Student_Affairs_Annual_Report_2021

STUDENT AFFAIRS 2 ANNUAL REPORT About Northern State University Founded in 1901, Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. Northern is consistently ranked as one of the best public baccalaureate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Our 3,500 students pursue one of 59 majors and 46 minors and hail from 42 states and 42 foreign countries. Located in the beautiful Aberdeen South Dakota, the campus has seen more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. Land Acknowledgment Northern State University (NSU) acknowledges South Dakota as the ancestral territory of the Santee, Yankton, and Teton Lakota, which is an alliance known as the Oceti Sakowin (o-che-tee sha-koh-ween) (Seven Council Fires). Oceti Sakowin is historically known as the Sioux by non-Native people. The nine Native Nations that share the state’s geography include: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Yankton Sioux Tribe. Northern State University acknowledges that before this land was called South Dakota, it was home to many Native Nations indigenous to this area. It is with profound respect that we acknowledge the indigenous peoples of this land past, present and future Mission Northern State University will provide diverse academic, civic, social, and cultural opportunities that prepare students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors, while also enriching the local and regional community. Vision Northern State University will be regionally recognized as a student-centered, diverse community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, creativity, and global awareness. Values Northern State University’s students, faculty and staff are committed to the following values: Community Building a culture of inclusion, belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture, and world view Discovery Pursuing rigor and excellence in education, inquiry, and engagement for the benefit of our students, state, and region Integrity Adhering to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and transparency with a commitment to responsible stewardship of resources On the cover: Kirby Fesler, B.A. English; Joy Marmorstein, B.A. English; Harrison Bruns ’20, B.A. Communication Studies; Tabitha Schmidt ’20, B.M.E. K-12 Music Education; and Dylan Unruh B.M.E. K-12 Music Ed Instrumental (left to right) walking in front of Great Plains East Residence Hall.