From dedicated volunteer hours to
university-wide service initiatives, Rasmussen is providing
meaningful support where it is needed most
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- As the world comes together for Giving
Tuesday, Rasmussen University is proud to celebrate its
unwavering commitment to community enrichment and service to the
public good—core tenets of the University's mission. Through
programs that empower faculty, staff, and students to give back,
Rasmussen University exemplifies the spirit of giving all year
long.
From dedicated employee volunteer hours to university-wide
service initiatives, Rasmussen's contributions strengthen
communities and provide meaningful support where it is needed
most.
Annual Tradition of Service: Rasmussen Gives Back
Rasmussen Gives Back, a longstanding tradition, brought together
employees across the University the week of Oct. 21st to contribute nearly 900
hours of volunteer service in just one week. Team members partnered
with organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, Honor Flight
of ND/MN, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Activities ranged from
sorting food and stocking shelves to cleaning parks, organizing
donations, and raising funds for veterans and local families.
"As we reflect on the extraordinary contributions of our
Rasmussen community this Giving Tuesday, we are filled with
gratitude," said Paula Singer,
Rasmussen University president. "The Rasmussen community embodies
the spirit of service, going above and beyond to exceed the
expectations of society. Together, we are strengthening
communities, one act of kindness at a time."
Making a Difference, One Act of Kindness, and One Employee at
a Time
When Hurricane Helene struck, Admissions Advisor Rhonda Milbrett felt compelled to help. Learning
of her cousin's community in western North Carolina struggling to recover, she
started with a simple request for blankets on Facebook. The
response from her local Mankato,
Minnesota, community was overwhelming. Donations poured
in—blankets, clothes, diapers, pet food, and financial
contributions.
With a 26-foot trailer packed with over 5,000 pounds of
supplies, Rhonda and her sister drove to North Carolina, delivering the donations to a
volunteer-run hub where they were distributed to families in need.
Rhonda was able to take time off from work to make the trip thanks
to the dedicated volunteer hours provided by Rasmussen University,
which empowers employees to give back to their communities. This
incredible act of generosity underscores the giving spirit of
Rasmussen University employees and their commitment to service.
Promoting Literacy Through LEARN and DO
In 2024, the Rasmussen University Mission and Service Council
launched a university-wide initiative focused on advancing
literacy. Through the LEARN or DO model, campuses and online teams
alongside students tackled pressing topics such as children's
literacy, digital literacy, and financial literacy. Teams partnered
with local organizations such as schools and libraries, raising
awareness, and taking action through activities like book drives,
digital literacy workshops, and financial education webinars.
"Established a decade ago, the Mission and Service Council
drives the University's commitment to service by guiding
initiatives like this year's literacy focus, ensuring we
consistently enrich our communities and contribute to the public
good," said President Singer. "Our projects this year have
empowered our employees to make a real impact, from fostering a
love for reading in children to equipping adults with the skills to
navigate the digital and financial worlds."
To learn more about Rasmussen University's commitment to service
and its impact, visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/about-rasmussen/.
ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:
Rasmussen University, a
university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an
institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to
changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative
educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education
since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher
education that focuses on competency-based education, technology
and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and
graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the
country. The University is designed to lift and support its
students every step of the way, from each student's first
credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global
enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs
of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen
encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic
excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about
Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.:
American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions
American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen
University, Hondros College of
Nursing and Graduate School USA (GSUSA) provides education that
transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.
Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu
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