Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College

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

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. 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. In addition, special Fishback Honors College student engagement opportunities include the Honors College Student Organization, Honors Hall Government, and Dean’s Student Advisory Council. Annual events include a Hike and Read Retreat, Faculty Potluck, Town Hall Meeting, Convocation, Quiz Bowl, Talent Show, Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Day, and Medallion Ceremony. Students and faculty are also actively engaged in regional and national Honors organizations.