DCB catalog 2022-24

10 History and Mission of Dakota College at Bottineau History A referendum in 1894 stated that a School of Forestry be located in Bottineau, North Dakota, to provide, in addition to forestry, comprehensive junior college curriculums. The North Dakota Century Code identified a special niche for the college by mandating it to offer programs in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture. Since then, the college not only has expanded its natural resource programming, but it has also added programs in numerous other areas that serve the need of its constituents — most notably in Allied Health and the online delivery of instruction. The relationship between the School of Forestry and North Dakota State University was first established in 1969 when the Board of Higher Education approved the “administrative attachment” of the two institutions. The School of Forestry became known as North Dakota State University-Bottineau Branch and Institute of Forestry at that time. In 1987, the name was modified to North Dakota State University- Bottineau. In April of 1996, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education affiliated the College with Minot State University, and the name of the school was changed to Minot State University-Bottineau Campus. This realignment continues to be productive and has resulted in many collaborative efforts. In the summer of 2006, the college celebrated a century (1906-2006) of excellence commemorating the determination, strength, and resourcefulness of our students, faculty, staff, and community. For 100 years, as the North Dakota School of Forestry, NDSU-Bottineau, and MSU-Bottineau, the institution prepared men and women to become contributing members of society. Campus aspirations were reflected in the centennial motto: Rooted in the past, growing towards the future. On August 1, 2009, MSU-Bottineau became Dakota College at Bottineau. The new name gives the institution a unique identity in a way that reflects its location; history; mission; and ongoing Nature, Technology, and Beyond focus, but does not change the college’s affiliation with Minot State University. The new name describes the college’s unique spirit and vibrancy. The campus remains a place that provides students with a quality education in a caring environment.