Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) hosts a leadership class each semester. The Leaderjacks learn to promote leadership through community service. They are introduced to methods of improving social, political, community, and family life. Class time introduces students to opportunities for leadership discussions such as self-efficacy and the importance of communication in leadership.

They recently assisted the Minot Rotary Club in a fundraiser by assembling rose bouquets. The Rotary Club sells bouquets of roses to area businesses who, in return, give the bouquets to their employees or recognize other individuals. The money generated by their project supports scholarships for area students. Jordan Watson, DCB freshman student athlete, says that “Leadership is about showing up for your community.”

The Leaderjacks have conducted local projects, including a fundraising opportunity on campus this fall, working at the Food Pantry, putting together backpacks for Lutheran World Services, assembling fleece blankets for first responders to distribute to children, as well as fall clean-up at the Good Samaritan nursing home. Each semester the Leaderjacks invest hours of service into the community and build skills that help them and their future communities thrive.