Anoka-Ramsey Community College - 2019-2020 Student Handbook
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College Service Hours Fall and Spring Semesters Information Centers Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: 7:30 am to 3 pm (Coon Rapids Campus only) (Semester and Spring Break Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm) Advising, Career Center and Admissions Monday-Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday & Wednesday: Advising Extended 4:30- 6:00pm Peak Service Hours (One week prior to start of semester and first week of semester) Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. (Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – only the Saturday before Fall and Spring semester start) (Semester and Spring Break Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm) Bookstore Monday - Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday: 8 am to 12:00 pm (Coon Rapids Campus only) Extended hours* Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 6:30 pm Friday: 8 am to noon (Only the Saturday before the start of fall and spring semester) *Two weeks prior to the start of fall semester and the first two weeks of the fall semester; also one week prior to the start of spring semester and the first two weeks of spring semester; also finals week of both fall and spring semesters. Business, Financial Aid and Records/Registration Offices Monday - Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday before start of fall and spring semesters: 8 am to 12:00pm (Semester and Spring Break Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm) Summer Semester Information Centers Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Friday: 7:30 to 11:30 am Saturday: Closed Advising, Career Center and Admissions Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 5 pm Friday: 7:30 to 11:30 am Saturday before start of fall and spring semesters: 8 am to noon Bookstore Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 5 pm Friday: 7:30 to 11:30 am Saturday before start of fall and spring semesters: 8 am to noon Business, Financial Aid and Records/Registration Offices Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 5 pm Friday: 7:30 to 11:30 am For more information visit: Saturday before start of fall and spring semesters: 8 am to noon https://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/policies- disclosures/policies-procedures/procedure-1a1111-service-hours/ 2|Page
Table of Contents MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON THESE TOPICS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE Tips for Success in College 4 Technology Services 11 Return of Title IV Funds 23 Policy The Basics 4 Campus Life and 12 Verification of Application 23 Activities for Financial Aid (FAFSA) Campus Life & Activities 4 Intercollegiate Athletics 12 Financial Aid Adjustments 24 Student Checklist 5 Community Events 14 Other Financial Aid Policies 24 Before You Become a 5 Clubs and Organizations 14- Withholding 24 Student 17 Diplomas/Transcripts Before Classes Begin 5 Art, Music, Theatre & 17 Books & Supplies 25 English Each Semester 6 Health & Wellness Center 18 Books 25 Every Year 6 Academics and Transfer 19 Other Services 25 Academic Advising 19 Financial Aid Note 26 Student Resources 6 Alternative Credits 19 Records & Registration 26 Academic Advising 6 Flexible Options 19 Change of Address/Name 26 Change Academic Departments 6 Generals/MnTC 19 Registration 26 Apply to Graduate 6 Grades 19 Add, Drop/Withdraw 27 Commencement Ceremony 6 Grade Point Average 19 Course Syllabus 27 (GPA) Academic Support 6 Grade Reports 20 Dean’s List 27 TRIO Services 6 Transfers 20 Enrollment Classifications 27 Adult Transitions 6 Transfer to Anoka-Ramsey 20 Enrollment 27 Verification/Good Student Discount Counseling Services 7 Residency Requirement 20 Apply to Graduate 28 Career Services 7 Cost and Aid 21 Commencement Ceremony 28 Office for Students with 8 Tuition & Fees 21 Placement Testing 28 Disabilities Pregnant/Parenting Students 8 Payment Options 21 Prerequisites/Co-requisites 28 English Language Learners 8 Financial Aid 21 Property Rights 28 Libraries 8 Types of Financial Aid 22 Repeated Courses 28 Veterans Services 8 Apply for Financial Aid 22 Satisfactory Academic 28 Progress Voter Registration 9 Drug Conviction 23 Evaluation Period 29 Notification Public Safety 9- Award Refund/Return 23 Notification 29 11 3|Page
Appeals 29 Accreditation & 30- Complaint Resolution 32 Governance 31 Reinstatement 29 Policies and Procedures 31 Religious Observation 32 Academic Evaluation 29 Code of Conduct 31 Cambridge Campus Map 33 Academic Standing 29 Sexual Assault/Sexual 31 Coon Rapids Campus Map 34 Violence Student Review & 29 Discrimination/ Harassment 31 Contact Information 35 Consultation Transcripts 29 Data Privacy 32 APPENDIX A – Point of 36 Contact/Reference Guide About Us 30 Consent for Release 32 APPENDIX B – Complaint 38- Resolution 39 Student Population 30 Equal Opportunity 32 APPENDIX C – 40 Information for Parenting and Pregnant Students Assessment of Student 30 Consensual Relationships 32 APPENDIX D – Drug and 41 Learning Alcohol Abuse Prevention Notice: The provisions of this handbook do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and Anoka- Ramsey Community College. The purpose is to provide information to the student to assist in their success. The college reserves the right to change any of the rules, programs, or policies whenever college administration determines it is necessary to do so. Tips for Success • Be on time, participate in class Use Your Resources! discussions, take detailed notes, • Faculty and staff members are The Basics and ask questions of your here to help you. Ask us! • Make the Anoka-Ramsey page instructor and/or classmates. at: www.Anokaramsey.edu your • Get to know your instructors, • Plan study time. Commit to a their office locations and home page. schedule that includes two to office hours. They are your • Visit: three hours of study per week greatest resource. http://www.anokaramsey.edu/cal outside of class for every class endar/ often to find important • See an academic advisor early hour. dates and deadlines, such as class and often. They can help you • Do not procrastinate. It causes figure out the best paths to get drop, add and withdrawal dates, stress and you don’t learn the class start dates, final exam dates to where you want to be. material nearly as well. and more. • Visit the Academic Support • Check into alternative credits • Be prepared and ask for help Center (ASC) for free tutoring (see pg 23) to see if your out when you need it. help. of college experiences can earn credits toward a degree or • Think about your course • Be original! Do not plagiarize. It certificate. selections. Read course is illegal and you do not learn by descriptions online and get help doing it. • Take advantage of the libraries and academic advising from an academic advisor when • Work hard and study hard to choosing your courses. services at both campuses. meet your academic goals. • Enroll in courses that interest • Keep track of your grades and Campus Life & Activities you and expand your horizons. Grade Point Average (GPA) • Take advantage of the many • Do not miss the first class. You Visit: back2college.com/gpa.htm opportunities Anoka-Ramsey will meet the instructor and learn for a free grade point average offers for supporting your about course expectations, calculator. education outside of the including attendance policy. • Set goals for the day, the course, classroom (see pg 15.). • Understand the course syllabus- the semester, the year, your • Get involved in athletics, an outline of course college career and your life. theatre, music, art, student requirements- evaluations, Write these goals down so you organizations and clubs, expectations and due dates. can refer to them often. campus events, and activities (see pg 15). 4|Page
