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Released: 8/18/2009 - PDF Version - Printer Friendly
BISMARCK, N.D. (AUGUST 18, 2009)—The Special Populations program at the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton was recently presented the Director’s Award of Excellence at the 39th Annual Department of Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference. The award acknowledges superior career and technical education programs in North Dakota.
The NDSCS Academic Services Center (ASC) staff earning the award are: Maria Kaduc, ASC director; Janie Anderson, math instructor; Karen Dahlgren, test supervisor; Joy Eichhorn, DSS coordinator; Linda Fink, SI coordinator/instructor; Priscilla Frank, admin. assistant; Kara Gruenberg, math instructor; Suzanne Hagelstrom, English instructor; Florence Johnson, Pathway coordinator/instructor; Tami Metzen, science tutor; Jennifer Roos, English instructor; and Lisa Schumacher, English instructor. The Academic Services Center is committed to the philosophy that all students should have the opportunity to learn and is dedicated to the challenge of helping students develop academic abilities and discover personal strengths. NDSCS is a two-year, comprehensive, residential college with its main campus located in Wahpeton, N.D., and a second site, referred to as the Skills and Technology Training Center, located in Fargo, N.D. NDSCS offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in over 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of Distance Education courses. Approximately 95% of graduates from its technical programs find jobs in their chosen fields. Unlike most two-year colleges, NDSCS boasts a university atmosphere for its students, complete with residence halls, 35 affiliated clubs and organizations, music groups, theater productions, intercollegiate athletics, intramural athletics, and numerous social activities.
