May 2012

VOLUME XL, Issue No. 42: May 7, 2012

Congratulations and Thank You for a Terrific Year

Pam Fauskee, Mark Omodt Recognized by Chancellor Rosenstone

Congratulations to John Hennen

Student Awards Night Honors at Both Campuses

Annual Faculty/Staff vs. Students Softball Game Fun

Commencements This Friday

Internal Communications Survey

Wellness Works Chair Massages May 9

Rams Basketball Players Earn Athletic Scholarships

Women’s Softball Team Qualifies for NJCAA Regional Tournament

Taher Riverview Café Summer Hours

Saint Paul Saints Game May 19

Congratulations to Angie Anderson and Mary Jacobson

Staff Development Funds Reminder

Hellos, Goodbyes and Changes in Responsibilities

Pause for Appreciation

College of Choice for Faculty and Staff

Official Announcements

News from President Jessica Stumpf

Congratulations and Thank You for a Terrific Year

It is hard to believe that graduation at all three campuses is this week! Not only is this a momentous time for students, but the staff and faculty at Anoka Tech and Anoka-Ramsey should also celebrate their own graduation and commencement.

It has been a year full of changes and hard work for both Anoka Tech and Anoka-Ramsey. I am so pleased with the collaboration and commitment you all have put into this past year.  Your willingness to be flexible, adapt to change and to go the extra mile for the sake of students and higher education will blaze the road to future successes at all three campuses.  Everyone should be proud to graduate from the hard work and dedication they have put forth this past year and should embrace a commencement that celebrates the start of something wonderfully new, exciting and fresh!

I look forward to next year and to being a part of an alignment that breaks new ground and serve as a model for the future. I think many people are watching Anoka Tech and Anoka-Ramsey to see what we can do. We have a lot to offer; I see it every day I come to work. I am proud to say that I am part of an innovative team of people who will overcome obstacles, seize opportunities and build on each institutions unique heritage to obtain the goals of serving students and our communities, and aligning two colleges. 

If you are staff or faculty who work over the summer months, I encourage you to take time away from campus and spend it with your friends and family. If you are staff or faculty who are not on campus over the next few months, I hope you enjoy the lazy days of summer.

Stay in touch this summer by looking at the Weekly Update or College Bulletin; both will continue to communicate important college information.

Thank you again for all that you do and I hope to see you at graduation.

Pam Fauskee, Mark Omodt Recognized by Chancellor Rosenstone

Congratulations to outstanding faculty Pam Fauskee and Mark Omodt for their recognition at the MnSCU Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence in Teaching Award luncheon, April 18!

Congratulations to John Hennen

Congratulations to John Hennen for being recognized by Anoka County for his work regarding sexual violence awareness and prevention. If you missed the press release recognizing John and the award he received from the county, you can still read it online.

John’s dedication and commitment to raising awareness around sexual violence continues to make a difference in the lives of our students and will have a profound effect in the lives about people beyond Anoka County.

Words really fail to express how thankful I am and how proud I am to work among some of the state’s finest faculty and students. Congratulations, John!

Student Awards Night Honors at Both Campuses

The Cambridge Awards Ceremony was held Friday, April 27. Congratulations to the following students recognized for their outstanding dedication and work!

Academic Discipline Awards
    Art: Gavriella Aguilar
    Biology: Georgina Minwegen
    Business: Allison Sivigny
    Choir & Voice Student: Shawn Heule
    C-Net Program: Ashley Rahn
    Economics: Isaiah Norton
    English: Drew Reilly & Andrea Sandeen
    Humanities/Philosophy: Ashley Steffenson
    R.N. Program: Meredith Mackinnon & Grace Hudson

Honors Scholar
    Kristina Reiling

Phi Theta Kappa
    Kristina Reiling
    Melinda LaQuier
    Kara Harms
    Jinsol Park
    Kristina Beaulieu
    Alyson Kraft
    Allison Sivigny
    Maria Myers

Student Life Clubs
    Student Nurses Association:  Carilyn Brinwall
    Literacy Club: Kiya Patry & Sonja Rauen
    Environmental Club:  Rebecca Anderson

Student Workers
    Fitness Center & Gym: Kiya Patry
    Library:  Chelsea Mellor
    Records Office: Tonya Kohanek

Outstanding Student of the Year 2011-2012
    Kristina Reiling

The Coon Rapids Awards Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 2.  Congratulations to the following list of students recognized for their outstanding dedication and work!