Student Checklist This list will help you take the necessary steps to achieve your goals at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. If you have any questions, please call 763-433-1100. Additional details are also available throughout this Student Handbook and at the Student Resources page: Anoka-Ramsey.edu/resources. Before You Become a Apply for Financial Aid Get Your Photo ID Cards at the Cambridge or Coon Rapids Student To ensure priority consideration for Information Desk all programs for the next school Apply year, your financial aid file must be Photo ID cards are generally issued Visit: completed by April. Files during Orientation and Registration Anoka-Ramsey.edu/admissions to completed after that date will be and are available for all students. review Steps to Becoming a Student. processed and awarded if funds are The card is required to check out still available. If you want your library materials, access library Complete the Placement Test financial aid in place for fall databases, and use of the fitness semester, you need to have your file center, open weight room or open To ensure academic success, new complete with Anoka-Ramsey by gym. It is also required for free students at Anoka-Ramsey are July 1. entrance into some student activities, required to take placement tests. two free tickets to college You may be exempt from some or Star Alert (Emergency productions, use of the free car- all of your placement test if you Notification System) starting service at the Coon Rapids meet certain conditions. Previous campus, and to receive student Star Alert is a free Anoka-Ramsey college coursework, AP/IB, ACT, discounts at participating local Community College emergency SAT and/or MCA scores may be businesses. notification system that allows reviewed for placement. students and employees to receive There is a $5 fee to replace lost Complete Orientation and cell phone and/or e-mail notices of ID cards. Registration campus-related emergencies. Star Alert also sends alerts about campus Check your Student Email Every Anoka-Ramsey provides students Day! the opportunity to learn the closings or if classes are delayed or necessary information to begin cancelled. Your “”go.minnstate.edu” email is college successfully Every student the official means of communication StarID is matched with an academic between you and the college. advisor who provides personalized Students will use their Star ID to guidance in choosing classes that login to: Before Classes Begin meet the student’s goals. • Pay Tuition or Set-Up a Campus computers Payment Plan Note: Transfer students with 12 or Campus Wireless more college-level credits are to • Buy Books Brightspace D2L complete an online orientation. • Initialize Your Student Email E-services (course registration, Contact: grades/transcripts, financial aid Your student email is the official https://www.anokaramsey.edu/admis sions/new-student-orientation- award) form of communication from the registration/ or Cambridge campus college. You may forward your Activating your StarID or resetting school email to a personal email (763-433-1840) or Coon Rapids campus (763-433-1240) before the password can be done from any account for easier access. proceeding with online registration. computer with an internet connection. 5|Page
Each Semester Review Academic Catalog Mathematics, Music, Natural Check Your Student Email Daily Science, Nursing, Philosophy, The Student Academic Catalog is Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), issued annually at Meet with Your Advisor Physics, Political Science, https://www.anokaramsey.edu/acade Psychology, Reading and Be Aware of when registration mics/academic-catalog/ Study Skills, Sociology, Spanish, starts for the next semester to provide information about and Theatre. admissions, academic calendars, Be Aware of Tuition Due Dates registration and records, costs and Failure to pay your tuition on time financial assistance, transfer Apply to Graduate may result in you being dropped policies, course descriptions, Students who have completed their from a class for nonpayment. degrees and certificates, programs of degree requirements must submit an Students who have a FAFSA on file study, student life activities, student online Graduation Application at ARCC will not be impacted. If policies, student services, and more. according to the deadline dates financial aid is denied, student will below: need to self-pay or drop their Student Resources courses before the add/drop • July 1 for Fall Semester Academic Advising • November 1 for Spring deadline. Academic Advising is a great place Semester Check Class Add/Drop/Withdraw to start for planning course • April 1 for Summer Semester Dates registration and a path to your higher education goals. An Check Dates for Midterms and academic advisor can help you with: Commencement Finals • understanding placement and Ceremony Students who have completed their assessment tests Be Aware of Satisfactory degree requirements in fall semester Academic Progress Standards • choosing classes and students who plan to complete • choosing a program or degree their degree requirements in spring You must maintain a cumulative transferring credits or summer semester are eligible and grade point average of 2.0 and a encouraged to participate in the cumulative completion rate of 67% to remain in good standing, continue Academic Departments annual commencement ceremony. Faculty members in most subjects https://www.anokaramsey.edu/acade enrollment and remain eligible for have developed academic mics/graduationcommencement/ financial aid. department web pages as resources for students in their classes. Academic Support Review Your DARS Academic Support Centers Below is a list of academic The Academic Support Center The Degree Audit Report System departments: (ASC) provides free, drop-in peer (DARS) is a report that provides you Accounting, American Sign tutoring in a variety of subject areas. with current information on your Language, Anthropology, Art, Professional tutors are also available degree progress at Anoka-Ramsey. Biomedical Technology, by appointment for math and writing Biology, Business, Chinese, on both, as well as chemistry and Every Year Chemistry, Communication business in Coon Rapids. Review Your Transcript. Studies, Computer and The ASC supports an on-site Your transcript is the official record Information Sciences, computer lab, a collection of of your academic history, review it Computer Networking, handouts on study skills and every year to be sure it is accurate. Economics, Engineering, writing tips, and study-group English, French, Geography, information. The ASC also German, History, Honors, provides tutoring support for Humanities, Integrative online courses. Health and Healing, Math Skills Center 6|Page
