: The People 2009-2010 Donor List Cambridge Campus Foundation Annual Giving Memorial Hospital Foundation

Honor’s

($5,000 to $9,999) Kopp Family Foundation

President’s ($2,500 to $4,999) East Central Energy

Director’s

($1,000 to $2,499) AmericInn Lodge & Suites Cambridge Star Cambridge/Isanti Rotary Club East Central Sanitation & Recycling Grandview Christian Ministries, dba Gracepointe Crossings Anne Levig Peoples Bank of Commerce Juanita & Charles Peterson Schlagel, Inc

Scholar’s

($500 to $999) Cambridge Medical Center John & Susan Carlson Connexus Energy DLR Group Ken Dumdie Claudia Evarts - Kittock Evelyn & Larry Gedde Isanti/Chisago County Star Newton Financial Solutions, LLC Outdoor Edge Rural American Bank - Braham Steven Thompson Janet & Steve Torok Wal-Mart Richard & Marie Welch

College

($100 to $499) AAAW Book Club Advantage Collection Professionals, Inc Adventure Publications Kathleen & Ronald Aho Ted Alliegro Angie & Paul Anderson Eric & Susan Anderson Joshua Anderson Philip & Ruthmarie Anderson Roger & Jean Anderson Anoka-Ramsey Community College Anytime Fitness Anoka-Ramsey Deans Anoka-Ramsey Nursing Anoka-Ramsey President’s Unit Anoka-Ramsey Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Division Arthur Murray Dance Studio Andy Aspaas Michael Baisch Bauer & Associates, LTD Bonnie & Robert Boese David Bollig Lynnette Brambrink William Breen Cambridge Campus Staff

Cambridge Chiropractic Clinic, P.A. Cambridge Cleaners & Launderers, Inc Cambridge Collision & Auto Center Cambridge Eye Clinic Cambridge State Bank Gregory & Greta Carlson Carlson Studio of Photography Chilson Jewelers Community Pride Bank Country Inn by Carlson County Market Curves for Women Mary Ann David Carlyle & Nancy Davidsen DJ’s Grill House Jeffrey & Debra Edblad Kermit Ericsson Lisa Everts Joan Fedor First National Bank of Milaca Lisa Fobbe Gallagher & Associates, Inc Dana & Dale Gangl Julie & Tim Gotham Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley Carole & Randy Guffey Daniel & Tamara Heinks Darla Hoaglund-McCann Darren Hoff Dana Marie Irgens Mary Jacobson Mary Januschka John Hirsch’s Cambridge Motors Patrick & Patricia Johns Clark & Darla Joslin DeeDee & Bob Kahring Gail & Jack Kasl Shannon & Shawn Kirkeide Margueritte Knopp Nick Kotts & Judith AndersonKotts Marvin & Emily Kunde Lake Area Bank - Harris Branch Lake State Fedral Credit Union Mark & Kristin Lambert Merle Levig Charlotte A Lindahl Lindberg & McKinnis Law Linder’s Greenhouse Deanna Louie Kim & Tim Lynch Raymond & Marie Ann Magnuson Marko Marian Jo Marshall Betty McMullan MinnCo Credit Union Minnesota Swarm Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Twins Baseball Club Minnesota Vikings Christine Misewich Jackie & Fred Moen Deborah & Tom Molano Rosie & Bruce Mortenson New Hope Community Church Rosemary & Wendell Niemann Ardis Niemann-Noonan & James Noonan North Branch Golf Course NorthStar Access Bruce & Lois Novak Gary Olson Olympic Granola Maureen O’Neill & Jay Oine Sheila & Bill Paul Deidra & Richard Peaslee Peffer & Wallace LTD

