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The following information is from the college catalogs for the years 1907-1908, 1964-1965, and 2003-2004. It contains a listing of the different departments during each time frame.

 

Departments

1907-1908 State Normal School Annual Catalogue

1907-1908 Physical Lab - Found in the 1907-1908 catalogue Section 600 of the state POLITICAL CODE says the purpose of such Normal School like Madison shall be the instruction of people, both male and female, in the Art of teaching. This pertains to all the various branches of good common school education. State Normal Schools are also to give instruction in the Mechanic Arts, husbandry, Agricultural Chemistry, fundamental Laws of the United States, and in the regards of the rights and duties of citizens.

Work and Courses are under the following departments:

  • Biology and Physiology
  • Civics and Commercial Branches
  • Drawing and Industrial Art
  • Domestic Sciences
  • Elocution
  • English Languages and Literature
  • German Languages and Literature
  • History and Philosophy
  • Latin Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Preparatory and Physical Culture
  • Theory and Practice Teaching

1964-65 General Beadle State College General Catalog

The College performs two basic functions: the primary function is the preparation of teachers to serve in the public schools, its other main function is the education of young men and women who need to gain preparation to enter a specific vocation, pursue courses in pre-professional education, or to gain cultural advantages through special courses offered by the college.

Work and Courses are under the following departments:

  • Pre-Professional Curricula
  • Division of Education and Psychology
  • Division of Fine and Applied Arts
  • Division of Health and Physical Education
  • Division of Languages, Literature, and Library Sciences
  • Division of Science and Mathematics
  • Division of Social Science and Business Education
  • Division of Education and Psychology

2003-2004 Dakota State University Undergraduate Catalog

Dakota State University is an institution that specializes in programs that pertain to computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs. There is special emphasis in the 2003-2004 Computer Lab - 2003-2004 DSU Catalogpreparation of elementary and secondary teachers. This comes along with expertise in the use of computer technology and information processing in the teaching and learning process. The secondary purpose of the University is to offer two-year and one-year programs. Short courses for application and operator training in areas authorized are also offered.

Undergraduate Programs

"The following curriculum is approved for the university: Bachelor of Science degree programs in biology for information systems, computer graphics design, computer science, elementary education, elementary education and special learning and behavioral problems, e-commerce, English for information systems, exercise science, health information administration, information systems, mathematics for information systems, multimedia/web development, physical science, professional accountancy, respiratory care, and secondary education.
Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs in accounting, management information systems, finance, management, and marketing.
Associate of Science degree programs in application programming, business management, health information technology, office management, respiratory care, and Associate of Arts degree program in general studies."

Graduate Programs

"M.S. in Information Systems and M.S.Ed. in Computer Education and Technology.”
 

Rules and Regulations

Throughout the history of Dakota State there were a wide range of rules and regulations that have changed over the years. In the late 1800's and early 1900's the rules were much stricter in comparison to today's standards. The following are the list of rules and regulations for four different time periods of Dakota State's history. They include a variety of rules and regulations, some pertaining to the classroom environment and some pertaining to the school in general.

Early 1900's Rules and Regulations

  • Every student shall, unless unexcused for good cause, be present at opening exercises daily and sit without intercommunication and with books closed, attentive to the exercises.
  • At all other times those in the assembly rooms shall be at their own seats and attend silently to their studies; and refrain strictly from communications and other acts that may disturb the study of others.
  • Students are not permitted to study in the halls or cloak rooms or assemblies or be there during any recitation in the building or during opening exercises.
  • The library is strictly a place for study and must be quiet at all times, except on social occasions.
  • The school closes at 5:00 pm on school days and no student can be in the building after that time.
  • No student is allowed in the building on Saturday except to use the library from 2:00 - 5:00.
  • All rooms on the second and third floors except the chapel are to be vacated at 3:00 pm.
  • Doors open at 7:10 pm each Wednesday for student's prayer meeting.

1935-1936

  • Each Student is allowed one absence without penalty for every term hour of the course. The absences must be made up through an arrangement with the teacher.
  • Any absence that is made from class immediately following or preceding a vacation shall result as a double absence.
  • If a student fails to make up an absence the following percentages will be deducted from the final grade of the course: 2% in a four-hour course; 3% in a three-hour course; 4% in a two-hour course; and 8% in a one-hour course.
  • During the first two weeks of the quarter, if a student finds it necessary to withdraw from a class they can do so with the permission of the Registrar. The Registrar will notify the student when they have been officially dropped from a class.
  • Any student who fails to withdraw from a class without going through the process with the Registrar will be subject to suspension from the institution, and an "F" will be recorded in the course dropped.
  • No student will graduate with a mark of "F" on their record unless given special permission by the Executive Council.

1975-1976 Dakota State College catalog

  • Each student must submit an application for admission on the form provided by the college.
  • Each student must submit a health examination form by a licensed physician.
  • Each student must submit a high school transcript proving graduation from high school.
  • Enrollment in class implies a responsibility to attend each class section. The class attendance and its determination of grades is at the discretion of the faculty member.
  • A student is placed on academic probation if he/she fails to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00.

2002-2003 Dakota State University online catalog

  • It is expected that all faculty, staff, students and campus guests will use any software — whether or not supplied by Dakota State University — only in accordance with license agreements and copyright provisions applicable to the specific software package
  • Users will not use another's user code or password.
  • Computing Services can, at any time, cease computer privileges of any student with whom they feel are abusing their computing privileges.
  • No possession, use or distribution of alcohol, marijuana or controlled substances is permitted on the campuses. Violation of this policy could result in suspension or immediate expulsion.

 

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