WSC Foundation & Alumni Association

The Williston State College Foundation is a nonprofit agency that manages donations made by community members and alumni to the college and its students. We identify wise investments, and fund student scholarships, quality faculty, and capital improvements to WSC. The WSC Foundation is governed by an independent board of 11 directors that meets monthly.

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Alumni

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Board of Directors

Ward Koeser, President
Kotana Communications (retired)
Larry Grondahl, Vice President
Owner, Grondahl Recreation
Katie Kringen, Secretary/Treasurer
Owner, Chatter Pediatric Therapy
Melanie Stillwell
CEO/President, Williston Cooperative Credit Union
Jackie Lee
Farmer & Rancher
Bill Gathman
Assistant District Engineer, ND State Highway Department
Brandon Johnson
Manager, Triangle Electric
Rick Medalen
American State Bank (retired)
Jory Meyer
Vice President, First International Bank & Trust
Taylor Olson
Attorney at Law, Furuseth, Olson & Evert Law Firm
Lee Murphy
CFO, Diamond Resources
Executive Director, Hunter Berg

Board Meeting Minutes

The WSC Foundation Board of Directors meets the third Tuesday of each month.

2021 Minutes
January 19
February 16
March 23
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 22
October 19
November 16

2022 Minutes
January 18
February 15 2022
March 22, 2022
April 19, 2022

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Join the Foundation
WSC Foundation membership helps support all areas of WSC from academic programs, athletics, and student activities to campus beautification projects and expanding career and technical training opportunities.

Foundation Club $1-$149 | Sodbuster Club $150-499 | Teton Club $500-999
College Hill Club $1,000-$1,999 | Legacy Club $2,000+

Please consider joining as a WSC Foundation member and support WSC.

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Giving Day
WSCF’s Giving Day is held each fall to celebrate Williston State and gather support during a 24-hour period to boost a number of areas on campus. The WSCF matches donor’s gifts to strengthen the impact of Giving Day. Giving Day donors may support any of the following areas or may simply make a discretionary gift which is administered by the Foundation to support WSC’s many needs.

Terry Olson Athletic Fund
The WSC Foundation is proud to establish the Terry Olson Athletic Fund to support Teton Athletics at Williston State. For 26 years from 1982-2008, Coach Olson built the Teton Athletic program into one of the premier community college athletic departments in the Midwest.

His tireless work as Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach saw outstanding accomplishments[1]from championships to new facilities to development of the college and the Tetons. From the moment of his hiring, the Tetons took on a new look and its landscape was forever changed.

The Terry Olson Athletic Fund looks to continue the improvement of Williston State College and the Tetons. Funds will support athletic scholarships, athletic program operations and athletic facility improvements.

Thank you for considering a gift to the Terry Olson Athletic Fund.

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Mission & Vision

Our Mission
The Williston State College Foundation partners with the College by building relationships with alumni, donors and surrounding communities; generating financial support; funding student and faculty development scholarships; and leading capital expansion to develop a thriving, state-of-the-art campus.

Our Vision
The Williston State College Foundation works to keep the college competitive and comprehensive in today’s ever-changing market by developing a strong liberal arts transfer program, advanced science and technology, and technical and trade specialization, while making Williston State a regional center for educational, cultural and recreational activity.

Scholarships

The WSC Foundation grants a number of scholarships at donor’s requests to the students of Williston State.
Our generous donors are responsible for helping fund over $2 million in scholarship dollars each year.

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