The Math Skills Center on the Cambridge, Isanti, North Branch, that impact their college success Coon Rapids Campus (Rm Princeton, such as: L122) is available to help students Braham, Mora, and St Francis The • Life balance and stress brush up on their math skills, TRIO Upward Bound program at • Support for depression and improve their test scores and get the Coon Rapids Campus serves 126 anxiety assistance they need to succeed in students from Anoka, Blaine, • Grief college. Tutoring available for Champlin Park, Coon Rapids, • Various mental health topics students in Math 0100, 0230, 0240, Osseo, Park Center and Spring • Physical or sexual abuse 0250, 1100, and 1200. Lake Park High Schools. Upward Bound provides academic Writing Center Career Services support and social, cultural and other Writing tutors can help you with A wide variety of Career Services are educational activities. writing in any subject area and at available to students and alumni. any stage in the writing process, Services include one-on-one from brainstorming to a final draft. Adult Transitions assistance with job exploration, job Office of Adult Transitions and internship searching strategies, The goal is to make you a better Anoka-Ramsey Community resume and cover letter writing, writer overall, not to fix an College is offering services designed interview preparation, and a individual piece of writing. specifically for Adult Learners collection of resources on career Tutoring services are not only for through the Adult Transition office. related topics. ARCC students and those students struggling with As a returning adult student, many alumni have access to an online job writing. Students at any level can times there are questions that arise board, where employers post open benefit from talking with a trained regarding how to navigate the positions. writing tutor. educational system to be successful, what resources there are for students TRIO Services on and off campus, and examining if Visit the Career Services Website to TRIO Student Support Services their past work experience along access online resources and The Student Support Services with the skills/competencies they information: (SSS) program serves 180 bring to ARCC would be eligible for http://www.anokaramsey.edu/resour students at the Coon Rapids Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). ces/career-services/ campus and 140 students on the Make plans to visit with the Adults Cambridge campus, providing a Create an account on the ARCC Job Transitions Advisor to design your positive learning environment to & Internship Board and browse a educational plan. help ensure the academic success variety of part-time, full-time, internships, and volunteer of its participants. Eligible Counseling Services participants are those who are opportunities: Career Counseling https://www.collegecentral.com/ano first-generation, low-income, Meet with a Counselor for one-on- karamsey/ or have a documented disability. one assistance with choosing a This free service includes academic career, individual career counseling, Location: Cambridge Campus, by advising, career guidance, transfer interpreting career assessments and appointment only. Coon Rapids planning, financial aid and providing career resource Campus, SC-273. scholarship assistance, and information. workshops. Email: jobs@anokaramey.edu Career Development Course For more information, visit: For more details visit: http://www.anokaramsey.edu/resou http://www.anokaramsey.edu/acad rces/trio-programs/ emics/course-schedule-and- TRIO Upward Bound descriptions/ The TRIO Upward Bound Personal Counseling program at the Cambridge Counselors are available to meet Campus serves 120 students from with students on personal issues 7|Page
Office for Students with ELL students are also encouraged to It is our goal to create a community participate in the Conversation that is accessible, engaging and open Disabilities Partners Program, which partners to a multitude of perspectives, as we Anoka-Ramsey Community students, faculty, or staff who want strive to build constructive, College is committed to ensuring to practice their English skills with rewarding, working and social equitable access to our facilities, lifelong English speakers through relationships. services and academic programs for casual, cross-cultural conversations. students with disabilities. We are committed to creating an Additionally, in the Writing Center, professional and peer writing tutors environment at Anoka-Ramsey The Office for Students with provide free support for ELL Community College that is Disabilities provides information students with various assignments. welcoming and thriving with and resources to support an In the library, students will find a multicultural experiences, environment that is accessible and videotape series profiling everyday perspective and backgrounds. inclusive for all individuals. situations faced by individuals new Stop by the MOSAIC Cultural Accommodations are determined on to the United States. Additional Center, SC178, form new alliances an individual basis and could resources include audiobooks of and foster collaborations. include, but are not limited to: fiction, classics, and language skills. Visit: https://www.Anoka- • Alternative Testing Libraries • Note Taking Ramsey.edu/campus-life/diversity- • Priority Registration The Cambridge Campus and the inclusion/ • Books in Alternate Format Coon Rapids Campus each have a often to learn more about diversity • Assistive Technology library to provide a variety of and multiculturalism. • Accessible Furniture instructional resources and services • ASL Interpreters to students. Each library also has Testing Services individual study spaces as well as The Testing Centers at the listening and viewing areas. Cambridge Campus and the Coon Pregnant and Parenting Rapids Campus serve students by Students The book, periodical and nonprint providing the Accuplacer for Anoka-Ramsey is dedicated to collections in each library are appropriate course placement, as meeting the needs of our parenting coordinated with the college well as alternative and make-up and pregnant students. To assist in curriculum to provide students with testing. meeting needs a campus and the resources relevant to their community resource list for pre- courses of study. Visit: Anoka-Ramsey.edu/ natal care, housing and childcare resources/testing-services/ for more Photo ID cards are required to check can be found in Appendix C. details. out materials, request materials from other libraries, and to access library Veterans Services databases. English Language Learners Veteran services are available at Anoka-Ramsey Community both campuses to assist veterans, Office of Diversity and College is proud to offer reading and current military members, and Multicultural Affairs writing courses for English dependents with all aspects of Language Learners Diversity and Inclusion are their state and federal benefits. (ELLA). As part of the ELL Course important to all aspects of the Anoka-Ramsey employs fulltime, sequence, students will have access college. The Office of Diversity and dedicated, and knowledgeable to additional support, including Multiculturalism believes that Veterans Services staff. Anoka- Supplemental Instruction, where an diversity is important to achieve Ramsey also houses the North Metro instructor will be available to assist excellence and will aim to make Regional Coordinator for the with required course activities and diversity an important part of the Minnesota Higher Education homework. college environment. Veterans Programs. 8|Page
