DCB catalog 2024-25

28 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, ping pong, foosball, and air hockey. The Campus Nurse’s office is in the Student Center. 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. Eligibility/Representing Dakota College Students may not represent Dakota College unless they are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. (In special cases, group or organization advisers can make exceptions to this general regulation.) Representing Dakota College in intercollegiate athletics or other extracurricular activities is a privilege awarded only to students of good academic and social standing, although exceptions may be granted by the College Dean in unusual cases. Good academic standing includes meeting performance and attendance standards set by instructors for their courses and successful performance in most classes as demonstrated by midterm progress reports. In a like manner, good social standing involves more than merely being free from disciplinary probation. It includes a record of good conduct, both on and off campus. Students who are involved in frequent or serious misconduct, whose activities lead to arrest or detention by civil authorities, or whose overall demeanor and attitude are subject to sanctions will prohibit them from representing the institution. Advisors to student groups, instructors who sponsor field trips, and coaches of intercollegiate athletic teams reserve the right to set standards for their students. Military Students Dakota College offers many benefits to provide a seamless college education, regardless of location. The following is a listing of benefits pertaining to military students, spouses, and veterans: • Credit for Basic Training • CLEP Exams • Reduced Tuition (selected courses) • Online Programs • Online Advising • VA Education Benefits • Tuition Assistance