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Valley City State University offers over 80 degree programs in teacher education, information technology, business, communication arts, social science, math, science, health, physical education, art, and music.
Online and distance education options include a Master of Education (M.Ed.), graduate and undergraduate programs in Technology Education, and an endorsement in English Language Learners (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL).
An outstanding on-campus experience includes beautiful and historic facilities, recently updated dorms, great student activities, and Dakota Athletic Conference athletics.
VCSU News
Events | More News | More Events | RSS FeedsDr. Stickler Named Teacher of the Year
The VCSU Student Senate named Dr. Joe Stickler "Teacher of the Year." The award is given annually to a professor who shows dedication to the students of VCSU through innovative teaching methods and continued professional development both inside and outside of the classroom.
The award was presented to Stickler by VCSU Junior Billy Anderson, Teacher of the Year Committee co-chair. In his comments, Anderson said, "Dr. Stickler has not only shown tremendous knowledge in his content area but has shown a special ability to teach his students with great enthusiasm and passion."
Steven W. Shirley Named President of VCSU
The State Board of Higher Education today named Steven W. Shirley, Ph.D., president of Valley City State University. "Members of the State Board of Higher Education were very impressed by Dr. Shirley's passion for and understanding of Valley City State University. His leadership and teambuilding skills will be strong assets to this university," said John Q. Paulsen, SBHE president.
Shirley will become president of VCSU July 1, 2008. He will succeed Dr. Ellen Chaffee who announced her upcoming retirement in Sept. 2007 after 15 years of distinguished service.
Doug Burgum to Deliver Commencement Address
VCSU will hold its 116th commencement ceremony on May 10, 2008. The commencement address will be delivered by Doug Burgum, former chairman and CEO of Great Plains Software and former senior vice president for Microsoft Corporation. Also delivering commencement addresses during the ceremony will be VCSU students John Grohol, Eagle River, AK and Judith Walter, Minot, ND. This will also be the final year that VCSU President Ellen-Earle Chaffee will preside over the ceremony, having announced her intention to retire effective June 30.
Two Finalists Named for VCSU Presidency
The VCSU presidential search committee today recommended two presidential finalists to the State Board of Higher Education. They are Steven W. Shirley, Ph.D., and Blake Faulkner, D.B.A. The search committee interviewed five semi-finalists, who also met with campus and community members during open forums April 7 – 10, 2008.
Finalists will be interviewed by the SBHE April 21, 2008. The beginning date for the new president is subject to negotiation with the successful candidate. Dr. Ellen Chaffee, VCSU president, announced her upcoming retirement in Sept. 2007.
VEGAS, BABY, VEGAS!
"Viva Las Vegas" is the theme for the 14th annual VCSU Scholarship Auction scheduled for April 25 at the Valley City Eagles. It promises to be an exciting and eventful night filled with great food, entertainment, and of course great bargains up for auction! Don't forget -- all proceeds go to scholarships for VCSU students making the evening both fun and a great cause! Lady Luck, chair of the committee organizing the auction, said, "I know a thing or two about these things,and I can personally guarantee that everyone who attends the 2008 Scholarship Auction will come out a big winner!"
NCTL and VCSU Partner in National Education Initiative
The Museum of Science's National Center for Technological Literacy® (NCTL®) and VCSU have completed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring quality standards-based engineering and technology education to K-12 schools throughout the United States. The goal is to improve the technological literacy of K-12 teachers nationwide and prepare qualified teachers to address the national shortage of technology educators. Under the agreement, VCSU will become the lead partner in a new K-12 initiative, "Closing the Technology & Engineering Teaching Gap," to increase the number of K-12 educators in technology and engineering who can effectively use NCTL materials.
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