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University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota
http://www.und.edu

The University of North Dakota at Grand Forks has been providing public service to the Upper Great Plains since its founding in 1883, six years before statehood. It stands ready to assist North Dakota leaders and citizens in facing the new challenges of today. A letter to President Charles E. Kupchella (Box 8193, Grand Forks, ND 58202, fax 701-777-3866), will bring a prompt reply. The President's Office can be reached by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and by telephone at 701-777-2121.

UND Colleges and Departments
ODEGARD SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE SCIENCES http://www.aero.und.edu/ Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Aviation, Computer Science, Earth System Science and Policy, and Space Studies.
	Bruce A Smith, Dean John D. Odegard, School of Aerospace Sciences 200 Odegard Hall 3980 Campus Road, Stop 9007 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2791 Fax: 701-777-3016 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES http://www.und.edu/dept/artsci/ Departments of Anthropology, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Communications Sciences and Disorders, Criminal Justice, English, Geography, History, Humanities, Indian Studies, Integrated Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Theatre Arts.
	Martha Potvin, Dean College of Arts and Sciences 125 Montgomery Hall 290 Centennial Drive, Stop 8038 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2749 Fax: 701-777-4397 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION http://www.business.und.edu/ Departments of Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Information Systems and Business Education, Management, Marketing, Political Science and Public Administration, and Technology.
	Dennis Elbert, Dean College of Business and Public Administration 110 Gamble Hall 293 Centennial Drive, Stop 8098 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2135 Fax: 701-777-2019 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/ehd/ Departments of Counseling, Educational Foundations and Research, Educational Leadership, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Social Work, and Teaching and Learning.
	Dan Rice, Dean College of Education and Human Development 104 Education Building 231 Centennial Drive, Stop 7189 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2674 Fax: 701-777-4393 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MINES http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/sem/ Departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
	John L. Watson, Dean School of Engineering and Mines 165 Upson II 243 Centennial Drive, Stop 8155 Grand Forks, ND 58202-8155 701-777-3411 Fax: 701-777-4838 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
GRADUATE SCHOOL http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/grad/
	Joseph Benoit, Dean Graduate School 416 Twamley Hall 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8178 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2786 Fax: 701-777-3619 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
SCHOOL OF LAW http://www.law.und.nodak.edu/
	Paul LeBel, Dean School of Law 108 Law Building 245 Centennial Drive, Stop 9003 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2104 Fax: 701-777-6447 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/ Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Clinical Neuroscience, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Occupational Therapy, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics, Physical Therapy, and Surgery. Programs: BORDERS Alert and Ready Basic Science Imaging Center Center for Biomedical Research Center for Health Promotion & Translation Research Center for Rural Health CHILDS Clinical Education Center CUBRE Continuing Medical Foundation (CMF) Harley E. French Library of Health Science INBRE INMED National Center of Excellence in Women's Health National Resource Center on Native American Aging ND AIDS Education and Training Center Rural Assitance Center The Mass Spectrometry Center
	H. David Wilson, VP for Health Affairs & Dean School of Medicine and Health Science 1930 School of Medicine and Health Science 501 North Columbia Road, Stop 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2514 Fax: 701-777-3527 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
COLLEGE OF NURSING http://www.nursing.und.edu/ Departments of Family and Community Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Practice and Role Development.
	Chandice Covington, Dean College of Nursing 369 Nursing Building 430 Oxford Street, Stop 9025 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-4174 Fax: 701-777-4096 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Division of Continuing Education http://www.conted.und.edu The Division promotes lifelong learning, economic development, and offers quality educational opportunities, programming, and services by extending the resources of the University on both a credit and credit-free basis. Academic programs are available through online and distance education, and opportunities for career and personal development are offered online, by mail, and face-to-face.
