STUDENT AFFAIRS 2 ANNUAL REPORT About Northern State University Northern State University offers a personalized educational experience, with rigorous, nationally accredited academic programs in arts and sciences, business, fine arts, and teacher education. With more than 45 majors, 55 minors, and 16 pre-professional programs, Northern provides hands-on learning and internship opportunities that will help unleash your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career. Located in Aberdeen, S.D., we’re known for our affordability and for having the largest guaranteed scholarship in the region. At Northern, you’ll learn from dedicated faculty and staff who truly care about you and want to help you succeed. You’ll also find a place to belong, with numerous diverse campus organizations in a safe, welcoming community. NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORIZATION: Northern State University was established by the Legislature (SDCL 13-59-1) and authorized by the Board of Regents to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support research, scholarly and creative activities, provide service to the state of South Dakota, the region, and the nation; and place a special emphasis on E-learning in the university curriculum and service. MISSION: Northern State University will provide diverse academic, civic, social, and cultural opportunities that prepare students through the liberal arts, professional education, and E-learning 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 civic 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, 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. Cover Photo: Students Rylie Reading (chemistry) and Alexis Phillips (biology) with Ripley Shilman (personal massage with an emphasis on belly rubs), Northern’s unofficial therapy dog in front of Northern’s first pet-friendly residence hall, McArthur Welsh.
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