South Dakota Statea Land-grant University Offering a rich academic experience in an environment

of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, bold and innovative research, and

stewardship within a global society.

Promote academic excellence through quality programs, engaged learners and an innovative teaching and learning environment.

• Undergraduate students: 10,840 • Graduate students: 1,714• Faculty: 622 FT

150 PT• Fields of Study

– Majors: 73– Specializations: 31– Minors: 73

• Undergraduate courses offered: 1,804• Student-to-faculty ratio: 17:1 • First year sections with fewer

than 40 students: 1,304 • First year sections with 100

or more students: 55

Indicators of Quality

• Student Completion– 76% retention of freshmen to sophomores – 57% graduation rate over 6 years

• 32 Nationally Accredited Programs– Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Teacher

Education, Music, Journalism, Dietetics, Aviation, Range Science, Interior Design, Early Childhood Education, Counseling, Athletic Training, Medical & Laboratory Science & more

• Demand as indicated by employer feedback and placement rates– 68% employed; 19% graduate/professional

school; 9% seeking employment; 4% other– Of those employed, 90% found

employment related to their career goal

College is Different than High School

• You are much more independent; we depend on you to take responsibility for your choices and actions.

• You must go to class … ALL OF THE TIME!

• The general rule: For every 1 hour in the classroom, you must spend 2 additional hours out of the classroom. This is considered a minimum.

• You must take charge of your educational experience. Student effort is a major component of educational quality and success.

College is Different than High School

SDSU is Rigorous

• High expectations for our students– We expect you to want to be here– We expect you to take your learning seriously– We expect you to make an effort

• Reading and writing are expected• General and specialized education

– 35 credit general education– 45-70 credits in major– 0-20 electives – 120 credits for BS/BA degree

• Study skills– UC 143, Mastering Lifetime Learning

Graduates who reported having “experiential and deep learning” were twice as likely to be engaged at work

• Peer mentor • Service-learning• Major-related clubs• Internships, field

experiences, clinicals

• Study abroad• Undergraduate research• Lab assistant, Teaching assistant• Leadership training/position

Meaningful ties with professors or mentors had the highest correlation with well-being after graduation.

• Honors College – Talented, motivated students

and faculty– Rigorous, enriched, personalized

intellectual experience– Opportunities for research,

travel and leadership development

– Honors Hall living and learning community

– Honors curriculum and graduation with Honors College distinction

Academic Support

• Tutoring for 35 courses• Supplemental Instruction

in 28 courses • Math Support Center• Chemistry • Writing Center in Briggs

Library• Developmental courses in math, reading, and

writing (ACT score determines placement)

Wintrode Student Success Center

Student Success: Academic Momentum

• Declare a major by end of first year• Earn a minimum of 12 credits; 15 credits per

semester results in 120 credits in 4 years• Complete English 101 in first year• Complete Math course in first year• Complete orientation and career exploration • Work less than 15 hours per week

Student Success: The First Year Experience

• Summer Bridge: An early start option

• First Year Advising Center• First Year Seminar• Early Alert• Exploratory Studies for

undecided students• Common Read

– Good Food Revolution

• Living/Learning Communities

We Pledge to…– Provide a quality education– Challenge you both intellectually and personally– Support you when you need help– Help you transition to State and find your place– Engage you so that you become a true JACKRABBIT!

Our Commitment to You