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.

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 development plan alongside a mentor.

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

  • Full Reimbursement for Obtaining a Passport (50% program completion)
  • Access to Award/Prize Money (75% program completion)
  • Recognition at the Annual Leadership Awards Reception

    • 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 & Benefits
    ● Presenting at a Conference or Symposium

    Complete 4 of these seminars to complete this competency.
    ● Basic Self Defense
    ● Food Safety
    ● 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
    ● Estate Planning
    ● Homeownership & Renting
    ● Resiliency & Grit
    ● Completion of a Community Education Course
    ● Attendance at an Entrepreneurial-Focused Event


    For more information or to join this program, please contact the Dean of Students Office.
    deanofstudents@sdsmt.edu
    605-394-2416