Academic Discipline Awards
    Anthropology: Meghan Meints
    Art: Anthony Balma
    Biology: Hannah Kruse
    Biomedical Technology: Nancy Hagen
    Business: Susan Gieseke
    Chemistry: Alyssa Devine
    Chinese: Paige Merwin
    Computer Networking & Telecommunications: Michael Morris
    Computer Science: Matthew Dion
    Economics: Benjamin Allen
    Engineering: Alex Chaddock
    English: Jamie Haddox
    French: Mia Glover
    Geography: Annaliese Heinicke
    German: Annaliese Heinicke
    Health, Physical Education, & Recreation: Carol Curtis
    History: Kimberly Meyer
    Humanities: Jose Aguilera Araya
    Integrative Health & Healing: Laurél Kimpton
    Mathematics: Alex Chaddock
            AMATYC - 1st Place: Ashley Mages
            AMATYC - 2nd Place: Thomas Heille
            AMATYC - 3rd Place: Felicia Lindberg
    Music: Jared Waln
    Nursing: Dustin Lee
    Philosophy: Ben Blanchette
    Physical Therapist Assistant Program: Barbara Schultz
    Political Science: Alisa Brakic
    Psychology: Ben Blanchette
    Reading: Lucas Barraud
    Sociology: Michael Sommer
    Speech: Ryan Theil
    Study Skills: Alex Shykes
    Theatre Arts: Nykeigh Larson

Activity Awards 
    Actress: Nykeigh Larson 
    Athlete: Veselin Karagyaurov 
    Contributor to the Literary Magazine: Elaine Kenny 
    Contributor to the Student Newspaper: Terisha Alfaro 
    Instrumentalist: Joshua May 
    Intramural Athlete: Nathan Richardson 
    Phi Theta Kappa: David Corgan 
    Student Government: Nicholas Tomczyk 
    Vocalist: Bridgette Gergen

Outstanding Student of the Year 2011-2012 
    Nadia Pedersen

Annual Faculty/Staff vs. Students Softball Game Fun

Submitted by Joan McKearnan, Biology Department

We had a slow start to the game and therefore the shortest game in our history, 2.5 innings, but the faculty can now say “Two-two-two in a row”.  The score was 11-3.  I would say the Faculty MVP was Tom Hanson who not only pitched a great game but hit 1.75 home runs.  The 0.75 was because the ball hit the top of the fence and then bounced back in and Tom was able to run to third base.  I want to thank the players for the faculty (see below) and Shannon Glenn for organizing the student team. 

Lance Lund
Vicki MacMurdo
Kathy Connelly
Tom Hanson
Trung Ha (who also hit a home run!)
Brandi Eddings
Ashley Weatherspoon
Sara Nelson
Shawn Magner
Dan Lojovich
Bruce Homann

And… Wait for it…….

Blayn Lemke (yes, you heard it here first) who played catcher for the last inning, and not too bad.  Joe Mauer, watch out! 

Commencements This Friday

Internal Communications Survey

Submitted by Bobbie Dahlke, Marketing & Public Relations

This summer, the Marketing & Public Relation’s team would like to explore opportunities for streamlining and improving internal communications at Anoka-Technical and Anoka-Ramsey Community Colleges. Please help them in their work by completing an Internal Communication Survey.

Wellness Works Chair Massages May 9  Submitted by Joyce Traczyk, Student Activities

Once again, the Wellness Works employee wellness program will be offering chair massages!

Massages will be on Wednesday, May 9. Sign up at the Information Desk on the Cambridge Campus or at the Employee Wellness Program bulletin board on the Coon Rapids Campus (located by Central Services).

Rams Basketball Players Earn Athletic Scholarships Submitted by Rory Larson, Athletics Department

Please congratulate Anoka-Ramsey Men's Basketball players J.J. Butler and Antone Darrington on receiving athletic scholarships to continue their academic and athletic careers next year.

We are very proud of their accomplishments and thank them for their contributions to our basketball program this past season!

Women’s Softball Team Qualifies for NJCAA Regional Tournament Submitted by Dave Alto, Athletics Department

Congratulations to the Women’s Softball team on qualifying for the NJCAA Region XIIIA Tournament this past Saturday. This is the second consecutive year that the team has advanced to the regional tournament. The team will compete Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11 in Willmar, Minn. with the winner advancing to the National Tournament in Rochester, Minn. the following week.

I apologize to faculty for the timing of the Regional Tournament during finals week. The dates are set by the region in relation to the national tournament. I appreciate how flexible, understanding and supportive you have been with the student athletes. If any of these student athletes have a final on Thursday or Friday, they are supposed to contact you a.s.a.p. about what they can do. If you have any questions, or if I can help in any way, please let me know.

