Bismarck State College

ConnectionsVOLUME 17 NUMBER 4 JANUARY 2014

Interim president brings experience, steady hand

ecommended by then-President Larry C. Skogen, the State Board of Higher Education Rnamed Dave Clark interim president of Bismarck State College in October. He began his duties on Nov. 1 when Skogen began his term as interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System. Skogen is expected to return to BSC when his contract ends June 30, 2015. Skogen noted in his endorsement letter that Clark was overwhelmingly mentioned as the logical choice for this appointment by all constituent groups on campus. “These endorsements speak volumes to the regard with which Dave is held by BSC students and colleagues.” Skogen also called Clark “a stalwart executive” and cited his many years of corporate, state and higher education experience. Clark has been at BSC for 24 years and has gained a broad campus perspective during that time. Both higher education and BSC are facing big changes – a new funding model, a vote that could change the structure of higher education in North Dakota, two major building projects on the BSC campus (the student union renovation and the Communications and Creative Arts Center), and year three of an aggressive BSC five-year strategic plan. It’s a full plate, and Clark is focused on keeping things on track. “I understand that the role of an interim is not to be transformative, but to keep the train moving, so I need to make the best decisions possible and keep looking forward,” he said. With change all around him, Clark’s steady hand will serve him – and BSC – well colleagues say. Tamara Barber, BSC interim executive vice president, has worked with Clark for years and cites his fair approach, level-headedness and the calming effect he has on people. “He’ll keep BSC moving forward with a sound, rational approach,” she noted. Past president of the BSC Foundation and current trustee Jim Christianson said Clark is dedicated to BSC and “ideally suited to lead the college during this period of growth.” continued on page 2

Since its founding in 1939, BSC has had six chief executive officers and two interim presidents. Four are shown in this 2008 photo: Dr. Larry C. Skogen, Dr. Donna S. Thigpen, Dr. Kermit Lidstrom and Ralph Werner. Inset: Dave Clark, BSC’s current interim president. Clark named Interim President continued from page 1 programming “is due in large part to his leadership,” according to Skogen. Clark is leveraging his strengths in operations and fi nance during his interim role, relying on the expertise of his team to advise him in other areas. BSC Connections “I have always felt that we have strong managers and is published quarterly at leaders, and I am even more aware of that now,” he said. Bismarck State College, Bismarck, North Dakota. Clark smiled when asked about his term to date. “Well, I’ve never had so many people concerned about me before,” he Vice President for College laughed. Advancement and Executive Director, BSC Foundation “People really want to see the college do well, so they want Gordon Binek Dave Clark speaks during the 2008 dedication ceremony for the person leading it to do well. That concern is a refl ection Lidstrom Hall. on the level of support BSC has in this community,” said BSC Foundation Staff Clark. Amy Brown “He has the knowledge, the experience and the full Gina Hruby Buchholtz confi dence of the students, the employees and the “People really want to see the Christina Burns Foundation. He also has patience and a good sense of college do well, so they want the Janet Dixon humor, two important attributes which will help him.” Julie Erickson person leading it to do well. That BSC’s students supported Clark’s appointment as well. “We Deb Kraft see a lot of him on campus, he comes to our meetings concern is a refl ection on the Rita Nodland and he’s great about answering our questions,” Student BSC Foundation level of support BSC has in this Government Association president Karley Leland said. (800) 272-2586 or community.” – Dave Clark (701) 224-5700 In his role as executive vice president, Clark has been engaged in enrollment growth, facilities renovations and BSC Connections Staff expansion, online course delivery, and budget development Marnie Piehl, editor “ and execution. He’s also led BSC’s legislative efforts, To see a video interview of Clark and Crystal Forster, designer and the college’s national footprint in delivering energy Skogen, go to bscmysticmedia.com. Vicki Voskuil, writer

BSC Foundation President Michael Schmitz ” BSC National Alumni Celebrating 75 Years – Association President Angie Milakovic The Story of Bismarck State College

Send alumni notes to: Marnie Piehl BSC, PO Box 5587 January is the halfway point in our celebration of 75 Please join us on the 23rd for this exciting event. See you Bismarck, ND 58506 years at BSC and we will be marking this milestone by there! [email protected] premiering BSC’s fi rst full-fl edged documentary. The – Marnie Piehl, editor To subscribe or premiere is free and open to the public and as a friend of change your address: BSC you are invited to attend. Rita Nodland This approximately 90-minute documentary brings Alumni Coordinator together dozens of interviews, archival photos, historic Celebrating 75 Years – The Story of BSC, PO Box 5587 recordings and research to tell the story of how Bismarck Bismarck, ND 58506 Junior College, a Depression-era experiment fi rst conducted Bismarck State College [email protected] on the third fl oor of Bismarck High School, has grown into Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. 1-800-BSC-ALUM Bismarck State College, an innovative community college Bavendick Stateroom bismarckstate.edu providing high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs to local and global communities. National Energy Center of Excellence You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and, of course, you’ll learn Bismarck State College something too.

