Press Release
Rasmussen, Inc. Employees In Aurora Volunteer As Part Of Annual Community Service Day
Rasmussen Employees Assisted St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Boys and Girls Club of Elgin as Part of System-Wide Community Service Day
July 24, 2010
Erin Werthman
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AURORA, Ill. (July 24, 2010) – On Friday, July 23, Rasmussen, Inc. employees devoted more than 6,500 cumulative hours of work volunteering throughout the community as part of the annual Rasmussen Community Service Day, which benefits the communities where its 21 Rasmussen College campuses are located, as well as three central office communities. Employees from the local Aurora campus volunteered for St. Mark’s Lutheran church and Boys and Girls Club of Elgin.
“Rasmussen has a deep partnership with its campus communities, and we enjoy the opportunity to give back to residents who have so warmly welcomed us,” Rasmussen College Aurora Campus Director Susan Cheney said. “Our contribution to local residents extends beyond this annual event; we continuously work to participate in programs that benefit a variety of organizations and initiatives.”
The mission of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is to provide a wide range of ministry programs to the Aurora and Batavia communities. Rasmussen employees washed windows and painted walls, assisting with the general upkeep of the facility. Employees volunteering for the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin worked with children, coordinated activities, and cleaned and organized the facility, furthering the club’s mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Rasmussen has an extensive history contributing to the growth and well being of the communities it serves. Both employees and students have been recognized nationally for their partnerships with local businesses and volunteerism in local communities. In 2009, Rasmussen employees participated in 3,600 cumulative hours of community service across five states as part of the annual company-wide volunteer event.
“We believe that conscientious citizenship is a crucial ingredient to success, and we work continuously to improve our communities,” Rasmussen CEO Michael Locke said. “Our goal is to provide benefits that contribute to the success our community, just as we provide valuable higher education options for our students so they may pursue their career goals.”
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An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a career-focused, private college that specializes in offering the most in-demand degree programs in a highly supportive, student-centered educational environment. Rasmussen College offers market-relevant programs from the certificate and diploma level through the associate’s and bachelor’s level online and across its 22 campuses in the Midwest and Florida to more than 15,000 students. By combining its expertise in career development with high academic standards and with unparalleled student support services, graduates of Rasmussen College leave with the most up-to-date knowledge, the skills that employers look for, and the tools to succeed in their chosen field. Since 1900, the primary focus at Rasmussen College has remained constant: student achievement is of the upmost importance, the employer who hires its students continues to be a valued partner, and Rasmussen College is dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves.
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