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Barbara Prince Purple Hawk Country Club Rapid Press Printing & Copy Center John & Bonnie Schlagel Michael & Karla Seymour Shopko Neville Singamkutti LeAnn & Dave Snidarich Star 95 Full Service Car Wash Stars & Strikes Entertainment Center Studio One Portraits Mary Stueve Helen & Dale Swenson The Refuge Golf Club Bob Toensing & Michelle Schoen Training Connections Dennis & Carole Troff Sharri VanAlstine Nick Villella The Wall Family Willow Bridge Center Winter Greens Golf & Grill Bradley Wold Timothy Zondlo

Tribute Gifts in Memory of Cambridge Friends In Honor of Rae & Jerrold Niemann Rosemary Niemann Ardis Niemann-Noonan In Memory of Robert A. Misewich Jeffrey Edblad Darla Hoaglund-McCann Sunshine Group In Memory of Thomas Levig AAAW Book Club Bonnie & Randy Anderson Arrowhead Arizona Alumnae Club Michael Baisch Bob & Joyce Becklin Leonard & Kay Boeder Kathleen Bridges Clyde & Darlene Clement Charles & Susan Deter Jeffrey & Debra Edblad Gary & Jeanne Engfer Joan Fedor Lee & Lynn Fisher Betty Flynn Marshall & Florence Froland Martha Garth Margaret & Charles Glazzard Victor & Myrtle Grabau Stephanie Haider Donald & Ruby Harkcom Diane Haskell Max Herrnberger Ann Jennings Patrick & Patricia Johns Margueritte Knopp Richard Kohlhase Ronald & Janet Kopp Nick Kotts & Judy Anderson-Kotts Marvin Emily Kunde Barbara Lashmet Anne Levig Merle Levig Charlotte Lindahl T. I. Lofas Eino & Irene Majava Jo Marshall Jack Maxwell Betty McMullan Christine Misewich Nott Co Jack Peterson Richard & Vicki Potter Arthur Quast Elmer & Elaine Rerucha Geraldine Smith Robert Smith Wesley & Sonja Swanson Helen & Dale Swenson M Hope Underwood Susan & Theodore Wanberg Sonja Wandro Richard & Marie Welch Marlys Wickstrom Maurus & Carol Wohlers

Names listed below are donors for the time period of July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010. While we make every effort to ensure that the names listed here are correct, please contact Marc Johnson at 763-422-6112 if we have misspelled or have inadvertently overlooked your name.

Benefactor’s ($25,000 to $49,000)

Anoka-Ramsey: The People 2009-2010 Donor List Coon Rapids Campus Foundation Annual Giving Village Bank Mark Welter Woodland Development Corp

Kopp Family Foundation

Fellow’s

($10,000 to $24,999) Connexus Energy Guldmann, Inc Medtronic Foundation Ramsey Lions Club

Honor’s

($5,000 to $9,999) James & Pamela Deal Badri Johnson Unity Hospital Volunteer & Auxiliary Services Ed Wehling

President’s

($2,500 to $4,999) Coon Rapids Lions Club Chris Grey Hoffman Enclosures, Inc Verne McPherson Mercy & Unity Hospitals Foundation Mercy Hospital Auxillary PSD, LLC Sunaris Consulting, Inc

Director’s

($1,000 to $2,499) Anoka Kiwanis Club Coon Rapids Rotary Foundation DLR Group Robin Gast Evelyn & Larry Gedde Ronald & Joyce Hunter Lake Wobegon® Brass Band Mark & Kristin Lambert Timothy & Sheryl Lehn Mall of America Gary Midthun Northeast Bank Rotary Club of Plymouth Michael & Karla Seymour The Bank of Elk River Loyola Thiltgen Three Rivers Community Foundation Duane Vandenberghe Wells Fargo Foundation

Scholar’s

($500 to $999) AKF Group Joshua Anderson Armstrong, Torseth, Skold, & Ryden, Inc Ann Carr Robert Conrad ECM Publishers Inc First Advantage Bank Inc Fridley Schools Foundation Mary Beth Gallagher Pat Hicks Interstate Power Systems Darrell Jensen Bonnie Kautto Jeffrey & Susan Koelmel Minnesota Community Foundation NAU Country Insurance Co Northeast Bank O’Bella Salon Mary Roettger Steve Tatge