BSC CONNECTIONS - 2 beat. We hire faculty who love to teach and produce students educated as well or better than those at the transfer school. Maybe more importantly, they don’t acquire a choking amount of student loans.” Dr. Lidstrom considered starting the BSC Foundation among his greatest accomplishments. “I knew in my heart we needed one,” he said in the interview. “It was one thing I did that made a great difference for this institution. What you do as president is to take whatever you can get and try to make it better for the next president. And I did that.” He added from the perspective of retirement: “It’s such a delight to be a past president because I can just live in the glow of the success and glory. How marvelous to go to a basketball game and say ‘I used to be president of this place.’ It’s just fun to do that and so easy to brag about.” Marketing was another skill he brought to BSC. After graduation from North Dakota State University, he and wife Patricia moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he began a marketing career. Ten years later, he was vice president of marketing for Jet Aeration Corp. Dr. Lidstrom took his first job in higher education in 1968 as community services director for Dyke BSC mourns passing of Dr. Kermit Lidstrom College. He earned a master’s degree from John Carroll University and in 1972 joined the newly organized Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland. He earned a doctorate in education in 1976 he first thing people often saw when BSC’s fourth CEO approached them was his and was teaching and coordinating business programs Tconfident stride and genial smile, a sure guarantee that an engaging conversation at Cuyahoga when a job ad for president of BJC caught would follow. Dr. Kermit Lidstrom had the gift of communication, a lifelong ability his eye in the Chronicle of Higher Education. He beat out he used in great measure to get things done during his 18 years as BSC president and 107 other candidates. beyond as a community leader and governor appointee. Dr. Lidstrom grew up in Mandan and Glen Ullin on the The resonant voice heard in the Legislature, state government, university system, family ranch. He was a hometown success, and his small community, and across campus has become still with his death Nov. 26, 2013, after a town background made him a comfortable fit when the brief illness. At age 83, he was still the enthusiastic advocate, dedicated volunteer, and Bismarck Public Schools hired him in 1977. The board Distinguished Eagle Scout who loved to sing. also thought his outside experience working in a larger college environment would be good for BSC. In the 75- Dr. Lidstrom’s many achievements include developing the BSC Foundation and MDU year celebration interview, he looked to the future. Resources Community Bowl. He reorganized the BSC National Alumni Association, expanded BSC’s community services division, developed Mystic Hall and the Edwards Avenue corridor, established the BSC archives, and started an on-campus daycare. “One thing the college has had In 1984, he shepherded the conversion of Bismarck Junior College from a city-owned is good leadership.” – Dr. Kermit institution into the North Dakota University System (NDUS), establishing BSC as the largest two-year college in the state with the third largest enrollment system-wide. He Lidstrom also championed numerous campus beautification projects and played a leading role “We’re going to see more innovation. Teaching in securing private and state funds to build the $8 million Jack Science Center. technology will get better, but some things are the same. At his memorial service, former University of Mary president, Sister Thomas Welder, Learning is repetition and, rather than rote, students will said Dr. Lidstrom was a “doing president”–always asking what was possible. He learn things they can lock in intellectually. I wish we constantly moved the goal line to make things better. That persistence carried through could expand what we do and use the education system in his professional affiliations, personal life, and after his retirement from BSC in to teach people how to get along. Maybe take on a larger 1995. “venue and do something about the larger ”needs in the Active in state, regional and national education associations, Lidstrom rose to world. We should have some way with our educational leadership roles in all of them. Though he faced challenges when first hired, he said system to help people understand they have to live a in last spring’s 75-year celebration interview that BSC would have disappeared without reasonable life in relation to others.” the creative and astute leadership of early CEOs, Dr. Walter Swensen, Sidney J. Lee, Dr. Lidstrom is survived by three daughters, Linda, and Ralph Werner. Katherine and Eve, two granddaughters, Laura and “One thing the college has had is good leadership,” Lidstrom said, reserving the Katie, and great-grandchildren Layla Rose and Samuel highest praise for former BSC President Dr. Larry Skogen, who is serving a brief term James. His wife, Patty, died Jan. 31, 2010. as NDUS interim chancellor. “BSC also has a delivery system that is pretty hard to

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BSC receives grant for entrepreneur classes SC was among 11 two-year colleges nationwide to receive Ba grant in the Entrepreneurial College in Action Grant Competition held this fall. BSC was awarded the $15,000 grant from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship and the Coleman Foundation. BSC will form a team of faculty and staff to integrate entre- preneurship classes into requirements for several technical programs and to increase awareness of the offerings. A non- credit class open to the public also is planned. “We wanted to provide opportunities to our students and Capacity crowds the community to start their own business,” Carla Hixson, associate vice president for Continuing Education, Training & Innovation said. “There is recognized need for new small explore legacy of JFK business startups in the southwest region and to make these enterprises sustainable in the community.” Approval of the curriculum change is underway for technical SC’s third humanities symposium, 50 Years Later: The Legacy of JFK, kicked programs such as Carpentry, Graphic Design & Communica- Boff Tuesday, Nov. 5, with a keynote address by Washburn, N.D., native Clint Hill, the tions, Welding, Automotive Collision Technology and others. Secret Service agent assigned to Jacqueline Kennedy. More than 600 attendees hung on Integration as an optional course may be as early as January Hill’s compelling story shared on stage through his words, video and still photos. 2014, Hixson said. Content will focus on feasibility, marketing and business plan. Over the three days of the event, more than 1,000 people attended live and via the livestream to hear a wide array of historians explore John F. Kennedy’s legacy and life. Kevin Cavanagh, assistant professor of management, said the BSC Management program has an entrepreneurship option. Extensive However, current students have to get their technical degree media coverage first and then enroll in the management class. extended the conversation “Now we can apply entrepreneurship almost anywhere that further, people would be starting their own business,” Cavanagh said. symposia emcee and BSC Visiting More than a Humanities Scholar Clay passing grade Jenkinson ne hundred percent of the 2013 graduates from BSC’s noted. Oassociate degree in nursing program passed their entry “This was an into practice licensure exams. amazing event Passing National Council of Licensure Examination, or that struck NCLEX-RN, is similar to law students passing the bar or a chord in an accountant obtaining a CPA certification. It is the same Keynote speaker, Clint Hill, shares his story. Bismarck as registered nurse licensure test taken by four-year nursing nothing we graduates. have ever done has. We were able to assemble such a remarkable cast of presenters, with so many different points of view, that I think we generated some very serious insights about President Kennedy … this was far more than a commemorative event.” The event will be broadcast on the local public access channel, Dakota Media Access, on Wednesdays in January. Check dakotamediaaccess.org for listings. For more information about BSC’s nursing program, visit bismarckstate.edu/academics.

