In the spring some of our universities graduated their largest classes in years. We had expected overall enrollment to be down slightly, so we are pleased to see these numbers. People see that and recognize that if they want good employment opportunities they will prepare themselves to compete in the high tech job market. Certainly the impressive growth at Dakota State is evidence of that. There is more here than just high tech, however.
People understand that a bachelor's degree creates more opportunities and opens more doors.
They acquire more than just skills in college. They learn teamwork and develop leadership through other activities. These are valuable characteristics in future employment. Headcount enrollments by university for Fall 1997 and Fall 1998 are provided below.