Land Acknowledgement
South Dakota State University acknowledges the land it occupies across South Dakota is the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Oceti Sakowin (oh-CHEH-tee shaw-KOH-we) meaning Seven Council Fires, which is the proper name for the people referred to as Sioux. We acknowledge that before these sites were named South Dakota State University, they were called home by people of American Indian Nations indigenous to this region.
The tribal alliance made up of individual bands of the Seven Council Fires is based on kinship, location and dialects: Santee-Dakota, Yankton-Nakota and Teton- Lakota. We acknowledge the sovereignty of the nine federally recognized Native Nations in South Dakota: Cheyenne River, Crow Creek, Flandreau Santee, Lower Brule, Oglala, Rosebud, Sisseton-Wahpeton, Standing Rock and Yankton Sioux Tribes.
As a land-grant university, it is our mission to provide access to higher education to all. We are committed to building respectful and positive relationships with indigenous communities through academic pursuits, partnerships, historical recognitions, extension programs and enrollment efforts.
About the Office of Career Development
The Office of Career Development is South Dakota State University’s centralized career center. Members of this office strive to make the office the premier career development resource for South Dakota State University students, alumni, faculty and staff, and the first choice for organizations seeking to make quality hires.
Mission
In accordance with the mission of South Dakota State University, the Office of Career Development is committed to empowering and guiding students on their journey toward meaningful and fulfilling careers. Through innovative programs, career advising, and strategic partnerships with employers, we strive to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to enhance their quality of life.
Vision
The Office of Career Development will be a premier career services provider by equipping students with the skills needed to make a positive impact on society.
Values
In addition to the Core Values as by South Dakota State University, the Office of Career Development prioritizes the following values related to career development
Empowerment | Leadership | Professionalism | Communication | Community
Student Learning Outcomes
As a result of meeting with a career coach or attending a workshop or career fair, students will:
- Develop or clarify their career readiness skills, career interests, and professional identity
- Learn how to navigate hiring and recruiting processes of industries and higher education. This includes—but is not limited to—searching for open positions, creating resumes, cover letters and personal statements, and interview preparation.