BSC CONNECTIONS - 4 Campus news Pat Gross leaves technology legacy at Gross took the institutional memory of PBSC’s technology advancements with him when he retired as audiovisual/Interactive Video Network coordinator Dec. 31. During his 36 years at BSC, Gross became the indispensable point man for developing and troubleshooting electronic communications across campus. BookTalk at BSC It was his expertise and ability to solve problems Organized around the theme, “Light a Fire Within,” the 15th annual BookTalk that helped launch the great experiment of series began Jan. 5, with a discussion of “The Book Thief,” by Australian author, linking North Dakota colleges with a statewide Markus Zusak. Other free BookTalk events are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2 and telecommunications network in 1990. Gross was Sunday, March 2 from 1-3 p.m. in the BSC Library. Pat Gross BSC’s representative on the steering committee that advised the State Board of Higher Education Conversations at BSC on creating interactive video classrooms at every college. The series of discussions by humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson and former BSC The arduous task had no precedent, so Gross and the others involved in the Interac- President and NDUS Interim Chancellor Larry C. Skogen continues Sunday, Jan. tive Video Network (IVN) initial setup had a difficult challenge. North Dakota was 26 at 3 p.m. in the NECE Bavendick Stateroom with “The Mona Lisa, da Vinci, and only the second state embarking on such a project. Jackie Kennedy.” Other programs in the series are Sunday, March 30, “For the Love of Hamlet,” and Sunday, May 4, “The Life and Death of Crazy Horse.” “Nobody really knew what we were doing – it was more, ‘let’s try this.’ You met with people and had a director, but it was actually a big experiment,” said Gross, Visiting Writers Series the sole developer on BSC’s IVN project. “Eventually it evolved to all campuses in BSC hosts two writers during spring semester. Heid Erdrich will be on campus Feb. the state, and now people can connect to anywhere in the world because of the 9-11 to do a writing workshop and poetry reading. Former BSC English instructor, Internet.” Julie Gard, also presents a writing workshop and reading March 2-3. Erdrich is a The impetus to create a distance learning technology came from legislators hoping teacher and author of four poetry collections. She has curated more than a dozen to address a statewide nurse shortage with a USDA Rural Health grant. They wanted Native American art exhibits. Gard teaches writing at the University of Wisconsin- to send nursing classes from the University of North Dakota to other state colleges. Superior. Within a year, the IVN program had interactive classrooms on 10 of the state’s 11 campuses and rooms at the state capitol and the state hospital. BSC’s first IVN Jazz Celebration classroom was in the Technical Center. IVN now connects schools, libraries and From 1975 to 1996, BSC hosted an annual Jazz Celebration that brought in some government offices across the state. of jazz’s biggest names – Jaki Bayard, Dizzy Gillespie, Doc Cheatham and more. This original film by Bruce Wendt premieres on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the IVN development became part of Gross’s job description in addition to doing all of Bavendick Stateroom, NECE, and captures the energy of those midwinter visits by BSC’s audiovisual equipment installation and maintenance. Trained in electronics, jazz’s greatest talents. he was a North Dakota State College of Science graduate working on a degree in engineering and technology at North Dakota State University when a job at Ampex Travel writer Rick Steves Corp. drew him to Colorado to test broadcast quality video tape recorders. He left to The BSC Embracing Diversity Committee will bring travel writer and television accept an offer teaching high school electronics in the Technical Center. BSC then and radio personality Rick Steves to campus on March 12. Steves will address hired him away from the school district. “Celebrating the Power of Diversity” in evening and afternoon presentations. “I think it was my background in electronics,” Gross said. “BSC had a lot of equip- Campus Read ment that broke down, and I can fix a lot of stuff.” The BSC Campus Read extends into spring with a second book, “American Boy,” His job has brought him countless opportunities to learn new technologies, and by North Dakota’s own Dr. Larry Watson. Watson delivers a public reading March even develop them. In 1997, Gross applied the IVN concept of distance networking 11 at 7 p.m. in the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence Basin Auditorium. He to a classroom setup where linked equipment in one room produced an interactive visits English classrooms March 12. Watson grew up in Rugby and attended BSC. experience. Instead of hooking into IVN, a signal went to a projector and not to an He joined Marquette University in 2003 as a visiting professor. His book, “Montana outside network. His idea drew visits from IT staff from other campuses. 1948,” was chosen for the first Campus Read in 2004. Gross linked a computer with an Internet and video graphics array connection to a projector in the ceiling. He then integrated an audio amplifier, DVD player, ArtsQuest document camera, and ceiling-mounted speakers to create a SmartRoom. The first April and early May burst with activity during the 17th annual ArtsQuest, a month- SmartRooms went into the Jack Science Center with its technology and science pro- long campus celebration of the arts featuring student talent and guest artists. grams. BSC now has 117 SmartRooms in nine academic buildings, two residence The spring musical leads off the month of student concerts and other events. BSC halls, the library, and the Mystic Advising and Counseling Center. alumni artists Tama Smith and Lee Hulteng present their work and interact with students. ArtsQuest also brings in jazz musician and composer Chris Brubeck and combo Triple Play April 25. continued on page 7 BSC CONNECTIONS - 4 BSC CONNECTIONS - 5 Donors make a difference

Donors make an incredible difference to BSC. Their support allows the Foundation to provide scholarships to students, fund campus equipment needs and support activities that help make BSC a great place for education and training.

