Anoka-Ramsey Community College has an information session, for people interested in its GIS--Geographic Information Program coming up in August—Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the College Testing Center on the Coon Rapids Campus, 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW. The information session provides an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the program options and meet with faculty in the program.

Carole Fuller, the new program director, says “Recent world events have heightened the importance in the GIS and Cartography field. Anoka-Ramsey’s GIS program prepares students to use GIS in business marketing decisions, agriculture, transportation, emergency and crisis planning. GIS allows users to analyze and present complicated data in ways that make visual impact.”

Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers a GIS Associate of Science Degree and a certificate program with courses that meet in the evenings to complement student work schedules. Program options include a one-year certificate program and a two-year Associate of Science degree program in Geographic Information Systems.

Rosie Mortenson, dean of Continuing Education & Customized Training, states “The GIS programs are growing in importance as businesses and government agencies try to assess and plan for a wide range of needs. We have sought out advisory board members and faculty who are industry experts to help shape Anoka-Ramsey’s GIS programs.”

For more information, attend the GIS information session on August 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Testing Center on the Coon Rapids Campus. The Coon Rapids Campus is located on the Mississippi River at 11200 Mississippi Blvd., NW. Contact Anoka-Ramsey Community College at 763-427-2600 or www.AnokaRamsey.edu for directions.

For more information about the GIS Program, contact Carole Fuller at 763-576-4640 or log on to http://www.anokaramsey.edu/career_programs/CareerGIS.cfm