The North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D., awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to Wahpeton, Fargo, N.D., and online spring 2019 graduates. The graduates include:

ALASKA
Soldotna: Brian Van Nostrand, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology

CALIFORNIA
Long Beach: Breana Iverson, A.A., Liberal Arts

FLORIDA
Clewiston: Veronica Mojica, A.A.S., Practical Nursing

ILLINOIS
Orland Park: Erich Gosswiller, A.A.S., Electrical Technology

MICHIGAN
Sheridan: Mareena LaRoque, A.A., Liberal Arts

MINNESOTA
Akeley: Milena Cain, Diploma, Automotive Technology
Alexandria: Brock Erdman, A.A.S., John Deere Tech; Eric Molden, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Andover: Derrek Schotzko, A.A.S., Welding Technology
Anoka: Deton Hart, A.A., Liberal Arts
Arlington: Vanesa Aguilera, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant
Atwater: Colten Hunter, Certificate, Welding Technology
Barnesville: Tara Drewicke, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing; Ann Halverson, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
Battle Lake: Brooke Grewe, A.A.S., Business Management
Bayport: Jake Legato, A.A.S., Business Management
Beardsley: Laura Homan, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
Becker: Devin Larsen, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Bemidji: Carson Olson, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Sean Wanner, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Benson: Zack Sonnabend, A.A.S., Agriculture
Brandon: Michael Schroeder, Certificate, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Darrin Wibstad, Certificate, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Breckenridge: Nicholas Beyer, A.A.S., Agriculture; Joslyn Dupree, A.A., Liberal Arts; Nicole Ellingson, A.A., Liberal Arts; Amber Hasbargen, A.A.S., Agriculture; Claire Johnson, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Rachelle Klemme-Thunem, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Jack Kressin, A.A.S., Agriculture; Jill Kvidera, A.A.S., Business Management; April Meyer, A.A., Liberal Arts; Levi Paulson, A.A.S., Business Management; Caleb Schmidt, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology; Kailey Worner, A.A.S., Health Information
Brooklyn Park: Oghenegare Ewefada, A.S., Liberal Arts; Marcus Hill, A.A., Liberal Arts
Browns Valley: John Toelle, A.A.S., Agriculture
Buffalo Lake: Tucker Swenson, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Byron: Nixon Hillesheim, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Campbell: Emily Guzik, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing
Chokio: Austin Swenson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Clara City: Tyler Rothmeier, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Clearbrook: Shadow Dahlke, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Clinton: Travis Kellen, A.A.S., Welding Technology
Cottage Grove: Alex Johnson, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology
Crystal: Lauren Johnson, A.S., Liberal Arts
Dalton: Damian Bartelson, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Dayton: Cameron Luckhardt, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Detroit Lakes: Tyler Myhre, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Donnelly: Joseph Surerus, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Duluth: Nathaniel Boyd, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
East Grand Forks: Grant Demers, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Nicholas Jundt, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Christopher Kowalski, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Ethan Mcgaughey, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, and Certificate, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Eden Prairie: Devan Greene, A.A., Liberal Arts; Logan Sperr, A.A.S., Culinary Arts
Elbow Lake: Cally Haraldson, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Aaron Wiese, A.A.S., Agriculture
Elk River: Erik Gatzke, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Farmington: Tyler Dubbels, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Leo Illetschko, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Fergus Falls: Shaylee Brown, Certificate, Information and Communications Technology; Evan Dummer, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Colin Fronning, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Ryan Heikes, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Jake Hein, Certificate, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Jack Jacobs, Certificate, Welding Technology; Arielle Johnson, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing; Jayde Jorgenson, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Joseph Link, Diploma, Automotive Technology; Taylor Pikala, A.A., Liberal Arts, and A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant; Fate Rocholl, A.A.S., Business Management; Tyler Rowlan, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology; Dalton Tell, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Eric Tysdal, A.A.S., Agriculture
Fisher: Paul Gapp, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Foxhome: Alyssa Murdoff, A.A., Liberal Arts; Silas Torkelson, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Freeport: Bryce Nathe, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Garfield: Adam Wussow, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Glyndon: Chester Frink, A.A.S., Mechanical Systems; Thomas Lindseth, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Jonathan Wilson, A.A.S., Business Management
Grand Rapids: Bailey Erickson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Hawley: Samuel Germolus, A.A.S., Automotive and Diesel Master Technician; Alexis Karlberg-Steer, A.S., Liberal Arts; Darby Olson, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing; Blake Omberg, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Brady Petermann, A.A.S., Agriculture
Henning: Brandon DeBauche, A.A.S., Agriculture; Jonathan Eckhoff, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Hibbing: Matthew Mattson, A.A.S., Health Information
Hoffman: Caden Fernholz, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Holmes City: Joseph Schneider, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Isanti: Alex Marshall, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Karlstad: Benjamin Andersen, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Kennedy: Carson Thorsteinson, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology
Lake City: Caleb Freiheit, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Lake Park: Joseph Peterson, Certificate, Plumbing; Ethan Schermer, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Littlefork: Karly Swenson, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
Long Prairie: Courtney Ruda, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
Maynard: Chris Preuss, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Melrose: Bradley Holmquist, A.A.S., John Deere Tech; Trisha Thom, A.A.S., Culinary Arts
Middle River: Casey Gram, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Minneapolis: Alex Cumbe Paucar, Certificate, Welding Technology; TeraNay Lee, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Kori Randle, A.A., Liberal Arts
Minnetonka: Jonathon Skar, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Moorhead: Carmen Albrecht, A.A., Liberal Arts; Cody Dretsch, Certificate, Welding Technology; Joshua Hamner, A.A.S., Powersports Technology; Heather Hanson, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing; Jackson Judisch, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant; Lucas Kukert, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Morris: Kendra Jergenson, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant
Murdock: Jacob Carlson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Kari Holt, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
New London: Heather Weber, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
New Munich: James Rosen, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology
Otsego: Zakary Glass, A.A.S., Agriculture
Ottertail: Riley Doll, A.A.S., Welding Technology
Park Rapids: Jacob Bittmann, A.A.S., John Deere Tech; Derek Reichling, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Charles Walsh, A.A.S., Agriculture; Tim Walsh, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Jack Walsh, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Parkers Prairie: Jessica Arvidson, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Perham: Jadyn Benedict, A.A.S., Culinary Arts; Haley Hunter, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Serena Langen, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Gavin Meyer, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Olivia Strand, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
Pine City: Leonard Larson, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Princeton: Jordan Okan, A.A., Liberal Arts
Prior Lake: Carson Wessel, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Red Lake Falls: Mason Hanson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Rochert: Carrie Kologi, A.A.S., Culinary Arts
Roseau: Brett Dale, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Rothsay: Patrick Wellnitz, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Shakopee: Logan Wenisch, A.A.S., Automotive Technology
St. Cloud: Jordan Owen, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
St. Francis: Aaron Lorenzen, Certificate, Precision Machining Technology
St. Michael: Heather Heyerman, A.A., Liberal Arts; Cameron Lehmann, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
St. Paul: Tameka Lollar, A.A.S., Culinary Arts; Jolisa Ross, A.A., Liberal Arts
Thief River Falls: Collin Smith, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Underwood: Kyle Anderson, A.A.S., Agriculture; Justin Gedde, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Drake Moore, Certificate, Plumbing; Bradley Winkels, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Vergas: Austin Hoffman, A.A.S., Agriculture
Verndale: Victoria Moore, A.A., Liberal Arts
Walker: Lynnette Craven, A.A.S., Health Information
Wendell: Jinny Beckman, A.A.S., Health Information
Wheaton: Katherine Budke, A.A.S., Registered Nursing; Benjamin Johnson, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Brayden Lampe, Certificate, Precision Machining Technology; Tracer Lee, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology; Megan Wilt, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
White Bear Lake: Emma Hamlin, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant
Winona: Thomas Connell, Certificate, Emergency Medical Services
Zumbrota: Jerol Glasby, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology

