Press Release
Rasmussen College Faculty To Present At Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference
Faculty Chosen to Lead, "Reading 2.0: Improving Literacy in an Academic Environment" Workshop for Minnesota Library Professionals and Stakeholders
August 24, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS, (August 24, 2010) – Rasmussen College is pleased to announce that a proposal submitted by its Minnesota faculty has been selected for inclusion at the 2010 Minnesota Library Association Conference. Rasmussen academic leaders will present the workshop, “Reading 2.0: Improving Literacy in an Academic Environment,” at the annual conference held at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn., October 6-8.
Rasmussen faculty, including Anne Deutsch, Academic Support Librarian; Brook Easton, Learning Center Coordinator; Kari Nollendorfs, General Education Coordinator; George Alland, Instructor and former Harvard University Librarian; and Dan Reeves, Reference and Instructional Librarian, will present their workshop during Session H of the conference on Friday, October 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
“While technological advancements have made information sharing more seamless than ever, contributing to the expanding the role of the traditional librarian, many Americans still struggle with literacy,” Rasmussen College Vice President of Academic Affairs CarieAnn Potenza said. “The Academic Resource Team at Rasmussen College is always working to develop new methods for addressing issues in adult literacy in a college environment to ensure that it flourishes along with library advancements.”
Through the presentation, ‘Reading 2.0: Improving Literacy in an Academic Environment,” the Rasmussen College team will discuss its experience utilizing workshops, games, and other tools to sharpen students’ reading skills. Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on strategies for improving literacy in adults, improving comprehension, and addressing common literacy issues of English Language Learners and English as a Second Language learners.
The annual Minnesota Library Association 2010 Conference attracts more than 500 library professionals, friends of the Library, and library trustees from across Minnesota. Those interested in attending may register at http://mnlibraryassociation.org/ by September 24.
For additional information about programs and events at Rasmussen College, visit www.Rasmussen.edu.
ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE:
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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