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Cat Ruch, Director for Student Success Advising

Programs Advised:

  • Art
  • Music
  • Theater

Sarah Olson, Advisor Coordinator

Programs Advised:

  • Advanced Digital Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business End User Security
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics Technician
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Foundations In Emerging Technologies
  • IT and Cybersecurity Governance
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Modern Computing Technologies
  • Offensive And Defensive Security
  • Secure Programming
  • Secure Web Programming
  • Security And Hacking
  • Security Operations
  • Software Analysis
  • Web Page Development and Design
  • Web Programming Foundations

Andrene Krein, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Nursing

Erik Bertram, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Criminal Justice
  • Data Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Administration
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Pre-Chiropractic
  • Pre-Medical
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Radiologic Technology
  • Pre-Respiratory Therapy
  • Pre-Veterinary
  • Stem College Studies

Doug Taylor, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Applied College Studies
  • Career Readiness
  • Clinical Exercise Science
  • Coaching (Athletic)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
  • Dialysis Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Exercise and Sports Studies
  • Exercise Science
  • Health Administration
  • Liberal Arts/Transfer
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Paramedic Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Sport And Fitness
  • Surgical Technology

LiLi McDowell, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Business
  • Digital Broadcasting
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Financial Technologies
  • Insurance
  • Integrated Studies
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Management Entrepreneurship
  • Mass Communication
  • Political Science
  • Print and Digital Publications
  • Speech Communication

Jackelyn Bold, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Communication and Humanities College Studies
  • Education - Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary
  • Eligibility Worker
  • English
  • Foreign Language
  • History
  • Human Services
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish

Pamela Birrenkott, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Agriculture
  • Applied Design Technology
  • Automotive
  • Carpentry (Residential)
  • Custom Applicator
  • Diesel Technology
  • Farm and Ranch
  • Graphic Design
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Ranch Operations

Mark Voight, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Energy Management (BAS) A-K
  • Environmental and Safety Regulations
  • Lineworker (Electrical)
  • Nuclear Power Technology (Online)
  • Petroleum Production Technology
  • Power Generation Technology
  • Process Technology
  • Technical Studies
  • Water and Wastewater Technology

Blerta Mjekiqi, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Transmission Systems Technology
  • Electronics- Technician, Technology, Telecommunications
  • Engineering Technology
  • Geographic Information Systems Technician
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Instrumentation and Control Technology
  • Land Surveying Technology
  • Mechanical Maintenance Technology
  • Technical Studies
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Welding

Kristi Splichal, Academic Advisor

Programs Advised:

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Automation
  • Electric Power Technology
  • Energy Management (BAS) L-Z
  • Energy Services and Renewable Technician
  • Industrial Automation and Robotics
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Operations Management
  • Technical Studies

For additional information...

Call or Email:

701-224-5752 or 1-800-445-5073
bsc.advising@bismarckstate.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday:   8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mailing Address:

Bismarck State College
Mystic Advising & Counseling Center
PO Box 5587
Bismarck ND 58506-5587