MISSISSIPPI
Ocean Springs: David Warren, A.A.S., Welding Technology

MISSOURI
St. Louis: Colin Vieweg, Certificate, Welding Technology

MONTANA
Baker: Isaiah Schell, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Choteau: Christopher Lightner, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Ekalaka: Miranda Christenson, A.A.S., Health Information
Glasgow: Trent Herbert, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Alyssa Sanders, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Glendive: David Rennie, Diploma, Automotive Technology
Savage: Jordan Urlacher, Certificate, Welding Technology
Scobey: Dylan Booth, A.A.S., Automotive Technology
Sidney: Justin Bird, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Westby: Kade Guenther, A.A.S., John Deere Tech; Aaron Lagerquist, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Wibaux: Cole Nelson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Bridger Smith, A.A.S., Electrical Technology

NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh: Kelli Brevoort, A.A.S., Registered Nursing

NORTH DAKOTA
Ashley: Jessica Melom, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Baldwin: Luke Bauer, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Barney: M'Kenna Krchnavy, A.A., Liberal Arts
Belcourt: Ryder Keplin, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Belfield: Keisha Custer, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Chandler Hushka, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Berthold: Knute Ostlund, Diploma, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Bismarck: Karleigh Allard, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Morgan Berg, Certificate, Welding Technology; Joseph Conner, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Donovan Deibert, A.A.S., John Deere Tech; Alyssa Dennis, A.A.S., Health Information; Dakota Eastham, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Joshua Fazekas, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Taylor Greybear, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Kaitlyn Grossman, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Ethan Headrick, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Charles Jacobson, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Tyler King, Diploma, Automotive Technology; Tanner Klein, A.A.S., Powersports Technology; Logan Kraft, A.A.S., Powersports Technology; Alexander Krick, A.A.S., Business Management; Cody Martin, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Bethany Materi, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Kalin Reinhart, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Jordan Ruff, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Michael Volk, A.A.S., Welding Technology
Bottineau: Tyler Ovitt, A.A.S., Automotive Technology; Brady Peck, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Destiny Sbiral, A.A.S., Automotive Technology
Carrington: Ross Allmaras, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Cody Weninger, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Casselton: Katrina Rector, A.A., Liberal Arts; Pitch Stadheim, Certificate, Welding Technology
Cayuga: Travis Askerooth, A.A., Liberal Arts
Cogswell: Amy Bladow, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Cooperstown: Jacob Heinz, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Courtenay: Dillon Bischoff, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Davenport: Tanner Gourneau, Certificate, Welding Technology
Devils Lake: Dalton Bonn, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Presten Swanson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Christopher Vistad, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Dickinson: Kara Hibl, A.A.S., Culinary Arts; Jaden Krebs, A.A.S., Automotive Technology; Lindsey Woolery, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
Dwight: Kaitlyn Johnson, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene, and A.S., Liberal Arts
Edgeley: Casimer Schlosser, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Edinburg: Christian Dubois, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Ellendale: Casey Durheim, Certificate, Plumbing
Embden: Cassidy Neidviecky, A.A.S., Culinary Arts
Enderlin: Brantley Anderson, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology; Joseph Utke, A.A.S., Agriculture; Joshua Utke, A.A.S., Agriculture
Fargo: Matthew Albright, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Emma Bartelson, A.A., Liberal Arts; Nikki Borchardt, A.A., Liberal Arts; Erik Busche, Certificate, Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Zachary Chase Woodbridge, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Amanda Couch, A.A.S., Registered Nursing; Joshua Dudgeon, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Josepha Dusabe, A.A.S., Business Management; Jadaya Erickson, A.A.S., Business Management; Grant Fisher, A.A.S., Business Management; Abdullahi Hussein, A.A., Liberal Arts; Tyler Ibach, A.A., Liberal Arts; Jordan Johnson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Marissa Johnson, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Chelsea Kimmes, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant; Shaun Lafferty, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Caleb Laney, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Pieter Lategan, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Jaden May, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Abby Olson, A.A., Liberal Arts; Amber Olson, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Matthew Olson, Certificate, Information and Communications Technology; Michael Schenfisch, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Alexis Seibel, A.A.S., Registered Nursing; Ian Van Noland, Certificate, Welding Technology; Umer Wasim, A.A., Liberal Arts
Finley: Megan Hasson, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Flasher: Raymond Jochim, Diploma, Powersports Technology
Forman: Tiffany Beaver, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Quinn Lock, A.A.S., Business Management
Fort Totten: Bryce Medicine Stone, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Garrison: Evan Klein, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Austin Wyman, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Gladstone: Tawnya Miller, A.A.S., Business Management
Glenburn: Richard Parks, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Grafton: Darion Hannesson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Bill Kilmer, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Osvaldo Suarez, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Saul Suarez, Diploma, Diesel Technology
Grand Forks: Andrew Arnold, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology; Cale Byron, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Riley McCauley, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Heather Onstad, A.A.S., Registered Nursing; Dalton Patterson, Certificate, Welding Technology; Ryan Pilon, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Bryce Reller, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Mychael Reller, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Benjamin Scharmer, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology; Kyle Vreeland, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Grandin: Mikayla Branden, A.A.S., Culinary Arts
Gwinner: Ashley Brockman, A.A.S., Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Sarah Fread, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing; Lindsy Hansana, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Hague: Taylor Krumm, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Harwood: Brady Preston, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Havana: Justin Lehmann, A.A.S., Agriculture
