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Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is a public community college in Bottineau, North Dakota. Founded in 1906 (118 years ago) (1906) as a forestry school, Dakota College's 35-acre campus is home to the North Dakota Forest Service Headquarters. It offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) degrees with a focus on general education requirements for degree completion; AA and AS degrees are transferable to bachelor's degree programs at many colleges and universities. Diploma, certificate, and certificate of completion programs are also offered.

History

DCB was founded in 1906 as the North Dakota State School of Forestry. In 1968, the school was affiliated with North Dakota State University and changed its name to North Dakota State University-Bottineau Branch. In 1996, the school became affiliated with Minot State University, becoming Minot State University-Bottineau Campus. It received its present name on August 1, 2009.^[1]

Admission

DCB is an open-enrollment campus for high school and GED graduates.

Athletics

DCB's varsity athletic teams compete as the Lumberjacks (men's teams) and Ladyjacks (women's teams). DCB is part of the Mon-Dak Conference as part of the NJCAA. DCB athletic teams include Men's Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Fast-Pitch Softball and Women's Volleyball. The Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks Ice Hockey men's ice hockey team has won the NJCAA national championship 10 times.

Notable alumni

Dustin Penner, professional hockey player^[2]

References

^ Wetzel, Dale (2004). "Minot State-Bottineau backers want name change". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved November 14, 2010.
^ Staff (May 28, 2007). "Every duck has a story". The Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2010.

External links

Official website

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[name-1] Wetzel, Dale (2004). "Minot State-Bottineau backers want name change". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved November 14, 2010.

[Penner-2] Staff (May 28, 2007). "Every duck has a story". The Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2010.

