Profiles

Hannah Dockter’s VCSU Voyage

Thursday May 27, 2021

What year are you at VCSU? Junior What attracted you to VCSU? I’ve lived in Valley City my entire life. My parents met at VCSU and my sister and her husband both completed their degrees through VCSU. I hadn’t considered attending until I decided I wanted to become an English teacher. VCSU has one of the best education programs and ...

KaSaundra Peterson

Tuesday May 25, 2021

What year did you graduate from VCSU? Fall of 2016 Where are you working right now? I am the education director at the North Dakota CPA Society. I plan on continuing educational opportunities for certified public accountants across North Dakota and neighboring states including conferences and seminars. Why did you choose to attend VCSU? I chose to attend VCSU because of the ...

Harmony Richman

Friday April 30, 2021

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Forest Lake, MN as the oldest of three children. I flew the nest to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Math Education in 2008. During my undergraduate years, I met my future husband. I completed my Master of Education in ...

Devin Anderson

Wednesday April 21, 2021

Where do you live? Oklahoma What's your current job? Instructor, Motorcycle/Power Products What's your area of online study? Career and Technical Education How did you hear about VCSU's online program? I searched online for CTE degrees and it was listed as a top 10 school. What made you choose VCSU? After speaking with the advisor, Rick Ross, I felt very ...

Meet David Woods

Friday April 16, 2021

By Garret Fettig, VCSU Marketing Intern Alaska and North Dakota alike boast freezing winters, beautiful scenery, and abundant natural wildlife, but Dr. David Woods noticed a difference all the same. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Woods flew into North Dakota for the first time in August 1998 to attend fall football practice at Valley City State University. “I wore ...

Madison Yoder

Thursday April 1, 2021

What attracted you to VCSU? VCSU is the only school I actually applied to because as soon as I stepped on campus, I knew it was for me. Something about it just fit like a glove. It's beautiful, welcoming, and has an air of genuine dedication to its students. Why did you choose your specific major? I am an English ...

Rachel Baker

Thursday March 25, 2021

Year at VCSU Sophomore Major Music Education. What instrument do you play? My primary instrument is the French horn. What led you to come to VCSU? The professors! Each and every one of them is excited about the material they teach and about helping you reach your goals as a student. Why did you choose your major? I always knew I was ...

Garret Fettig

Wednesday March 24, 2021

Year at VCSU I'm a sophomore, graduating in spring of 2023 What led you to come to VCSU? I chose VCSU because I knew I wanted to attend a small university where it's easier to make connections and know people. I toured VCSU and felt that small community, family-like aspect for myself. I was also offered a really good scholarship ...

Bailey Nelson

Tuesday March 23, 2021

Hometown Argusville, N.D. Studying Art and digital design major, marketing minor Activities Volleyball, Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), Art Club What led you to study art and digital design? I was in yearbook in high school where I found a love for visual communication like making layouts and working with fonts. Whether it be by hand, or by computer, I wanted my future career to involve creating visual concepts that could inform ...

Kadie Anderson

Monday February 22, 2021

When did you graduate from VCSU? I graduated in 2019. Where are you currently working? I’m a 9–12th grade math teacher at Linton High School. What made you choose VCSU? I chose to attend VCSU because I liked the smaller campus. I also enjoyed how friendly everyone on campus was. It truly felt like a second home. What do you think prospective students should know about VCSU? ...