College

($100 to $499) Abeler Chiropractic Clinic Ace Solid Waste Inc Bonnie & Randy Anderson Laura & Greg Anderson Rolan & Muriel Anderson Shirley Andreason Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Anoka-Ramsey President’s Unit Anoka-Ramsey Speech & Theatre Kelly & Michael Befus Joy & Jonathan Benson James Biederman Kimberly Bienfang Beryl Singleton Bissell Lois & Kenneth Bjerke Jennifer Bluth Margaret Bohls Nina Bohrod & Benjamin Somberg Ryan & Tessa Brandt Breitbach Family Dentistry Megan Breit-Goodwin Bunker Hills Corp Richard & Pam Capp Joy & Duane Chilgren Sheri Christensen Charles R Cole Community Pride Bank Kathy Connolly Coon Rapids Chiropractic Office County Market Sarah & Kyle Deering Fernande Deno Brenda Dickinson Elk River American Legion Auxiliary Post 112 Firestone Tire & Service Center Floyd Total Security James & Patricia Foley Forever Floral Steven & Terese Fox Roger & Mary Freeman Fridley American Legion Post 303, Women’s Auxiliary Jennifer Friestad Carole & Tom Fuller John Gasal & Kay Lord-Gasal Don Gerhardt Roger & Peggy Giroux Robert & Doris Gordon Chris & Gary Gorham Gorham Companies Inc Gould’s Jewelry & Diamonds Rebecca & Phil Graetz Christopher Gray Jill & Jim Gromberg David L Halek Alan & Therese Hamel Lisa & Robert Harris John Hennen & Mary Ann Gwost Hennen High Monkey Consulting Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Harps Darren Hoff Stephanie Holm Rosemary Daniel Hoolihan Michael & Nancy Howe Inspec Inc John Ivanauskas Mary Jacobson Barb Jerhoff Patrick & Patricia Johns Nancy & Craig Johnson Robin Johnson Roger & Vicki Johnson Luanne Kane

Ann Kinkel Klein Bank Harvey & Judith Kleyman Valerie & Larry Knight Mindy Kveton Kathryn Kysar Mary Ann & Kurt Larios Roger Larson Ron Larson Delores Lehn Thomas & Marsha Lehn Blayn Lemke Donald Long Laurie & John Lopez Lance & Kimberly Lund David & Lisa Madden John Madsen Majestic Oaks Golf Club Al & Elaine Mamaril Gene Mammenga & Charlotte Brooker David Martin Thomas & Patti McCarthy Roberta McDonald Kevin & Mari Meintsma Gene Merriam Metro Sales Rosie & Bruce Mortenson Jim & Teresa Nieswaag Gwen Noel Edward & Cecelia Norton Cynthia Nutter Jeff Oestreich Gary Olson Skip Palmer Anthony Palumbo & Jill Brown Sheila & Bill Paul Norma Paulson Deidra & Richard Peaslee Pepsi-Cola Patty & Richard Pieper Print Central Sheila Provost JoAnne Prusinski Wanda Ruth & Neil Purdie Mary Raeker-Rebek & Dan Rebek Ramsey Bicycle RBC Wealth Management Real Estate Inspection Experts Inc Rebound Flooring Group Steven Restad Steven Rolf Rotary Club of Blaine Ham Lake William Saari Lorrie Sailor Saint Francis American Legion Post 622 Robert & Gina Sanderson Wil Schynkaruk Shamrock Development Karen Skepper Robert & Yuko Skottegaard Sloth Brothers Nursery LeAnn & Dave Snidarich Stages Theatre Co Stanley Security Solutions Natalie Steffen Edwin & Margaret Streed Terese & Jerry Teeson Mary Thompson Thomson North American Legal Totally Driven Uhl Companies Kathryn & Justin Vaccari Richard Vincent Deborah & Michael Vonspreecken The Wall Family Lavon Watson Peggy & Scott Weaver Weaver Brothers Co Mary Lou & Donald Wehling Darlene Woolsey Timothy Zondlo

