Anoka Ramsey Community College

Academic Advising & Planning

• Meet Academic Advisors

  Brian Wollum, 763-433-1188 Director of Academic Advising & Veteran Services Cambridge & Coon Rapids Campuses Education: Minnesota State University-Mankato, BA Mass Communications: Public Relations & MS Educational Leadership Favorite Quote: “Tell me, and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand.” – Native American Proverb

  De'Lisa Bolden, 763-433-1144 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: Muskegon Community College, AAS General; Eastern Michigan University, BS Special Education & MA Higher Education: Student Affairs Favorite Quote: “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase” – Martin Luther King

  Stacy Brunsgaard, 763-433-1277 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: North Hennepin Community College, AA; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, BA Sociology; Globe University, MBA Human Resources Favorite Quote: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – Aristotle

  Abby Burkhart, 763-433-1126 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: University of Iowa, BA Anthropology & Religious Studies; University of St. Thomas, MA Leadership in Student Affairs Favorite Quote: "You don’t have to be somebody different to be important. You are important in your own right.” - Michelle Obama

  Tadd Heichel, 763-433-1313 Veterans Advisor, Cambridge & Coon Rapids Campuses Education: Western Technical College, AAS Human Resources/Business Administration; Viterbo University, BA History; Montana State University, MA History Favorite Quote: “Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.” – Mary Roach

  Aidyn Hillyard, 763-433-1225 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: University of Texas-San Antonio, BA English Literature with Creative Writing concentration & MA Counseling with Community Counseling track Favorite Quote: “I am the dialogue between my Self and el espíritu del mundo. I change myself, I change the world.” – Gloria Anzaldúa

  Kate Hostnick-Harper, 763-433-1255 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: St. Cloud State University, BS Social Work

  Deanne Kosel, 763-433-1964 Academic Advisor, Cambridge Campus Education: Northcentral Technical College, AAS Sign Language Interpreting; Anoka-Ramsey Community College, AA; St. Cloud State University, BS Community Psychology Favorite Quote: “Success is more a matter of choice than of circumstance.” – Rory Vaden

  Merlita Lockman, 763-433-1298 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: Minnesota State University-Mankato, BA Psychology & MS Counseling & Student Personnel Advice to Students: "Knowing and utilizing campus resources will be key to your success at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Please set aside time to locate these resources during your first semester."

  DeShaun McDonald,763-433-1979 Admissions & Academic Advisor, Cambridge Campus Education: Minneapolis Community & Technical College; Minnesota State University-Mankato, AA; Bay State College, BS Entertainment Management Favorite Quote: “Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart.” – Ziad K. Abdelnour

  Ryan Olson, 763-433-1385 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, AA; St. Cloud State University, BS Elementary Education Advice to Students: “See advisors early and often to make sure that you are always on track.”

  Anna Sorgert, 763-433-1879 Academic Advisor, Cambridge Campus Education: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, AA; University of Minnesota-Duluth, BS Psychology; Concordia University St. Paul, MA Educational Leadership Favorite Quote: "It is the job that is never started that takes the longest to finish." – J.R.R. Tolkien

  Abbey Soldner, 763-433-1143 Academic Advisor, Coon Rapids Campus Education: St. Cloud State University, BS Community Psychology & MS College Counseling & Student Development Favorite Quote: "Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength."

• Schedule an Appointment

  30-minute appointments with Academic Advisors are available in-person or by phone. To schedule an appointment call 763-433-1230 or stop by the Information Desk at either campus. Please do not use email to try and make an appointment.

  TOPICS FOR ADVISING APPOINTMENTS

  • Degree & Course Planning
  • Transfer Planning
  • Program Information
  • Transcript Evaluations
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress

• Quick Stop (Walk-In) Advising

  Convenient walk-in advising is available for quick questions (5 minutes or less) during specified hours. Students check-in at the Information Desk and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. The length of wait time will vary. Students may be asked to schedule an appointment for more detailed planning with an Academic Advisor. Please check-in at least 15 minutes before scheduled end times.

  Please note that Quick Stop Advising times at both campuses are subject to change due to various advising events. Refer below for availability and closures if you are planning on coming to campus for the sole purpose of seeing an Academic Advisor for Quick Stop Advising.

  Quick Stop Advising Hours: Mondays through Fridays: 10 am to 2 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 4 pm to 5:30 pm

  Quick Stop Closures: Thursday, Oct. 4 Monday, Nov. 12 - Holiday (College Closed) Thursday, Nov. 22 - Holiday (College Closed) Friday, Nov. 23 - Holiday (College Closed) Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Holiday (College Closed) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - Holiday (College Closed)

  Topics for Quick Stop Advising: Placement Test Results Concerns About Current Courses Degree Requirements & DARS Report Referral to College & Community Resources Review of Course Schedule Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from Courses College Policies & Procedures

• Follow Your Degree Progress

  The DARS interactive audit will show your completed coursework with Anoka-Ramsey and transfer credits that have been officially evaluated by the Records Office.

• Transfer Planning

  Many students come to Anoka-Ramsey with the intention of completing their general education coursework and transferring to a four-year college or university. What is important for students to consider is what general education courses they should be completing at Anoka-Ramsey to complement their planned major. Academic Advisors are available to meet with students to help ensure they are taking appropriate coursework for their planned major and transfer institution. Students should start this process as soon as possible and schedule an appointment to meet with their Academic Advisor.

• Contacts

  Advising Services
  763-433-1230

  Voicemail & Email will be responded to within one to two business days

• Locations

  Cambridge Campus
  Check in at Front Desk

  Coon Rapids Campus
  Educational Services Rm CR-C244

  Maps & Hours