Hazen: Dylan Anderson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Drew Biffert, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, and Certificate, Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Robert Kilber, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Justin Reinbold, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Matthew Schilling, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Hebron: Derek Billman, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Zane Woroniecki, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Horace: Cody Howe, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology
Hunter: Brian Schreiner, Certificate, Welding Technology
Jamestown: Donovan Ask, A.A.S., Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Parker McDonald, A.A.S., Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Andrew Nohrenberg, A.A.S., Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Corey Rohloff, A.A.S., John Deere Tech; Miah Sahr, A.A.S., Business Management; Jason Schulte, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Kindred: Lucas Guiles, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Haley Thompson, A.A., Liberal Arts
Langdon: Amber Olson, A.A.S., Business Management
Larimore: Andrew Bridgeman, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Bryceton Moen, A.A.S., Agriculture
Leeds: Tessa Jenner, A.A., Liberal Arts
Leonard: Danielle Mischke, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
Lidgerwood: Carla Bohnenstingl, A.A.S., Business Management; Ciara Honl, A.A.S., Registered Nursing; Brittany Knaust, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; August Mickelson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Hunter Nelson, A.A.S., Business Management; Daniel Novotny, Diploma, Automotive Technology; Emily Searles, A.A.S., Agriculture
Lignite: Kelsey Shefstad, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
Lisbon: Elazea Broeren, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant; Hailey Christensen, A.A.S., Business Management; Brenda Lamb, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing; Kyle Moderow, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Juwle Nagbe, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology
Litchville: Hannah Dykstra, Certificate, Information and Communications Technology
Makoti: Remington Bigelow, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Mandan: Taylor Anderson, Diploma, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Trae Bennett, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Makayla Hickman, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Mapleton: Jessica Cummings, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
McHenry: Justin Edland, Diploma, Diesel Technology
Medina: Kyle Andres, Diploma, Diesel Technology; Dalton Dockter, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Mekinock: Kyle Schmitz, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Milnor: Brendan Colgrove, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology; Ian Smith, Certificate, Welding Technology
Minot: Patrick Bowles, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Patricia Connole, A.A.S., Registered Nursing; Luis Guizar, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Henry Lemar, A.A.S., Automotive Technology; Samantha Podoll, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Trevor Weaver, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Mohall: Levi Hendershot, Diploma, Powersports Technology; Cameren Powell, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Mott: Dalton Miller, Certificate, Plumbing
New Salem: Thad Norton, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
New Town: Baeleigh Brady, A.A., Liberal Arts; Jacob Wollschlager, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology
Nome: Noah Baarstad, A.A.S., Agriculture
Northwood: Drew Suby, A.A.S., Agriculture
Oakes: Sheila Degenstein, A.A.S., Business Management; Brandon Franz, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Emma Quandt, A.S.N., Associate in Science in Nursing
Page: Alyssa Anderson, A.A.S., Practical Nursing
Reynolds: Brady Wilson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Rolette: Lane Marion, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
Rugby: Keaton Larson, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology; Dustin Volk, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Scranton: Katlyn Hutzenbiler, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology
St. Anthony: Lane Tokach, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Stanley: Alex Kucera, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Tappen: Benjamin Roth, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Tioga: Marissa Olson, A.A.S., Health Information
Tower City: Madelyn Zahnow, A.A., Liberal Arts
Upham: Chase Brodehl, Certificate, Plumbing
Valley City: Nathan Johnson, A.A.S., Information and Communications Technology, and Certificate, Information and Communications Technology; Abigail Magnuson, A.A., Liberal Arts; Emerson Meidinger, Certificate, Welding Technology; Rebekah Peterson, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Garret Suhr, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Wahpeton: Leah Ames, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant; Valdemar Balderas, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Tyler Breuer, A.A.S., Agriculture; Sarah Coalwell, A.A., Liberal Arts; Cole Erdahl, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Lucinda Essin, A.A., Liberal Arts; Victoria Fischer, A.A., Liberal Arts; Casey Frankhauser, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Jourdan Harty, A.A.S., Business Management; Samantha Hasbargen, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Jessica Hendrickson, A.A.S., Practical Nursing; Elijah Hoaby, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology; Andrew Hovde, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Tanner Johnson, A.A., Liberal Arts; Carter Kipp, A.A.S., Business Management; Alex Klug, A.A.S., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, and Certificate, Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Crystal Kohout, A.A., Liberal Arts; Joseph Langenwalter, A.S., Liberal Arts; Kenneth Lartch, A.A., Liberal Arts; Harrison Maas, A.A., Liberal Arts; Lacey Martinson, A.A., Liberal Arts; Joncy Mastel, A.S., Liberal Arts; Michael McCall, A.A., Liberal Arts; Joseph Olson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Kylie Pfaff, A.A., Liberal Arts; Hunter Rice, A.S., Liberal Arts; Ethan Schmitt, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology; Matthew Sprenger, A.A., Liberal Arts; Mason Vogeler, Diploma, Diesel Technology; Paige Ward, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene; Charles Wynn, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Walcott: Dane Belling, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Joshua Hudson, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Walhalla: Aric Berg, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Kateri Schill, A.A.S., Registered Nursing
West Fargo: Samuel Anderson, Certificate, Welding Technology; Carter Bonnema, A.A.S., Construction Management Technology; Riley Brandvold, A.A.S., Powersports Technology; Matthew Gores, A.A.S., Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Jamie Hansen, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant; Brady Heisler, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Jaden Hodenfield, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Justine Irakiza, A.A., Liberal Arts; Casey Kuntz, Diploma, Automotive Technology; Zachery Tenold, A.A.S., Business Management
Williston: Steven Fixen, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Shaemus Klug, A.A.S., Automotive Technology; Shane Mortenson, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Kathryn Reichman, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
Wilton: Relissa Backman, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene, and A.A., Liberal Arts
Wimbledon: Jarod Klein, A.A.S., Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
Wishek: Blaine Gross, Certificate, Welding Technology
Wyndmere: Aaron Bell, A.A.S., Building Construction Technology; Joshua Henderson, A.A.S., Welding Technology; Austin Rhody, A.A.S., Agriculture; Megan Strege, A.A.S., Registered Nursing