The Foundation welcomes new Niles and Ginger Hushka Alicia Uhde and renewing President’s Club JLG Architects United Agronomy members for Oct. 1 through Dr. Marlin Johnson Daniel and Roxanne Vondrachek Dec. 31, 2013. Kirkwood Bank and Trust Tony Welder Loren Kopseng Wells Fargo Bank Advanced Mechanical Dr. Eugene and Carol Kralicek Bequest G. Franklin Welsh Aetna Kramer Agency Stephen Welsh Zachery and Jaclyn Allen Dr. Gordon and Jackie Leingang Western Steel & Plumbing AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Services Liatis Foundation Whiting Oil & Gas Corp Gary Anderson Lignite Energy Council Wilbur Ellis Mott and Rolla Arntson Stewart Wegner PC Dr. Daniel and Debra Little Woodmansee’s Office Supply Brad and Claudia Ballweber Holly Lockett Zuger Kirmis & Smith Barr Engineering Co Robert Mast The Foundation welcomes new and renewing Bartlett & West Thomas and Jana McKee Executive Club members for Oct. 1 through Basin Electric Power Cooperative Mid-America Steel Dec. 31, 2013. Scott Becker MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co 3M Foundation BlackRidge BANK Roy and Patricia Mindt Advanced Business Methods Paul Bodmer Minnesota Power Gary and Chere Allard Dr. Wayne and Ellen Boekes LeRoy and Ella Nayes Brendel’s Lawn Sprinkling Daryl and Donna Braun Terrance and Zanne Ness Dakota Caulking Andrew and Amy Brown New Century Dr. David and Karen Gayton Michael and Peggy Bullinger North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co Patricia Hanson Bill and Dina Butcher Otter Tail Power Company Dr. Craig Johnson and Connie Hofland Butler Machinery Company P & E Piping & Equipment Dr. Gaylord and Cindy Kavlie Cal’s Car Clinic, Inc Jack and Kristen Paris Jan Kempf Capital City Construction, Inc Prairie Engineering, P.C. MDU Resources Foundation Capital City Lions Tom and Mary Probst Sheila Schafer Cass County Electric Cooperative Professional Contractors, Inc Clement and Delores Weber Challenger Industries, Inc Ken and Carmen Reno Joseph Wolfe CHS Foundation Robert and Julia Ritterbush Cynthia Clairmont-Schmidt Lon and Jennifer Romsaas Cloverdale Foods Company Roughrider Harley-Davidson In memoriam Comfort Inn Ryan Dodge of Bismarck Coteau Properties Company Contributions were made to the Foundation John and Lou Sagsveen Coventry Health Care in memory of: Given by: John Robert Sakariassen Cross Country Freight Solutions Eugene Baldwin...... Janet and Rob Dixon Saks News Inc Dakota Agronomy Ronald R. Becker...... Scott Becker Sanford Health Dakota Community Bank & Trust Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Assn. Schmidt Insurance/SIA Marketing Kathleen Dobovsky Holly Lockett Steve and Janet Schwan Patrick and Mary Ann Durick Daryk Brown...... Diane Eichhorst Security First Bank Eide Bailly LLP Nancy Brown...... BSC Employees Seifert Electric Ellendale Farmers Union Marcia Carlisle...... Tom and Mary Probst John and Mary Shaffer Marvin and Lois Erdmann Roberta M. Carlisle...... Lawrence and Rita Klemin Skeels Electric The Falkirk Mining Company Mary and Peggy Lindbo St. Alexius Medical Center Fireside Office Products, Inc Robert and Janet McCallum Jason and Dr. Nigeria Stahl Mark and Cindy Fliginger Phyllis Carlson...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired Starion Financial Lee and Victoria Friese Teachers Assn. State Legislative Leaders Foundation Richard and Lorraine Froelich Audrey Ecklund...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired SunPrairie Grain Gate City Bank Teachers Assn. Harley and Margaret Swenson Gateway HealthMart Pharmacy Louise and Roland Gorder...... Kathleen Schwartz Mark and Stephanie Swenson GOJC, Inc Jane Gray Stewart...... Liatis Foundation Swenson, Hagen & Co Great River Energy Dean Gunsch...... Cal’s Car Clinic, Inc. Cedric and Mary Theel Bonnie and Steve Guttormson Lee and Victoria Friese Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Timothy and Joann Haas Jacquelyn Hagel Robert and Linda Tonolli Terry Harris Hunter Engineering Company Bill and Alva Townsend Hess Corporation Kevin and Melinda Kiemele Trucks of Bismarck Ray and Gert Hoffman Roughrider Harley-Davidson Irene Tschider HUB International of ND Ryan Dodge of Bismarck Stacy Tschider Gary and Georgie Ann Huber Daniel and Roxanne Vondrachek Twin City Roofing Michael and Susan Hummel Lila Hamre...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired U.S. Bank Hunter Engineering Company Teachers Assn. BSC CONNECTIONS - 6 Steven Harris...... Terry Harris Judge Robert and Susan Wefald Rev. Dean Hartley...... Gordon and Paula Binek Joy Wezelman Susan and Mel Lippert Howard and Doris Wolfe Sarah Ann Haugen...... Dr. Gordon and Jackie Leingang Cory Marc Wrolstad St. Alexius Medical Center Henry and Agnes Miller...... Everett and Bev Miller Norman Kamins...... Western Steel & Plumbing Don Mizera...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Assn. Margaret Klick...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Assn. Donald Russell...... Loren Kopseng Scott Klingenstein...... Marla Hagemeister Clifford Skogen...... Jaclyn Allen Ed Kringstad...... Jordis and Marc Conrad Carla and Dick Bickert Robert “Bob” Kuntz...... Shirley and Leo Bachmeier Gordon and Paula Binek Brendel’s Lawn Sprinkling BSC Employees Kim and Gail Christianson Drake and Jill Carter Professional Contractors, Inc. Kimberly Crowley Tom and Frances Leach...... Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Vern and Lynne Dosch Dr. Kermit Lidstrom...... Dr. Lloyd and Susan Anderson Mary and Victor Friesz Cynthia Bates and Gary Wolberg Kim Gutierrez Gordon and Paula Binek Amy Juhala Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Assn. Dr. AnnMarie Kajencki Norma Boutrous Joshua Kern Amy and Andrew Brown Rita and Dennis Lindgren BSC Employees Susan and Mel Lippert Sigrid Bucklin Cathy and Michael McDonald Keith and Val Rae Burkholder ND University System Foundation Dr. Rudy and Lydia Carriedo Kitty Netzer Carol and Dan Cashman Odney Advertising Agency Janis Cheney Wendy Pank Dave and Susan Clark Erin Price James Conley Jane Schreck Jordis and Marc Conrad Jane and Gary Schulz Dean and Patricia Conrad Michael Tomanek Allen and Diane Dockter Debbie and Steve Van Berkom Dennis Dockter Roxanne and Austin Van Zomeren Patrick and Mary Ann Durick Shirley Wilson Shirley Dykshoorn James Wright Marvin and Lois Erdmann Williston State College Foundation Bruce and Barb Evanson Rodney and Brenda Zastoupil Mary and Victor Friesz Eskie Solberg...... Fintan and Judith Dooley Vicki Gohring Robert “Bob” Stenehjem...... State Legislative Leaders Foundation Lyle Halvorson Orville Stenerson...... Dr. Lloyd and Susan Anderson Dorothy and Roger Harris BSC Employees Dr. Robert and Lu Anne Honkola Emeroy Swanson...... Allen and Diane Dockter Dr. James and Elizabeth Hughes Bill Redmond Kenneth and Judith Keller Adrian and Ardeth Taylor...... Kathleen Dobovsky Jean King Aldeen Paris Welsh Taylor...... G. Franklin Welsh Kari Knudson and Thomas Senftner Stephen Welsh James and June Larsen Lois Thompson...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Assn. Dr. Daniel and Debra Little Jerry Tjaden...... Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers Assn. Dr. Jon Martinson Arthur and Cherie Merkel Dennis & Bernice Meyer Lorraine Moos Sherwin and Cathy Nelson Pat Gross retires continued from page 5 Darlene Porsborg Raymond Rolshoven Gross carried BSC into the technological future. Along the way, he served on Staff Dean and Danita Rummel Senate, the Total Quality Management team, and everywhere his special expertise John Robert Sakariassen was needed. Gross was nominated for the Staff Excellence Award and represented John Erik Sakariassen BSC on the Council of State Employees. He was twice chair of the North Dakota IVN Jane and Gary Schulz Site Coordinators. Gerald and Marilyn Skogley Gross said higher education has a unique environment because of the mix of Garvin and Sandra Stevens Paul and Marilynn Swanson people with different backgrounds and personalities. Such diversity made his time Harley and Margaret Swenson at BSC interesting. Mark and Stephanie Swenson “This isn’t really a job after all these years,” Gross said. “It almost becomes more Marjorie Thorne like a big family, part of your routine and part of your life. But after 36 years, it’s Debbie and Steve Van Berkom time to try something different.” Judge Gerald VandeWalle Don and Gladys Walz As the New Year begins, he plans to keep doing electronics for the Bismarck Public Albert and Carole Watrel Schools, family and friends, and try to improve his golf game. He and wife Lorna Richard Weber plan to visit Hawaii, travel the U.S., and visit their daughter Heidi in Portland, Ore.