Tribute Gifts in Memory of Coon Rapids Friends In Memory of Wendy Griffin Kelly & Michael Befus Nora Charles Kristin Klamm Jeffrey & Susan Koelmel William Saari Bernice Van Nostrand Ed Wehling Mary Lou & Donald Wehling

CollegeWide Donors

Donors giving to both campus foundations during FY10

Benefactor’s ($25,000 to $49,000) Kopp Family Foundation

Fellow’s

($10,000 to $24,999) Connexus Energy

Director’s

($1,000 to $2,999) Joshua Anderson DLR Group Evelyn & Larry Gedde Mark & Kristin Lambert Michael & Karla Seymour

Scholar’s

($500 to $999) Darren Hoff Deidra & Richard Peaslee Timothy Zondlo

College

($100 to $499) Bonnie & Randy Anderson Anoka-Ramsey President’s Unit Kimberly Bienfang Louise Duff Brandy Eddings Roger & Mary Freeman Carole & Tom Fuller Dana Marie Irgens Mary Jacobson Patrick & Patricia Johns Luanne Kane Valerie & Larry Knight Donald Long Kim & Tim Lynch Nora & Tim Morris Rose & Bruce Mortenson Cynthia Nutter Gary Olson Sheila & Bill Paul LeAnn & Dave Snidarich Mary Stueve Kathryn & Justin Vaccari Bryan & Amanda Vickstrom The Wall Family

Thank you for your support!

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Benefactor’s ($25,000 to $49,000)

Anoka-Ramsey: The People 2009-2010 Become an anoka-ramsey supporter Both campus foundations depend on fundraising events for approximately 35% of their annual income, spent entirely on scholarships such as the Presidential Scholarship, the Dean Scholarship, Academic scholarships, the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship, and Veterans Scholarship. You are cordially invited to attend the foundation fundraisers. Cambridge Campus Foundation Fundraisers

Scholardazzle: An evening event with a social hour, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Golf Tournament: 18 holes, BBQ dinner, chances at raffle prizes and a chance at a hole-in-one car. Coon Rapids Campus Foundation Fundraisers

Golf Tournament: 18-hole shotgun start; includes cart and buffet; sponsor holes; donate products for gift bags, raffle prizes and door prizes. Prairie Home Delights: A ticketed tasting event with 15-20 area restaurants, auctions and music. Recognition Events

The Legacy Dinner: The Legacy Dinner, held bi-annually in November, honors all donors of the foundation. Donors with cumulative giving of $50,000 or more receive the Legacy Award, created by Bob Toensing, renowned Anoka-Ramsey glassblowing instructor. Scholarship Luncheons: Both campus foundations host springtime scholarship luncheons. Donors who have established named scholarship funds are invited to the luncheon as well as the scholarship recipients and special guests.

More opportunities to support education Anoka-Ramsey foundation scholarship programs at both campuses rely on contributions. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to one of the following funds: General Scholarship Program Existing Named Scholarship Funds General Endowment (Coon Rapids Campus Only) Faculty Grant Fund (Coon Rapids Campus Only) Random Acts of Kindness Program Special Equipment Fund Gift Certificate Donations to Fundraising Events Event Sponsorships

To learn more about the foundations and their programs, contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 763-433-1130.

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Anoka-Ramsey: The Premiums For Your Community Anoka-Ramsey Community College has provided education to more than 36% of the combined populations of the top four counties served. These people are your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Research suggests that more than 70% of Anoka-Ramsey graduates remain in or return to the college service area, contributing to the economy and community. To date, Anoka-Ramsey graduates total more than 130,399 people, nearly 25% of the combined populations of the top four counties served. Anoka-Ramsey is also a highly-regarded hub for cultural activities including visiting authors through the Minnesota Writer and the Two Rivers Reading series; theatre performances; art exhibits and sales; chorale, concert and jazz band performances; and more. In addition, civic and service-learning initiatives allow faculty and students to be active community volunteers. College clubs, intramural sports and collegiate athletics– including baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, fastpitch softball–round out a full complement of offerings.

