2010-2011 HARDROCKER VOLLEYBALL QUICK FACTS

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 501 East St. Joseph Street

Rapid City, SD, 57701

Enrollment: 2100 Nickname: Hardrockers Colors: Old Gold & Navy

Gymnasium: Goodell Gymnasium

Affiliation: NAIA Conference: Dakota Athletic Conference

President: Dr. Robert Wharton, Ph.D.

Athletics website: www.gorockers.com

Athletic Director: Dick Kaiser (P): 605-394-2351(F): 605-394-3375

Sports Information Director: Brad Blume (P): 605-394-2355, (F): 605-394-6950 Head Coach: Tiffany McCampbell, record at SDM: 9-19, career record: 40-114, 605-394-2643 (P)

LADY HARDROCKER VOLLEYBALL TEAM

2009 Overall Record: 9-19 2009 DAC Record: 5-9/4th Home/Away/ Neutral Records: 5-3/2-9/2-7 Letter winners Returning/Lost: 6/1 Starters Returning/ Lost: 5/1

Welcome to the King Center and Goodell Gymnasium, home of the Hardrockers. The facilities

recently had a facelift as the women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and

men’s football teams all got upgrades to the locker room area. The football team is housed at

O’Harra Stadium, while the other sports recently had their current facilities modified. The

locker rooms are all state of the art with an excellent gym that seats approximately 3,000.

There is a top of the line fitness center and an indoor pool for use as well.

Robert A. Wharton, Ph.D.

President of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Robert A. Wharton, Ph.D., became president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on

July 1, 2008. Previously, he served as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Idaho State

University (ISU). Wharton was a tenured professor of biology at ISU and previously served as its chief

research officer. His Ph.D. in botany is from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He also holds a M.A. degree in

biology and a B.A. in botany from Humboldt State University in California. Dr. Wharton is a Fellow of the

American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Explorers Club, and the Royal Geographic

Society. Wharton is a recipient of the United States Antarctic Service Medal and has served on the

National Research Council’s Polar Research Board.

Dr. Dick Kaiser earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Northern Colorado, a master's degree in educational administration from South Dakota State University, and a doctorate of education in athletic leadership and administration from Brigham Young University. He completed his post-doctorate in health education and administration at Oregon State University.

Kaiser is in his second year at South Dakota School of Mines. Previously, Kaiser served as the AD for Defiance College, Western Oregon University and Willamette University. He has received a number of honors and awards, including Athletic Director of the year, from athletic organizations such as the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) along with others.

As AD, Kaiser is responsible for leading the athletics program through all phases of development and fostering

an environment of quality instruction and high scholarly and athletic achievement. He also plays a key role in athletic fundraising and continuing to build and maintain relationships with boosters and community leaders. He oversees all operations in the athletic department, including intercollegiate athletic sports; recruitment, selection, development, and retention of coaches and staff; health of student-athletes; and leadership and management of daily operations.

During the first year of the job, Kaiser led the university process of applying for membership into the

ranks of NCAA Div. II. The school was accepted in July, 2010 and now will begin the three-year program

of going full NCAA membership for the 2013-14 season.

Kaiser has two grown children, Cassie and Ryan; one grandson, Jack; twin grandsons Carson and Caden

and one granddaughter Lucy.

Tiffany McCampbell

Head Coach

Phone: (605) 394-2643

Email: Tiffany.Mastin@sdsmt.edu

Tiffany McCampbell is in her second full season as the Lady Hardrocker volleyball coach at the South

Dakota School of Mines. McCampbell joined the SD Mines athletic department after a two-year stint in

St. Joseph, Mo. at NCAA Div. II Missouri Western State University.

"I've always wanted to coach kids that were at a very high level academically as well as athletes that

have great character," McCampbell said. "And that already goes with the philosophy of the kids that are

here. They have a high academic standard and already have a great work ethic."

With all of her volleyball experience as a coach and a player, McCampbell recognizes the requirements

to be an athlete as well as a student at SDSM&T and is fully prepared to continue to bring the highest

quality of person to the school.

"It's kind of a different recruiting base. It's going to be a little bit of a challenge," McCampbell said. "I try

to not only make them a well-rounded athlete, but also a well-rounded person and at a place like this

you can actually do that."

McCampbell instills a winning tradition into her team and gets them to enjoy the game and play hard.

“It's that kind of team, McCampbell says, that has the stability to get to the top.”

"With the right team, (the style of play) will be a very fast tempo," McCampbell added.

As far as goals are concerned McCampbell has her sights set on the very top, and that's getting the

Hardrockers to a place they have not been in a number of years.

