| Record breaking fall enrollment at Anoka Technical College |
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| Wednesday, 26 August 2009 | |
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At the start of the fall semester, Anoka Technical College reports a record-breaking enrollment. The college’s fall 2009 enrollment is record breaking in two ways: first, according to college historians, it is the highest enrollment in more than 15 years; second, it is 23.1 percent higher than it was at the same time last year. An early report from the college indicates 2,175 students are taking classes this fall. The college anticipates enrollment will increase even more as additional learners enroll and register in September to take advantage of classes that start in the middle of the semester. Anoka Tech’s fall 2008 enrollment was 1,748. Anne Weyandt, president of Anoka Technical College, is pleased with the early enrollment increase. She credits the college’s ability to offer high quality, affordable technical educational opportunities that are fast, focused and flexible along with a re-aligned admissions processes that makes getting into college and getting an education as easy and as painless as possible, as the two primary factors behind the record-breaking numbers. “The unprecedented increases in enrollment at Anoka Tech over the past three terms not only reflect the state of our national and regional economy,” said Weyandt who added that “increased interest and enrollment in technical programs is indicative of the popularity of career education in meeting the needs of the current and future workforce. In addition, ATC’s intentional emphasis on programs and services that meet the needs of adult learners and dislocated workers–expressed in the Next STEP initiative–helps students flexibly transition back into college.” Weyandt also noted that the college has made substantial adjustments to accommodate the surge in enrollment: “our late afternoon and evening information sessions, drop-in admissions appointment schedule, expanded financial aid program and a variety of late start courses and online education options help make college accessible and affordable to those in our community in most need of our offerings in challenging economic times.” While the college celebrates what it has accomplished since last fall, Weyandt said staff and faculty will carry the positive momentum into the new academic year as they continue to serve students and to provide innovative career and technical education to help students live and learn well. Anoka Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. |
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