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Celebrating our students he Bismarck State College Foundation continues its list of 2013-14 Dillon Solberg, Wahpeton...... Energy Generation Conference High School Tscholarship awardees with students enrolled in BSC technical Scholarship programs. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Some scholarships Zachary Denning, Bismarck...... Great River Energy Scholarship are named for individuals who have made outstanding contributions Mark Geiger, Mandan...... Great River Energy Scholarship to the development of BSC or were honored with a memorial Jaden Keys, Valley City...... Great River Energy Scholarship scholarship or donation. The named scholarships are listed after the Zackary Retzlaff, Bismarck...... Great River Energy Scholarship students receiving the funding. Students must maintain their academic Steven Schwarz, Hazen...... Great River Energy Scholarship standing to remain eligible for the second semester award. Jared Staehr, Bismarck...... Great River Energy Scholarship Joelle Thompson, Bismarck...... Great River Energy Scholarship Kyler Vogel, Mandan...... Great River Energy Scholarship Steven Rohrich, Bismarck...... Great River Energy Scholarship Technical scholarship recipients Katie Elwood, Bismarck...... Sarah Ann Haugen Memorial Scholarship Nathan Egeberg, Bismarck...... Bob Kuntz Memorial Scholarship Nathan Murray, St. Louis, MO...... Allen Energy Scholarship Lee Keup, Valley City...... Bob Kuntz Memorial Scholarship Brett Leier, Hazen...... Alliance Pipeline/Wayne Schonert Memorial Scholarship Jeremy Fix, Minot...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Samuel Otto, Bismarck...... Alliance Pipeline/Wayne Schonert Memorial Scholarship Mitchell Krebs, Belfield...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Dominic Poitra, Belcourt...... American Gas Association Scholarship Kory Mashek, Mandan...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Alice Weikum, Bismarck...... American Gas Association Scholarship Andrew Parisien, St. John...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Courtney Hausauer, Mercer...... BAS in Energy Management Scholarship Ryder Peterson, Fairview, MT...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Ashlee Wiedrich, Beulah...... BAS in Energy Management Scholarship Brock Sebelius, Bottineau...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Owen Makelky, Sentinel Butte...... Basin Electric Power Cooperative Welding Joey Silva, Bismarck...... MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Kevin Kalvoda, Bismarck ...... MidAmerican Energy Foundation Scholarship Dillon Aldinger, Bismarck...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Dylan Kinn, Max...... MidAmerican Energy Foundation Scholarship James Booth, Mandan...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Robert Mason, Mandan...... MidAmerican Energy Foundation Scholarship Spencer Brandt, Grand Forks...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Clayton Schaeffer, Bismarck...... MidAmerican Energy Foundation Scholarship Logan Dschaak, Bismarck ...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Dylan Schumacher, Jamestown...... MidAmerican Energy Foundation Scholarship Kelly Dugan, Riverton, WY...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Matthew Richter, Moffit...... Midcontinent Communications Scholarship Taylor Egeberg, Bismarck...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Britnee Weisz, Bismarck...... Midcontinent Communications Scholarship Thomas Friesz, New Salem...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Paige Feist, Kintyre...... ND Agriculture Association Scholarship Shaina Funke, Whitefish, MT...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Allison Slaubaugh, Mylo...... ND Agriculture Association Scholarship Cody Haugen, Mandan...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Katrina Hausauer, Regan...... ND Auto Body Association Scholarship Matthew Jahner, Bismarck ...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Kyle Bagley, Bismarck...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Collin Kittleson, Bismarck...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Ryan Block, Hazen...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Alex Kopp, Bismarck...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Patrick Cassezza, Gladstone...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Ryan Korb, Brooklyn Park, MN...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Devan Dalziel, Devils Lake...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Vitus Maduako, Bismarck ...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Stephen Fuhrman, Bismarck...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Michael Mauer, Wahpeton...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Hayden Hermanson, Bismarck...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Tyler Ortmann, Bismarck...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Jesse Hoffert, Washburn...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Miranda Patek, Watertown, SD...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Jacob Kleinjan, Horace...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Josiah Pruitt, Libby, MT...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Jordan Kuntz, Bismarck ...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Alex Ripplinger, McClusky...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Karson Laframboise, Bismarck...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Evan Weiss, Hazelton...... Frank Bavendick Scholarship Benjamin Meier, Bismarck...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Levi Hollinger, Lefor...... Bismarck-Mandan Homebuilders Association Mariah Michaelis, Monticello, MN...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship 50th Anniversary Carpentry Scholarship Aaron Morman, Bismarck...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Andrew Klym, Belfield...... Bismarck-Mandan Homebuilders Association Carpentry David Payne, Mandan...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Scholarship Nicholas Wolf, Beulah...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship Kyle Redmann, Jamestown...... Bismarck-Mandan Homebuilders Association Jordan Zander, Mandan...... Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship HVAC Scholarship Eli Severson, Mandan ...... Red Trail Energy Scholarship Ryan Becker, Napoleon...... Ervin & Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarship Mathew Johnston, Bismarck...... Roughrider Chevrolet Association Scholarship Hillary Duchsherer, Bergen...... Ervin & Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarship Shannon Messmer, Mott...... Roughrider Chevrolet Association Scholarship Jayden Gross, Linton...... Ervin & Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarship Jacob Vigesaa, Bismarck...... Roughrider Chevrolet Association Scholarship Jesse Schwab, Strasburg...... Ervin & Dorothy Bourgois Memorial Scholarship Kalen Hartel, Watford City ...... John A. “Jack” Schuchart Memorial Scholarship Kyle Olson, West Fargo.... Cass County Electric Cooperative Line Worker Scholarship Reese Frick, Watford City...... Steve Sharp Memorial Scholarship Allison Heidt, Bismarck...... Bill Clairmont Scholarship Mason Walker, Bismarck...... Tesoro Welding Scholarship Parker Abraham, Sentinel Butte...... Corvettes of Dakota Territory Scholarship Amy Taylor, Pembroke, NH...... Utility Workers Union of America Scholarship Steven Schild, Bismarck ...... DarbyTech Training Equipment Scholarship Morris Reed, Loma, CO...... Xcel Energy Scholarship Jesse Hoffert, Leeds ...... Energy Generation Conference Scholarship Craig Shaffer, Chanhassen, MN...... Xcel Energy Scholarship

