Anoka Ramsey Community College

COVID-19 FAQs: Anoka-Ramsey's Response

• What is guiding Anoka-Ramsey’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Anoka-Ramsey is working closely with Minnesota State and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to evaluate and convey information, guidance and response related to COVID-19. Operational decisions will continue to align with all local, state and federal policies and orders related to the mitigation of COVID-19. As we plan to return many courses and services to campus, the college will continue to prioritize academic and service operations and the health and safety of our community.

• Who makes decisions about Anoka-Ramsey’s response to COVID-19?

  Anoka-Ramsey’s Pandemic Planning Team meets regularly to respond to changing guidance in a coordinated way. This team is comprised of leaders across both Anoka-Ramsey and Anoka Tech including the executive team, Academic and Student Affairs, Public Safety, Communications, Facilities, Human Resources, Information Technology and Environmental Safety.

  Don Lewis, Vice President of Finance and Administration has been appointed by President Kent Hanson as the Pandemic Administrator in charge.

• What happens when there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Anoka-Ramsey?

  Anoka-Ramsey works closely with state and local health authorities to identify and implement the steps needed to protect the community at the time the case is identified. Depending on the circumstances, this could include guidance on testing, isolation, or masking, as directed by MDH. Positive cases of COVID-19 should be reported to public safety at COVID19.Health@anokaramsey.edu.

• Are campuses open to students, faculty and staff?

  Yes campus is open to students, faculty, and staff, as well as prospective students. See building and service hours for more information.

• Are campuses open to the general public?

  Campuses are open. Information on building hours and access can be found here.

  Those coming to campus should familiarize themselves with our new procedures:

  Review on-campus safety policies (full)

• Will athletics, meetings and other campus events be held in-person?

  Some meetings and events will be held in-person and others will be hosted virtually. Athletics programs will continue. For all in-person activities and events, the college follows current recommendations for health and safety from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC.

• Are visits, tours and information sessions being affected at this time?

  Our Admissions staff is pleased to offer virtual visits and information sessions, as well as in-person visits by appointment. Learn more.

  Additionally, some events will be resuming on campus, following MDH and CDC guidance for health and safety.

   

• Building Hours

  View building and service hours

• Contacts

  MN Dept of Health HOTLINE
  651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
  7 am to 7 pm

  Don Lewis
  Vice President of Administration & Finance

  Mary Jacobson
  Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

  Cliff Anderson
  Director of Public Safety
  612-437-5335

  Email Anoka-Ramsey with COVID-19 health questions and concerns

  Office of Public Safety

  Accounts Payable

• County Health Officials

  Anoka County

  Isanti County