Branching Out Spring 2019

CAMPUS news A par tner ship be tween Da k o t a Co l l e g e a t Bottineau, Lake Region State College, and Williston State College, will bring an agricultural degree to the DCB campus. Agriculture is big business in north central North Dakota and Dakota College at Bottineau is taking steps to support this important industry. Starting inFall 2019, DakotaCollege at Bottineau (DCB) will be offering a new program in Agriculture Management and Technology. This new program is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and fill a critical workforce need. The program will allow students the opportunity to focus onone (ormore) of the following options: Livestock Production, Crop Production, Specialty Crop Production and Agribusiness. DCB OFFERS NEW AGRICULTURE PROGRAM This program will prepare s t ud e n t s f o r r ewa r d i n g opportunities in the growing field of agriculture by providing them with quality education and training and practical work experience. DCB will partner with Lake Region State College and Williston State College for the delivery of this program. This collaboration will provide students with a wide range of courses using the latest agriculture technologies. Courses are offered through several delivery formats that include on-campus and distance education (i.e., online and Interactive Video Network). Each campus will provide courses. DCB is also looking into the possibility of providing shortened courses which are offered from January through March/April which will allow students to participate in internships in local agribusinesses and on farms during the busy spring season. TheNorthDakotaAg Consortium (NDAC) currently consists of DCB, LRSC, and WSC. The campuses are hoping the partnershipwill continue to grow with more partners since agriculture is such a large employer regionally and statewide. The consortium is a wonderful example of campuses partnering instead of competing tomeet a labor need in the state. This program is designed for individuals who are looking to advance their career opportunities and obtain practical, hands-onwork experience through internships. Students will have the option to complete a one-year certificate program or a two-year associate degree program. 8 | BRANCHING OUT SPR ING 201 9