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+{{Short description|Community college in Bottineau, North Dakota, U.S.}}
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+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Use American English|date=October 2023}}
-'''Dakota College at Bottineau''' ('''DCB''') is a two-year public college located in [[Bottineau, North Dakota|Bottineau]], [[North Dakota]], [[United States]]. DCB offers Associate of Applied Science programs in areas such as horticulture, forestry, wildlife, natural resources, nursing and medical, plus many more. Additionally, DCB offers 2-year Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees with a focus on [[curriculum#United States|general education]] requirement for degree completion; these AA and AS degrees are transferable to [[bachelor's degree]] programs at a 4-year [[college]] or [[university]].  Diploma, certificate, and certificate of completion programs are also offered, which require fewer credits completed than that required for an associate degree. Students also have the option of taking online classes from the comforts of their home.
+'''Dakota College at Bottineau''' ('''DCB''') is a [[Public college|public]] [[community college]] in [[Bottineau, North Dakota]]. Founded in {{Start date and age|1906|p=y}} as a [[Forestry|forestry school]], Dakota College's 35-acre campus is home to the North Dakota Forest Service Headquarters. It offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) degrees with a focus on [[curriculum#United States|general education]] requirements for degree completion; AA and AS degrees are transferable to [[bachelor's degree]] programs at many colleges and universities. Diploma, certificate, and certificate of completion programs are also offered.
+== History ==
-Founded in 1906 as a forestry school, Dakota College's 35-acre campus is home to the North Dakota Forest Service Headquarters. The college maintains partnerships with other universities across the state of North Dakota to offer degrees. With a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, students receive an education with direct interaction and hands-on learning experiences from professors.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}}
+DCB was founded in 1906 as the '''North Dakota State School of Forestry'''. In 1968, the school was affiliated with [[North Dakota State University]] and changed its name to '''North Dakota State University-Bottineau Branch'''.  In 1996, the school became affiliated with [[Minot State University]], becoming '''Minot State University-Bottineau Campus'''. It received its present name on August 1, 2009.<ref name="name">{{cite web|last=Wetzel|first=Dale|work=[[Bismarck Tribune]]|url=http://www.bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/article_76866d08-c349-5dc7-a458-a9ba0e2bd415.html|title=Minot State-Bottineau backers want name change|year=2004|accessdate=November 14, 2010}}</ref>
-Students receive a comprehensive college experience that includes residence hall living, student activities, and intramural and intercollegiate athletics.
-Dakota College at Bottineau's mascot is the Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks. The school colors are Green and White (though occasionally Black accents are used).
-Dakota College at Bottineau's slogan is "''Nature, Technology and Beyond''"
 == Admission ==
-DCB is an open enrollment campus to high school and GED graduates.
+DCB is an open-enrollment campus for high school and GED graduates.
-== Programs of study==
-'''
-ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS): Two-year career and technical degrees'''
-'''BUSINESS:''' Advertising & Marketing, Information Management - Accounting Technician, Information Management - Administrative Assistant, Reception Services, Bookkeeper, Small Business Management
-'''COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY:''' Administrative Assistant, Information Technology, Webmaster, Web Design
-'''EDUCATION:''' Paraeducation - Early Child, Paraeducation - K-12
-'''HEALTH PROFESSIONS:''' Caregiver Services, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding, Medical Transcription, Nursing (Practical Nurse (LPN) and associate degree Nurse (RN) ), Paramedic (EMT) Technology
-'''NATURAL RESOURCES AND HORTICULTURE:''' Aquaponics, Environmental Technology - Laboratory & Field Technician, Environmental Technology - Natural Resource Management, Flowershop Technology, Greenhouse Technology, Golf Course Grounds Technician, Floral Design and Greenhouse Technology, Landscape Design and Maintenance, Land Management, Recreation Management, Sustainable Vegetable Production, Urban Forestry Management, Wildlife & Fisheries Technology
-'''
-ASSOCIATES OF ARTS (AA) and ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE (AS) DEGREES:'''
-DCB offers the applicable freshman and sophomore coursework for most bachelor's degree programs. DCB offers curricular outlines in the following areas:
-Accounting, Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Early Childhood, Economics, Elementary Education, English, Finance (Business), Health Professions, History, Liberal Arts, Marketing and Management, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Social Science, Special Education, Veterinary Science, Wildlife Management.
-== Affiliation==
-DCB has a campus affiliation with [[Minot State University]] in [[Minot, North Dakota]].
-== Institutional mission ==
-Dakota College at Bottineau runs an array of curricula, programs and services.
-* Liberal arts education provides students the knowledge and tools to continue their education, to serve as good stewards of the environment, and to function as responsible citizens.
-* Career/technical education provides students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed by utilizing natural, human and technological resources.
-* Distance delivery provides students increased access to education and career opportunities.
-* Community education provides diverse lifelong learning experiences.
-* Support services provide opportunities for individual growth and success.
-* Campus activities provide for interpersonal development.
-* Campus outreach provides area schools and groups access to college resources.
-* Workforce training and development provides the human resources for economic development.
-* All programs provide a greater understanding of human diversity.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}}
 == Athletics ==
-DCB's [[Varsity team|varsity]] athletic teams compete as the Lumberjacks (men's teams) and Ladyjacks (women's teams).  DCB is part of the [[Mon-Dak Athletic Conference|Mon-Dak]] [[Athletic conference|Athletic Conference]] as part of the [[NJCAA]]. DCB athletic teams include Men's Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Football, Women's Basketball, Women's Fast-Pitch Softball and Women's Volleyball. The [[Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks Ice Hockey]] [[College ice hockey|men's ice hockey team]] has won the NJCAA National Championship eight times.
+DCB's [[Varsity team|varsity]] athletic teams compete as the Lumberjacks (men's teams) and Ladyjacks (women's teams). DCB is part of the [[Mon-Dak Conference]] as part of the [[NJCAA]]. DCB athletic teams include Men's Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Fast-Pitch Softball and Women's Volleyball. The [[Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks Ice Hockey]] [[College ice hockey|men's ice hockey team]] has won the NJCAA national championship 10 times.
-== Location==
+== Notable alumni ==
+* [[Dustin Penner]], professional hockey player<ref name="Penner">{{cite web|last=Staff |work=[[The Ottawa Citizen]] |url=http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/sports/story.html?id=c539521c-3efe-4e16-a69e-6386642e6645&k=15064 |title=Every duck has a story |date=May 28, 2007 |accessdate=November 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109114613/http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/sports/story.html?id=c539521c-3efe-4e16-a69e-6386642e6645&k=15064 |archivedate=November 9, 2012 }}</ref>
-[[Bottineau, North Dakota|Bottineau]] is a city of 2,200 residents that is located in north central North Dakota near the Turtle Mountains.
-== Name changes ==
+== See also ==
+* [[Old Main (Dakota College at Bottineau)]]
-DCB was founded in 1906 as the '''North Dakota State School of Forestry'''.  In 1968 the school then was affiliated with [[North Dakota State University]] and changed its name to '''North Dakota State University-Bottineau Branch'''.  In 1996 the school became affiliated with [[Minot State University]], becoming '''Minot State University-Bottineau Campus'''.  It received its present name on August 1, 2009.<ref name="name">{{cite web|last=Wetzel|first=Dale|work=[[Bismarck Tribune]]|url=http://www.bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/article_76866d08-c349-5dc7-a458-a9ba0e2bd415.html|title=Minot State-Bottineau backers want name change|year=2004|accessdate=November 14, 2010}}</ref>
-== Notable alumni ==
-* [[Dustin Penner]], professional ice hockey player for the [[Anaheim Ducks]], [[Edmonton Oilers]] and [[Los Angeles Kings]] and two-time Stanley Cup winner.<ref name="Penner">{{cite web|last=Staff|work=[[The Ottawa Citizen]]|url=http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/sports/story.html?id=c539521c-3efe-4e16-a69e-6386642e6645&k=15064|title=Every duck has a story|date=May 28, 2007|accessdate=November 14, 2010}}</ref>
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
-*[http://www.dakotacollege.edu/ Dakota College at Bottineau web page]
+*[https://www.dakotacollege.edu/ Official website]
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v t e North Dakota University System
Universities	Dickinson State University Mayville State University Minot State University North Dakota State University University of North Dakota Valley City State University
Colleges	Bismarck State College Dakota College at Bottineau Lake Region State College North Dakota State College of Science Williston State College

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