Check out schedules for Golden Ram Basketball, Fastpitch Softball, Soccer & Volleyball at www.anokaramsey.edu/ en/lifeoutside/Activities/ Athletics.aspx

Here is just a sample of reasons to visit one or both campuses. • November: Winter Musical at the Coon Rapids Campus • Fall & Spring Student: Art Sales at the Coon Rapids Campus • Spring: Science Night at the Cambridge Campus; Play at Cambridge Campus • February: Candlelight Ski at the Cambridge Campus • Monthly: Diversity Events at both Campuses • Annual: Mental Wellness Events at both campuses

For Area Business Employee Education & Training Anoka-Ramsey is educating the local, regional and state-wide workforce. Not counting the more than 60% students who attend Anoka-Ramsey for courses (not a degree) that transfer into a four-year degree, Anoka-Ramsey granted a total of 854 awards in the 2009-2010 academic year (778 associates degrees and 76 certificates) of which nearly 70% stay in the community as educated employees and business owners. The Anoka-Ramsey Professional Training division processed more than 4,074 registrations for courses, providing 45,198 hours in training for community members to improve and enhance their careers or job-seeking prospects. Grants Business Development Anoka-Ramsey and collaborating businesses earned $8,914,953 in Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grants to train and retrain employees to keep their employees viable and productive in today’s marketplace. Sampling of Grant Partners

3M Stillwater, Acorn Cardiovascular, ADC Telecommunications/HickoryTech Corp, American Medical Systems, Anoka County Government, Anoka County Workforce Center, Boston Scientific Corp Inc, Cambridge Medical Center, Central Minnesota Workforce Investment Board, CIMA LABS Inc, Corporation for National and Community Service, Data Sciences, E & O Tool & Plastics, East Central Allied Health Consortium, ev3, Ever Cat Fuels LLC, General Label, Inc, Grandview Christian Ministries, Incisive Surgical, Industrial Door/Industrial Spring, International, John’s Auto Parts Inc, The John Roberts Co, Len Busch Roses, MedSource Technologies, Medtronic Foundation, Mercy and Unity Hospitals, Minneapolis Speaker Co, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Council, Minnesota West Community & Technical College, National Science Foundation, NeoMetrics Inc, OakRiver Technology, Pine Technical College, Possis Medical Inc, rms, SarTec Corp, Sign-Zone Inc, Synovis Interventional Solutions, Tapemark, Top Tool Co, Transoma Medical, Ultra Machining Co, University of Minnesota, US Department of Commerce, US Department of Education

For Local Economy According to Wilder Research, the college’s Coon Rapids Campus alone adds an estimated $106,204,084 per year to the local economy. Specific economic impact of the Cambridge Campus on its service area was not available at the time of publication.

Anoka-Ramsey Resource Report 2009-2010

Anoka-Ramsey: The Promise Students, such as Chanelle Nigh, hold the promise of the future, and Anoka-Ramsey takes that promise and helps it become reality. Without a local, affordable choice for a quality college education offered by AnokaRamsey Community College, it is very likely that Chanelle would not be a college graduate, or have the goal of one day owning her own business in the community. To m ee stude t more Cha nts like Anok nelle, v isit aRam s ey.ed u

“Anoka-Ramsey is a wonderful stepping stone; the college offers a variety of courses to apply toward a degree or to transfer. The College resources helped me realize that my goals can be a reality—that they are achievable!” Chanelle Maurine Nigh Anoka, Minn.

Now: Associate in science degree in Business Administration, and an associate of arts degree (May 2011) Near Future: Bachelor of science degree in Business Administration offered by Metropolitan State University at the Coon Rapids Campus Future: Business owner in Anoka County; active community volunteer Foundation Scholarships: • Freshman and Sophomore Presidential Scholarship • Student Leadership Award

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