Together, these resources provide for The Coon Rapids Police Department for service. veterans’ needs regarding their Reserves patrol the buildings and education, state and federal benefit grounds and provides security escort Vehicle Unlock Service. referral, and military-to-civilian services, Monday through Thursday, The Coon Rapids Police transition issues. 6:30 to 10:30 pm. The Coon Rapids Department provides vehicle Police patrol outside grounds during unlock services by calling 763- Visit: the late evening hours and Friday 427-1212. There is a $20 http://www.Anoka- night through the weekend and charge for this service. The Ramsey.edu/resources/veterans- holidays. dispatcher may also request services/ for more information Star Alert (Emergency Notification your vehicle information, about veteran services. System) including make, model and Star Alert is a free Anoka Ramsey color. You will need to stay Voter Registration with your vehicle until an Community College emergency Minnesota Voter Registration cards notification system that allows officer arrives. They will not are available at the Student Services students and employees to receive service your vehicle if you are Office cell phone and/or e-mail notices of not present. (Cambridge Campus) and the campus-related emergencies Student Activities Office Security Escort Service (Coon Rapids Campus) Star Alert also sends alerts about A security escort service is available campus closings, and class delays or at each campus to walk you to cancellations. For more details, visit: and/or from your car or class Public Safety and https://www.Anoka- Monday through Thursday evenings, Ramsey.edu/about-us/safety- Security. security/ 6 to 10 pm at the Cambridge Campus and 6:30 to 10:20 pm at the Safety and security is provided to Register at: Coon Rapids Campus. To use the Anoka-Ramsey students, faculty, https://staralertarccatc.bbcportal.com service, use the black courtesy visitors and staff on a proactive basis telephone at various entrances or with an emphasis on crime Clery Act provides students inquire at the Information Center. prevention and awareness. Students and the public access to review Requests for the service must be and staff are encouraged to report the daily and annual crime made prior to 9:45 pm at the immediate safety/safety issues by reports for Anoka Ramsey Cambridge Campus and 10 pm at dialing 911 immediately. All other Community College. the Coon Rapids Campus. inquiries should be directed to Information can be accessed at: Public Safety Office at 763-433- Annual Crime report: Drug & Alcohol-Free 1330. https://arccpublicsafety.files.wo Anoka-Ramsey adheres to the Cambridge Campus rdpress.com/2018/09/arcc-asr- federal Drug-Free Schools and Heartland Security Services Inc. final-report-20182.pdf Campuses Act (DFSCA) and provides security at the Cambridge Minnesota State Colleges and Campus, Monday through Thursday, Daily Crime Log: Universities Board Policy 5.18 8 am to 4:30 pm The Cambridge https://arccpublicsafety.wordpr which prohibits the unlawful Police Department patrols the ess.com/ possession, use, or distribution of outside grounds during the late alcohol and illicit drugs by students evening hours and Friday night Customer Services: and employees on the college through the weekend and holidays. Car Starting Service premises, or in conjunction with any Coon Rapids Campus The Coon Rapids Campus college sponsored activity or event, Heartland Security Services Inc. offers a free car-starting service whether on- or off-campus. In provides security services at the through Hwy 10 Mobile station, accordance with federal regulations, Coon Rapids Campus, Monday Coon Rapids. Students need to this policy is printed in the through Thursday, 8 am to 6:30 pm; call the Hwy 10 Mobile Station Handbook. Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. at 763-757-6789 directly and present Student/Tech ID card 9|Page
Information on community resources for loss of personal property left in located in the Security Office at and referral and policy locations can classrooms, labs, or in any other area each campus: Cambridge be found in Appendix D. in or around campus. Campus Rm D108; Immunizations Campus Security • Coon Rapids Campus Rm C107 Minnesota Statute M.S. Recommendations 135A.14 requires all students born Pets or Children after 1956 be immunized against • Do not loan your keys to anyone, With the exception of service diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, even a classmate or a friend. animals required to assist students and rubella, allowing for certain • Do not put your name or address with disabilities, animals are not specified exceptions No proof of on key rings in case they are lost allowed on campus. Due to immunization is needed from or misplaced. • Engrave disruption and possible risk of students who are assumed to be up- identification numbers on your harm, children may not be left to date with their immunizations due valuables. • Do not leave unsupervised in the common areas to requirements imposed by their personal property of the college. Students may not previous school enrollment, such as • (purses, briefcases, calculators, bring children to classrooms or students who graduated from a tech ID, etc) unattended or labs. Minnesota public high school in visible in a locked car Possession or Carry of Firearms 1997 or later. • Do not give personal No student is permitted to carry identification information to or possess a firearm on college Parking strangers. Anoka-Ramsey students, employees property except as otherwise • Lock your car doors and do not provided in the policy (chapter and other people with a purpose or leave your keys in the vehicle. 