… Profilet and DeJong Family Fund First Endowed Position in SDSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences Carie Green, center, is the first Tate Profilet and Mary DeJong Family Endowed Director of Early … way. The endowed position honors DeJong’s lifelong passion for teaching and counseling while addressing a priority for both donors: elevating support for children to instill competence and excitement to learn at an early age, impacting the habits and attitudes of students throughout the course of their education. The endowed directorship will bolster … among rural (Alaska Native) and non-rural Alaskan children. As of October 2021, commitments are in place for 43 endowed faculty positions at SDSU, with an overall goal to reach 50. “Our intention is that our gift will be transformative for the department,” said Profilet and DeJong, “and that it will be a catalyst for future gifts … this is only the …
… Anand honored for teaching excellence By putting his own advice into action, South Dakota State University professor Sanjeev Anand has been recognized for his efforts in the classroom. Anand received the … students and three postdoctorate research associates. He attributes his success to the land-grant university system, which made him focus on the teaching side and adapt his style to accommodate different learning styles and backgrounds. He looks to empower his students so they can be successful in other classes and after graduation. That success has been noted by … the manner I want—that’s the core of my philosophy,” he continued. To do that, Anand attempts to connect with each student in his class or laboratory, regardless of there being 20 or 50 students in it. “I try to see what are their goals and thoughts and if there is a way I can meet their individual goals while achieving a common goal or learning outcome in the …
… New Center of Excellence to Advance Bison Research, Knowledge Collaborative Commitment among South Dakota State University, Bison Organizations The future of America’s national mammal continued to brighten this week as officials from South Dakota State University, the … initial research projects. “Having the Center of Excellence in place and with SDSU’s direct involvement, we all see a much broader view of the future of bison, while at the same time opening many fresh opportunities to expand our fundraising initiatives,” said Cecil Miskin, chair of the National Buffalo Foundation. Cammack will oversee the day-to-day operations of …
… SDSU’s Big Eagle chosen as a Bush Fellow Valeriah Big Eagle Valeriah Big Eagle, a member of the South Dakota State University College of Nursing, has been chosen as one of 24 recipients for a prestigious Bush fellowship by the St. Paul, Minnesota-based foundation. The 24 fellows hail from Minnesota, North Dakota, South … fellows with up to $100,000 over 12 to 24 months to pursue formal and informal learning experiences that help them develop the skills, attributes and relationships they need to become more effective, equitable leaders who can drive change in their communities and region as a whole. Big Eagle becomes the first SDSU Bush Fellow since 2007, when Susan Baker … to be an encourager at all levels, to be like an extended family member, she said. She proudly recounts the story of a single mother with five children completing her degree this May. “We have these struggles that we’ve gone through. In order to help our families and communities, we need to seek that education so we have knowledge to bring back to communities. …
… Scrubsandbeyond.com ranks SDSU No. 15 in nation South Dakota State University has been named one of 2022’s best colleges for nursing by the website Scrubsandbeyond . SDSU was ranked No. 15, climbing 24 spots from its ranking in 2021. "South Dakota State University was recognized as a top 15 school for nursing … rate six years post-entry. Alumni Current Students Employees Future Students Parents College of Nursing Department of Undergraduate Nursing Academic Excellence Awards and Rankings May. 23, 8:15 AM … SDSU's college of nursing was ranked No. 15 by scrubsandbeyond.com South Dakota State University has been named one of 2022’s best colleges for nursing by the …