Anoka-Ramsey Welcomes New Leaders - 2025 Newsletter

April 01, 2025

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is pleased to welcome new administrators to its campus community.

Andy Aspaas, Interim STEM Dean

Aspaas has been on the faculty of the Anoka-Ramsey’s Chemistry Department since 2004. He has served as Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) chapter president and grievance rep, division chairs for both Physical Science/Engineering and Biology/Biomedical Engineering, co-chair of the Technology and Facilities Advisory Committees and co-chair of the Anoka-Ramsey/Anoka Technical College Strategic Planning Task Force.

Jennifer Hodges, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Hodges most recently served as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Doña Ana Community College (DACC) in southern New Mexico. In this role, she directed the Office of Institutional Analysis and supports assessment, strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and programs with specialized accreditation.

Norma Konschak, Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration

Konschak has most recently worked as the Associate Vice President of Finance for Normandale Community College. She brings a unique blend of skills that bridge finance and education, as her career in higher education started in academic affairs. Konschak has served as an MSCF Faculty Member, Academic Dean and Director of Academic Accountability in community and technical colleges.

Farfum Ladroma, Dean of Academic Operations

In his role, Ladroma provides strategic and tactical support to other Anoka-Ramsey academic deans, overseeing the college’s academic scheduling, First-Year Experience program and Z-Degree initiatives. He most recently served as the Dean of Student Success at Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC).

Brian Wollum, Interim Dean of Student Affairs, Cambridge Campus

Wollum has worked at Anoka-Ramsey since 2015, serving as the Director of Student Success and Retention. In that role, he supervised teams in Academic Advising, Veterans Services and Adult Transitions, leading efforts to enhance the student experience and drive student success.
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