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Anoka-ramsey Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is a multi-campus institution and a member institution of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The Coon Rapids Campus is located on the banks of the Mississippi River twenty miles north of downtown Minneapolis. The Cambridge Campus is located on west Highway 95 on the Rum River in Cambridge.
• Beginning in 1965 with 600 students in a wing of Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Anoka-Ramsey Community College has grown considerably. In 1967 the college moved to the current Coon Rapids Campus of approximately 103 acres. The Cambridge Campus opened in 1978 and has shown consistent growth in enrollment and facilities. In addition, students may complete many ARCC college courses at convenient off-site locations throughout the neighboring communities. During the 2003-2004 academic year, 9,798 students completed credit classes at the college.
• Annually, the college serves over 9,000 learners of all ages as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
• The college also focuses on providing professional development and continuing education programs for working adults. Over 7,000 students enroll in these courses each year.
• Anoka-Ramsey Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Registered Nurse, AS program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. ARCC is governed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Council recasts plans to replace Cook Ice Arena (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:02:11 am
  After a special four-hour workshop session, Coon Rapids City Council appears to be moving toward a scaled-back, phased community center project. At a minimum, the council seems likely give the go-ahead to replace the 50-year-old Cook Ice Arena.
• North town briefs (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 11:25:11 pm
  People wanting to learn how to spend less and save more are invited to a special program offered through the Anoka County Library and the University of Minnesota Extension Service. The seminar will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Mississippi Branch Library, 410 Mississippi St., Fridley.
• Community center debate hits Coon Rapids (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:59:21 am
  As other cities have seen, the cost of such a project makes it surprisingly divisive.
• Con-way Inc. Announces 2009 Scholarship Winners (Marketwire)
  posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:33:30 pm
  Annual Grants Support Educational Goals of Outstanding Children of Employees
• Senate Capital Investment Committee to visit Proctor (Proctor Journal)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 01:36:24 pm
  Senate Capital Investment Committee to visit Proctor

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