Personal Development Promise

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Vision

Develop personal and professional skills beyond both learning and research spaces to fulfill the
contemporary needs and global challenges of world-class industries, public service and society.

Goals & Outcomes

1) Participants will gain understanding of the five core development competencies that industries and communities have identified as essential for success:
  • Global Awareness & Inclusion
  • Community Service & Citizenship
  • Communication & Relationships
  • Safety & Wellness
  • Life Skills & Development

2) Participants will create and complete a comprehensive and personalized plan alongside a mentor.

3) Participants will actively engage with the program through transformative experiences and meaningful reflection under guidance of their mentor.

Opportunities

  • Full Reimbursement for Obtaining a Passport (50% program completion)
  • Access to Award/Prize Money (75% program completion)
  • Recognition at the Annual Leadship Awards Reception
 
Volunteering
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Receive a Passport
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Participate in the Cultural Expo

Core Competencies

(Complete 4 Seminars in each competency.)

Complete 4 of these seminars to complete this competency.
● Exploring Worldview
● Education Abroad Presentation
● Access & Accommodations
● Generations in the Workplace & Community
● Attendance at an Ivanhoe International Center or Office for Inclusion Annual Event

Complete 4 of these seminars to complete this competency.
● Foundations of Local Government
● Civility & Civic Engagement
● South Dakota History & Roots
● Community Service & Service Learning
● Annual MLK Day Food Drive
● Annual Veterans Day Salute

Complete 4 of these seminars to complete this competency.
● The Legacy & Value of Veterans
● Non-Verbal Communication
● Basics of Emotional Intelligence
● Negotiation Techniques
● Science Communication
● How to Advocate for Yourself and Others
● Presenting at a Conference or Symposium

Complete 4 of these seminars to complete this competency.
● Basic Self Defense
● How to Manage You: Boundaries, Self Care, & Coping Skills
● QPR Suicide Prevention
● Protecting Yourself from Scams
● Outdoor Survival Skills
● Work/Safety/Health Training
● Attendance at the Annual Wellness Fair
● Helluva Sex Talk: Bodies, Health, and Relationships

Complete 4 of these seminars to complete this competency.
● Financial Literacy
● Basics of Vehicle Purchasing
● Wills, Trusts, & Legal Essentials
● Renting & Homeownership
● Resiliency & Grit
● Completion of a Community Education Course
● Attendance at an Entrepreneurial-Focused Event

 

Have more questions?

Please contact the Dean of Students Office
605-394-2416
deanofstudents@sdsmt.edu