OREGON
Sherwood: Brett Rath, A.A.S., John Deere Tech

SOUTH DAKOTA
Aberdeen: Jordan Braaten, A.A.S., Electrical Technology; Schyler Kumpf, A.A.S., Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Alec Yada, A.A.S., Automotive Technology
Hartford: Andrew Johannsen, A.A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lemmon: Brandon Heil, A.A.S., Diesel Technology; Will VanLishout, A.A.S., Electrical Technology
Madison: Lane Olesen, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
McIntosh: Ethan Geigle, Certificate, Technical Studies
Rapid City: Abigail Johnson, A.A., Liberal Arts
Rosholt: Katelyn Lewis, A.A., Liberal Arts; Nathan Lick, A.A.S., Agriculture; Jacob Madsen, A.A.S., Diesel Technology
Roslyn: Rachel Holler, A.A., Liberal Arts
Sisseton: Noah Tasa, A.A.S., Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
South Shore: Devin Urban, A.A.S., Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Summit: Andrew Amdahl, A.A.S., Agriculture
Tyndall: Clay Wittmeier, A.A.S., John Deere Tech
Veblen: Amberlyn Crews, A.A., Liberal Arts
Watertown: Kelsey Gainor, A.A.S., Dental Hygiene
Wilmot: Amanda Ebben, A.A.S., Agriculture; Carlene Toelle, A.A.S., Registered Nursing

VIRGINIA
Petersburg: Nyheim Tucker, A.A., Liberal Arts

WISCONSIN
Chippewa Falls: Victoria Czech, A.A., Liberal Arts
Durand: Michael Burda, A.A.S., Precision Machining Technology
Milwaukee: Jazmine Glenn, A.A., Liberal Arts

BAHAMAS
Nassau: Sante Wood, A.A., Liberal Arts

NEW ZEALAND
Auckland: Olivia Bell, A.A., Liberal Arts

The North Dakota State College of Science has named 370 students to its spring semester 2019 President’s Honor List. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades. The honorees include:

