Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) was recently rated one of the top three 2023 most affordable online colleges offering the Medical Assistant associate degree. As a public institution, DCB offers career and technical programs on campus and online in six areas: business, computer technology, education and human development, health professions, natural resources, and photography. Founded as a forestry school in 1906, DCB serves as one of the eleven campuses in the North Dakota University System. The online Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant is a health professions career and technical course offered to students interested in clinical and administrative skills training. Medical assistants play an integral role in healthcare teams by helping deliver high-quality patient care. Students complete 60-61 credit hours to graduate, which may take as little as two years of full-time attendance. 100% of DCB’s applicants are accepted through the open admissions policy, and 31% of students graduate with degrees.

This spring, Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) ND Farm Management Education (NDFME) instructors held the 2022 Region 2 average presentation at each of the instructing locations. Presentations were held in their respective instructing communities of Minot, Bottineau, Rugby by Lynsey Aberle, Dr. Linda Burbidge and Morgan Stutrud. These meetings informed producers as well as lenders of the average results for the 2022 production season and answered questions that attendees had about the results or the NDFME Program.

The Dakota College at Bottineau’s (DCB) photography program conducted a spring high school photo contest. With some seriously talented high school students, there were 113 submissions. The 2023 top prize winners include:

The Dakota Nursing program at Dakota College at Bottineau pinned 37 associate in applied science nurse graduates this spring from their programs located on the Minot, Valley City, and Bottineau campuses. The Dakota College at Bottineau’s practicum is a member of the Dakota Nursing Program, a consortium of four community college nursing departments that work together to offer a common curriculum for a Practical Nursing Certificate and an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. The program works to meet North Dakota’s growing need for nurses by providing these degree programs on the campuses of four two-year colleges and numerous satellite sites across the state.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to announce they have teamed up with Rugby Public Schools (RPS) and Kenmare Public School (KPS) to offer a new dual credit course for high school students to earn college credit. RPS and KPS high school students can earn college credit in the agricultural field: Drones – (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) sUAS 102 – Basic Flight Training Course.

Dakota College at Bottineau recognizes students from the spring 2023 semester for their academic success. This academic success recognizes outstanding students who are investing time, energy, and resources to become contributing members of society. Dean’s List students maintain a GPA of 3.5 and higher and the Honor Roll recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.0-3.49. We are pleased that they have achieved a high level of academic excellence.

This spring marks the 64th Annual Scholastic Award Program. Hosted by the Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce, recognition is given to area students for their academic success. There were ten Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) students recognized last week at the Bottineau Public School James Holwell Auditorium. DCB students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher, be enrolled full-time, have earned a minimum of 40 credits from DCB, and are on track to graduate in spring 2023 with an associate-level degree. In addition, the student’s extracurricular and co-curricular activities are taken into consideration. The academic achievements of some exceptionally bright and talented students were recognized by Kayla O’Toole, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Dr. Carmen Simone, Campus Dean.

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to recognize students at the 2023 commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the gym located in Thatcher Hall and will recognize 86 of the 179 graduating students on Friday, May 12th at 3:00 pm. The commencement event will also be streamed.

At Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB), high school students are earning their college degrees before they graduate high school this month. This is made possible through the Leading to Education and Advanced Preparation (LEAP) and LEAP Beyond program opportunities.