SOAR Project: MaKenzee Stone, History Education/Social Science
“The Cadet Nursing Corps: Solving America’s Nursing Shortage at the Outbreak of WWII” MaKenzee Stone, Blaine, MN History Education/Social Science Education Mentor: Dr. Steven King Shortly after World War II broke out, the United States was left with a nursing shortage. In response to this crisis, a woman by the name of Frances P. Bolton, a representative from Ohio, came ...
Read More About SOAR Project: MaKenzee Stone, History Education/Social ScienceMeet Graduate Angeline Gannon
When Angeline Gannon was in sixth grade, she wrote a letter to her future self. She received the letter the day she graduated from high school and realized her sixth grade self had a vision for the future. “’You want to be a teacher when you grow up,’ was the message,” Gannon said. It resonated. From that point, Gannon ...
Read More About Meet Graduate Angeline GannonVCSU Hosts 2023 Scholar Symposium
60+ students and faculty present academic research and projects Valley City State University’s (VCSU) hosted the 2023 Scholar Symposium on Tuesday, May 2. The Symposium featured the work of more than 60 students and faculty across multiple disciplines. The Symposium gave undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their research, writing, and other creative projects developed over the past academic year. ...
Read More About VCSU Hosts 2023 Scholar SymposiumTeaching more than music through Music Education
Pursuing a music degree requires artistic talent and skills in math, science, languages and artistic expression. Hear from alumni and future teachers how their musical education at VCSU prepared them for success in the classroom and beyond. Tedi Dimmer remembers the day her life's trajectory changed. The clarinet player from West Fargo, N.D., was sitting in band when she had ...
Read More About Teaching more than music through Music EducationBuilding Beyond Fisheries and Wildlife Program
Dr. Bob Anderson came to Valley City State University in 2005 to build a Fisheries and Wildlife Program. Now his students are researching, protecting and managing critical parts of our ecosystem and landscape. When Bob Anderson was hired at Valley City State in 2005, he had a straightforward objective: build a Fisheries and Wildlife program. “When I first came, there ...
Read More About Building Beyond Fisheries and Wildlife ProgramInnovation & Inspiration in Challenging Times
Five VCSU alumni share their thoughts on the wins, challenges and hope they see in new teachers graduating from their alma mater VCSU alum and elementary school principal Sara Schafer, ’89, loves her job. “I have a front row seat to the greatest show on earth,” she says, laughing. Schafer loves working with students, teachers and parents as the principal ...
Read More About Innovation & Inspiration in Challenging TimesVCSU lauded by National Council
NCTQ highlights VCSU for equity and excellence for aspiring teachers of color Education majors hold a 95.5% pass rate for the Praxis II exam Recent data released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) shows that Valley City State University (VCSU) continues to be a leader in preparing the next generation of teachers, including helping students of color achieve ...
Read More About VCSU lauded by National CouncilArt Update: Multiple events this year at the Center For the Arts
The Center for the Arts will be busy this upcoming academic year with many performances and shows for audiences on campus and in the community. The Art Gallery will have a robust season featuring two visiting artists, an art historian talk, five senior exhibitions, and shows featuring artists from the campus, community, and region. The year begins with Visiting ...
Read More About Art Update: Multiple events this year at the Center For the ArtsVCSU 4th Largest Freshman Class, Student Population Rises
21% enrollment growth over past decade Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) has, for the fourth time in school history, a freshman class of more than 200 students. Enrollment information was released by the Office of the Registrar today. Overall enrollment at the university is 1,658 with 205 freshmen. Also included are upper-class students, students pursuing graduate ...
Read More About VCSU 4th Largest Freshman Class, Student Population RisesVCSU receives $600,000 teacher preparation grant to address teacher shortage
Scholarships available for paraprofessionals and substitute teachers seeking a teaching license Valley City State University (VCSU) has received a $600,000 grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to help prepare more teachers to fill critical teaching needs across the state. The grant will fund the VCSU Grow Your Own Scholarship Program. This program offers scholarships to individuals aspiring ...
Read More About VCSU receives $600,000 teacher preparation grant to address teacher shortage