Our Mission
The Division of Finance and Administration provides ethical, transparent and innovative services necessary to support Teaching, Learning, Outreach and Research activities.
Our Vision
The Division of Finance and Administration leads as a collaborative partner making administration seamless and efficient, empowering the university to become a premier land grant university.
Our Core Values
Excellence
We achieve excellence through continuous improvement, assessment, and accountability. We provide excellent services to the University’s faculty, staff and students to improve the operations in a value-added manner.
Diversity
We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We actively seek collaboration and we respect individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Objectivity
We perform our duties in an independent and unbiased manner based on facts obtained from informed analyses of the issues and a clear understanding of the operations.
Integrity
We exhibit trust, fairness, honesty, respect and ethical behavior in our service to the University.
Creativity
We develop creative and innovative approaches to key issues facing the university.
People-Centered
We work alongside university employees to provide services that are effective and efficient.
Our forward-thinking leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused and experienced individuals. Working with each other and with our staff, their knowledge and experience come together to make a difference for South Dakota State University.
Meet Our Leadership