Arizona visits with alumni and friends

Greetings from Valley City State University! As I compose this message, the sun is shining bright, the skies are blue, and the temperature is a brisk 5 below zero. It’s hard to imagine, just a week ago, several of us were meeting with alumni and friends in Arizona, where the temps were in the low 70s. Each year the VCSU ...

VCSU announces record spring enrollment

For the sixth consecutive year, Valley City State University has achieved record spring enrollment numbers according to official figures released Feb. 11. VCSU has set spring semester records with a headcount enrollment of 1,622 students, nearly a 7% increase over last year’s 1,517 spring headcount. The spring 2020 undergraduate headcount of 1,491 is also a record, exceeding the 2019 figure ...

High school visits and campus forum

Greetings from Valley City State University! Campus is buzzing with excitement with the return of students, and spring semester classes and activities are now in full swing. As much as I know students enjoy the break between semesters, I know they’re glad to be back on campus, and we enjoy having them here as they continue their paths toward graduation. ...

Fall 2019 honor rolls released

Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for fall semester 2019. The President’s Honor Roll —  recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean’s Honor Roll —  recognizes students who completed 12 semester ...

VCSU online programs ranked by U.S. News

The online master’s in education and bachelor’s programs at Valley City State University have been ranked in the U.S. News 2020 Best Online Programs. The national rankings cover accredited degree-granting online programs. VCSU’s online master of education (M.Ed) program was ranked 144th of 298 programs, while the online bachelor’s programs at VCSU were ranked 183rd of 345 programs. “We’re excited ...

Klettke joins as career services director

Kari Klettke has joined the Valley City State University staff as director for career services. At VCSU, Klettke will provide career counseling services and direct internship and other experiential education programs such as job shadowing and mentoring. She will also work with area and regional employers to assess workforce needs and assist students with employment opportunities. Most recently Klettke served ...

2019: Quite a year for VCSU

(Note: An illustrated version of this document has been published as Campus Update: January 2020.) Greetings from Valley City State University! It’s been my privilege to serve VCSU for just a little more than a year, and what a year it’s been. I’ve been warmly received both on campus and in the community, and I can’t overstate how excited I ...

5th Winter Commencement to be held Thursday, Dec. 19

Valley City State University will hold its fifth Winter Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in Vangstad Auditorium. President Alan LaFave will preside at the commencement exercises and give remarks, as will Kathleen Neset, member of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. The undergraduate student reflection will be presented by Autumn Johnson of Hazen, N.D., graduating ...

Updates local and beyond

Greetings from Valley City State University! The week of December 2-6 included many exciting developments for VCSU which I’d like to share with you. On Tuesday, December 3, I participated in the State Board of Higher Education meeting on the University of North Dakota campus. The morning was spent in open interview sessions of candidates for the UND presidency. I ...

Celebrating all for which we are thankful

Greetings from Valley City State University! Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and express appreciation. With this important holiday upon us, I’d like to take a few moments to share our appreciation for the gifts we enjoy at Valley City State University. These gifts help us fulfill our mission for the benefit of our students, faculty, staff, community, and ...