Taher Riverview Café Summer Hours Submitted by Kate Palm, Food Service Director

Cafeteria/Coffee Summer Hours

Through Friday, May 11 

Cafeteria (Regular Hours)
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Coffee Shop (Regular Hours)
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, May 14 through Thursday, June 15

Coffee Shop
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Full Catering Available

Monday, June 18 through Thursday, August 2

Cafeteria
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Full Catering Available

Saint Paul Saints Game May 19

Submitted by Joyce Traczyk, Student Activities

Congratulations to Angie Anderson and Mary Jacobson

Faculty Earns Perfect Score M. Ed. Graduate Exams

Big congratulations to Communications Studies Faculty member Angie Anderson for earning a perfect score on her Masters of Education (M. Ed.) graduate exams.  Angie completed the online Teaching Graduate certificate in summer 2011 and is now finishing her M.Ed. through .Bemidji State University.

The last step in the completion of her degree is a final project, which has been proposed and accepted, that expands on her prior work to further examine the importance of feedback, organization, content creation and meaningful interactions among students and faculty in online courses. Faculty members who excel in most or all of these areas are encouraged to contact Angie over the summer for a short interview.

Congratulations, Angie!

Marketing Director Completes Master’s Program in Liberal Studies at Metropolitan State University

Public Relations and Marketing Director Mary Jacobson recently completed a master’s degree program in Liberal Studies at Metropolitan State University.

Mary began master studies only two years ago and, after extensive interdisciplinary inquiry, chose to complete a capstone project titled, Forgiving River: The Shifting Human Relationship with the Mississippi River, which combined her research on the Mississippi River with her exploration of bookmaking arts.

Congratulations, Mary!

Staff Development Funds Reminder

Submitted by Louise Duff, Administrative Services

A reminder to those who are eligible for staff development funds that you must request your funds no later than June 1, 2012 for FY 12.  You must complete your activity no later than June 30, 2012.

Hellos, Goodbyes and Changes in Responsibilities

Submitted by Natasha Baer, Educational Services

New Full Time Faculty in Political Science

Matt Schuster has officially accepted a position as a full-time Political Science faculty member.  Matt holds a Master of Science degree in Political Science and has completed all coursework towards his Ph.D. in Political Science.

He began at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in 2005 as an Academic Advisor. Since then, he has been a temporary part-time faculty member at the college, and has remained very involved within the department. 

Matt’s new position will be the only full-time faculty member in the Political Science Department. He will teach at both the Cambridge and Coon Rapids campuses.  He has continually dedicated his efforts by committing to students, serving the college, and reaching out to the community.  Matt’s role will continue to grow as he leads the Political Science Department.

Please join me in welcoming Matt to his new full-time teaching position!

Submitted by Tim Zondlo, Information Technology

New Addition to Central Services

Please welcome Jerry George to Central Services. He comes to us from the Department of Natural Resources. Stop in and say hi.

Special thanks go to both Tami Traeger and Pat Ripley for their help in Central Services over the last year.

Pause for Appreciation

The April 21 Cambridge Campus Earth Fair was a great success!   People of all ages from the community, as well as students, faculty & staff! 
Bonnie Boese, Library Department

Thank you, Bonnie, for your help in putting on the Earth Friendly Fair–from promotion to participation.  It made this year’s EFF a rousing success, with between 200-300 people showing up.  Thanks also go to Brad Wold, Crystal Pierce, Jim Brozowski, Phil Anderson, Pam Peterson, Tina Venneman, Greg Strandmark, Cindy Gilbert, Marko Marion and the inimitable Eric Anderson for pitching in. Next year will be even better. 
Peter Wahlstrom, Philosophy Department

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Mr. Bibee,

I just wanted to e-mail you back and tell you how much I appreciate your help. I can open the Powerpoints online, I just didn't realize they were there. You are a wonderful teacher and are always willing to help in any way possible and responding to your students right away. I will say that I enjoyed your class and I can't say that about many speech classes I have attended before. I truly am grateful for all the help and e-mails you have replied back to. Not many teachers are like this and I hope you realize that you are a wonderful teacher!

Thanks for everything.
- Student of Speech faculty member Jack Bibee

College of Choice for Faculty and Staff

Wellness Fund Approvals:

Jim Biederman, $100
Jami Jones, $100
Amber Severson, $100
Ann Kinkel, $99.52

Official Announcements

April 20 Academic Affairs & Standards Council Meeting

Submitted by Val Knight, Educational Services

Click here to view the minutes from the meeting.

Administrator Duty Assignments for Week of May 7 and May 14, 2012

Submitted by Jill Snippen, Educational Services