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Dickinson State University named among top 5% in the nation in the 2021 Collegiate Advertising Awards Program

June 13, 2022

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The Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) is an elite, national program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising, and promotions of their schools.

The 2021 CAA program received entries from the United States and Canada representing small community colleges to very large schools and universities.

Submissions were reviewed by a national panel of industry experts, with a possibility of 100 total points. Dickinson State University’s (DSU) entries competed against similar-sized organizations in their specific groups and categories.

Awards were issued for entries that received top marks from judges placing them in the top 16% of the nation for advertising excellence. Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality and overall appeal. Dickinson State University received the Collegiate Advertising Gold Award for Admissions Marketing placing them in the top 5% in the nation.

Representing all areas of communications, medias, marketing, advertising, and promotions, the 2021 Collegiate Advertising Awards program contained some of the best advertising projects arguably in the world. The Collegiate Advertising Awards is pleased to recognize the outstanding creative achievements of DSU.

All winners are posted on the Collegiate Advertising Awards website at www.CollegiateAdAwards.com.

All winning DSU materials can be viewed in their entirety at https://bit.ly/DSU2021AdAward.

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Judges Choice – Score of 100% (only 2 issued – top 1%)
Gold Awards – Score of 95 to 99 (top 5% in the nation)
Silver Awards – Score of 90 to 94 (top 12% in the nation)
Bronze Awards – Score of 85 to 89 (top 16% in the nation)

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Excellence in Communication award bestowed upon 47 students at Dickinson State

June 3, 2022

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Forty-seven students demonstrated exceptional skills in communication courses at Dickinson State University (DSU). These students were awarded the Recognition of Excellence in Communication by the Office of Academic Affairs following the spring 2022 semester.

“Communication skills are often the key determinant of a successful professional career,” said Debora Dragseth, provost and vice president at DSU. “Employers tell us they appreciate that Dickinson State University places emphasis on effective verbal and written communication skills.”

The Recognition of Excellence in Communication is awarded to students who have earned an A or B grade in College Composition I and II (ENGL 110 and 120) and Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) over the course of their collegiate career. This accolade is published to the students’ Merit Pages accounts, allowing them to share their prowess in written and spoken communication with potential employers.

View the list of Recognition of Excellence in Communication awardees here.

Learn more at dickinsonstate.edu/meritpages.

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From the Hawks’ Nest: “Remaining and becoming the university our community needs”

May 26, 2022

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“From the Hawks’ Nest” is a monthly column written by Dickinson State University President Steve Easton for The Dickinson Press.

Naturalists remind us that a river loses its identity if it ceases to flow. Like a river, a university must continue to change in order to remain alive and vibrant.

Organizations that are still vital a century beyond their founding are those that take guidance about what to do in the future from their experiences of the past.

Dickinson State University was created in 1918 as a normal school to fulfill a dire need for teachers in western North Dakota. Today, Dickinson State University has remained relevant by responding to the ever-changing forces of economics, demographics, and technology in the region. Let’s review a few of our new programs.

Fire Science With the help of the Dickinson Fire Department, this fall we will launch the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science. Several years of drought and devastating wildfires have demonstrated the critical need for firefighters. In concert with Chief Jeremy Presnell, DSU has developed a program that aligns with the standards of the Dickinson Fire Department. Students can start their studies as early as their sophomore year of high school through the Dickinson High School Career Academies, or attend DSU directly.

Information Technology Two new technology-related programs will be offered in the fall of 2022: the Information Technology Certificate and the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology. These programs in computer science will provide avenues to well-compensated, flexible jobs in our region, including work-from-home positions—an option of high interest for many.

Addiction Counseling In response to the dire need in North Dakota for mental health professionals, especially those dealing with opioid and other addiction issues, DSU is adding a minor in addiction counseling to our popular psychology major. According to the last several Community Health Needs Assessments, behavioral and mental health is one of our region’s most critical concerns. As North Dakota’s First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum, a champion for continued emphasis on battling addiction, has shared, “The disease of addiction impacts families, businesses, communities and tribal nations across our state.” With the pending arrival of Heartview Foundation’s in-person treatment center in Dickinson, we hope to be partners in providing front-line mental health workers.

Health Education Also this fall, we will be launching the Bachelor of Science in Education in Health Education, to credential teachers in both physical and health education.

Esports DSU will be offering cutting-edge programming in the emerging esports industry in partnership with the University of North Dakota. Through this partnership, students can choose coursework in either the Bachelor of Business Administration in Esports Administration (BBA) or the Bachelor of Applied Science in Esports and Business (BAS). Depending on the tracks selected, these programs can be completed entirely online.

Certified Nursing Assistant We have expanded our highly-regarded health care options to include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training, including a two-week course offered this summer. Some students will have the opportunity to take advantage of scholarships to receive this training at a free or reduced cost.

Nursing Simulation Lab Our current and future nursing students at all levels will complete coursework in an updated, state-of-the-art simulation center soon, thanks to a generous gift from Glenice and Dale Hansen.

Future Programs Looking ahead, DSU will be offering programs in meat processing and diesel technology. We are currently pursuing approval from our regional accreditor to offer a master’s in sports administration.

Graduate programs have been a great addition to DSU’s offerings. They have allowed us to train teachers, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and soon, coaches and athletic directors.

As we work on curriculum, faculty, facilities, and accreditation for these new programs, please keep an eye out for open houses, ribbon cuttings, and ceremonies at Dickinson State as we would love to have you help us celebrate our evolving campus!

For more information on these and other exciting learning opportunities, please contact us at www.dickinsonstate.edu/admissions or 1-800-279-4295.

Hawks are up!

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Over 50 DSU students present research at 2022 Celebration of Scholars

May 5, 2022

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Fifty-eight Dickinson State University (DSU) students presented their achievements in research, humanities, and the arts during the 2022 Celebration of Scholars event Saturday, April 30, at the Biesiot Activities Center and DSU Agriculture Building on the DSU campus. Students presented their scholarly work to an audience of peers, faculty, and community members through either an oral or poster presentation.