BSC CONNECTIONS - 8 BSC Foundation

Foundation thanks ordon Binek, BSC Foundation executive director and vice Gpresident for college advancement, welcomed guests at the President’s Club dinner in October. The annual event honors people, businesses and organizations that contribute to the donors at annual dinner Bismarck State College Foundation. Total Foundation grants and scholarships supporting BSC the past 36 years total $11.8 million. Then-BSC President Dr. Larry Skogen presented awards for cumulative donations to the Foundation with Binek and Board President Michael Schmitz. Bryce and Maxine Hill were the first donors named to The Legacy Society, a new giving category that honors donors who have included the BSC Foundation in their estate planning. BSC scholarship recipient, Tricia Schmeichel, spoke about what her scholarship meant to her and how it has created opportunities. She earned AS and AA degrees at BSC. The BSC Jazz Combo class provided entertainment under the direction of Dr. John Darling. BSC Food Services prepared the meal, which was served by members of the Energy Club, Dennis Carlson, CHS Inc., Norm Clark, Gate City Bank, Winnifred Coyne Hedahl, Postsecondary Agriculture Students , Phi Beta Lambda, and Founder Award Diamond Award Sapphire Award Student Government Association.

Lifetime Leader - $1,000,000+ Honor of Silver - $7,500-14,999 Kermit Lidstrom Dakota Caulking, Inc. Legacy Society* Dr. Marcus & Margaret Fiechtner Bryce & Maxine Hill Mark Halvorson Mark & Sandra Holkup Founder Niles & Ginger Hushka CHS Inc. Kirkwood Bank & Trust Diamond Award - $100,000-249,999 Art & Dorothy Mariner Gate City Bank Mid America Steel Inc. KLJ Dr. Robert & Joan Nordstrom Ruby Award - $50,000-99,999 Trail King Industries US Didactic Verendrye Electric Cooperative Alexis Zazarine Sapphire Award - $25,000-49,999 Border States Electric Honor of Bronze - $7,500-14,999 Kathy Lampman (center) accepts the Lifetime Leader award on Dakota Agronomy Partners BlackRidgeBANK behalf of her father, Dr. Kermit Lidstrom. Also pictured are Dr. Dakota Community Bank & Trust, N.A. Capital City Lions Larry C. Skogen (left) and Michael Schmidt, BSC Foundation Ellendale Farmers Union Dacotah Paper Board president (right). Marvin & Lois Erdmann Domino’s Pizza Winnifred Coyne Hedahl Mike & Karen Holman McQuade Distributing Dr. Craig Johnson New Century Ag Midwest Motor Express, Inc. CHS - Sun Prairie Grain ND Council on the Arts Harley & Margaret Swenson Red Trail Energy, LLC Twin City Roofing The Smile Center Tony Welder Utility Workers Union of America Zuger Kirmis Smith Training Fund Clement & Dolores Weber Honor of Gold - $15,000-24,999 Arntson Stewart Wegner PC Dan’s Supermarket Inc. Dr. John & Delores Witt Fox 26 Joan Nordstrom, Honor of Perry Lubbers, Trail King Michael & Susan Hummel *The Legacy Society honors donors Silver Industries, Honor of Silver Ramada Bismarck Hotel & Convention Center who have included the Bismarck State Evey Russell College Foundation in their estate planning. Townsquare Media Learn more about the Foundation’s activities at bismarckstate.edu/foundation. BSC CONNECTIONS - 8 BSC CONNECTIONS - 9 BSC employees honored for years of service

