To keep with the storied tradition that dates back to 1961, Dakota College at Bottineau faculty and staff are excited to announce their nominations for Smokey’s Court 2023. Nominations for Smokey’s court were held last week by faculty and staff. Students eligible for the honor must have completed 24 credits and be full-time degree-seeking on-campus students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered.
The Dakota College at Bottineau’s photography program is pleased to announce the 2023 Annual High School Photo Contest. There will be 25 winning entries with special prizes offered to the top three. All 25 winning entries will receive a 16x20 inch archival giclee print of their winning photo, and an exhibition in an art show, including an artist’s reception and studio and campus tour at Dakota College. The top three entry prizes include a first-place prize of a Canon mirrorless camera and lens, and a $500 scholarship.
Just before the holidays, the City of Minot reaffirmed its support of the proposed Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) Center for Technical Education (CTE) at 120 Burdick Expressway E. In a unanimous vote, an additional $1.84 million in Hub City funding was pledged to defray escalating renovation costs. This funding increases the total commitment of the City to $5.24 million from a combination of federal and state funds.
Dakota College at Bottineau experienced a change in administrative staff at the end of 2022. With the resignation of the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs last fall, a search to fill the numerous responsibilities of this role was conducted. Dakota College is excited to announce two internal hires: Kayla O’Toole and Heidi Kippenhan.
Dakota College at Bottineau recognizes students from the fall 2022 semester for their academic success. You will find a list of Honor Roll and Dean’s List students attached in an excel format.
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.
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Dakota College at Bottineau in its list of institutions assessed for 2023. The research is based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.
Dakota College at Bottineau Campus Dean/CEO, Dr. Carmen M. Simone has been selected for the Presidents Academy Executive Committee (PAEC) for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Dr. Simone will be representing Region 1, which consists of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
Dakota College at Bottineau’s nursing program application process opens December 1, 2022. As a member of the Dakota Nursing Program, Dakota College is part of a consortium of four community college nursing departments that work together to offer a common curriculum for a three-semester Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN), and a two-semester Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (AD-RN) degree. These programs allow students to get into the workforce within two years or less. A successful graduate may also transfer to a four-year university within the North Dakota University System seamlessly.
Dakota College at Bottineau is one of eleven higher educational institutions within the North Dakota University System, and all eleven may offer courses during the 3 weeks between the fall and spring semesters. This 3-week intersession is much like summer school in that any courses offered are held within a very short timeframe.
Do you believe that higher education learning can happen outside of a college classroom? With around 150 classes and over twenty programs available at Dakota College at Bottineau, distance education is more than online learning. Distance education offers a variety of options at Dakota College at Bottineau. Students can take courses online without needing to attend the physical campus. High school students can take dual credit classes online or over Interactive Video Network (IVN) at their school. They can earn college credit and high school credit by taking just one course. This opportunity exists through the dual credit program at Dakota College.