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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.)


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

    Personal Development Promise Upcoming Events


    September 16 @ 10:00 a.m.
    - Basic Self Defense
    Class Registration (limited to 25 students)
    King Center Exercise Room 

    September 20 @ 3:00 p.m. - Resiliency & Grit
    Bump Lounge - Surbeck Center

    September 29 @ 3:00 p.m. - Estate Planning
    Classroom Building #110

    October 2 @ 5:00 p.m. - Local Government
    Bump Lounge - Surbeck Center

    October 3 @ 4:00 p.m. - Harmony In Discourse
    Hardrock Room - Surbeck Center