5/5J4.) function at the college may park on college property. Numerous parking • Park your car in a well-lit or a secure area. Sexual Violence/Sexual Assault areas have been designated for accessible parking Violators of • Avoid walking alone at night and Sexual violence is an intolerable walk where there is plenty of intrusion into the most personal parking rules and regulations may be light and traffic. and private rights of an individual, ticketed by the local law • Call for a security escort and is prohibited at Anoka- enforcement agency Ramsey Community College. Cambridge Campus: 763-433- Parking is prohibited on college 1840; Coon Rapids Campus: In accordance with Minnesota roadways, sidewalks, landscaped 763-433-1240/1330. Be alert to State Policy 1B.3, Anoka-Ramsey is areas, safety zones, loading zones, your surroundings. If you suspect committed to eliminating sexual within 10 feet of intersections, you are being followed, walk violence in all forms and will take adjacent to yellow curbs, and in fast, go in a different direction, appropriate remedial action against areas where parking is expressly go to the other side of the street any individual found responsible for prohibited by signs. and yell for help, and head acts in violation of this policy. For quickly for a lighted area or a more information on reporting People parking automobiles on group of people. please see Appendix A. property owned, leased or occupied by Anoka-Ramsey do so at their • Have your keys ready when returning to your residence or Zero Tolerance for Violence own risk. The college or the state vehicle and keep your personal Anoka-Ramsey has adopted a are not responsible for loss of or valuable items concealed and Violence Prevention policy in property, damage to automobile close to your body. accordance with it Minnesota Statute while parked, damage which may be • Report suspicious activity by (MS 1.50) Freedom from Violence incurred through the process of Act, which states: “The State of impounding the automobile or for contacting 911. Minnesota hereby adopts a policy of any other damage or loss, sustained Cambridge Campus: 763- zero tolerance of violence. It is while on a college parking facility. 4331840; Coon Rapids Campus: stated policy that every person in the 763-433-1240 Lost and Found state has a right to live free from Personal Property The college Lost and Found is violence”. Anoka-Ramsey will Anoka-Ramsey is not responsible 10 | P a g e
provide an educational and property of Anoka-Ramsey. The use your StarID and StarID password to employment environment that is free of technology resources is a sign-in to the wireless. from threats or acts of violence, privilege. Students are required to whether perceived or real. abide by the college’s Computer Printing Employees, students and visitors Network System Use and Security Student printing is available in the will be treated with respect and Policy found on the Anoka-Ramsey computer labs listed above. You dignity. For more information on website. may also print from your personal reporting please see Appendix A. computer or mobile device using the StarID Mobile Printing service. Technology Services You will use your StarID to login to: Mobile printing is only available Anoka-Ramsey provides technology while connected to the college's • campus computers resources to all enrolled students, wireless network. faculty and staff. The college • campus wireless Information Technology Department • D2L Brightspace College Email Account takes pride in providing high-quality • E-Services (course registration, After admittance to Anoka-Ramsey, support and service. As a student grades/transcripts, financial aid each student receives an official you will have access to campus award) college email account which serves wireless, access to open computer as the official communication StarIDs are created at admission, but method used by faculty and staff to labs, Microsoft Office 365 (includes students need to activate them. contact and update students. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, access, Activating StarID or resetting the Students are required to monitor this and Outlook). For college-related password can be done from any account and are responsible for any technical assistance, please contact computer with an internet communications received to this the IT Helpdesk. Contact connection. For more details, or to account. You can access your Information activate a StarID, visit: college email account by visiting: Phone: 763-433-1510 https://starid.minnstate.edu/ https://outlook.office.com/owa/ and Email: mailto:IT.Helpdesk@ Anoka- For security reasons, the StarID using your full college email address Ramsey.edu password is set to expire 180 days and StarID password to sign-in. after the account initialization and Computer Lab Hours and every 180 days thereafter. D2L Brightspace Locations D2L Brightspace is an online tool Cambridge Rm F207 Course Registration Account Anoka-Ramsey faculty use to Upon admittance to Anoka-Ramsey, facilitate online learning. Students • Mon-Thurs: 7:30am to each student is provided a course enrolled in online courses, hybrid 10pm registration account to manage their courses or web-supplemented • Fri: 7:30am to 4:00pm courses, view grades, pay tuition and courses are granted access to course • Sat/Sun: CLOSED check financial aid status. specific material, course related Provided with the acceptance letter, discussion boards and other online Coon Rapids Rm T124 resources via D2L Brightspace. Not each student receives a unique • Mon-Thurs: 7:30am to all courses are available in D2L student number and a password. The Brightspace. 10pm password is temporary and needs to • Fri: 7:30am to 4:00pm be changed at the first login to the To access your D2L Brightspace • Sat: 7:30am to 3:30pm course registration system. account for the first time, select D2L • Sun: CLOSED College Computers and Wireless Brightspace from the Technology Services webpage and follow the NOTE: Hours subject to change due Your StarID and StarID password is onscreen instructions. to observation of federal holidays. used to access student computers throughout the college. You can College Technology Use Policy access the college wireless network All technology resources are the by connecting to StarLAN and using 11 | P a g e
Campus Life and Activities There is more to college than classes, and there is always something happening at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Academic, social, educational and cultural events are a great way get connected. Intercollegiate Athletics Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region XIII, which includes community and junior colleges from Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Students who recently participated in high school sports and/or have a high level of fitness and athleticism are invited to try out for intercollegiate athletics. Student-athletes must maintain at least 12 credits each semester and meet satisfactory academic progress standards. Current Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Baseball (HPER 2210) Men’s Basketball (HPER 2211) Mens’s Soccer (HPER 2215) Women’s Basketball (HPER 2211) Women’s Fastpitch Softball (HPER 2217) Women’s Soccer (HPER 2215) Women’s Volleyball (HPER 2219) 12 | P a g e
Intramural & Recreational Sports Intramural and recreational sports offer something for everyone Regardless of skill level, you are welcome to join in the fun. Various intramural activities and special events are held throughout the year. Intramurals Badminton Basketball Billiards Bowling Dodgeball Flag Football Golf Open Gym Sand Volleyball Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Club Sport Club Hockey provides students the opportunity to continue playing competitive hockey beyond high school. 13 | P a g e
