What is CHIPS?

CHIPS is an acronym for our values: Community, History, Integrity, Placement and Service. CHIPS embodies what the Rasmussen College experience is all about, and why it’s not just an ordinary education.

What does CHIPS mean for you, our student?

It means a personal, service oriented, quality education that is designed to help you succeed – in the classroom and beyond.

Here are some questions to ask when selecting a college, so that you can make the best decision regarding your future career.

COMMUNITY - Working together to maintain a positive campus environment and community connection.

	What is your average class size? Do you have online interaction… such as a portal, student profiles, and message boards? How many employers do you interact with on a regular basis in order to help graduates find jobs? How else does the college interact with the local community? Are your instructors, staff, and students on a first name basis? Is there an open-door policy at this college?

HISTORY - Providing over a century of leadership and innovation in career education.

	When were you founded? How long have you been in business? What’s the history of this college? How did you get started? Where was your first campus located? Where do you currently have campus locations? How many students have graduated from this college? How long have you offered online classes?

INTEGRITY - Delivering a quality education for students and qualified candidates for employers.

	Are you accredited? Is your accreditation national or regional? Do you allow students to participate in evaluation of their instructors and overall educational experience? How do you decide which new programs to offer? Who helps you develop them? Do you help graduates develop a portfolio of work samples that can be used to demonstrate career competencies to potential employers?

PLACEMENT - Preparing our students to take the next step in their careers.

Do you have a full-time career placement office? Does your Career Services Office receive job postings from local employers? What is your placement rate? Do you assist with resume, cover letter, and reference preparation? Do students have the opportunity to participate in practice interviews prior to graduation? Do you offer long term placement assistance for graduates? Do you offer career placement assistance nationwide?

SERVICE - Helping to ensure a successful educational experience, from admission to graduation. 

Do you offer 24/7 assistance for students? Do you offer no-cost tutoring for both online and on-campus students? Do you offer assistance with researching and applying for financial aid? Do you assist new students with gathering transcripts and other necessary items during the application process? Are you available for questions throughout this time? Does your college have a library and an onsite librarian? Do you offer technical support onsite and online? Are you open evenings and weekends?