Student Affairs Annual Report (2025-2026)

Table of Contents	2
Land Acknowledgement	3
Student Affairs at Northern State University	4
Message From the Dean of Students:	5
Student Affairs Achieves Half of Strategic Plan KPIs in First Year, Exceeds Safety, Student Success and Financial Goals	6
A Year of Success	7
Objective 1. Advance Student Success	8
Objective 2. Enrich the Residential Experience	8
Objective 3. Drive Excellence in Student Services	9
Objective 4. Support Human Capital	9
Objective 5. Increase Campus Belonging	9
Objective 6. Build a Regionally Recognized Campus Recreation & Intramurals Program	10
Objective 7. Enhance Community Service and Civic Engagement	11
Objective 8. Promote Wellness	11
Objective 9. Foster a Culture of Safety	11
Objective 10. Build a Campus Recreation Facility	12
Objective 11. Renovate the Student Center	12
Objective 12. Create High Quality Student Environments	12
Objective 13. Encourage Student Engagement	12
Objective 14. Increase Revenue	13
Objective 15. Improve Parent and Family Engagement	13
Advancing Our Strategic Vision: Launch of the Student Affairs KPI Dashboard	13
Advancing Digital Accessibility in D2L	14
Staff Transitions:	15
Hazing Policy and Transparency Initiative	17
Assessing Accessibility Through National Standards	18
Just Baked Smart Bistro Arrives in Great Plains East	19
Celebrating National Disability Awareness Month	20
In the Flow: Student Center Women’s Restrooms Now Offer Free Feminine Hygiene Products	21
Coffee with a Cause: KickinG off the 2025-26 United Way Campaign	22
The Wolfy Student Engagement Awards: Celebrating Leadership and Involvement	22
Another Late-Night Breakfast Starts a New Tradition	23
Bau Named Assistant Dean of Students	24
CAMPUS HAPPENINGS Dr. Nichols returns to Northern	25
Dr. LaFave Returns to Northern	25
Significant Leadership Transitions at Northern	26
BHIC OPENS!	26
Countdown to Commencement	27
Thunder Bucks Program Expanded	28
Kendall Named Student Affairs Staff Partner of the Year	30
Kiesow Named Student Affairs Faculty Partner of the Year	30
Professional Highlights:	31
Student Affairs Units:	36
Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, Civil Rights, and Affirmative Action	39

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