Campus of Distinction

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A Framework for Strategic Action
In contrast to traditional strategic planning, Strategic Doing prioritizes action on shorter timelines driven by continual engagement, reflection and adjustment to realize pathway projects supporting the university’s mission, vision, and values.

NSU pillar

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

 

Distinctive Learning

Active, innovative, interdisciplinary and relevant

Distinctive Experience

Diverse, engaged, inclusive and welcoming

Distinctive Partnerships

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, supportive and sustainable

Distinctive Leadership

Accountable, ethical, responsive and transparent 

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STRATEGIC ACTION NEWS

October 6, 2020

Teacher candidate speaking with avatar students
October 6, 2020
Education students practicing for the classroom through virtual reality

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A new learning tool offers Northern State University education students the chance to experience the classroom using virtual reality.

September 28, 2020

September 28, 2020
NSU selected to join Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has been unanimously selected as a provisional member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).

September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020
Northern receives regional ranking for Midwest universities

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has again been recognized among the top regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report.

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Strategic Action Team

The Strategic Action Team (SAT) is comprised of people from all areas of campus. The SAT focuses on the question of where Northern is going and serves as facilitators for Pillar Teams; guiding, convening and managing the Northern Strategic Doing™ process.  

 

 

Members

Lauren Bittner

Sean Blackburn (co-chair)

Susan Bostian

Debbi Bumpous

Megan Frewaldt

Emeline Glover (Student Association president)

Terri Holmes

Amanda Mahlke

Brenda Mammenga

George Nora

Candi Olson

Erin Olson

Robert Russell

Anna Schwan 

Tim Woods (co-chair)

Stacie Varnson

Student Association vice president (TBD)

SAT Meeting Summaries

 

 

Coming soon!

Pillar Teams

Distinctive Learning Pillar Team 

Goal: Identify characteristics and success metrics for the Distinctive Learning strategic opportunity and develop pathway projects, with clear milestones, that will contribute to the building of this pillar.  

Facilitators: George Nora and Anna Schwan 

Members: Kristi Brownfield, Vicki Evans, Pamela Geernaert, Elizabeth Haller, Ben Harley, Ginny Lewis, Art Marmorstein, Sara Schmidt, Mike Wanous, Student Representative

 

Distinctive Experience Pillar Team 

Goal: Identify characteristics and success metrics for the Distinctive Experience strategic opportunity and develop pathway projects, with clear milestones, that will contribute to the building of this pillar.  

Facilitators: Megan Frewaldt and Tim Woods 

Member: Layton Cooper, Laci Hettick, Maddie Kovach, Danette Long, Shalini Mathew, Katty McNeal, Patrick Minihan, Liz Sills, Taren Tschetter, Marty Sabolo, Hannah Walters

 

Distinctive Partnerships Pillar Team 

Goal: Identify characteristics and success metrics for the Distinctive Partnerships strategic opportunity and develop pathway projects, with clear milestones, that will contribute to the building of this pillar.  

Facilitators: Lauren Bittner, Erin Olson

Members: Kristi Bockorny, Justin Fraase,  Adam Leach, Britt Lorenz, Grant Manhart , Andria Moon, Andrew Russell, Doris Stusiak, Student Representative

 

Distinctive Leadership Pillar Team 

Goal: Identify characteristics and success metrics for the Distinctive Leadership strategic opportunity and develop pathway projects, with clear milestones, that will contribute to the building of this pillar.  

Facilitators: Susan Bostian and Robert Russell 

Members: Dominika Blum, Jodi Casanova, Erin Fouberg, Justin Fraase, Alyssa Kiesow, Laura Mount, Veronica Paulson, Matt Perrault, Steven Usitalo, Courtney Waid, Student Representative

Pillar Team News

 

Coming soon!

Communications Team

Goal: Develop and maintain a comprehensive, campus-wide communication strategy for Strategic Action

Members: Elissa Dickey, Justin Fraase, Amanda Mahlke, Darla Scarlett

Suggestion Box

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