GEORGIA:
Marietta: Davis Waldron, Dental Hygiene

HAWAII:
Waipahu: Salavao Veu, Practical Nursing

KENTUCKY:
Prospect: Brosnan Pierce, Diesel Technology

MINNESOTA:
Alexandria: Erik Gatzke, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Eric Molden, John Deere Tech; Kyle VanderTuin, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Alvarado: Casey Gram, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Andover: Derrek Schotzko, Welding Technology
Annandale: Nicholas Braun, Diesel Technology
Anoka: Aaron Anderson, Liberal Arts
Arlington: Vanesa Aguilera, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Atwater: Colten Hunter, Welding Technology
Audubon: Joseph Peterson, Plumbing
Barnesville: Emma Nielsen, Liberal Arts
Battle Lake: Linnea Fronning, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Beardsley: Marsha Geray, Pharmacy Technician
Becker: Devin Larsen, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Belgrade: Trevor Kern, Diesel Technology
Bellingham: Gretchen Rademacher, Liberal Arts
Bloomington: Justyna Butler, Liberal Arts
Breckenridge: Kimberly Abel, Registered Nursing; Nicole Ellingson, Liberal Arts; Carter Haugen, Automotive Technology; Claire Johnson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Madison King, Liberal Arts; Mason Meyer, Electrical Technology; Levi Paulson, Business Management; Victoria Vertin, Liberal Arts
Browns Valley: Carlene Toelle, Registered Nursing
Buffalo Lake: Samuel Pettit, Diesel Technology
Canby: Courtney Hanson, Dental Hygiene; Natalie Kallhoff, Liberal Arts
Chokio: Austin Swenson, Electrical Technology; Leah Thorstad, Pharmacy Technician
Cohasset: Skyler Moger, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Cottage Grove: Alex Johnson, Precision Machining Technology
Dayton: Cameron Luckhardt, Construction Management Technology
Deer Creek: Vlasta Weller, Liberal Arts
Detroit Lakes: Ashley Olson, Liberal Arts
Dilworth: Heath Aakre, Electrical Technology
Donnelly: Joseph Surerus, John Deere Tech
East Grand Forks: Ethan Mcgaughey, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Edina: Devan Greene, Liberal Arts
Elbow Lake: Aaron Wiese, Agriculture
Elizabeth: Jonathan Steinbach, Automotive Technology
Farmington: Tyler Dubbels, Diesel Technology
Fergus Falls: Shaylee Brown, Information and Communications Technology; Evan Dummer, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Paul Dummer, Construction Management Technology; Colin Fronning, Diesel Technology; Jacob Halvorson, Powersports Technology; Ryan Heikes, Diesel Technology; Jack Jacobs, Welding Technology; Kyle Kraft, Diesel Technology; Dustin Norgren, Automotive Technology; Taylor Pikala, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Timothy Roberts, Electrical Technology; Fate Rocholl, Business Management; Tyler Rowlan, Precision Machining Technology; Layne Smith, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Eric Tysdal, Agriculture
Frazee: Arron Erickson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Isaac Wurst, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Freeport: Bryce Nathe, John Deere Tech
Glyndon: Chester Frink, Mechanical Systems
Grand Rapids: Bailey Erickson, Diesel Technology
Hawley: Blake Omberg, Electrical Technology; Brady Petermann, Agriculture
Henning: Brandon DeBauche, Agriculture
Herman: Benjamin Findlay, Agriculture
Hopkins: Tyler Dummer, Information and Communications Technology
Karlstad: Benjamin Andersen, John Deere Tech
Kennedy: Carson Thorsteinson, Precision Machining Technology
Lake Park: Lilly Ness, Culinary Arts
Maple Grove: Mariah Wetzel, Emergency Medical Services
Mapleton: Erica Luskey, Business Management
Maynard: Chris Preuss, John Deere Tech
McGrath: Aaron Oslowski, Liberal Arts
Melrose: Trisha Thom, Culinary Arts
Minneapolis: Alex Cumbe Paucar, Welding Technology
Minnetonka: Jonathon Skar, Diesel Technology
Montevideo: Isaiah Edmunds, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Moorhead: Carmen Albrecht, Liberal Arts; Tory Bratlien, Welding Technology; Cody Dretsch, Welding Technology; Jeffrey Gabrielson, Electrical Technology; Jackson Judisch, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Dalton Swanson, Welding Technology; Corlette Trautman, Practical Nursing
Morris: Kendra Jergenson, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Murdock: Jacob Carlson, Diesel Technology; Kari Holt, Dental Hygiene
Otsego: Zakary Glass, Agriculture
Park Rapids: Charles Walsh, Agriculture
Perham: Jadyn Benedict, Culinary Arts; Mason Friederichs, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Haley Hunter, Dental Hygiene; Serena Langen, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Gavin Meyer, Diesel Technology
Plymouth: Shaine Heacock, Registered Nursing
Red Lake Falls: Mason Hanson, Diesel Technology
Rochert: Carrie Kologi, Culinary Arts
Rothsay: Cody Larson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Taylor Nosal, Agriculture
Sabin: Madison Byram, Business Management; Emma McFarland, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Saint Paul: Emma Ogitchida, Liberal Arts; Jolisa Ross, Liberal Arts
Verndale: Victoria Moore, Practical Nursing
Vining: John Hansen, Agriculture
Wadena: Matthew Goeden, Construction Management Technology; George Kveton, Emergency Medical Services
Wheaton: Katherine Budke, Registered Nursing; Benjamin Johnson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology

MONTANA:
Baker: Isaiah Schell, Electrical Technology
Billings: Tanner Brown, Electrical Technology
Choteau: Christopher Lightner, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Glasgow: Trent Herbert, Welding Technology
Glendive: David Rennie, Automotive Technology
Livingston: Rydell Floyd, Electrical Technology
Savage: Jordan Urlacher, Welding Technology
Westby: Aaron Lagerquist, Electrical Technology
Wibaux: Cole Nelson, Electrical Technology

