Thirteen Online Students Graduate from the Rasmussen College Leadership Academy

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen College, a private, career-focused higher education institution, is pleased to congratulate thirteen of its top online students on successfully graduating from the Rasmussen College Leadership Academy.

The Leadership Academy at Rasmussen College consists of a group of hand-picked online degree seeking students and is reserved for students enrolled in Rasmussen College Online. Leadership Academy participants are chosen for the academy to learn the leadership skills necessary to be successful in their careers. The group then meets every-other-week to learn from leadership experts and to hone the skills necessary for their future career achievement.

In order to be considered for selection, students must be with Rasmussen College for at least two full quarters and must have a G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher. Students must then apply for the academy, and a panel of Rasmussen College Online representatives makes the final selection.

"We are proud of their commitment and dedication to the program, and we congratulate them on all of their future successes," said Rasmussen College Online Dean Carrie Daninhirsch. "Our goal as a college is to produce graduates that will excel in their field of choice, and this program positions our students to do such."

The following 13 students–ranging from a variety of degree programs—comprise the most recent graduates of the Leadership Academy. Four of the students in the last year have graduated from Rasmussen College.

• Belinda Amerson, Criminal Justice - Investigation/Law Enforcement Bachelor's degree
• Lori Belanger, Health Information Technician Associate's degree - graduated
• Ann Decker, Healthcare Management Bachelor's degree
• Darnise Jordan, Business Management Human Resources Associate's degree
• Cynthia Joseph, Paralegal Associate's degree
• Wendy Lawler, Health Information Technician Associate's degree
• Sharon Lintner, Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Associate's degree
• Tina Mclaughlin, Medical Administration Associate's degree
• Mary Newhall, Criminal Justice - Investigation/Law Enforcement Bachelor's degree
• Sandra Sjolin, Health Information Technician Associate's Degree- graduated
• Samantha Stokes, Health Information Technician Associate's degree
• Sharon Swindle, Medical Administration Associate's Degree- graduated
• Cheyenne Vick, Paralegal Associate's degree

For additional information about Rasmussen College Online, visit www.rasmussen.edu/locations/online-campus/.

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An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a regionally-accredited, 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 utmost 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. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

SOURCE Rasmussen College