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Rasmussen College Fort Myers Campus Graduates First Students

December 1, 2009

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Kristy Croom
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FORT MYERS, Fla., (December 1, 2009) – Rasmussen College announces the first graduates of its campus in Fort Myers, Fla., one month after celebrating its one-year anniversary. The campus congratulates Phillip Matt Green and Evelyn Roberts for their scholastic achievements and continued contributions to the Fort Myers community.

Rasmussen College Fort Myers opened its doors to students in July 2008 and, in just over a year, has announced its first graduates. Phillip Matt Green graduates with an Associate of Science in Information Systems Management – Network Administration, which he will utilize as a Mid-Level Systems Engineer at Abacus Technology. Evelyn Roberts, a police officer for the Fort Myers Police Department, graduates with an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to help Phillip Matt Green and Evelyn Roberts achieve their education and career goals, and congratulate them as the first graduates of our Fort Myers campus,” Fort Myers Campus Director Eric Whitehouse said. “Rasmussen is immensely proud of the contributions our students make as they apply their education through a variety of professional endeavors in the communities they serve.”

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students. Through its partnerships with leading universities, Rasmussen offers opportunities to students beyond the Bachelor’s level. Through the Rasmussen Partner Network, students can earn Master’s and Doctoral degrees completely online, at their own convenience, from leading universities around the country. Rasmussen College Fort Myers offers education in a variety of disciplines from its specialized Schools of Allied Health, Business, Education, Justices Studies, and Technology and Design through day, evening and weekend classes, as well as fully online degrees.

For additional information about the Rasmussen College Fort Myers campus, visit: www.rasmussen.edu.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College is a premier provider of online educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students. Through its partnerships with leading universities, Rasmussen offers opportunities to students beyond the Bachelor’s level. Through the Rasmussen Partner Network, students can earn Master’s and Doctoral degrees completely online, at their own convenience, from leading universities around the country. To learn more about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

Lisa Beckman
"Through my years as an admissions representative, I have developed a deep love for what I do because I have the opportunity to affect the lives of many people."

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Media Contact:
Kristy Croom
Sr. Marketing Manager

P:(727) 942-0069