NORTH DAKOTA:
Abercrombie: Raeann Zander, Liberal Arts
Aneta: Bryce Nestegard, Diesel Technology
Barney: M'Kenna Krchnavy, Liberal Arts
Belfield: Keisha Custer, Practical Nursing; Chandler Hushka, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Beulah: Tyrel Mellmer, Diesel Technology; Dasan Zahn, Diesel Technology
Bismarck: Dakota Eastham, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Brady Fried, Electrical Technology; Charles Jacobson, Welding Technology; Tanner Klein, Powersports Technology; Kyle Kottre, Diesel Technology; Vanessa Kraft, Dental Hygiene; Alexander Krick, Business Management; Kendra Kus, Liberal Arts; Cody Martin, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Morgan Menge, Dental Hygiene; Kalin Reinhart, Diesel Technology; Jordan Ruff, Electrical Technology
Bottineau: Brady Peck, Construction Management Technology
Bowman: Bryan Knopp, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Brocket: Daniel Domire, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Buxton: Ashley Hettervig, Health Information
Carrington: Ross Allmaras, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Casselton: Lily Pyle, Liberal Arts
Cavalier: Haydee Krieg, Liberal Arts
Cogswell: Amy Bladow, Practical Nursing
Courtenay: Kevin Revier, Business Management
Devils Lake: Dalton Bonn, Electrical Technology
Dickinson: Alec Caulk, Automotive Technology; Kara Hibl, Culinary Arts; Ashlyn Messer, Culinary Arts; Jakob Ohl, Automotive Technology
Edgeley: Casimer Schlosser, John Deere Tech
Edinburg: Christian Dubois, Diesel Technology
Ellendale: Casey Durheim, Plumbing; Luke Wertz, Electrical Technology
Embden: Cassidy Neidviecky, Culinary Arts
Enderlin: Autumn Jensen, Dental Hygiene; Joshua Utke, Agriculture
Englevale: Shelby Ricker, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Spencer Schwab, Agriculture
Fairmount: Layne Garner, Practical Nursing; Joseph Langenwalter, Liberal Arts
Fargo: Chad Alfson, Information and Communications Technology; Layla Alhamadah, Liberal Arts; Bassasatu Andrews, Dental Hygiene; Emma Bartelson, Liberal Arts; Brooke Billadeau, Information and Communications Technology; Payton Bode, Liberal Arts; Robert Buck, Emergency Medical Services; Dillon Cardwell, Welding Technology; Rose Cotton-Jones, Practical Nursing; Quinn Cymbaluk, Welding Technology; Tatianna Domitrovich, Dental Assisting; Alexander Drobot, Non-Degree; Joshua Dudgeon, Information and Communications Technology; Lucinda Essin, Liberal Arts; Tanner Gourneau, Welding Technology; Megan Hasson, Practical Nursing; Ian Karpen, Welding Technology; Chelsea Kimmes, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Kallie Kluver, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Wonder Kponor, Emergency Medical Services; Pieter Lategan, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Francis Martinson, Information and Communications Technology; Jaden May, Information and Communications Technology; Tyler Mehrer, Welding Technology; Craig Monatukwa, Information and Communications Technology; Basimise Mulinga, Welding Technology; Taylor Murphy, Liberal Arts; Colby Nelson, Information and Communications Technology; Paige Nevland, Liberal Arts; Charles Ngafua, Welding Technology; Natnael Nibret, Information and Communications Technology; Benjamin Ockert, Liberal Arts; Chandler Olafson-Homan, Liberal Arts; Abby Olson, Liberal Arts; Ryan Pilon, Information and Communications Technology; Rajina Rai, Registered Nursing; Ryan Rockwell, Information and Communications Technology; Douglas Rumpza, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology; Michael Schenfisch, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Skyler Schimke, Culinary Arts; Tanna Schloesser, Registered Nursing; Katelyn Schmidt, Information and Communications Technology; Neva Shilling, Liberal Arts; Amanda Sifford, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Ian Van Noland, Welding Technology; Sean Vassell, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Forman: Alexis Butler, Liberal Arts; Cole Chapin, Liberal Arts
Fort Ransom: Shelby Brown, Dental Hygiene
Fort Totten: Bryce Medicine Stone, Diesel Technology
Gackle: John Gutschmidt, Culinary Arts
Garrison: Evan Klein, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Matthew Pease, Culinary Arts; Debra Taylor, Health Information
Grand Forks: Andrew Arnold, Precision Machining Technology; Heather Onstad, Registered Nursing
Gwinner: Lindsy Hansana, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Tunde Olah, Business Management
Hague: Taylor Krumm, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Hankinson: Race Kath, Agriculture; Benjamin Krump, Agriculture; Mark Loll, Information and Communications Technology; Bennett Pankow, Liberal Arts; Megan Schiltz, Liberal Arts; Branden Skjoiten, Information and Communications Technology
Harwood: Blake Lindemann, Information and Communications Technology; Brady Preston, Construction Management Technology
Hatton: Dillon Anderson, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology
Havana: Justin Lehmann, Agriculture
Hazen: Dylan Anderson, Electrical Technology; Drew Biffert, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Hebron: Derek Billman, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Horace: Cody Howe, Construction Management Technology; Zachary Livingston, Diesel Technology
Hunter: Brian Schreiner, Welding Technology
Jamestown: Donovan Ask, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Miah Sahr, Business Management
Kenmare: Tucker Ellsworth, John Deere Tech
Kindred: Lucas Guiles, Electrical Technology
LaMoure: Kindra Hamlin, Liberal Arts
Langdon: Olivia Cleveland, Pharmacy Technician
Larimore: Andrew Bridgeman, Welding Technology; Bryceton Moen, Agriculture; Hannah Pietron, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Leonard: Nell Hansen, Liberal Arts
Lidgerwood: Daniel Novotny, Automotive Technology; Emily Searles, Agriculture
Lisbon: Elazea Broeren, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Hailey Christensen, Business Management; Sheldon Feland, Liberal Arts; Kyle Lere, Information and Communications Technology; Juwle Nagbe II, Building Construction Technology
Litchville: Hannah Dykstra, Information and Communications Technology
Makoti: Remington Bigelow, Diesel Technology
Mandan: Trae Bennett, Welding Technology; Amanda Berger, Dental Hygiene; Yehudah Hammond, Diesel Technology; Kayla Pich, Dental Assisting
Medina: Kalie Gudmestad, Electrical Technology
Milnor: Hailey Axtman, Practical Nursing
Minot: Jacob Abel, Building Construction Technology; Stacey Albertson, Business Management; Henry Lemar, Automotive Technology; Zachary Swiss, Business Management
New Salem: Thad Norton, Diesel Technology
Nome: Noah Baarstad, Agriculture
Northwood: Drew Suby, Agriculture
Nortonville: Joshua Geinert, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology
Oakes: Sheila Degenstein, Business Management; Brandon Franz, Diesel Technology; Shelby Moe, Practical Nursing; Sever Skjefte, Electrical Technology
Reiles Acres: Gage Averson, Information and Communications Technology; Alexandra Schmit, Practical Nursing
Reynolds: Evan Krack, Agriculture
Rolette: Dustin Volk, John Deere Tech
Sheldon: Kyle Brash, Liberal Arts
Steele: Ethan Hager, Electrical Technology
Tappen: Benjamin Roth, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Thompson: Leanne Brazee, Dental Hygiene
Towner: Nathaniel Haman, Diesel Technology
Underwood: Karsen Blotske, Welding Technology
Valley City: Aislinn Fogarty, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Nicholas Kvilvang, Building Construction Technology; Emerson Meidinger, Welding Technology; Bryce Nelson, Electrical Technology; Rebekah Peterson, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Megan Sorensen, Dental Hygiene; Garret Suhr, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Wahpeton: Evans Akah, Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology; Jonathan Archer, Automotive Technology; Cassie Boelke, Liberal Arts; Mikayla Branden, Culinary Arts; Michael Burda, Precision Machining Technology; Danica Calderon, Practical Nursing; Jacob Christopherson, Electrical Technology; Breenna Davidson, Liberal Arts; Kailey Grandalen, Liberal Arts; Brooke Harder, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jenna Huffman, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Brooke Johanson, Liberal Arts; Payton Kahler, Practical Nursing; Anton Kannenberg, Liberal Arts; Carter Kipp, Business Management; Bret Lysne, Liberal Arts; Harrison Maas, Liberal Arts; Lacey Martinson, Associate in Science in Nursing; Joncy Mastel, Liberal Arts; Tori McIntosh, Liberal Arts; Nikki Metcalfe, Liberal Arts; Samantha Meyer-Perales, Liberal Arts; Brian Obegi, Registered Nursing; Per Ostmo, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Krista Pfingsten, Liberal Arts; Kayla Pica, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Hunter Rice, Liberal Arts; Ethan Schmitt, Building Construction Technology; Melonie Schultz, Business Management; Mckenna Steeves, Registered Nursing; Mason Vogeler, Diesel Technology; Sean Wanner, Diesel Technology; Paul West, Agriculture; Sante Wood, Liberal Arts
Walcott: Dane Belling, Electrical Technology; Joshua Hudson, Diesel Technology
Walhalla: Aric Berg, Construction Management Technology
West Fargo: Zachary Bowman, Liberal Arts; Riley Brandvold, Powersports Technology; Amanda Charette, Practical Nursing; Chase Clayton, Diesel Technology; Matthew Gores, Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician; Jamie Hansen, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Lindsay Hansen, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Justine Irakiza, Liberal Arts; Nakafu Kahasha, Practical Nursing; Katelyn Lewis, Liberal Arts; Emily Martin, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology; Haley Meier, Emergency Medical Services; Emily Olson, Registered Nursing; Joel Poku, Building Construction Technology; Evan Poppenhagen, Electrical Technology; Benjamin Spaeth, Welding Technology; Zachery Tenold, Business Management; Matthew White, Information and Communications Technology
Westhope: Joseph Khalifa, Automotive Technology
Wishek: Riley Fandrich, Electrical Technology
Wyndmere: Aaron Bell, Building Construction Technology; Emily Blazek, Business Management; Joshua Henderson, Welding Technology
Zeeland: John Ebel, Diesel Technology