Community Events and more, visit: Anoka- designed to supplement your Anoka-Ramsey Community Ramsey.edu/calendar. courses. College is a hub of activities for The Student Activities Office also education and entertainment and Clubs and Organizations sponsors social, educational, and often both. Clubs and organizations are a vital cultural events throughout the year, part of college life at For a current schedule of events including concerts, art exhibits and Anoka-Ramsey. including athletic schedules, art speakers. sales and exhibits, concerts, guest The Student Activities Office at If you would like to form your own lecturers, plays, visiting writers, each campus supports club, review the Clubs and extracurricular programming 14 | P a g e
Organizations guide and meet with support to all students who are eliminate intolerance and the Coordinator of Student interested in learning about prejudice, and to encourage Activities. Visit: African history, culture and the healthy social interactions, https://www.Anoka- African higher-education understanding, acceptance and Ramsey.edu/campus-life/clubs- experience. (CR) safety. (CC) organizations/ for more • Business Professionals of • Gender Equality & Reproductive information. Current Clubs and America (BPA) is committed to Rights League (GERRL) Organizations include: the preparation of global protects reproductive freedoms professionals through the and gender equality through • Adult Transition Club provides advancement of leadership, education on safe sex practices, non-traditional students a place citizenship, academic and pregnancy options, birth control, to share experiences and support technological skills. (CR) emergency contraception and each other as they find a sense of • Ceramics Guild focuses on abortion. (CR) “balance” in their lives with appreciation of and participation • Health Occupation Students of returning to school. There are in the art of ceramics. (CR) America (HOSA) Club enhances unique challenges to returning to • Chemistry Club provides an the delivery of quality health education, we collaboratively opportunity in chemistry and care by providing opportunities explore solutions and encourage related fields, and for achieving for knowledge, skill and each other. (CR) chemistry-related career goals, leadership development for • Anime Association spreads the through activities such as all health and science education appreciation of anime and other outreach, field trips and students. (CC) visual cultures. (CR) fellowship. (CR) • Hearts Ablaze Christian • Anoka-Ramsey Disability • Creative Writing Club Club creates a sense of Club’s (ARDC) purpose is to community for Christian encourages creative writing and help students with disabilities, to students on campus, and group reading, and facilitates the recognize them, support for promotes and organizes events campus literary magazine. those looking to belong. and (CC/CR) relevant to students. encourage them to reach their individual goals. (CR) • CRU supports and encourages (CC) students through Bible studies • Kingdom Movements purpose is • ARCCSec (Cyber Security to actively follow Jesus the and other Christian activities Club) is an ethical hacking club. Welcomes students from all Messiah as a fellowship of new The purpose of this club is to denominations, and those covenant people unified by His prepare members for a career in with no church affiliation. (CR) spirit, death, resurrection and cyber security or enhance their (CR) future coming as King in knowledge of personal security. • Engineering and Physics Club Jerusalem; holding to the 66 (CR) participates in tours of interest books of the Bible as from God. • Art Club provides regular (CR) and completes cool projects, opportunities to discuss art- such as a “battle bot” for • Latinx Club brings students related ideas and to display and competition. (CR) together to share in the Latin sell artists’ wares. (CC/CR) • Environmental Club helps culture on campus. (CR) • Astronomy Club explores the students become • Literature Club aims at fostering final frontier to increase environmentally knowledgeable a love for books and literature as understanding and knowledge of while working toward achieving well as promoting literary the known universe. (CR) equilibrium between quality activities. (CC) • Biology Club studies life and of life and quality of the • Math Club offer activities such life forms and works to enhance environment. (CC) as specialty math topics local natural areas, raise • Gay Straight/Gender Sexuality discussions, math games, math awareness of health issues, etc. Alliance/ (GSA) educates about movies, a Math Alumni Day, (CR) gay, lesbian, bisexual, and a spring math picnic. (CR) • Black Student Union (BSU) transgender and straight issues to provides academic and social 15 | P a g e
• Math Team helps "mathletes” Technology, Engineering and honor society which fosters student prepare for the AMATYC Math (STEM), sponsors scholarship in community colleges. Student Mathematics League speakers, provides resources, Members are recognized during against students from around the reaches out to girls in grades K- Commencement as they wear the country. (CR) 12 and promotes interest in Phi Theta Kappa distinguished • Multicultural Club is open to all STEM to the greater community. gold stole and tassel, and by a students interested in promoting (CR) notation on their transcripts. Phi cultural diversity, and creating a • Student Nurses Association Theta Kappa membership requires: welcoming environment for provides programs and activities completion of 12+ collegelevel students of diverse cultures. of interest to students in the credits, overall minimum GPA of (CR) Registered Nursing (RN) 3.25 (Cambridge Campus); 3.50 • Muslim Student Association program. (CC/CR) (Coon Rapids Campus); after provides opportunities designed • Students for Life Club educates initiation, maintain a minimum 3.0 to enrich the Muslim faith life, the college community about GPA; and possess qualities of and to educate non-Muslims issues related to the value, citizenship and good moral about Islam. (CR) dignity, and truth of human life character. (CC/CR) • Photography Club provides and provides students with Psi Beta is a national honor society opportunities for students to meaningful opportunities of in psychology for community explore the technical, practical & activism in the larger pro-life college students. Psi Beta creative aspects of photography. cause. (CC) membership requires: completion (CC) • Sustainability Club educates of 12+ semester credits and at least • Psychology Club promotes students about what one semester of psychology activities and awareness of sustainability means, informs coursework; overall minimum 3.0 mental health issues. students about ways to be GPA; and psychology minimum (CC) sustainable and communicates 3.0 GPA. (CR) • Queer-Trans Union (QTU) why sustainability is important educates about gay, lesbian, to Earth. (CR) Events Planning Team The Events Planning Team is a bisexual, transgender and • Swing Dancing Club provides straight issues to eliminate group that helps brainstorm, plan, the opportunity to let out some intolerance and prejudice, and to market and execute events and built-up energy. Even if you encourage healthy social activities on campus. (CC/CR) have never swing danced before, interactions, understanding, come to learn. Wear acceptance and safety. (CR) comfortable shoes. (CR) Student Senate • Society for Creative Student Senate is the voice for all • Theatre Club encourages Anachronism is an international students and, together with college students who share an interest, organization dedicated to administration, oversees student passion, or love for any and all researching and re-creating the government affairs. Student Senate theatre arts through active arts and skills of pre-17th- appoints student representatives to involvement in activities, century Europe. college committees; and advocates workshops, productions, and (CR) for student needs and concerns. instruction. (CR) (CC/CR) • Spanish Club provides a learning • Veterans Club create a experience about culture, community of students Student Annual Creative history, and current realities of interested in supporting veteran Publication Spanish-speaking countries and and/or military issues and The Spirit River Review at the Spanish speaking communities encourages public awareness of Cambridge Campus and the Rapids within the United States. the unique needs of veteran River Review at the Coon Rapids (CC) students. (CR) Campus are student-produced • STEM Chicks Club supports books showcasing the art works Academic Honor Society female students interested in and writing of current students and majors or careers in Science, Phi Theta Kappa is an international faculty members. 16 | P a g e
Student Newspaper fees required). Students must be The Cambridge Campus produces The Campus Eye is a student-run new registered in other courses to at least one play each year. spaper serving the Cambridge qualify. The Coon Rapids Campus campus and the Coon Rapids Instrumental Ensembles produces up to three plays each campus, provides students with an opportunity to gain experience and • Concert Band - MUSC 1106 year. proficiency in journalism, • Jazz Band - MUSC 1146 Visit: AnokaRamsey.edu/campus photography, editing and design. • Musical Theatre Ensemble - life/art-creative-writing-music- http://www.thecampuseye.com/ MUSC 1147 theatre/ for more information. • String Ensemble - MUSC 1107 • Guitar Ensemble – MUSC 1149 English Creative Writing Club Art, Music, Theatre & provides opportunities for students English • Chamber Ensemble – MUSC interested in writing poetry, fiction, 2145 Art Exhibits & Sales and creative nonfiction. The Glassblowing, ceramics, • Drumming Ensemble – MUSC Rapids River Review and the Spirit photography, painting, drawing, 1145 River Review literary and arts and sculpture are on exhibit and on • Vocal Ensembles magazines are published annually sale at Anoka-Ramsey throughout • Concert Choir - MUSC 1108 by the members of the Creative the year. Try your hand as an artist • Chamber Singers - MUSC Writing Club. or simply check out the students’ 1148 The Minnesota Writers work .There are exhibits and sales • Chorale - MUSC 1188 at both Anoka-Ramsey campuses. Program at the Cambridge Theatre Campus hosts one premiere Music Anoka-Ramsey offers a vibrant Minnesota author each year for Whether you are a seasoned theatre community. Whether you readings and discussions. performer or simply delight in new prefer to be in the audience, or are The Two Rivers Reading Series at opportunities, Anoka-Ramsey an experienced performer or a the Coon Rapids Campus hosts music ensembles may be just what theatre novice, there is a place for several renowned visiting writers you need to enliven your creative you. In Practical Experience in for readings and discussions spirit. Ensembles are available for Theatre (THTR 1109), students throughout the academic year. credit, as an elective, or to satisfy participate in all aspects of requirements toward an production including acting, Associate’s in Fine Arts degree in statecraft, lighting, costuming, Music. These courses are also stage management and assistant available as an activity (no tuition; directing. 17 | P a g e
Health & Wellness Center The Coon Rapids Campus Wellness Programs Facility Offers: The Health & Wellness Center is intended to • 5,000 Square Foot Fitness Center • Functional Fitness provide health and fitness opportunities for students, faculty, staff, teams and the • Three full-sized Volleyball Courts • Meditation community. • Three full-sized Basketball Courts • Ripped • Walking Track • Tabata • Mezzanine Fitness Area • Turbo Kick • Fitness Studio • Yoga • Zumba The Cambridge Campus Facility Offers: Fitness Center Health & Wellness Center is FREE to Anoka-Ramsey Students! For current semester Health and Wellness Center hours of operation visit: http://www.anokaramsey.edu/campus-life/health- wellness/ Academics & Transfers 18 | P a g e
Academics and Transfer Americans average up to 10 different jobs in a lifetime. Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers education and support every step of the way. Academic Advising F: Inadequate Achievement- 0 Late Start Classes are scheduled to Academic Advising is a great place to start several times throughout each grade points per credit (1000 level start for planning course registration semester and run in various formats courses or above) and a path to your higher education including eight-, 10-, 14- and 16- goals. An academic advisor can help NC: No Credit - Inadequate week options. Choose the pace and you with: Achievement (courses below the place that’s best for you. • understanding placement and 1000-level and CBE courses) assessment tests Generals/MnTC P: Passing-average work (“C”) or • choosing classes Many students choose to above and suitable for transfer • choosing a program or degree simply complete their (arranged with instructor) transferring credits Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) to AU: Audit-student registers, pays transfer into a four-year degree and attends, but receives no credit Alternative Credits (initiated/ declared at registration) program. Other students Options for earning credits to choose an associate’s degree to apply toward a degree or I: Incomplete - temporary grade complete the MnTC requirements certificate include: based on written agreement and transfer into a four-year degree. Advanced Placement, Articulated between student and instructor Anoka-Ramsey offers the following Credit Program, Course Specific associate degrees for transfer: W: Withdrawal - Student initiated Examinations, College-Level • Associate of Arts Degree (AA) by deadlines in course schedule Examination Program • Associate of Science Degree (CLEP), and Credit for Prior Z: Class(es) currently in progress or (AS) Learning, Defense Activity for Non- no grade is given (i.e. zero credit Traditional Education • Associate of Fine Arts Degree classes, except music) (AFA) Support (DANTES/ DSST), Independent Study, • Associate of Applied Science Grade Point Average Degree (AAS) International Baccalaureate, Military (GPA) Grade point total is the sum and Prerequisite Test Out. (NOTE: all credits in a degree may of grade points earned as not transfer) determined by multiplying the Flexible Options grade point value of the grade by Online Grades the number of course credits. Grade Anoka-Ramsey offers online classes Anoka-Ramsey grading system: Point Average (GPA) is the grade in 20 different subject areas, and A: Superior Achievement - 4 grade point total divided by the grade several programs completely online. points per credit point credits. Only letter grades (A, Saturday College B, C, D and F) are used to Saturday College courses are often B: Above Average Achievement - 3 determine your GPA. accelerated, hybrid courses, which grade points per credit means the pace is fast-often double C: Average Achievement- 2 grade the pace of a typical semester course. points per credit Furthermore, up to half of your course work may be online. D: Below Average Achievement - 1 grade point per credit 19 | P a g e
