DCB catalog 2022-24

28 General Information • Contact and make appointments with advisors at least twice per semester when required or in need of assistance. If it is not possible to keep a scheduled appointment, the advisee must notify their advisor. • Become knowledgeable and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and requirements. • Inform advisor of academic progress and meet with advisor before making schedule changes that may affect academic progress. • Prepare for advising sessions and bring appropriate resources and materials. • Follow through on actions identified during each advising session. • Strive to meet a minimum GPA of 2.5. If GPA falls below 2.0 or midterm grades are a C or below, advisees must meet more frequently with advisor to develop a plan of action. • Check email account daily and respond promptly to all messages including emails, texts and phone calls from academic advisor. • Participate in tutorial services as recommended. • Request re-assignment to a different advisor when there is a conflict or program change. • Accept final responsibility for all decisions. Student Conduct Each student has a responsibility to observe and to maintain a code of personal behavior and social relationships which will contribute to the educational responsibility of Dakota College. The conduct of a student is expected to reflect a responsible attitude toward campus regulations as well as the laws of the community, the state, and the nation. These standards apply to all students for as long as they are a part of the academic community and may be higher than the behavioral expectations of society at large. Cases of misconduct will be investigated by the Associate Dean for Academic or Student Affairs. When necessary, appropriate actions will be taken to sanction students who violate the school’s conduct code. The written policies on student conduct are published in the Student Handbook and on the website at www.dakotacollege.edu . Student Senate The Student Senate organization represents the student population at Dakota College. It is comprised of a president, a vice president and secretary/treasurer who are elected during the fall semester. The organization acts as a liaison between the students and the administration, faculty, and the State Board of Higher Education. The Senate promotes student participation in all college activities. Student Center This facility includes the dining center, game room, theatre room, and lounge area with 2 large screen TVs. Games include billiards and ping pong. Varsity Athletics Dakota College strives to provide a comprehensive intercollegiate athletic program for both men and women. The team names are the Lumberjacks. The men participate in basketball, baseball, and hockey. The women participate in basketball, volleyball, fast-pitch softball, and women’s hockey. Clay Target Shooting is a club sport which is co-ed. The basketball teams, baseball team, volleyball team and fast-pitch softball team are members of the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference. All teams are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association, except for hockey which is a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Any student who is academically and socially eligible and who qualifies under National Junior College Athletic Association regulations may try out for a varsity sport. Intramural Athletics A program of intramural athletics is provided and any enrolled student may participate in intramural sports. Activities the program has sponsored include but are not limited to floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, flag football and dodgeball. Drama Dakota College usually sponsors at least one theater production each year. The type of production varies from year to year. Students do not need any experience to participate. Participants can earn 1 hour of credit (THEA 201 Theater Practicum) for participating in all aspects of the production.