"Obviously winning a conference championship and getting to the national tournament is probably the

biggest goal in my mind," McCampbell said. "With kids like this and the caliber of athlete we have here,

you can start rebuilding this program to where it once has been. It's something where we can definitely

compete and make that a constant factor."

Jennie Malone

Assistant Coach

Phone: (605) 394-2605

Email: Jennifer.Malone@sdsmt.edu

A familiar name can be heard repeated through the halls of South Dakota School of Mines' King Center.

As a former standout student-athlete, Jennie Malone has accepted the Hardrocker volleyball assistant

coaching position for the 2010 season.

"Jennie is a former student-athlete from the South Dakota School of Mines where she was a standout

volleyball and basketball player," said Lady Hardrocker head coach Tiffany McCampbell. "I believe she

has a very good understanding of the type of student-athlete that we recruit specifically to SD Mines.

With a little bit of time, we will be able to adjust her to the type of characteristics we are looking for

specifically for volleyball."

Malone, who graduated in 2008 with an industrial engineering degree, holds numerous single-season

and career records in both volleyball and basketball. Since graduation, she has been working at Malone

Engineering Incorporated in Rapid City. This will be her first opportunity to coach promising Hardrocker

athletes.

"I am really excited to still be a part of this program and this school. It's definitely different being on the

other side of things," Malone said. "I am still learning to be on the other side of things and I will be

learning for a long time. I'm excited about that too."

"That is the biggest thing our assistants need at SD Mines --- a good understanding of how things work

here academically and the extracurricular pressure these student-athletes are exposed to," McCampbell

said.

"It's nice to have an assistant that can be around in a full-time capacity role that will transition this

program from NAIA to NCAA Div. II," McCampbell said.

Malone's main duties will be assisting with practice and in matches, and she will eventually help in

developing and growing the program for the NCAA Div. II switch.

"We would like to transition her into doing a lot of the recruiting for the program," McCampbell said.

"On court coaching will be a main source of her duties, but we also want her to handle a lot of the

recruiting tasks as well."

Malone will also be the Assistant Intramural Director.

Jennifer Ranum

Trainer

Phone: (605) 394-1689

Email: Jennifer.Ranum@sdsmt.edu

Jennifer Ranum is the athletic trainer for the Lady

Hardrocker volleyball team. She graduated in May of 2007

from National American University with degrees in Athletic

Training and Applied Management. Jen became certified in

September of 2007. She has been a member of both the

National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Mid America

Athletic Trainer’s Association since 2004. She has spent

three years at the School of Mines doing outreach as a

student athletic trainer. Upon graduation, she was hired and is now in her third year as

assistant athletic trainer as well as taking on the duties of compliance officer.

SDM Netters Plan to Push in 2010

By Brad Blume

Sports Information Director, South Dakota School of Mines

RAPID CITY --- A year after hiring a new coach, installing a new system and making a run into

the post season, the South Dakota School of Mines women’s volleyball team is hoping to pick

up where it left off and push even further as the 2010 Hardrocker volleyball season gets

underway.

The Lady Hardrockers finished 9-19 in 2009, placed

fourth in the Dakota Athletic Conference and

delivered a strong performance in the post-season

tournament making an appearance in the DAC

semifinals match.

“We had a really tough go-of-it last year. But we also

had a really good portion of conference play that

hopefully we can build off of,” said Lady Hardrocker

head coach Tiffany McCampbell. “We had a good run

at the DAC tournament. We are just trying to pick up

where we left off.”

SD Mines has reason to be optimistic. With the loss of

just one senior to graduation, the Hardrockers return

six starters to go along with one of the best recruiting classes the program has seen in quite

some time.

“Having eight returners --- six that started in 2009 --- indicates that year of experience is

going to be crucial for us. And to get those freshmen acclimated early to fill in a couple holes

here and there will be big,” McCampbell said. “A year under the system, trying to execute a

fast paced offense and with it being the last year for us being in the NAIA --- the team has a

lot that they can prove.”

SD Mines was accepted into NCAA Div. II and will begin the transition to that level after the

2010 season. This year will be the last opportunity for the Hardrockers to qualify for the post

season until 2013.

“This is going to be a building year too,” McCampbell said. “We are hoping this is the type of

season that builds this program into a breakout year and what our expectations should be.”

Graduated from the team is two-time all-conference player Katherine Hanson. As a middle

hitter and four-year starter, her talents and leadership will be hard to replace.

Leading the squad this season will be a group Hardrocker upperclassmen. McCampbell picked

senior Paige Corcoran and juniors Reanna Roberson and Madisen Lane as her team captains.

