… professional staff at South Dakota State University have been honored for their quality work. The recipients were honored at the SDSU Professional Staff Advisory Council annual meeting in mid-May. Malynda Mabbitt, a learning designer for Instructional Design Services, was given the Rising Star Award. The award recognizes superior achievement by a professional … of Biology and Microbiology Shelly Bayer, director of multicultural affairs for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility Mabbitt, who embraces the challenges that come with online education, has presented on “Accessibility Tips for Invisible Barriers in Class” to numerous groups both at SDSU and beyond. She has a passion for inclusive online … manager of the SDSU Functional Genomics Core Facility for 14 years. She is responsible for the daily operations of more than 10 research instruments and helps host approximately 250 registered users. She has obtained more than a dozen extramural research fundings, including NSF MRI funding in 2021 to provide equipment and improve the genomics facility, and has …
… Student Success Advising The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility currently has two Student Success Advisor positions. These Student Success Advisors work to support all students, but … is not unlike that of an Academic Advisor. Although, there are some key differences. While an Academic Advisor's role is to work with students on things such as changing majors and registering for classes, Student Success Advisors help with all of the other things that life on campus might entail. Time and stress management, transitioning from high school to …
… Intergroup dialogue program to promote discussion, understanding The Brookings Public Library, along with co-sponsors from the Brookings Inclusive Collaborative, Brookings Human Rights Commission, South Dakota State University Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility and the Brookings Interfaith Council, is organizing a series of intergroup dialogues … community members get to share their voices and perspectives,” Neubauer said. “Not only do you get to meet new people from different backgrounds, but you also get to sit down and have open, constructive conversations.” Those interested in participating in these dialogues are invited to attend the kickoff event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the library’s Cooper Room. At the kickoff, participants will learn what to expect from the program, hear from keynote speaker Taneeza Islam and be able to register to be part of a dialogue group. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in this opportunity is asked to RSVP online . Email Neubauer with any further questions. …
… National Student Exchange Program National Student Exchange Program The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows you to take new courses, see new places, make new friends and enroll in academic options that may not be available at SDSU. Study for a single term or an academic year at one of nearly 200 NSE member colleges and universities located throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto … nationwide. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/7EsJuCuDDv4.jpg?itok=es-hqXmB","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EsJuCuDDv4","settings":{"responsive":true,"width":"854","height":"480","autoplay":false},"settings_summary":["Embedded Video (Responsive)."]} Eligibility You must be a …