College Mission:

Lake Region State College is a student-centered, open access, comprehensive community college within the North Dakota University System. The College provides quality academic education, vocational/technical training, workforce training, educational outreach opportunities, and life-long learning.

History:

Lake Region State College was founded in 1941 as an extension of the public school system in Devils Lake. First known as Devils Lake Junior College and Business School, the college developed over the next 20 years into a junior college offering liberal arts and business programs.

Mission Change: In the early 1960s, a dramatic change occurred in the mission and size of the college. The mission changed in response to regional economic needs by introducing a wide variety of vocational, technical, and career-oriented programs. At the same time the college preparatory program developed considerably to meet standards acceptable for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in four-year colleges and universities. In 1960 the College was renamed Lake Region Junior College.