he BSC Foundation honored Kraft, accountant for College Advancement; Mary T83 employees for their years of Kramer, Food Services worker; Deborah Larson, Train service during the December holiday ND manager for Continuing Education, Training and party in the National Energy Center of Innovation; Michelle Martin, accounting associate for Excellence Bavendick Stateroom. Continuing Education, Training and Innovation; Tasha BSC Foundation Executive Director Martin, mathematics lecturer; Deborah Masad, human Gordon Binek spoke about the services lecturer; Mandy Maxon, criminal justice foundation’s year and introduced lecturer; Robert McAdoo, energy management lecturer; award recipients. Other speakers Katie Messer, Human Resources assistant; Kene Miller, were BSC Foundation Vice President transcript evaluation and articulation coordinator; Paul Sandness and BSC Interim Karla Monson, custodian in the Student Union; Dr. Rita Lindgren Kathie Overson President Dave Clark, who presented Tony Musumba, assistant professor of physics; Sandra the awards. Nelson, adjunct speech lecturer; Richard Northrup, assistant professor, NECE; Dorinda Sailer, biology Two employees received recognition laboratory coordinator; Debra Sandness, Bookstore for 35 years of service. manager; Karen Sayler, custodian in the NECE; Debbie Rita Lindgren, chief human resources Schlect-Stuber, custodian in Lidstrom Hall; Aimee offi cer, has had several job titles Schmit, Human Resources assistant; Kayla Seifert, including director and chief HR Continuing Education, Training and Innovation offi cer, her position for more than assistant; Melissa Sherman, electric power technology 20 of her 35 years. She was the lecturer; Anselm Ternes, carpentry lab assistant; Kristi fi rst recipient of the Staff Award for Tetzloff, Veteran Services coordinator; Roxanne Van Excellence and the Jack Fellowship. Zomeren, administrative assistant for the executive vice Carol Kitko George Keiser Lindgren is a member of the president; Kristina Wells, assistant professor of business President’s Cabinet and serves on the and offi ce technology; and Paul Zimmerman, assistant Operations Council, Behavior Intervention Team, and N.D. University System Human Resource Council. professor, NECE. Kathie Overson, counseling and guidance services associate, has worked in Admissions, Student Records, and Counseling and Career Services. She administers the BSC Job Seekers Network, an online resource for students and employers. Overson also coordinates BSC’s fall and spring job fairs and maintains placement and employment reports for technical program graduates. 25 YEARS - George Keiser, mathematics and psychology lecturer, and Carol Kitko, English lecturer. 20 YEARS – Marlene Anderson, director of library services; Sandra Fried, associate registrar; Yvette Matthews, associate professor of science; and Janice Schultz, English lecturer. 15 YEARS – Lynette Borjeson Painter, associate professor of computer information systems; Kristi Engle, reference librarian; Crystal Forster, graphic designer; Barb Jirges, visual arts instructor; Paula Kemnitz, human resources associate; Karen Nathe, assistant professor of computer information systems; Nick See, assistant professor of computer information systems; and Brenda Voth, computer science lecturer. 10 YEARS – Chere Allard, assistant professor, NECE; Jaclyn Allen, associate professor of English; Daniel Go Mystics: Sports recap Anderson, energy technology and electric power technology lecturer; Joel Aslakson, electric power technology lecturer; Terry Bilke, electrical transmission systems technology lecturer; Tanie Boeddeker, biology lecturer; Golf Bill Cohen, electric transmission systems technology lecturer; Edward Collins, assistant men’s basketball Both the men’s and women’s golf teams are headed coach; Dr. John Darling, associate professor of music; Jayne Kiner, associate professor of biology; Douglas to the NJCAA National Tournament in May after Klein, music lecturer; Albert Koch, OSHA consultation program manager; Colleen Leingang, biology winning the region. Golf is led by fi rst-year golf lecturer; Todd Leingang, biology lecturer; Liz Mason, technical services librarian; Ross Munns, criminal coach and PGA pro Michael Herzog. justice and psychology lecturer; David Poffenberger, assistant professor of mathematics; David Sagsveen, Soccer associate professor of civil engineering technology; Donald Simon, energy technology programs lecturer; The women’s soccer team fi nished the season and Susan Stockert, asset management and purchasing associate. 4-9. MacKayla Feeney and Sierra Hall, both of FIVE YEARS – Douglas Bahr, political science lecturer; Dean Bellin, assistant professor of technical Bismarck, were named to the All-Region XIII Team. theatre; Eric Bless, assistant professor of biology; Christina Burns, programs coordinator for College The men’s team had a 5-9 record. Brandon Beyer, Advancement; Clinton Burrow, electrical transmission systems technology lecturer; Bob Canter, custodian West Fargo, was named All-Region XIII and NJCAA in the Technical Center; Leah Diehl, Student and Residence Life assistant; Marilyn Eckroth, receptionist, 2nd Team All American. NECE; Karen Erickson, director of Admissions and Enrollment Services; Mel Fischer, facility manager of the MDU Resources Community Bowl; Mary Fisk, Snack Bar supervisor and offi ce assistant; Brianne Fuzesy, Basketball music advisor and lecturer; Bill Gieser, assistant professor of electrical lineworker; Joel Gustafson, electronics Men’s and women’s basketball are currently in full lecturer; Jason Harris, women’s basketball coach and softball coach; Mark Heinert, social worker lecturer; swing. The basketball schedule and more can be Shawn Iverson, assistant professor of anatomy and physiology and biology; Claire Gunwall, Academic found at bscmystics.com. Records specialist; Harlon Kingsley, custodian, NECE; Jennifer Klesalek, server operations manager; Deb

