The 4-minute video, entitled “Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Design Your Future, Build Your Life,” provides an overview of the college to prospective students. It presents viewers an up-close look at the college’s two scenic riverside campuses, and shows why the college has built its reputation for excellence, dedication and access. ARCC offers small class sizes, academic and career advising, peer-tutoring, student organizations, sports, and much more.

“ We continually seek new ways to introduce the public to Anoka-Ramsey Community College and its excellent educational programs,” says Mary Jacobson, ARCC Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “We’re excited that this video allows us to reach more prospective students with our message: Anoka-Ramsey is a smart choice!”

To view ARCC’s award-winning video online, visit www.anokaramsey.edu/about/ and select the “Windows Media” or “Real Media” link.

Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community, junior and technical colleges. They offer the only national competition designed to honor excellence among marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges. This year’s Paragon Awards contained more than 1,900 entries. This award marks the second Paragon awarded to ARCC.