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Non-Discrimination Annual Notice

Non-Discrimination Annual Notice

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and condition of employment, personnel practices, or access and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.

Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, Anoka-Ramsey Community College shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and university staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property.

Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. In order to eliminate barriers we take appropriate measures to assess each student’s ability to participate and benefit through placement testing and counseling. Based on assessment and counseling, students are then provided with campus services or a referral to community services to be better prepared for successful participation.

To make a report of discrimination/harassment or sexual violence/sexual assault, please contact any of the following designated college officials.

Non-Discrimination Coordinators

Discrimination and Harassment

Mike Opoku (Discrimination/Harassment Officer)
Director of Student Development and Engagement
Office: CR-C234, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone: 763-433-1272
Email: Mike.Opoku@anokaramsey.edu
Lisa Harris
Dean of Student Affairs
Office: CR-L213, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone: 763-433-1292
Email: Lisa.Harris@anokaramsey.edu
Jay Nelson
Senior Human Resources Officer
Office: CR-C149, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone : 763-576-4054
Email: JNelson@anokatech.edu

Sexual Violence/Sexual Assault

Mike Opoku (Title IX Coordinator)
Director of Student Development and Engagement
Office: CR-C234, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone: 763-433-1272
Email: Mike.Opoku@anokaramsey.edu
Lisa Harris
Dean of Student Affairs
Office: CR-L213, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone: 763-433-1292
Email: Lisa.Harris@anokaramsey.edu
Jay Nelson
Senior Human Resources Officer
Office: CR-C149, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone : 763-576-4054
Email: JNelson@anokatech.edu
For more information on reporting sexual violence/sexual assault, please see Anoka-Ramsey's Sexual Violence Statement.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504

Ann McArdle
Assistant Director
Office for Students with Disabilities
Office: CR-L112B
Rapids Campus Phone: (763) 433-1136
Email: Ann.McArdle@anokaramsey.edu 
Jay Nelson (ADA Compliance Officer)
Senior Human Resources Officer
Office: CR-C149, Coon Rapids Campus
Phone : 763-576-4054
Email: JNelson@anokatech.edu

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