Company Profile
Northern State University
Company Overview
Northern State University is a premier residential institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. Since 2007 NSU has been continuously named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate institutions in the Midwest. NSU is fully accredited by the NCATE, NASM, NIBS and HLC. Northern offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
THE JOSEPH H. BARNETT PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND CONVOCATION CENTER is one of the premiere arenas in the Midwest and one of the highest foot traffic buildings in the State of South Dakota and the entire Upper Midwest. The multi-purpose facility hosts events from Northern State University, South Dakota High School Activities Association, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), and various community functions. Northern State men’s and women’s basketball have consistently lead the nation in attendance for NCAA Division II. The Barnett Center features an 8,000-seat arena, classrooms, six-lane Olympic swimming pool, 160-meter track, tennis, volleyball, and handball/racquetball/squash courts. In 2012, a 26,411 square-foot expansion project was completed that includes new basketball locker rooms, basketball coaching offices, a new wrestling room and a 10,000 square-foot strength and conditioning center which is open to all Northern students, faculty and staff.
THE CLARK SWISHER ATHLETIC COMPLEX is a community-based outdoor athletic facility. Located two miles east of the main campus, the complex has an all-weather lighted turf field for football, soccer, track and field. The stadium seats 6,000 spectators for Wolves games.
NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern S.D. The city has a population of approximately 25,000 people and is a retail hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. Information regarding Northern State University and its programs may be found at www.northern.edu.
Company History
Northern State University was established by the South Dakota Legislature in 1901 in response to the need for an institution of higher education to serve northern South Dakota. Over time, the mission of Northern State University has changed and expanded to fit the needs of the region and the state. Originally known as a teacher’s college, Northern State University is now a multi-purpose institution. Current enrollment is approximately 3,000 students.
The education of teachers remains an important aspect of the university’s statewide mission, as the diverse and highly respected teaching programs at Northern State University demonstrate. Today’s Northern State University offers an outstanding liberal arts and science core. Excellent programs in business, education and fine arts complement the arts and sciences. Graduates of these programs can choose from a variety of career options, including employment in business, industry, government, education and the arts. Northern State University remains committed to offering a strong liberal arts component in its programs.
While most of the student body comes from South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota, about 35 other states and 10 foreign countries are also represented.
Benefits
Benefits: NSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including paid medical and life insurance for the employee (excellent group rates for dependent coverage), as well as dental and vision coverage for the spouse and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and generous sick day allowances.