Bison Advisin'

Programs (Major requirements as of Fall 2004 revisions) BA in History BS in History BS in History + History Education BS in Public History General Education Your Advisor Dr. Tom Isern, Professor of History Minard Hall 412C 701-799-2942 Home Page Advisees (as of 8/20/04) Andrews, John Aubinger, Scott Drabbs, Andrew John Fiedler, Joe Garske, Cari Ann Guler, Dustin Hanson, Eric Johnson, Dustin McCommon, Eric Nasset, Dan Neal, Erin Nelson, Jason Scherbenske, John Schreiner, Adam The Future Graduate Record Exam Law School Admission Council AHA: Careers in History Phi Alpha Theta: So You Want to Be a History Major?

The Bulletin says that "students are fully responsible for their academic decisions." This is to say that your advisor helps you make informed decisions, but in the end, they are your decisions. So be informed! I expect you to look after yourself in most of the routine matters of registration and other paper work. I sign off on things, of course, but you can figure out most of the routine things for yourself. Here are things that I expect to help you with. Learning about careers in History. I can talk with you about public history, teaching, preparation for graduate or professional school. Navigating the curriculum. There are a lot of choices to make. Some of them you can make on your own, but many of them we should talk about, especially the ones that have implications for your career. Developing intellectually and professionally. As you go along, I keep an eye on how you are doing, watch for problems, suggest opportunities, nag and encourage you. In other words, I have your best interests at heart. Answering tricky questions. Things come up, and you don't know who to ask. Ask me, and if I don't know the answer, I'll help you find someone who does. I'd like to get to know you, so when we meet, I'll ask you things about yourself. Drop by and let me know how you're doing now and then. In particular, let me know about your accomplishments--I keep a file on you. "A historical career can be a great adventure, and not in ideas alone."--Samuel Eliot Morrison to the AHA, 1950

Resources How to Get a Good University Education Counseling & Disability Services Center for Writers Dr. Peterson, Chair, Department of History Mr. Jackson, Department Secretary Department of History Organizations - highly recommended! History Club Phi Alpha Theta FAQs What the heck is a graduation audit? How do I drop or add a course? Can I take more than 20 credits? History Links National Archives Library of Congress American Historical Association Phi Alpha Theta State Historical Society of North Dakota