“All three together have different personalities but is a fantastic trio of leadership,”

McCampbell said. “They have no trouble voicing their expectations and are all strong leaders

by example.”

Corcoran is a 6-foot middle hitter from Pierre, S.D. In 2009 she was 357-421 on the attack

with 141 kills and 64 blocks. She also earned a DAC Scholar Athlete Award.

“Paige is in a place where she can be a great leader,” McCampbell said. “Athletically, she has

improved immensely over the last two years.

She’s not a flashy player, but she works hard

and puts herself in a position to make her

teammates better.”

Roberson is a 5-5 defensive specialist / libero

from Windsor, Colo. who is a three-year

starter. Last year, she tallied 343 digs, 41

receptions and 19 aces and was also a DAC

Scholar Athlete.

“Reanna is a tough kid that will do anything to get to a ball and do anything to keep the team

going,” McCampbell said. “She is the person that wants to win most on the court.

Lane is a 6-0 outside hitter from Fort Collins, Colo., who is a three-year starter and a very

talented and powerful volleyball player. Last season she went 542-657 on the attack with 228

kills, 57 blocks and 205 digs and was a DAC Scholar Athlete.

“Madi is an excellent all-around player,” the coach said. “She has worked hard this spring

coming back from an injury. We are hoping she has a really good year – injury free.”

Also returning this season are: junior Becky Keilholtz and sophomores Rachel Pekarek, Jessie

Guthals and Brittany LaDue.

Keilholtz is a 5-5 setter from Gwinn, Mich. who has started the last three seasons. As the top

setter in 2009 she tallied 374 assists and earned DAC Scholar Athlete honors.

“Becky has good quickness and her set selection is fantastic,” McCampbell said.

Pekarek is a 5-8 outside hitter from Plymouth, Minn. who had an outstanding 2009 season.

As a freshman Pekarek was 513-597 on the attack with 167 kills, 26 aces, 222 digs and 26

blocks along with a DAC Scholar Athlete Award.

“Rachel had a great conference season last year once she was able to acclimate to our

system,” said McCampbell. “She’s a little bit small as an outside hitter but held her own last

year. I am looking forward to seeing her develop.”

Guthals is a 5-8 rightside hitter / setter from Colorado Springs, Colo. who will be in the full-

time setting position for the first time ever. Last year she tallied 96 kills and was 311-389 on

the attack, recorded 142 assists, 19 blocks, 85 digs and earned DAC Scholar Athlete status.

“Jessie has beautiful hands and has been working on placement of the ball.” Mastic-

McCampbell said. “She sees the floor well and as a lefty she’s a natural setter.”

LaDue is a 5-10 outside / rightside hitter from Meadow, S.D. and provided depth to the

Hardrocker roster last season. With a year of experience in the SD Mines system,

McCampbell feels she’s ready to again push her teammates.

“Brittney has improved a lot and has worked hard to improve her quickness,” McCampbell

said.

The Hardrockers will have eight new names on the roster all of which are talented players

and a good fit for SD Mines, both on and off the court.

The newest Hardrockers are: sophomore Daygan Fowler and freshmen Justine Blade, Janelle

Strampe, Anna Haneline, Megan Frager, Carly Sandin, Shea Thorson and Jenny King.

Fowler, a junior college transfer, has been with the team since coming to SD Mines last

semester. She has an advantage of going through spring ball with the team and absorbing as

much as she can before the first matches. She is a 6-0 middle / rightside hitter from Lanigan,

SK, Canada.

“She is kind of the wild card this year. She can play

outside, middle, rightside and might even see some

time as a defensive specialist,” McCampbell said. “She is

super athletic and will only get better with time.”

Blade is a 6-1 middle hitter from Rapid City, S.D. that

was one of the most sought-after recruits in the area.

She will have an impact in her first year as a college

player with her versatility, huge arm swing and blocking

abilities.

“She will immediately make her presence known in the

middle,” the head coach added.

Strampe is a 5-11 outside / rightside hitter

from Belle Fourche, S.D. who can also play

anywhere on the court. She is a great

blocker, quick, athletic and fits well into the

‘Rockers’ system.

“She can deliver a quick-tempo hit from

anywhere on the floor. ” McCampbell

added.

Haneline is a 5-8 rightside hitter from

Plattsmouth, Neb. with an impressive 29.5

vertical leap. She will fill a huge hole on the

right side where the Hardrockers struggled last season.

“Anna is super explosive at jumping and she can get her hands up and over (the net). She’s a

great blocker,” McCampbell said.

