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Our Mission:
The University of South Dakota offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. As the oldest university in the state, the University of South Dakota serves as the flagship and the only public liberal arts university in the state.
Our Vision:
To be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation.
Our Values:
The University of South Dakota strives to train students to be engaged, thoughtful, and well-prepared for a global and complex world. We strive to make education affordable to every qualified student, to communicate frequently with our stakeholders, both internal and external, and to work with partners and neighbors to strengthen our community. We embrace the uniqueness of out students, faculty and staff. We are optimistic and excited about the future we will create.
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Our Mission:
USD Athletics brings distinction to the University of South Dakota through a championship culture that fosters student-athlete success, contributes to a vibrant campus community, celebrates victories and instills Coyote pride.
Our Vision:
USD Athletics will be a recognized leader in student-athlete well-being, academic achievement, athletic competition, consistency of values and respect for others.
Our Values:
Pride
We inspire loyalty for Coyote Athletics and the University of South Dakota through our passion.
Integrity
We serve the University of South Dakota and the community through ethical decision-making and values-based leadership.
Respect
We demonstrate the values and practices of fairness and equity while fostering an environment that respects the rights, health and safety of all individuals.
Accountability
We take ownership and responsibility for our actions through a culture of accountability and prudent use of resources.
Teamwork
We maximize our opportunities to collaborate and engage with the university, community and region
Excellence
We commit to comprehensive excellence and continuous improvement.
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