	Joshua Riedy, Dean Division of Continuing Education 103 Gustafson Hall 3264 Campus Road, Stop 9021 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2661 or Toll Free: 800-342-8230 Fax: 701-777-6382
Correspondence & Online Studies: With Correspondence and Online Studies you can earn academic credit outside the classroom setting. Courses are delivered online and through traditional correspondence. Students can earn a Bachelor of General Studies or a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree, or may also apply credits from individual courses towards other degrees. And, since the courses are fully accredited, they transfer well to other institutions. More than 90 undergraduate courses are offered with the same content and rigor as the traditional, on-campus instruction. Students can enroll any time, take up to nine months to complete a course, and work at their own pace, or choose from select courses that are offered during the regular semester schedules. For a list of courses visit http://www.conted.und.edu/correspondence. Distance Degree Programs If you work full- or part-time and would like to work on a degree from home, these programs may offer what you need. Here are current offerings: Programs Offered Online: BS in Chemical Engineering BS in Civil Engineering BS in Electrical Engineering BS in Mechanical Engineering RN/BSN Completion Program BBA in Information Systems Bachelor of General Studies (some courses are by mail) BA in Social Sciences (some courses are by mail) Autistic Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate English Language Learner Endorsement Environmental Engineering Pos-Baccalaureate Certificate Geographic Information Science Graduate Certificate M.Ed. or MS in Instructional Design & Technology Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Certificate Masters of Business Administration Masters of Social Work MA in Forensic Psychology M.Ed or MS in Special Education MS in Nursing Educational Specialization RN/MS Completion Program Programs Offered by Video Conferencing: Masters of Public Administration M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Health Administration Graduate Certificate Public Administration Graduate Certificate Policy Analysis Graduate Certificate Program Offered Face-to-Face Off Campus: MS in Elementary Education MS in General Studies MS in Early Childhood Education M.Ed. in Reading Education Ph.D./Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning (Higher Ed) For more information on each degree program, visit http://www.conted.und.edu/ddp/ Work Force Development Whether you work within a business, industry, or governmental organization, you can partner with UND Workforce Development to develop customized programs for your staff. Services offerings include work place culture prints, employee satisfaction surveys, training programs, needs analysis, grant writing, human resource consulting, report writing and strategic planning. For more information, visit http://www.conted.und.edu/workforce Certificate Programs Enhance your career, expand your knowledge, and enrich your life with UND Certificate Programs. Over 300 courses are offered online, through correspondence by mail, and face-to-face to help individuals learn a new trade, enchance their job skills, or enjoy personal development. The program also offers the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which provides courses face-to-face for individuals age 50 and better who wish to continue learning. Visit http://www.conted.und.edu/certificates/ for opportunities in dietary management, real estate, medical billing and coding, and more.

Resources from the UND Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences UND Aerospace, which includes the Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota and the UND Aerospace Foundation, is an international leader in collegiate and contract aviation education and training services flying over 110,000 hours per year in over 120 aircraft. Undergraduate and graduate programs leading to a variety of rewarding careers in aerospace are offered through four different academic departments: aviation, atmospheric sciences, computer sciences and space studies. The UND Aerospace training complex is the most technologically advanced environment for aerospace education, training and research in the world.
Atmospheric Sciences The Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science and an undergraduate minor program in Atmospheric Sciences. Research areas of interest include atmospheric chemistry, surface transportation meteorology, radar meteorology, mesoscale modeling, climate analysis, cloud physics, aviation meteorology, forecasting and weather modification.
	Mike Poellot, Chair 701-777-2184 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Aviation The Department of Aviation offers six different four-year degree options in the two major categories of Business and Aeronautics. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree may be earned in either Aviation Management or Airport Management, and is granted by the College of Business and Public Administration. The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics may be earned in Commercial Aviation, Flight Education, Air Traffic Control, or Aviation Systems Management. The Odegard School now offers a Master of Science degree in Aviation via interactive distance learning.
	Kent Lovelace, Chair 701-777-2834 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Computer Science The Department of Computer Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees for undergraduates and a M.S. at the graduate level. Graduating students may choose from a variety of careers in systems analysis, software development, application programming and other areas in both the public and private sectors.
	Tom O'Neil, Chair 701-777-4107 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Space Studies The Department of Space Studies offers a program leading to a Master of Science degree. This interdisciplinary program studies the conditions and implications of humankind's entry into space: including the political, legal, technical, scientific, economic, and historical impacts on a national and international level. Designed to prepare the student for positions in the commercial and governmental sectors of the rapidly growing field of space exploration and development, the Space Studies M.S. is offered on campus and over the Internet.
	Mike Gaffey, Interim Chair 701-777-2480 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Resources from the UND School of Engineering and Mines This faculty represents a valuable source of expertise. Contact the department chair or Dean John Watson (see college and department listings). John L. Watson, Dean School of Engineering and Mines 165 Upson II 243 Centennial Drive, Stop 8155 Grand Forks, ND 58202-8155 701-777-3411 Fax: 701-777-4838 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Chemical Engineering http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/sem/html/chemical_engineering.html This department has expertise in the areas of development of fules from crop oils, producing hydrogen from wind energy, bio based polymers, renewable energy, clean and responsible use of coal, fluid flow and heat transfer, catalysis, emission/pollution control, process safety/safety management, process/plant control, and automation & costing and economic models.
	Dr. Michael Mann, Chair Department of Chemical Engineering 323 Harrington Hall 241 Centennial Drive, Stop 7101 Grand Forks ND 58202 701-777-4244 Fax: 701-777-3773 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Civil Engineering http://www.engineering.und.edu/ce This department can provide services in the areas of advanced materials testing, structural design, and pavement design. It can also assist with solving problems related to water resources distribution, drinking water supply and wastewater treatment.
	Charles J. Moretti, Chair Department of Civil Engineering 260 Upson II 243 Centennial Drive, Stop 8115 Grand Forks ND 58202-8115 701-777-3562 Fax: 701-777-3782 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Electrical Engineering http://www.und.edu/dept/sem/ee/ This department has expertise in the areas of aerospace payload development, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, applied electromagnetics, biomedical instrumentation, control systems, digital signal and image processing, embedded systems development, environmental sensor development, field programmable gate arrays (GPGA's), fuel cells, micro controllers, power electronics and systems, printed circuit board design, project management, remote sensing, renewable energy systems, robotics, systems engineering, technology entrepreneurship and innovation, telecommunications, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, wind energy and wireless communications and applications.
	Richard R. Schultz, Chair Department of Electrical Engineering 160 Upson II 243 Centennial Drive, Stop 7165 Grand Forks, ND 58202-7165 701-777-4331 Fax: 701-777-5253 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Geology/Geological Engineering http://www.geology.und.edu/ Expertise is available in: engineering properties of geological materials; hydraulics, hydrology, and water quality of natural systems; rock mechanics applied to development of geothermal and petroleum resources as well as tunneling and slope stability; soil bioengineering; and wetland and riparian zone restoration. The Department of Geology & Geological Engineering houses the Water Resources Research Laboratory, which is available to analyze water and sediment samples and to provide expertise in the water quality of natural systems.
	Will Gosnold, Chair Department of Geology and Geological Engineering 114 Leonard Hall 81 Cornell, Stop 8358 Grand Forks ND 58202-8358 701-777-2811 Fax: 701-777-4449 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mechanical Engineering http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/sem/html/mechanical_engineering.html Expertise is available infinite element analysis, pressure vessels, gas turbines, fluidized beds, CAD/CAM, acoustics and vibration, manufacturing, materials, manufacturing, power generation, and construction management.
	Manohar Kulkarni, Chair Department of Mechanical Engineering 266 Upson II 243 Centennial Drive, Stop 8359 Grand Forks ND 58202-8359 701-777-2571 Fax: 701-777-2271 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Distance Engineering Degree Program http://www.conted.und.edu/dist_engr Delivers accredited undergraduate engineering degree programs to adult learners at distant locations.
	Courtenay White, Program Director Distance Engineering Degree Program 165 Upson II 243 Centennial Drive, Stop 8155 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9021 701-777-4333 Fax: 701-777-4838 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Resources from the UND College of Business & Public Administration The College includes over 60 full-time faculty members in departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Industrial Technology, Information Systems and Business Education, Management, Marketing, and Political Science and Public Administration. Many consult with businesses and provide advice in their areas of expertise. Contact Dean Dennis Elbert for more information (see college listings above).
Small Business Development Center http://www.ndsbdc.org The College of Business and Public Administration hosts the state office of the Small Business Development Center. In addition, the regional center is located in Grand Forks. SBDC provides management and technical assistance to existing and aspiring small business owners. Workshops, seminars, courses, counseling services, and market research assistance are provided through this organization (See Section 1 for more information).
	Bon Wikenheiser, Director 1600 Century Avenue East Bismarck, ND 58503 701-328-5375 Fax: 328-5381 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Center for Innovation http://www.innovators.net/ (See Section 5 for more information.)
	Bruce Gjovig, Director 104 Ina Mae Rude 4200 James Ray Drive, Stop 8372 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3134 Fax: 701-777-2339 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bureau of Governmental Affairs http://business.und.edu/bga/ Conducts public opinion surveys, focus groups, workshops, leadership training, conducts both scholarly and applied research and publishes the Directory of Governmental Officials, Governing North Dakota, and special reports on state politics.
	160 Gamble Hall 293 Centennial Drive, Stop 7167 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3041 Fax: 701-777-3555
Buzz on Biz http://www.business.und.edu/biz/ This 5-day entrepreneurial day camp offers a hands-on approach to educating 6th, 7th and 8th grade students about the fast-growing, innovative world of small business. Participants discover what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and learn how to organize, manage, and fund a business.
	Sandy Braathen, Coordinator 365 Gamble Hall 293 Centennial Drive, Stop 8363 Grand Forks , ND 58202 701-777-3513 Fax: 701-777-2518 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Other Selected Resources at UND These UND organizations are among those offering a variety of consulting, contracting and partnership opportunities. For more information, contact them, or go to UND's home page at http://www.und.edu.
UND Research
	Gary E. Johnson, Interim Vice President for Research 103 Twamley Hall 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8367 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-6736 Fax: 701-777-6708 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
UND Aerospace Foundation
	Bruce Smith, President Ryan Hall 4251 University Avenue, Stop 9023 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-4740
AeroSpace Network http://www.asn.und.edu/ The AeroSpace Network (ASN) is a support division in the School of Aerospace Sciences . Dedicated to the advancement of innovative educational approaches and technologies, ASN's unique combination of full-service broadcast and multimedia production facility coupled with software design and development expertise have made it an incubator for distance learning projects throughout the region. Since 1993, ASN has been providing instructional support and media production services to a wide range of clients, both educational and commercial.
