Honors College

Timothy Nichols, Dean
Honors Hall 119, SHON Box 2705
605-688-5268
E-mail: timothy.nichols@sdstate.edu
Website: www.sdstate.edu/honors/

Committee

Timothy Nichols, Dean; Committee Members: Larry Janssen (ABS), David Cartrette (A&S), Leda Cempellin (A&S), Kathryn Penrod (EHS), Donna Flint (ENG), Nancy Fahrenwald (NUR), Chandradhar Dwivedi (PHA), and Jody Owen (UC)

College Overview

The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College at South Dakota State University provides talented motivated students in any major with an enriched, personalized curricular pathway and experiential learning opportunities which allow them to maximize their learning at South Dakota State University.

Objectives

Follow the link to review the College’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Values, and Strategic Intent.

Units/Programs

The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College is a single administrative unit, which collaborates with other college Deans, department heads, and Student Affairs offices across campus to serve its students and fulfill its mission. The College is guided through the collaborative leadership of the Dean and shared governance structures including the Honors College committee, Honors faculty, Dean’s Student Advisory Council and Dean’s Development Advisory Council.

College Facilities

The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College is headquartered in Honors Hall, opening in Fall, 2013. Facilities include Dean’s Office/Administrative suite, conference room, and student library. The Hall is also home to the Honors College classroom, a basement community building space, outdoor courtyard, and kitchens, group study rooms and lounges on each wing of the hall. Honors Hall is the hub of academic and enrichment programming for Honors College students and faculty.

Student Engagement Opportunities

The Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College encourages its students to engage as leaders in all aspects of campus and community life. Indeed, they can be found on athletic teams, in musical ensembles, student government, research laboratories, and faith-based organizations, among others. Some of the special Honors College student engagement opportunities are described in detail at the link above.