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Dr. Heather Wilson, Eighteenth President of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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SDSM&T Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities
Our vision for the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is to be recognized as a world-class technological university.
Our mission is to prepare leaders in engineering and science; to advance knowledge and its application, and to serve the state of South Dakota, our region, and the nation.
Our Strategic Priorities to be achieved by 2020:
Prepare and educate an expanding and increasingly diverse student body
- Increase enrollment to 4,000 students
- Sustain placement rate of graduates greater than or equal to 96%
Reinforce and increase our research enterprise to elevate educational outcomes and economic development
- Increase annual research awards to $50 million
- Expand the university’s infrastructure to support research as a primary enterprise of the institution, including a new research facility.
Invest in human capital to move the institution forward
- Recruit and retain diverse faculty and staff
- Recognize and reward employees for implementing the university’s strategic priorities
Ensure a legacy of excellence through dedication to continuous quality improvement
- Achieve recognition as a national and global center of excellence in engineering, science, and technology
- Decision-making across all organizational units is aligned in order to achieve the university’s strategic priorities
Acquire critical resources to accomplish shared vision and strategic priorities through enhanced partnerships
- $20 million annually to support university operations, endowed professorships, fellowships, and scholarships
- $100 million raised from multiple sources to support the Campus Master Plan in order to accommodate student growth
2013-2014 Academic Year
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is one of six universities operating under the authority assigned by the Constitution of the State of South Dakota to the nine member Board of Regents. The mission of the university is established by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota with programs and organization approved by the Board of Regents. The president is delegated to administer the operation of the university. The traditional collegial process of shared governance for the formation of policies and oversight includes representative organizations to provide recommendations to the president for implementation as appropriate.
South Dakota Board of Regents
President Dean Krogman, Brookings
Vice President Randy Schaefer, Madison
Secretary Randy Morris, Spearfish
Mr. Harvey Jewett, Aberdeen
Dr. Kathryn O. Johnson, Rapid City
Ms. Carole Pagones, Sioux Falls
Mr. Terry Baloun, Seneca
Mr. Joseph Schartz, Humboldt
Mr. Robert Sutton, Pierre
Executive Director
Dr. Jack R. Warner
South Dakota Public Higher Education Institutions
Black Hills State University, Spearfish;
Capital University Center, Pierre;
Dakota State University, Madison;
Northern State University, Aberdeen;
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City;
South Dakota State University, Brookings;
University Center, Rapid City;
University Center, Sioux Falls;
University of South Dakota, Vermillion
SDSM&T Councils
Executive Council
The Executive Council is the principal administrative unit at the university. The council members are the president, provost and vice president for academic affairs, vice president for finance and administration, vice president for university relations, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, vice president for research, director of athletics, director of human resources, director of environmental health and safety, and SDSM&T Foundation president. The executive assistant to the president will serve as the secretary to the Executive Council.
University Cabinet
The University Cabinet advises the president concerning the development of policy, the governance of the university, strategic planning, and the fiscal operation of the university. The University Cabinet consists of: the president, executive assistant to the president, provost and vice president for academic affairs, vice president for finance and administration, vice president for university relations, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, vice president for research, director of athletics, SDSM&T Foundation president, chair of the faculty senate, director of the Alumni Association, dean of graduate education, chair of the exempt employees council, chair of the career service council, president of the student association, and the director of facility services.
Career Service Council
The Career Service Act employees elect the Career Service Council members.
Exempt Employees Council
The Exempt Employees Advisory Council is elected by the administrative employees who are exempt from the Career Service Act of the state of South Dakota.
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate consists of nine voting members, two non-voting (ex-officio) members and is chaired by the chair of the Faculty Senate. The ex-officio members are the vice president for research and the provost and vice president for academic affairs. All faculty members may vote in the election of representatives from their discipline and each is eligible for election as a discipline representative.
Student Association
The Senate of the Student Association is the elected representative council for the formation of recommendations on behalf of enrolled students, including the fees charged to students and the operation of student activities funded through student fees.
SDSM&T Executive Council
WILSON, HEATHER (2013) President. B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.S.,Ph.D., Oxford University.
HORN, CHRISTY A. (2011)Vice President for University Relations. B.A., M.A., Ball State University.
HRNCIR, DUANE C. (2006) Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs. B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
KAISER, RICHARD (2009) Director of Athletics. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., South Dakota State University; Ed.D., Brigham Young University.
MAHON, PATRICIA G. (2000) Vice President, Student Affairs and Dean of Students. B.S., M.S., Montana State University-Billings; Ph.D., Kansas State University.
MARSHALL, DAVID (2013) Acting Vice President for Finance and Administration.
ROBERTS, JERILYN ( ) Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
SELZER, MICHAEL (2011) President, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Foundation. B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.B.A., Arizona State University.
SHUMAN, KELLI (2005) Director, Human Resources. B.S., Black Hills State University; M.S., University of South Dakota.
WHITE, RONALD J. (2009) Vice President, Research. B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Academic departments at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are organized as follows:
Atmospheric Sciences
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Geology and Geological Engineering
Humanities
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Math and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Military Science
Mining Engineering and Management
Physical Education
Physics
Social Sciences
Accreditation
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the recognized accrediting agency for the north central states, through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) process. For more information call (800) 621-7440 or visit: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
In addition, the curriculum in chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society.
All engineering programs are accredited by the by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., http://www.abet.org.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, military status, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, political preference, or disability in employment or the provision of service.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, military/Veteran’s status, or disability. In adhering to this policy, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology abides by all federal and state statutes and regulations for the protection of employees against discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 East Saint Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701, (605) 394-1203.
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