Cooperative
efforts strengthen many fields of study within the TCU system
You know that the TCU course exchange agreement allows you to take classes at Concordia College, MSUM, and NDSU -- See how the cooperative efforts also strengthen many of the academic programs within the system.
Tri-College helps administrate two degree programs that are truly integrated
- Educational Leadership -- master's and specialist's degrees in educational administration
Several other program areas collaborate and combine resources
Contact us:
Sonia.Hohnadel@ndsu.edu
Tri-College University
Renaissance Hall, 650 NP Avenue #110, Fargo, ND
58102
701-231-8170 (phone) · 701-231-7205 (fax)
Educational Leadership
The Tri-College University Educational Leadership Program provides professional/academic education for individuals preparing for mid-management administrative positions (i.e., K-12 school principal, community education director), staff administrative positions (i.e., school district business managers, technology coordinators, curriculum coordinators), and upper-echelon administrative positions (i.e., superintendent of schools).
The program offers degrees through MSUM and NDSU at the master's and specialist's levels. Both MSUM and NDSU are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. TCU graduate bulletins are available from the Tri-College Office. Interested persons may apply through the graduate office at MSUM or NDSU.
For more information, contact the co-coordinators of the Tri-College University Educational Leadership Program, Dr. Tom Hall (thomas.e.hall@ndsu.edu), FLC 210B, North Dakota State University, phone - (701) 231-8589; Boyd Bradbrry, (bradbury@mnstate.edu), Lommen 108B, Minnesota State University Moorhead, phone - (218) 477-2019: or call the Tri-College University Office at (701) 231-9732 to speak to Vicki Ihry (Vicki.Ihry@ndsu.edu), the administrative assistant for the Educational Leadership program.
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NEW Leadership Institute
Tri-College NEW (National Education for Women's) Leadership is a non-partisan leadership education program designed to empower college women to get involved in the political process. The Institute hosts a five-day residential program aimed at promoting public and community leadership among women of diverse backgrounds.
The Mission of Tri-College NEW Leadership Development Institute is to encourage civic and political participation and to provide public leadership training to women who do not already have extensive leadership experience. There is a particular emphasis on recruiting women from groups that have typically been underrepresented voices in the political process.
To find out more go to http://appserv.mnstate.edu/whitede/conference/index.htm. Or contact Deborah White, Coordinator at whitede@mnstate.edu or at (218) 477-2041.
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Languages
Each of the Tri-College schools has foreign language specialties, and students of any major field of study are welcome to supplement their educations with language programs offered either at their home institutions or at one of the other two schools.
NDSU Languages - Classical Languages Greek and Latin, Modern Languages German, French, Spanish and first year Arabic.
NDSU Language Circles
Language Circles are an informal opportunity to practice different languages. Classes are located in the Memorial Union Gallery and are free and open to the public.
German meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6pm.
French meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6pm.
Spanish meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6pm.
MSUM Languages - Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin and Spanish
Concordia Languages - Classical Languages Greek and Latin, French, German, Norwegian, Russian and Spanish
Contact the school language departments or the TCU office (231-8170) if you have any questions.
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Study Abroad
The three TCU institutions offer a number of opportunities for students who wish to experience another culture and receive university credit at their home institutions. Travel and study programs take participants to some of the world's greatest centers of learning and culture. TCU students travel to Western Europe, Africa, China, India, Japan, Mexico, and around the world. Interested students should contact Concordia's International Education Office, at 299-4549; MSUM Student Teaching Abroad, at 477-2010; MSUM Office of International Programs, at 477-2956; or NDSU Office of International Programs, at 231-7895.
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Gerontology minors
Gerontology minors at NDSU and MSUM may include courses from all three Tri-College institutions. Contact your campus' sociology department for more information: Concordia - 299-3547; MSUM - 477-5921; NDSU - 231-8925.
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Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
MSUM offers a program leading to licensure in Developmental/Adapted Physical Education. For more information, contact MSUM Health and Physical Education Department, 477-2302.
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Intercampus art agreement
A special intercampus art agreement allows Concordia art students to use MSUM Art Department's foundry to cast in bronze objects they have sculpted in wax. For more information, contact Duane K. Mickelson, associate professor of art, Concordia College, at 299-3128.
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Physics - Sigma Pi Sigma
A Tri-College chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, a physics honorary society, sponsors seminars for physics majors and faculty. Contact the NDSU physics department at 231-8974.
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Mathematics Colloquia
The three mathematics departments offer a series of Mathematics Colloquia. The events, open to all students and faculty, rotate among the schools. For more information on speakers and dates, contact your campus mathematics department: Concordia, 299-4151; MSUM, 477-2274; or NDSU, 231-8171.
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History Lectureship
An annual Tri-College History Lectureship is awarded to one faculty member each year, rotating among the three schools. The History Lectureship originated more than 20 years ago. The first lecture was at NDSU in 1977.
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