NEBRASKA:
Lincoln: Morgan Larson, Dental Hygiene

SOUTH DAKOTA:
Aberdeen: Schyler Kumpf, Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology; Sye Skjefte, Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Black Hawk: Abigail Johnson, Liberal Arts
Dell Rapids: Cassandra Geraets, Liberal Arts
Lemmon: Brandon Heil, Diesel Technology
Madison: Lane Olesen, Diesel Technology
Rosholt: Andrew Wieser, Liberal Arts
Roslyn: Rachel Holler, Liberal Arts
Sisseton: Abigayle Dahl, Dental Hygiene

WISCONSIN:
Chippewa Falls: Victoria Czech, Liberal Arts
Madison: Kate Carlson, Liberal Arts

ARMED FORCES PACIFIC:
David Warren, Welding Technology

The Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program has released The Workforce Playbook: A Community College Guide to Delivering Excellent Career and Technical Education. After researching community colleges across the country, The Aspen Institute selected North Dakota State College of Science as one of six institutions they visited to learn what the best colleges do to build effective workforce programs. The Workforce Playbook recognizes NDSCS as a high-performing community college that has excelled in delivering excellent career and technical education.

“We are honored to have been selected to contribute to the Aspen Institute’s Workforce Playbook,” said NDSCS President John Richman. “Being selected as one of six two-year colleges from across the United States exemplifies the College’s effectiveness at strategically building programs and collaborations to fulfill workforce needs.”

The Workforce Playbook highlights NDSCS in several areas, including: assessing who’s being left out of the local economy, making partnership building an explicit expectation, effective K-12 outreach and engagement, and matching employers with students who are interested in their industry.

“As demographics evolve and the world of work changes rapidly, it is more important now than ever for community colleges to deliver excellent workforce programs,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program. “Aspen has been researching community colleges that deliver exemplary workforce education – including North Dakota State College of Science – and have featured their practices in our just-released Workforce Playbook to guide other community colleges in offering the education their students and the employers in their communities need.”  

