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North Dakota State College of Science
MottoNDSCS The Science of Success.
TypePublic college
Established1903
Parent institution
North Dakota University System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentRod Flanigan, Ph.D.
Students2,802 (Fall 2021)
Location
Wahpeton
,
North Dakota
,
United States
CampusRural
ColorsRed and Black
NicknameWildcats
MascotWildcat Willie
Websitewww.ndscs.edu
North Dakota State College of Science Campus in Wahpeton, ND.

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a public college in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1903 by provision of the state constitution, the State College of Science offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in more than 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of distance education and online courses.

Campus

The main campus of the North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, N.D. A second site, referred to as NDSCS-Fargo, is located on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, N.D.

Main Campus

North Dakota State College of Science – Fargo Branch

The main campus sits on 128 acres of land and consists of 35 campus buildings. The campus is located by 8th Avenue to the south and 4th Street to the east. Old Main — the centerpiece of the NDSCS campus for generations — has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. Designed by architect John M. Coxhead, Old Main was built in 1891 as the original home of Red River Valley University.[1] The North Dakota Academy of Science opened in the building's west wing in 1903. Old Main sits on the north side of the main oval, where many campus activities take place.

NDSCS-Fargo

NDSCS-Fargo is a campus of North Dakota State College of Science. Located across from the Fargodome on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, NDSCS-Fargo serves as the home to academic programming and non-credit training.

Academics

NDSCS offers academic options in the following career clusters:

College organization

The institution is state-assisted and is organized to provide for statewide comprehensive education and training programs of fewer than four years. The North Dakota State College of Science is organized to support academic affairs, administrative/business affairs and student support services.

Major curriculum divisions are the Arts, Science and Business Division and the Technologies and Services Division.

The Arts, Science and Business Division offers courses and programs in liberal arts, pre-professional and general education for transfer to bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities. The ASB Division also offers programs in agriculture, allied health, business, computer information systems and other related careers.

The Technologies and Services Division provides theory, laboratory and shop curriculum practices in various fields of training.

The Workforce Affairs Division is responsible for courses and programs provided through TrainND, ApprenticeshipND, and SkillsND.

The Extended Learning Division's mission is to provide students with access to information through technology. This division includes Distance Education, Instructional Technology and the Mildred Johnson Library.

Student Life

In addition to 250+ fun and free student events each year, North Dakota State College of Science has 30+ student-run groups, clubs and organizations to get students involved on campus.

Leadership Clubs:

  • NDSCS Ambassadors
  • Wildcat Welcome Team
  • Student Senate
  • Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  • Resident Assistants
  • Science of Leadership

Performing Arts:

  • Music Classes
  • Instrumental Music
  • Vocal Music
  • Drama

Intramural Sports:

  • Flag Football
  • Women's Volleyball
  • Co-ed Volleyball
  • 3 on 3 Basketball
  • 5 on 5 Basketball
  • Co-ed Softball
  • Men's Softball
  • Co-ed Dodgeball

Club Sports

  • Clay Target
  • eSports

Student Employment

North Dakota State College of Science offers employment for students. Student employment opportunities include:

  • Any student can apply for student employment
  • Students can work up to 10 hours per week in their on-campus job
  • Some positions offer additional hours
  • Flexible schedules to work around academic schedules
  • Opportunity to add work experience to a students resume

Residential Life

North Dakota State College of Science has six residence halls. Campus apartments are also available for second-year students and students with extenuating circumstances.

Dining Services

North Dakota State College of Science has two dining options: Flickertail Dining Room (Wahpeton campus only)

  • The Flickertail Dining Room offers a variety of food every day, including an all-you-care-to-eat hot meal option and buffet with salad bar, dessert bar, and more.

Wild Grounds Cafe

  • The Wild Grounds Cafe offers two specials each day.
  • There is a menu filled with a variety of freshly made foods; grab-and-go options are also available
  • Wild Grounds Cafe also houses a coffee shop with hot, cold, or blended lattes and other beverages (coffee and non-coffee options available)

Athletics

The North Dakota State College of Science's sports teams are known as the Wildcats. The NDSCS Wildcats are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

NDSCS's intercollegiate teams include:

  • Women's Basketball
  • Men's Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Football
  • Baseball

Notable alumni

  • Rick Berg, Republican former U.S. Representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district
  • Randy Boehning, Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
  • James Kerzman, Republican former member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
  • Kim Koppelman, Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
  • Paul Marquart, DFL member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
  • Donald Grant Nutter, 15th Governor of Montana[2]
  • Tim Purdon, 18th U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota
  • Creighton Leland Robertson, 9th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota
  • Gilmore Schjeldahl, businessman and inventor
  • Andre Smith, professional basketball player for the Korean Basketball League's Incheon Electroland Elephants
  • Russell T. Thane, Republican former member of the North Dakota State Senate
  • Scott Matthew, NDSSS 1987 Southwestern University, former professional basketball player Winnipeg Thunder WBL. Municipal Judge Texas.[3]
  • Gene Anderson, professional wrestler[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Inventory Nomination Form". Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Montana Governor Donald Grant Nutter". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  3. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/usa/austin-american-statesman/20100527/284447095047596 [bare URL]
  4. ^ Tim Hornbaker (3 January 2017). Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body Slams, and Piledrivers. Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated. pp. 446–447. ISBN 978-1-61321-875-4.

External links

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