Minot State University (MSU or MiSU) is a

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Minot, North Dakota Minot ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States, in the state's north-central region. It is most widely known for the Air Force base approximately north of the city. With a population of 48,377 at the 20 ...

. Founded in 1913 as a

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, Minot State University is the third-largest university in

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, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Minot State University was founded in 1913 and has evolved from a normal school to a university. Three colleges comprise the university's academic offerings: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and Health Sciences. Nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree are offered in such areas as communication disorders, management, and mathematics. There is a mix of liberal arts and professional programs offering more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU is a member of the

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, which comprises eleven institutions representing doctoral, master, baccalaureate, and community colleges. The State Board of Higher Education consists of nine members and is the governing board of the System. Minot State University has a Board of Regents acting as an advisory board and champion for the institution. Minot State's mascot is the

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and the

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are red and green (though Maroon has sometimes been used in the past). The campus newspaper is called the ''Red and Green''. MSU's campus is at the base of North Hill, just west of Broadway. Oldmainmsu

History

MSU was established in 1913 as Minot Normal School, a two-year

devoted to preparing teachers for service in northwestern

. In 1924, the Normal School at Minot began issuing

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s, which necessitated a name change to Minot State Teacher's College. Over time the range of academic offerings expanded. The school's name was shortened to Minot State College in 1964 and it became a

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sometime in the eighties.

Academics

Minot State University awards undergraduate degrees in more than 60 courses of study and graduate degrees in 10 fields of study. MSU is composed of four main academic divisions: * College of Arts and Sciences ** 7 academic departments * College of Business ** 3 academic departments * College of Education and Health Sciences ** 4 academic departments * Graduate School

University rankings

It was ranked 976th on the 2013–2014

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College Salary Report and 1346th on the 2013 PayScale College Education Value Rankings.

Accreditation

Minot State University is fully accredited by the

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. Business Programs at MSU and in the College of Business Graduate School are fully accredited by the IACBE. The Bachelors & Master's degrees in Business Education are accredited by NCATE. Other accreditation: *

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) was a professional accreditor focused on accrediting teacher education programs in U.S. colleges and universities. It was founded in 1954 and was recognized as an accreditor by ...

National Association of Schools of Music The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music. It was founded on October 20, 1924, and is based in Reston ...

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* Council on Academic Accreditation of the

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–Baccalaureate level *

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* National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. *

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Gordon B. Olson Library

Completed the spring of 1992, the Gordon B. Olson Library presently serves an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The three story facility features seating for 800 students, room for more than 500,000 volumes, as well as computer labs, and a microforms area. Dr. Gordon B. Olson came to Minot State University during the summer of 1967 and led the university through a period of growth and change. In 1967 enrollment was slightly more than 2,000. During Dr. Olson's tenure, MSU added a significant number of undergraduate and graduate programs. New undergraduate degrees included nursing, social work, and criminal justice. Graduate programs expanded from only one program in 1967 to 13 programs this year. Each of these programs addresses societal needs and the needs of students who pursue careers in these fields.

Athletics

Minot State University athletics compete in the

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(NSIC) which is a part of

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MSU's sports program offers football, both men's and women's club hockey, basketball, cross country, indoor/outdoor track and field, golf, baseball, wrestling, women's soccer, volleyball and fast pitch softball. Minot State's ice hockey team won the ACHA Men's Division I national championship in 2013.

Wellness Center

The Minot State Wellness Center’s tagline is “Be well” and promotes a comprehensive approach to wellness and healthy living on campus for students, faculty, and staff. Their 8 Dimensions in Wellness approach promotes wellness in all areas: emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, social, spiritual, environment, and cultural. The Wellness Center features rock climbing, exercise equipment, weight rooms, intramural gym space, group exercise classes, and wellness events with unlimited access for students.

Facilities

Campus facilities include an amphitheatre, indoor theatre, recital hall, the Gordon B. Olson library, a football field, the MSU Wellness Center, and the

MSU Dome MSU Dome is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in the north central United States, located at 11th Ave NW on the campus of Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. Built in the early 1980s, is home to the Minot State Beavers basketball team. ...

arena. The Student Union includes a bookstore, convenience store, dining center, and lounge areas. MSU has four student residence halls and three apartment complexes.

Notable alumni

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basketball head coach (1972–97) * Arthur G. Crane – former

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(1949–51) *

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(1947–48) *

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player *

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-winning actor and model *

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– former

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(1997–2000),

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(1997–2003) and

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(2004–09) football head coach *

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– longest-serving state legislator in history of United States * Joan Heckaman – current member of

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, 23rd District (2007–Present) *

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, later MSU football head coach (1982–89) * Mikey Hoeven – former First Lady of North Dakota, wife of Senator

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* David C. Jones,

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(1978–82) *

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, 48th District (2010–Present) * Stanley W. Lyson – member of

, 1st District (1999–2014) *

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, 6th District (1989–2014) * Sean Ortiz –

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(2008–12) *

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contributor (''Cavuto on Business'', ''Cashin' In'', ''Bulls and Bears'') * Wade Regier – former Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey coach (2010–2021), ACHA D-I National Championship (2013) *

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– former educator and mayor of

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, 3rd District (2007–2010)

References

External links

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Minot State Athletics website
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