“We are proud of the work we do to fulfill our mission to educate and train the workforce for North Dakota and the region, and we are excited to share our practices and successes that can enhance career and technical education across the country,” said Richman. “We look forward to considering other successful workforce initiatives contained in this report to further strengthen NDSCS.”

Aspen’s workforce playbook is designed to help community college leaders develop practices and employer partnerships that improve labor market outcomes for students. Using concrete examples from high-performing community colleges, the playbook offers specific guidance about what colleges can do to build more effective workforce programs so that students gain the skills they need to succeed in the next stage of their lives.

The Workforce Playbook is available online at highered.aspeninstitute.org/workforceplaybook.

Two students from the NDSCS Welding Technology program took top honors in the American Welding Society Northern Plains Section’s 2019 Behind the Mask Welding Competition.

The students, both from Fargo, are:
• Tyler Mehrer – first place, wire feed welding competition
• Dillon Cardwell – first place, stick welding competition

Nearly 100 contestants from five post-secondary institutions and five high schools competed in welding tests throughout the day. Prizes were awarded to the top welders in each category.

NDSCS Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Jane Vangsness Frisch has been selected by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to join the 2019-2020 class of the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence. This leadership program is aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market.

“Congratulations to Jane on her selection for this very prestigious professional development program,” said NDSCS President John Richman. “Jane’s many accomplishments and contributions have positively impacted NDSCS and higher education, and I’m excited for her to build upon her experiences through this fellowship.”

Vangsness Frisch and the 39 other Aspen Presidential Fellows will embark on a 10-month fellowship beginning in July 2019. Delivered in collaboration with the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative, the fellows will work with mentors – current and former community college presidents – who have achieved exceptional outcomes for students throughout their careers. Fellows will also learn from national experts about ways to harness data to assess student success outcomes, strategies for internal change leadership, and how to create strong external partnerships with K-12 schools, four-year colleges, and employers.

The Aspen Presidential Fellowship responds to a specific and growing need for a new generation of leaders who are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future. Nationally, nearly 80 percent of community college presidents plan to retire in the next decade. The pathway to replace them has traditionally excluded women and people of color. The incoming class of Aspen Presidential Fellows is 65 percent female and non-binary, 43 percent are people of color, and their institutions vary widely in size and location.

“Evidence shows that substantial improvements in student success are achieved only when presidents have the commitment and skill needed to lead change within their institutions and through partnerships in the community,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program. “These fellows have been chosen because they embody that commitment and, we believe, will build their skills even further to become transformational presidents.”

Vangsness Frisch was selected through a rigorous process that considered her abilities to take strategic risks, lead strong teams and cultivate partnerships, and focus on results-oriented improvements in student success and access.

The Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence is supported by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, College Futures Foundation, Greater Texas Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

North Dakota State College of Science honored numerous employees at the annual Employee Recognition Program on May 1, 2019. Faculty and staff members were named recipients of the College’s Excellence in Teaching Award and Excellence in Service Award as well as the College’s LIFE award.

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes instructors who, among other outstanding characteristics, stimulate present and continuing interest in the subject matter, present courses so that the topics are clear, suitable and well-integrated, and demand rigorous thought and generate enthusiastic responses from the students while achieving course objectives. This year’s recipients were chosen from a group of more than 50 nominees. The honorees are:
• Margaret Brady: Associate Professor, Mathematics and Science
• Chuck Campbell: Associate Professor, Diesel Technology
• Stacie Garland: Instructor, Nursing
• Chanel Malone: Assistant Professor / Program Coordinator, Allied Dental Education

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes employees who consistently go above and beyond every day and exemplify the College’s values of learning, integrity, flexibility and excellence. All NDSCS support staff are eligible to be nominated. The honorees are:
• Kim Dassenko: Office Manager, Academic Affairs
• Ryan Hanson: IT Support Specialist, Information Technology Services
• Shannon Herman: Administrative Assistant, Distance Education
• Alissa Sherven: Student Life Assistant, Customer Service Desk, Student Life

This year’s LIFE award recognized Alissa Herbranson, who serves as the Assistant Director for Business Operations in the Residential Life department. The award stands for “Bringing LIFE to NDSCS” and is presented to an individual, employee group or committee that exemplifies LIFE (Leadership, Integrity, Flexibility and Excellence) values by demonstrating and practicing the NDSCS Quality Standards. This can be done with an event, project or activity that reflects these areas.

Herbranson was recognized for her work in implementing multiple processes to improve departmental business operations. These have included developing comprehensive systems to effectively track and monitor student housing placements, and transforming numerous paper applications and forms to an online platform. She was also instrumental in developing the LGBTQ roommate matching system to provide a more inclusive environment for students. Through her leadership, Herbranson and her staff have created comprehensive lines of communication through multiple platforms to ensure students are informed and to meet the needs of how students prefer to communicate.

North Dakota State College of Science will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10 at 3 p.m. in the Ed Werre Arena located in the Clair T. Blikre Activities Center in Wahpeton, N.D. Approximately 650 students from the Wahpeton campus, NDSCS-Fargo location and online are scheduled to graduate.

This year’s Commencement ceremony will include an automated player piano providing the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” theme for the processional. The automated player piano was planned, designed, programmed and built by four students in the Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology program as part of their capstone project.

Faculty Senate President Dr. William Shay will serve as the Stage Marshal, Vice President for Academic Affairs Harvey Link will preside as the Master of Ceremonies and NDSCS President John Richman will give remarks and recognitions as well as the presentation of degrees, diplomas and certificates. Brayden Lampe, Student Senate President, will also share remarks, and the NDSCS Wildcat Singers will perform musical selections.