Dakota Cotner is the Undergraduate Coordinator for the  Journalism and Media Communication department. Dakota studied History at the University of Northern Colorado with a focus in modern warfare and communication.

Dakota is a firm believer that education should encourage a sense of pride and excitement for students, in or out of the classroom. She stands by the philosophy that a college education should further develop a student’s curiosity for learning,  their personal integrity and their understanding necessary to participate as informed citizens of their society. She also likes to see her students challenge themselves to set and achieve high individual standards while learning to contribute intellectually, responsibly and respectfully to their world.