BSC CONNECTIONS - 10 Connect with former classmates

Class Connections Heidi Garrison, ’06, was promoted to gas controller II at WBI Energy. She holds a power plant Send Class Connections to: technology degree from BSC. Marnie Piehl Zach Nelson, ’08 and ’09, joined Bartlett BSC, PO Box 5587 & West as an engineering technician. He earned Bismarck, ND 58506 or e-mail to: an associate’s in Engineering and a GIS certificate [email protected] from BSC. Brian Rasmussen, ‘11, accepted a new job with Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin as a facilities supervisor. Previously employed at Manitowoc Public Utilities as an electrical technician, he says the determining factor in his new career opportunity “is the fact that I graduated with a degree in Energy Management in 2011 from Bismarck State College.” Brandon Steckler, ’11, was hired by KLJ in Bismarck as an information technology specialist. Skylar Schneider, ’12 was hired as a Wayne Stenehjem Corey Olson flightline technician with the Bismarck Aero Center. Alyssa Meier, ’13, was hired as a copy editor for the Bismarck Tribune. At BSC, Meier served Wayne Stenehjem, ’72, Alumnus of the Jon Hunke, ‘94, has been named controller of as editor-in-chief of the BSC Mystician. She was Year ’11, was presented with the Distinguished Eagle MDU Constructions Services Group. He joined MDU features editor and photographer for the Century Scout Award by the Northern Lights Council, Boy Construction Services Group in 2003 and has held a High School Star. Scouts of America in November. The award is given to number of accounting and finance positions in the Adam Tollefsrud, ‘13, was cited in an people who have shown distinguished service in their company. Hunke and his wife, Sommer, ‘08, live article in GIScience & Remote Sensing 2013, profession and have a record of community service. in Bismarck. a peer-reviewed academic journal. BSC adjunct Stenehjem is the North Dakota Attorney General. Corey Olson, ’02, joined Starion Financial as instructor Duane Pool was one of the co-authors of The last time the award was given to someone in the an insurance agent in Bismarck. the article titled “Prediction of senescent rangeland Northern Lights Council was 1998 when former BSC canopy structural attributes with airborne president Kermit Lidstrom was honored. hyperspectral imagery.” BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center changes hands he Bismarck Park Located on the BSC campus, the center opened in 2010. Membership to the Center TDistrict will be is offered to BSC students as part of their college tuition, and discounted member- purchasing the Bismarck ship rates are available for employees. The facility is open to the public as well. State College Aquatic and Usage at the Center has ramped up significantly since it opened. Nearly 1,200 Wellness Center from people have participated in 16 special events this year, and attendance in group Streamline, Inc., the non- exercise classes increased 75 percent. BSC students make up a lot of the action, profit organization that visiting the facility 17,044 times during the 2012-13 school year. More than 2,000 financed the facility. people took swimming lessons in 2013. The facility hosts a number of swim meets The district has an operat- each year, and in 2012 hosted the U.S. Paralympic Swimming Trials where 99 ing lease with Streamline, American, 37 Pan American and 12 world records were set. Inc., that includes an option to purchase and a review of the lease every five years. The Center includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a separate 25-yard indoor At the end of the first five-year term, low interest rates and other factors led to a pool with designated diving and lap area, a wellness center, a group exercise studio, decision by the Bismarck Park Board to purchase the facility. The purchase sets an indoor playground, meeting rooms and a coffee/retail shop. Future plans may the payment schedule for the next 20 years. Because the district has always been include a multi-use gym with elevated track and daycare space. responsible for management and operation of the facility, users will not see any changes. Learn more at bismarckstate.edu/life/aquatic.

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Mystic volleyball finishes great year

In addition to the team’s achievements, several individual players were honored for their efforts. Kelsey Glatt, a hitter from Bismarck was selected NJCAA Region XIII MVP. Casey Reamann, a libero from Bismarck, and Leslie Beaudoin, a middle hitter from Dickinson were selected to the NJCAA All Region XIII Team. All three of these players also were named Mon-Dak All Conference. Katie Ramlo, Jamestown, and Casey Reamann were named All Region Tournament Team, while Madison Deibert, Dickinson, was named All Region Tournament MVP.

“The players worked very hard in the off-season, in practices and in the classroom to make sure they were well-prepared physically and mentally,” said Walsh.

“The players worked very hard in the off-

he Mystic volleyball team closed off an exciting season in November with season, in practices and in the classroom to Ta 34-8 record. They were the Mon-Dak Conference Champions (10-0) for make sure they were well-prepared physically the first time in BSC volleyball history, NJCAA Region XIII Champions for the second year in a row, and NJCAA District G runners-up. and mentally.” – Jeni Walsh Coach Jeni Walsh called it a season to remember. “The players were just so proud to represent their school and the city of Bismarck. In volleyball, when we play so many matches in a season, to finish at Find Mystic athletic schedules, 34-8 is just something to be proud of and remember forever.” photos and more at bscmystics.com. Proposed Communications and Creative Arts Center “ ”