Student Life
Anoka Technical College is committed to providing a wide range of student life organizations that advance the college mission to help students and communities to live and learn well.
The student organizations are multidimensional and give students an opportunity to become engaged in campus activities to balance work and life, meet friends, and develop leadership skills and to enjoy the college experience. The student life organizations at Anoka Technical College are built around student and community interests and needs.
Clubs and Organizations
Anoka Technical College strives to provide students opportunities to engage with other students, faculty, and staff through student activity, student organization, and other student life programming.
Current Student Life opportunities at Anoka Technical College include:
- Drone Robotics Club provides students opportunities to develop leadership skills and engage more in their field.
- Medical Assistant Club opportunities to develop leadership skills and engage more in their field.
- Multicultural Club provides students with opportunities to enhance the appreciation and understanding of the diversity within the college and the community.
- Occupational Therapy Club (SOTA) offers students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and engage more in their field.
- Peer Tutors are students trained to tutor their peers in a variety of academic subjects.
- Welding Club (Skills-USA) provides opportunities for students to complete in their field.
Multicultural Student Center
Rm 177
Welcome! Lali! Willcommen! Bienvenue! Xin Chào, Bienveni¬dos! The Multicultural Student Center at Anoka Technical College expand awareness and education about our multicultural society and work-force while broadening our view, acceptance, and appreciation of cultural diversity. The center is a source for information resources, and programming.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold:
- Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and
- Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.
Student Senate
Rm 175
The Student Senate serves as advocates for all Anoka Technical College students. In addition to being the voice in front of local and state elected officials for fighting for lower tuition and more financial aid, the Student Senate represents the student body at meetings and in college committees. They also subsidize the cost of professional conferences and competitions for students and provide social, educational, cultural and leadership activities for the entire college.
Student Resources
Accessibility Services
Enrollment Services Rm 117, 763-576-7950
Accommodations and service delivery provided for students with a documented disability. Call for appointment. Bring documentation to your scheduled meeting.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) through Metro North
Student Success Center Rm 190N, 763-576-7845
Free program to prepare for college; develop foundational skills in reading, writing, math, English and technology; prepare for GED or adult diploma; prepare for Accuplacer testing and retesting; and take English Language Learner (ELL) classes.
Career and Job Placement Services
Student Success Center Rm 190F, 763-576-7780
Staffed by an employment counselor from the Minnesota Work Force Center-Anoka County, this office provides assistance with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation and other job search activities. Appointments are preferred.
Career Planning Resources
College Central is a job search website for Anoka Technical College students and alumni. College Central offers a tools such as a resume builder, and resources related to job search. Visit https://www.anokatech.edu/student-services/career-services/
Computer Lab
Academic Resource Center Rm 180, 763-433-1510 (Press 1)
Computer and internet access for students who are taking classes at Anoka Technical College. Complete assignments, work on group projects, and complete coursework for on-line classes. Assistance provided by Computer Lab Assistant (CLA) and others with computer expertise.
Counseling Services
Student Success Center Rm 190, 763-576-7860
Academic, career, and personal counseling. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments have priority.
Enrollment and Success Coaches
Enrollment Services Rm 117, 763-576-7710
Assistance provided to create a personalized success plan to reach your academic, career or personal goals. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments have priority.
Feed Your Need Food Pantry
Rm 190
Feed Your Need Food Pantry is provided in partnership with nonprofit HOPE for the Community. HOPE for the Community is supported by Second Harvest Heartland, a local nonprofit hunger-relief organization. Second Harvest Heartland’s contributions largely supply the Food Pantry in addition to campus food drives.
GED Testing through Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Student Success Center Rm 190O, 763-576-7840
Resources for adults preparing for the GED test. See Anokatech.edu for more information on hours and services.
Library
Academic Resource Center Rm 180
Research and reference assistance, Student ID cards, fax transmittal and photocopying services, reservation of textbooks.
Math Lab
Student Success Center Rm 190
Free service for students seeking assistance with math. Drop-in tutoring provided by peer tutors and math instructors.
Peer Tutoring
763-576-7760
Improve academic performance in technical coursework by working with a peer tutor. Free service. Peer tutors are faculty-recommended, exceptionally knowledgeable students enrolled in the same program as you. Tutor schedules are available in the Writing Center Rm 130.
Testing Center
Rm 103, 763-576-7830
Testing services include initial placement testing, accommodated testing, make-up testing, TEAS testing and other board examinations. Test accommodations are provided upon referral from the Accessibility Services. Call for details or stop by the Testing Center.
Veterans Center
Rm 333
The Veterans Center is space dedicated to veterans, reservists and family members and contains resources and information to support the transition from military to civilian life.
North Metro Regional VA Coordinator
Charles Egerstrom, 763-433-1113 cegerstrom@anokaramsey.edu
Veteran’s School Certifying Official
763-576-7740
Anoka Technical College welcomes and supports veterans, reservists and their families and recognizes the contributions they make as citizens and as students.
Writing Center
Rm 130, 763-576-4069
Free service for students seeking assistance with writing. (See schedule in Writing Center for hours.)
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