• 2023
    Best Documentary Short
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    2023 South Dakota Film Festival Best Documentary Short: The Dean of South Dakota Broadcasting
  • 2021
    Outstanding Creative Activity
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    South Dakota State University College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences recognizes outstanding creative work over the previous two years.
  • 2020
    Iowa Independent Film Festival
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    A Day in the Life of Freeman
  • 2018
    The Impact DOCS Awards
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    The Dance Between Disciplines: The Harvey Dunn Feminine Images Project
  • 2018
    2018 Documentary Short Film Festival
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    The Dance Between Disciplines: The Harvey Dunn Feminine Images Project
  • 2018
    Excellence in Online Teaching
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    South Dakota State University Continuing & Distance Education recognizes outstanding online teaching which includes imaginative teaching approaches; quality of course materials and instructional strategies; learner satisfaction; and effective learning outcomes.
  • 2018
    Excellence in Honors Faculty Engagement
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    South Dakota State University Van D. & Barbara B. Fishback Honors College recognizes excellence in the application of knowledge, development of mutual learning, and generation of reciprocal benefits for honors students, faculty, and community partners. Includes curricular and academic engagement, community based learning, service learning, and engaged scholarship.
  • February 13, 2017
    Honors Advocate
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    South Dakota State University Van D. & Barbara B. Fishback Honors College recognizes excellence in the application of knowledge, development of mutual learning, and generation of reciprocal benefits for honors students, faculty, and community partners. Includes curricular and academic engagement, community based learning, service learning, and engaged scholarship.
  • 2016
    Excellence in Honors Faculty Engagement
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    South Dakota State University Van D. & Barbara B. Fishback Honors College recognizes excellence in the application of knowledge, development of mutual learning, and generation of reciprocal benefits for honors students, faculty, and community partners. Includes curricular and academic engagement, community based learning, service learning, and engaged scholarship.
  • 2016
    Excellence in Online Teaching
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    South Dakota State University Continuing & Distance Education recognizes outstanding online teaching which includes imaginative teaching approaches; quality of course materials and instructional strategies; learner satisfaction; and effective learning outcomes.
  • 2016
    Excellence in Online Teaching
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    South Dakota State University Continuing & Distance Education recognizes outstanding online teaching which includes imaginative teaching approaches; quality of course materials and instructional strategies; learner satisfaction; and effective learning outcomes.
  • 2016
    Outstanding Artist
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    South Dakota State University College of Arts & Sciences recognizes faculty for their outstanding contributions to research, scholarship or creative activities.
  • 2017
    Outstanding Online Program
    South Dakota State University Distance & Continuing Education recognizes an outstanding online degree or certificate program offered by South Dakota State University. The awarded program must have demonstrated excellence by effectively educating students, providing access to a diverse group of learners, and developing high levels of student and faculty satisfaction at an affordable price.
  • 2016
    Outstanding Online Program
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    South Dakota State University Distance & Continuing Education recognizes an outstanding online degree or certificate program offered by South Dakota State University. The awarded program must have demonstrated excellence by effectively educating students, providing access to a diverse group of learners, and developing high levels of student and faculty satisfaction at an affordable price.
  • 2014
    Outstanding Online Program
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    South Dakota State University Distance & Continuing Education recognizes an outstanding online degree or certificate program offered by South Dakota State University. The awarded program must have demonstrated excellence by effectively educating students, providing access to a diverse group of learners, and developing high levels of student and faculty satisfaction at an affordable price.
  • 2014
    Top Paper/Special Call: Sports Media Ethics
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    The Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication recognizes an outstanding research paper in each division at the national conference.
  • 2016
    Master Online Teaching Certification
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    South Dakota State University Instructional Design certifies online instructors by focusing on the skills, knowledge, and best practices required of high quality online/hybrid instruction.
  • 2015
    Master Online Teaching Certification
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    South Dakota State University Instructional Design certifies online instructors by focusing on the skills, knowledge, and best practices required of high quality online/hybrid instruction.
  • 2006
    Master Advisor Certification
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    Virginia Commonwealth University recognizes master advisors who successfully complete master advisor certification training.
  • 2012
    Outstanding Graduate Student
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    Montana State University College of Education, Health & Human Development recognizes outstanding work by graduate students in their program.
  • 1998
    First Place-Documentary
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    Recognition for the documentary “Titanic: Tragedy & Treasure.”