In the last three years, nearly half of our faculty have received teaching with technology awards from Gov. William Janklow. To help our faculty better utilize technology, two-thirds of the university's classrooms have instructional technologies in place for improved learning and instruction. The video classrooms have been updated with V-Tel system equipment and are connected to the Dakota Digital Network. Students will not only reap the benefits of the latest technology but 17 of them will become technology fellows this fall and assist faculty with new instructional technologies and computer applications. Student involvement in on-going research is a popular option for our undergraduates.
Many faculty are now including undergraduate students in their research projects.
To further encourage student involvement and achievement, BHSU has implemented a pilot honors program. The university is continually striving to find external dollars to support its programs, objectives, and faculty research. Aside from pure academic pursuits, BHSU students have ample opportunity to become involved in student activities with more than 70 campus organizations to join. Dr. Judith Haislett, vice president for student life, is developing a plan for a new and improved Career Planning and Placement Center to help BH students identify a career direction, consider choices for a major, find summer jobs in a relevant field, pursue an internship, and develop a professional resume in one central location to better serve students. To smooth the transition from home to college, the residence life office recently purchased new furniture for all residence halls.