• Course listings required for • Consider one of the advanced specific majors, such as degrees offered at Anoka- Engineering, Nursing or Ramsey campuses Business. • Visit: http://mntransfer.org/ for transfer information about Transfer To Anoka-Ramsey Minnesota State Colleges and Anoka-Ramsey will consider for Universities (Minnesota State). transfer college-level coursework • Degree Audit Report System completed at a degree-granting (Anoka-Ramsey students) or the college accredited by one of the Web-based Transferology.com regional associations of colleges (any internet user) offer free, and schools, or by a comparable personalized transfer evaluation international college or university. tools. Before registering, students with Grade Reports prior coursework from another • Academic Advisors at both Your grade report is accessible online institution are encouraged to: campuses help transfer students through your student e-Services submit official transcripts from each understand degree requirements account. Reports are not mailed except institution to the Records Office. and interpret Degree Audit through arrangements with Records Record System (DARS) and To transfer credits from an Office. Transferology.com information, institution outside of the US, Visit: https://www.Anoka- provide unofficial, limited students must have their transcripts Ramsey.edu/academics/grades/ interpretations of transfer credits evaluated by Educational for detailed information about grades. and offer assistance with Credential Evaluations (ece.org) or academic petitions. World Education Services Transfers • Petition process for unusual (wes.org). Anoka-Ramsey and other public circumstances. colleges and universities in the • Transfer From Anoka-Ramsey Residency Requirement Minnesota State Colleges and to another College/University. To earn a degree from Anoka- Universities system (Minnesota State) Ramsey, at least 20 semester credits work to make transfer easy for students. Anoka-Ramsey offers must be earned at Anoka-Ramsey. Transfer agreements have been appropriate coursework for the For students transferring at least formalized with several institutions to core requirements of most eight semester credits from another simplify transfer procedures for bachelor degree programs Minnesota State college or the students and ensure transfer of credits University of Minnesota, the from Anoka-Ramsey to other colleges Students are encouraged to: requirement changes from 20 to 12 or universities. • Meet with an academic advisor credits. to discuss transfer options and Services for Transfer • Academic Advisors • Intersystem review the transfer guide for your Grades/Grade Point intended school or major Agreement: Minnesota Transfer Average (GPA) Transfer guides are available at Curriculum (MnTC). All college courses in which a Educational Services • Early (joint, deferred) guaranteed student has received a grade of A, • Complete the Associate of Arts B, C, D, or P will be considered for admission to a university. degree that includes Minnesota transfer evaluation. Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) 20 | P a g e
Cost and Aid Compare to be impressed! Anoka-Ramsey offers high-quality education at beautiful riverside campuses for an affordable rate. Visit us to learn more about costs, financial aid, and more. Tuition & Fees your check, and mail both to the • You have been awarded a General tuition and fee rates are Business Office at least five scholarship from Anoka-Ramsey approved by the Minnesota State business days before the payment Institutional Advancement, or Board of Trustees and are subject to deadline. • You have successfully enrolled in change without notice. Your tuition a payment plan and have Anoka-Ramsey Community at Anoka-Ramsey Community submitted the required down College-Business Office College pays for approximately payment of tuition 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW Coon 60% of the cost of your education. Rapids, MN 55433 Do not rely on the drop for The remainder of the cost is appropriated by the State of 2. Payment Plan: You may choose nonpayment process as a way to Minnesota. Visit: to create a payment plan online: drop your courses. https://www.Anoka- Ramsey.edu/cost-aid/tuition-fees/ 1. Log in to your student account Financial Aid for current tuition and fee rates. 2. Select "Bills & Payments" on There are also many options to help the left you pay for your college education, About Payments The Business Office collects tuition 3. Select appropriate term such as grant, loan, and work-study payments, distributes financial aid 4. Select "Create a new programs. and scholarships, and processes FACTS payment plan" Unless otherwise indicated, refunds. eligibility for aid programs are Drop for Non Payment Tuition invoices are not mailed. You Anoka-Ramsey reserves the right based on: are responsible to monitor your to drop your courses for non- payment. Your course registration • Financial need as determined by student account balance. may be canceled if payment the FAFSA (see Apply for Payment deadlines for tuition and requirements have not been met by Financial Aid) fees are posted online at: the published due date. • Enrollment status http://www.Anoka- You are responsible for paying your • Satisfactory Academic Ramsey.edu/calendar/important- full tuition/fees by the established Progress dates-deadlines/ You are financially payment deadlines unless one or • US citizenship or eligible non- responsible for all courses for which more of the following is true: citizens status you register. • Enrollment in an aid-eligible • You have applied for financial aid degree and major Payment Options and Anoka-Ramsey has received • High school diploma or Choose the best payment plan: your FAFSA by the tuition GED deadline from the Dept. of 1. Pay in full: Education, or Most of the financial aid programs Online: Log in to your student • You are enrolled in the Post- below require you to complete the account to submit your payment Secondary Enrollment Options annual FAFSA for the college’s online using Visa, MasterCard, (PSEO) program, or Financial Aid Office to determine if Discover or E-Check • You are a veteran who has been you are eligible. For complete certified to receive education information including requirements a.). In-person: The Business Office benefits, or and links to resources, visit: accepts cash, check, money order, http://www.anokaramsey.edu/cost- Visa, or MasterCard. • You have submitted an approved aid/financial-aid-eligibility/ b.). By U.S. Mail: Print your billing third party billing authorization statement from your student or an official tuition waiver to the Business Office, or account, print your Customer ID on 21 | P a g e
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