I earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development with specializations in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, and College Counseling from SDSU. I now serve as the Student Success Coordinator for University Center Sioux Falls. I enjoy working with students and having the opportunity to get to know each student individually, learn about their passions and goals, and assist them in exploring resources that aid in current and future success!

Linda has degrees in business, training and development, and higher education. She has over 20 years of experience in working with business and industry to help their employees maximize their potential through training and education. She splits her time between the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion and the University Center in Sioux Falls.
10/31/2016
 

I earned a BS degree in Psychology w/English (2002) and a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education (2006) from The University of South Dakota. While completing my MA degree, I started working with students in an advisory capacity at University Center in October 2005. I enjoy working at University Center because I have the opportunity to work with people who wish to use education to grow and develop personally with the overarching goal of becoming a meaningful contributor to society.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Augsburg College, a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration from SDSU and now serve as an Academic and Career Advisor. I enjoy working at University Center because I’m able to support and advocate for students as they work to achieve their educational goals.  3/27/17

I graduated from Dakota State University with a bachelor of science in secondary business education.  I am the front desk, part time receptionist/secretary.  What I love about University Center Sioux Falls is both the UC-SF staff as well as our amazing students.  My job is great because I get to support both staff and students.

8/20/16

I obtained my Bachelor's degree from The University of South Dakota in History as well as my Masters in Public Administration.

I come to the University Center with many years of experience in various types of business settings, from non-profit, large corporate, healthcare and, most importantly, state/government funded facilities. I started my career working at the SD School for the Deaf where I also attended many college classes provided through the University Center after having received a Secretarial Degree from Worthington Community College.

I continued my education for many years as I also worked for the State of SD at Disability Determination Services, providing assistance to residents of the State of SD. I then ventured into a corporate setting where I assisted top executives at Lodgenet Entertainment (Sonifi) for many years. I hope that my experience will be an asset to the faculty and staff at the University Center as I assist in scheduling our beautiful facility, scheduling classes, assisting faculty, as well as assisting in our Testing Center. I feel this is a wonderful opportunity to assist our community in developing students, through education, into becoming conducive, productive constituents in our society and community.

Welcome to the Testing Center.  My name is Cindy Girard and I am here to make your testing experience a great one. Previously, I was the Library Director in Hill City, SD, so quiet is my middle name.  I also have many years of experience in the field of education and was the Middle School Testing Coordinator at the RTR school system.  I received my MEd from SDSU in Curriculum and Instruction. 

The UC Testing Center provides a quiet, secure, and comfortable environment for students to complete exams or study for the next big test. We are located in FADM 168 of the Classroom Building on the UC Campus.

Testing

We have 15 computers installed with lockdown browsers ready for students to use for computer-based tests and paper-based tests. Our academic accomodations room is great distraction-free zone and is also equipped with a test-ready computer. To learn more about testing at the UC Testing Center, choose your testing need below:

• Proctoring Services Offered
• CASTLE 
• EMPCO
• CLEP
• Placement Testing (ACCUPLACER)

I am a graduate of Colorado Technical University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management. I also earned an Associates of Science degree in Business Administration from American Institute of Business located in Des Moines, IA. 

My previous experiences have been with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of IA & SD, serving over 28 years in their Property Management & Operation divisions with 22 of those years in leadership roles.

My team and I provide facility management services for our buildings & grounds at University Center Sioux Falls.

Daytime: 605-367-5289 or 605-929-2823
Evening: 605-334-9357 or 605-929-2823

In an Emergency: Dial 911

Robert manages the facilities in The Science and Technology Building.

Jamie Ladonski has taught biology courses at University Center since 2006.  Prior to coming to UC, he worked at the Field Museum in Chicago for over five years, assisting with management of the Museum’s zoology research collections.

Randy Warren has taught biology courses at University Center since 2007.  He holds a Ph.D. in genetics and previously studied the molecular biology of plant-pathogen interactions.

Dr. Card attained his Bachelor of Science from USD 1981, after which he achieved his Master of Public Administration, Public Administration from USD in 1987. Lastly, he obtained his PhD in Public Policy & Management, The Ohio State University in 1992.

Dr. Card's Teaching Interests are:

Organiational Theory, generally State and local government and politics, with special interests in South Dakota government Public and Nonprofit Organization Strategic Management

Research Interests:

Human behavior in formal organizations.

Licensures and Certifications:

• Certification to Administer Emotional Quotient Inventory, Multi-health Systems, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Strengths Coach, Gallup Inc., Lincoln NE

I obtained my bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities & hold my Master's degree from the University of Wales at Bangor, United Kingdom. I have 15 years of marketing, community leadership/outreach and media experience. I was the Marketing Director of Sylvan Learning in Sioux Falls for 9 years. My experience also includes Associate Director of Admissions at the Art Institutes in Minneapolis, MN and Educational Advisor for the St. Paul, MN Public School District. UC is such a wonderful and amazing facility filled with talent staff, faculty and, above all, students achieving their educational goals. I'm thrilled and proud to lead the marketing and communication efforts for University Center Sioux Falls.

10/3/2016

Rebecca brings experience building solid relationships with a diverse membership and enhancing program offerings from her most recent position as program coordinator for the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dan Engebretson is the Chair of the University of South Dakota’s Department of Biomedical Engineering.  He founded the department in 2006 in a space leased at the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship (formerly South Dakota Technology Business Center) in Sioux Falls. The department moved into USD’s Graduate Education and Applied Research (GEAR) Center located on the University Center-Sioux Falls site in 2009. Along with its Graduate and Applied Research focus, the GEAR Center offers Certificates and a stackable Associate degree in Biomedical Engineering. It will also play a prominent role in USD’s Discovery District. Dan grew up in Sioux Falls and received his B.A. in Chemistry from Augustana before moving to Michigan where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry.