Our History
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a multi-campus institution and a member of the Minnesota State 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.
Anoka-Ramsey opened in 1965 in a wing of Centennial High School in Circle Pines with an enrollment of almost 600 students. Since then, 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. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10,523 students completed credit classes at the college.
Our Grounding Principles
The Mission
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an open-door, comprehensive institution of higher education 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.
The Vision
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to developing articulate, critical, and creative thinkers, who are responsible contributors to the community.
To read more about Anoka-Ramsey’s grounding principles, including the college’s Strategic Plan, visit our Mission & Strategic Plan webpage linked here.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to lifelong learning and the development of informed citizens. To fulfill that commitment and serve the community and our students, Anoka-Ramsey’s staff is committed to providing education and services based on the following values.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College:
- values trust, fairness, honesty, and integrity in all interactions.
- promotes opportunities for lifelong intellectual, professional, and personal learning.
- provides an integrated collegiate learning experience stressing basic skill development, academic excellence, employable skill preparation, and intellectual rigor.
- embraces diversity within and beyond the college and responds to the needs of its local community, nation, and world.
- encourages creative thinking and intellectual curiosity.
- promotes continuous improvement through innovative ideas and technologies.
About Minnesota State
Mission and Vision
The Minnesota State system of distinct and collaborative institutions offers higher education that meets the personal and career goals of a wide range of individual learners, enhances the quality of life for all Minnesotans, and sustains vibrant economies throughout the state.
The Minnesota State system will enable the people of Minnesota to succeed by providing the most accessible, highest value education in the nation.
Accreditation
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
1-800-621-7440
ncahlc.org
Additional Accreditations held by Anoka-Ramsey
- Concurrent Enrollment: The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) accredits the Concurrent Enrollment Program.
- Business: The Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) nationally accredits the Business Associate of Science (AS) degree programs.
- Music: The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredits the Music Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) program.
- Nursing: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredits the Registered Nursing program.
- Physical Therapist Assistant: The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) nationally accredits the Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program.
Standing Against Discrimination, Harassment, & Violence
Discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or familial status is prohibited. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
If your right to freedom from such acts may have been violated, please notify one of the harassment officers listed on our Non-Discrimination Annual Notice page linked here.
Jay Nelson, JNelson@anokatech.edu
Chief Human Resources Officer
Office: CR-C149, Coon Rapids Campus, 763-576-4054
Mike Opoku, Mike.Opoku@anokaramsey.edu
Title IX Coordinator, Director of Student Development and Engagement
Office: CR-C234, Coon Rapids Campus, 763-433-1272
Anoka-Ramsey Community College will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or violence toward its students, faculty, or staff. Such acts are prohibited by college policies, state law, and federal law. The college is committed to providing a safe campus community for all. The following is a list of campus contacts and resources for students to use. To read Anoka-Ramsey’s full Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination in Employment and Education Policy, click here.
Office for Students with Disabilities: 763-433-1350
Mike Opoku: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Student Development & Engagement: 763-433-1272
Victims of sexual violence should contact the Campus Security Administrator and/or the police immediately for assistance:
Mike Opoku: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Student Development & Engagement: 763-433-1272
Non-Life Threatening
Cambridge Police Department: 763-689-9567
Coon Rapids Police Department: 763-427-1212
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