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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 FeedsNurse Education Comes to Valley City
The North Dakota Board of Nursing recently approved a collaborative nurse education satellite program to be delivered in Valley City by VCSU and Minot State University – Bottineau through the Dakota Nursing Program.
In this program, VCSU provides the coursework for these students to meet their general education requirements, and they will receive their classroom instruction in nursing via Interactive Video Network (IVN) from MSU-Bottineau. Clinical practice opportunities for these students will be available through healthcare providers located in Valley City including the Sheyenne Care Center and Mercy Hospital.
Dr. 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.
VCSU Announces New Certificates in Rapidly-Growing IT Fields
VCSU now offers new certificate programs in two rapidly-growing fields of information technology: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Applications. The certificates combine study in traditional IT subjects with new coursework in CRM software and enterprise software applications to give students an appreciation for both the technology and the business strategies that drive the technology.
VCSU is the first university in the region to offer programs in these emerging subjects.
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