	Henry Borysewicz, Director 212D Ryan Hall 4251 University Avenue, Stop 9023 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-4380 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bureau of Business and Economic Research http://www.business.und.edu/BBER/
	David T. Flynn, Director 290 Gamble Hall 293 Centennial Drive, Stop 8369 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3357 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bureau of Educational Services & Applied Research http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/ehd/besar.htm
	Richard Landry, Director 305E Education Building 231 Centennial Drive, Stop 7189 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2171 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Center for Rural Health http://ruralhealth.und.edu/
	Mary Wakefield, Associate Dean for Rural Health & Director SMHS Room 4909 501 North Columbia Road, Stop 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3848
Central Legal Research http://www.law.und.edu/Programs/CLR/
	Elaine Ayers, Director O'Kelly 106 221 Centennial Drive, Stop 9003 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2266
Conflict Resolution Center http://conflictresolution.und.edu/ Mediation services and training.
	Kristine Paranica, Director 314 Cambridge Street, Stop 8009 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3664
Energy and Environmental Research Center http://www.eerc.und.nodak.edu/ (See Section 15 for more information.)
	Gerald Groenewold, Director 15 North 23rd Street, Stop 9018 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-5000
Recreation & Leisure Services http://www.und.edu/dept/rls/ The Recreation and Leisure Services major develops and educates students to provide professional leadership and management to a wide range of recreation, tourism and parks organizations. The faculty also pursues research, provides continuing education and does consulting on a variety of recreation and tourism issues. These include rural tourism planning, recreation for people with disabilities, small recreation and tourism business development, at-risk youth programming, recreation for the elderly, nature-based tourism, interpretative programming, outdoor recreation leadership, recreation program evaluation, non-profit organizational development and wildlife recreation.
	Tim Schroeder, Tina Harding and Patti Mahar, Professors 110 Gillette Hall 225 Centennial Drive, Stop 7116 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2346 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Regional Weather Information Center http://www.rwic.und.edu/ Regional Weather Information Center (RWIC) is a research, outreach and information center providing support to students, faculty and staff in the Odegard School's Atmospheric Sciences program, the University of North Dakota, the State of North Dakota, and the Upper Midwest. The programs and data resources of RWIC allow students to broaden their knowledge base within their areas of interest as they complete their undergraduate and graduate education in the atmospheric sciences. A major component of RWIC is experiential learning in a wide range of research and operational meteorology endeavors.
	Leon Osborne, Director 2578 Odegard Hall 3980 Campus Road, Stop 9007 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2479 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Social Science Research Institute
	Cordell Fontaine, Director 202 Gillette Hall 225 Centennial Drive, Stop 7136 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3593
Technology Transfer and Commercialization http://und.edu/dept/ipcomm/ The Technology Transfer and Commercialization (TTC) office is responsible for protection and commercialization of University research innovations including aerospace sciences, computer sciences, medicine and health sciences, engineering and physical sciences. TTC, having U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registered personnel, provide services to draft, file and prosecute patent applications for inventions. TTC defines and markets technology portfolios of inventions to promote new business ventures and build business alliances to accelerate transition of inventions to the marketplace. Services include performing analysis of patentability, value and marketability to identify strategic direction as a licensing, joint venture or spin off company opportunity. TTC is also a resource for drafting and negotiating legal agreements, such as confidentiality and licensing agreements, with business partners. In concert with the Center for Innovation, TTC is seeking funding of entrepreneurial business ventures from corporate, public and private investors and is establishing an integrated vertical process to enhance commercial success.
	James K. Petell, Ph.D., Director Technology Transfer and Commercialization 100 Twamley Hall 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 7095 Grand Forks, ND 58202-7095 701-777-6772 Fax: 701-777-6708 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Theatre Arts Department Consulting, workshops.
	Kathleen McLennan, Chair South Chandler Hall 3280 Davis Drive, Stop 8136 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3446
UND Women's Center
	Kay Mendick, Director 300 Women's Center 305 Hamline Street, Stop 7122 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-4300
Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium The Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium (UMAC) develops products and services for agriculture, natural resource management and K-12 education using satellite imagery and other spatial technologies. UMAC also provides information and educational outreach services to the general public with respect to regional impacts of environmental and climatic change. It also provides products, services, and information to the general pubic by operating as a Public Access Resource Center (PARC), focused principally on the agriculture, natural resource management and education communities. As a consortium, UMAC is led by the University of North Dakota and includes participants from academia, industry and government located throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho .
	George Seielstad, Director 334 Clifford Hall 4149 University Avenue, Stop 9011 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2490 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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