Rosie Nold receives North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Educator Award

Rosie Nold, assistant department head and professor in the Department of Animal Science, has been recognized for her dedication to teaching by being selected as one of 21 individuals to receive the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award. 

Nold has always had a passion for teaching and has done extensive research on the teaching side of her career. She recently completed a project looking into honors curriculum within post-secondary agricultural education and teaching in larger class sizes. Along with teaching, she served as one of the 100th Little International advisers and plans to serve in the same role for the coming 101st Little International. 

"Not every professor has a knack for teaching large lecture-style classes as well as hands-on laboratory sections," said Rebecca Bott Knutson, SDSU Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College dean and professor. "Dr. Nold's dedication to establishing SDSU as the premier choice for undergraduate education extends well beyond her home department and reaches the university. Dr. Nold is the educator whom we should all aspire to resemble." 

Nold's involvement continues beyond the South Dakota State University campus. Through the NACTA organization, Nold has served as a reviewer for the journal's scholarly articles and has several published journal articles of her own in in that publication.

NACTA aims to recognize those whose efforts represent the best in agricultural higher education. The organization seeks to inspire all to achieve higher levels of excellence while encouraging colleagues to share their methods of achieving greatness with others. The organization spans multiple disciplines of agriculture, recognizing faculty from two- and four-year programs. The Educator Award is based on engagement with students and impact. It also recognizes individuals for their involvement in scholarship and within the organization itself. 

"It is humbling to be nominated by my colleagues and recognized at a national level across all disciplines," Nold said. "I will strive to continue to provide the teaching and services that exemplify this award."