Sandin is a 5-11 middle /rightside hitter from Greeley, Colo. who is another versatile athlete

that can hit anywhere, but her best skill is blocking.

“She’s a lot like Justine and Janelle. They all fit that mold where they are super athletic and

can play anywhere for us,” Mastin McCampbell said.

Frager is a 5-8 outside/ rightside hitter from Peoria, Ill., who will be a utility player for the

Hardrockers showing talent at all positions.

King is a 5-6 defensive specialist / libero from Monument, Colo., while Thorson is a defensive

specialist / libero from Belle Fourche, S.D.

“Both will be pushing Reanna for playing time and they will also add depth to the position

which is something we really need,” McCampbell said.

With such a talented and deep roster, the Hardrockers look to be strong at the net both

offensively and defensively.

“Blocking and offensively will be our strongest areas. We were a pretty good blocking team

last year and offensively we were okay,” McCampbell said. “Returning that huge nucleus

should work wonders for us. Even the freshman class coming in has some talented hitters

and they fit in well.”

Looking at the conference, McCampbell feels Jamestown College, Black Hills State and

Dickinson will all field competitive teams. Those teams just so happen to be the top finishers,

respectively, in the conference a year ago with SD Mines as the No. 4 team.

“I think the Top 4 from last year are going to continue to be good. Those other four teams are

going to continue to grow and develop,” McCampbell said.

Jamestown did lose a couple key players, BHSU finally graduated standout middle hitter

Kristen Engle, and Dickinson State returned most of their squad for 2010.

“The main thing we want to focus on is using that year of experience. We are one of just a

few teams in the conference that returns a huge nucleus of their team from 2009,”

McCampbell said. “Being dedicated to getting better every day and learning from last year

about how to finish games and being disciplined during the matches are things we can learn

from and utilize this season.”

The Lady Hardrockers again have a very challenging schedule. Before a difficult conference

schedule starts, SD Mines has 16 straight matches on the road. Their first home match isn’t

until Oct. 1.

“We have to win some of those matches on the non-conference schedule. Last year going 0-

8 hurt us mentally. If we can keep ourselves at .500 heading into the DAC season, we will be

in a pretty good place,” McCampbell said. “We have a great non-conference schedule. They

will be great matches for us. Once we get into the conference schedule, all we have to do is

get through those first two weekends then we are home for pretty much the rest of the

season.”

If the Lady Hardrockers can handle the month-long road trip and the newcomers can adapt

quickly, the Hardrockers have an excellent chance to surpass what they accomplished last

season.

“This team has the potential to be great. Whether all the pieces fall into place is to be

determined,” McCampbell said.

SD SCHOOL OF MINES LADY HARDROCKERS

No. Name Pos. Height Yr. Hometown Major

01 Becky Keilhotz S 5-5 Jr. Gwin, Michigan Industrial Engineering

02 Carly Sandin MH/RS 5-11 Fr. Greeley, Colorado Engineering

03 Shea Thorson DS/L 5-6 Fr. Belle Fourche, S.D. Interdisciplinary Sciences

04 Jenny King DS/L 5-6 Fr. Monument, Colorado Engineering

05 Janelle Strampe OH/RS 5-11 Fr. Green River, Wyoming Chemical Engineering

06 Rachel Pekarek OH 5-8 So. Plymouth, Minnesota Computer Engineering

07 Jessie Guthals RS/S 5-8 So. Colorado Springs, Colo. Mechanical Engineering

08 Paige Corcoran MH/RS 6-0 Sr. Pierre, South Dakota Industrial Engineering

09 Madisen Lane OH 6-0 Jr. Fort Collins, Colorado Civil Engineering

10 Reanna Roberson DS/L 5-5 Jr. Windsor, Colorado Industrial Engineering

11 Daygan Fowler MH/RS 6-0 So. Lanigan, SK, Canada Environmental Engineering

12 Justine Blade MH 6-1 Fr. Rapid City, South Dakota Interdisciplinary Sciences

13 Megan Frager OH/RS 5-8 Fr. Peoria, Illinois Engineering

14 Anna Haneline RS/MH 5-8 Fr. Plattsmouth, Nebraska Paleo./Geo. Engineering

18 Brittany LaDue OH/RS 5-10 So. Meadow, South Dakota Interdisciplinary Sciences

TEAM ROSTER

01

Becky Keilhotz

S

5-5

Jr.

Gwin, Michigan

Industrial Engineering

02

Carly Sandin

MH/RS

5-11

Fr.

Greeley, Colorado

Engineering

03

Shea Thorson

DS/L

5-6

Fr.

Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Interdisciplinary Sciences

04

Jenny King

DS/L

5-6

Fr.

Monument, Colorado

Engineering

05

Janelle Strampe

OH/RS

5-11

Fr.

Green River, Wyoming

Chemical Engineering

06

Rachel Pekarek

OH

5-8

So.

Plymouth, Minnesota

Computer Engineering

07

Jessie Guthals

RS/S

5-8

So.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Mechanical Engineering

08

Paige Corcoran

MH/RS

6-0

Sr.

Pierre, South Dakota

Industrial Engineering

09

Madisen Lane

OH 6-0

Jr.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Civil Engineering

10

Reanna Roberson

DS/L

5-5

Jr.

Windsor, Colorado

Industrial Engineering

11

Daygan Fowler

MH/RS

6-0

So.

Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Environmental Engineering

12

Justine Blade

MH

6-1

Fr.

Rapid City, South Dakota

Interdisciplinary Sciences

13

Megan Frager

OH/RS

5-8

Fr.

Peoria, Illinois

Engineering

14

Anna Haneline

RS/MH

5-8

Fr.

Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Paleontology/Geo. Engineering

18

Brittany LaDue

OH/RS

5-10

So.

Meadow, South Dakota

Interdisciplinary Sciences

LADY HARDROCKERS PAST SEASONS

Year Overall Conference

1975-1976 1-15

1976-1977 8-15

1977-1978

1978-1979 9-21

1979-1980 14-19

1980-1981 9-16

1981-1982 11-3

1982-1983 7-21

1983-1984 16-17

1984-1985 36-7 12-0

1985-1986 40-7 10-0

1986-1987 40-14 10-0

1987-1988 33-18 9-1

1988-1989 35-10 10-0

1989-1990 4-6

1990-1991

1991-1992 12-14 7-3

1992-1993 21-19 5-5

1993-1994 27-20 5-5

1994-1995

1995-1996 23-18 5-5

1996-1997 11-18 3-7

1997-1998 11-21 5-4

1998-1999 6-28 2-8

1999-2000 5-29 1-12

2000-2001 14-13 7-6

2001-2002 23-11 9-4

2002-2003 17-18 8-5

2003-2004 5-23 2-11

2004-2005 3-26 0-13

2005-2006 6-20 1-13

2006-2007 16-11 6-8

2007-2008 23-6 9-5

2008-2009 12-16 4-10

2009-2010 9-19 5-9

LADY HARDROCKER 2009 TEAM STATISTICS

Opponent Date S K E TA Pct A SA SE

Rocky Mountain College 8/28/2009 3 24 8 78 0.205 24 0 6

Montana Tech 8/28/2009 3 20 13 77 0.091 20 3 6

Univ of Montana Western 8/29/2009 3 21 17 109 0.037 21 9 3

Carroll College 8/29/2009 3 23 9 83 0.169 21 5 4

Dakota Wesleyan Univ 9/4/2009 5 55 31 153 0.157 48 5 8

Univ of Montana Western 9/4/2009 4 47 32 150 0.100 41 7 15

Briar Cliff University 9/5/2009 3 15 17 78 -0.026 15 1 3

Mount Marty College 9/5/2009 4 32 14 102 0.176 32 5 6

Lindenwood University 9/11/2009 4 44 11 168 0.196 44 3 9

Mount Mercy College 9/11/2009 3 27 15 87 0.138 27 6 5

Kansas Wesleyan 9/12/2009 3 38 19 95 0.200 35 6 3

Mount Mercy College 9/12/2009 3 29 8 78 0.269 28 7 6

Minot State University 9/18/2009 3 44 12 110 0.291 36 3 7

Dickinson State Univ 9/19/2009 5 49 43 199 0.030 46 3 5

Valley City State Univ 9/25/2009 5 42 18 120 0.200 38 4 9

Jamestown College 9/26/2009 3 22 14 95 0.084 19 2 7

Dakota State Univ 10/2/2009 3 44 15 131 0.221 37 5 7

Mayville State Univ 10/3/2009 5 62 27 197 0.178 57 4 11

Black Hills State Univ 10/7/2009 3 20 11 75 0.120 20 2 6

Dickinson State Univ 10/16/2009 5 47 17 143 0.210 42 6 10

Minot State University 10/17/2009 3 27 13 95 0.147 25 8 2

Jamestown College 10/23/2009 3 31 8 95 0.242 29 1 1

Valley City State Univ 10/24/2009 3 32 17 104 0.144 31 12 8

Mayville State Univ 10/30/2009 4 46 21 156 0.160 44 7 10

Dakota State Univ 10/31/2009 3 29 29 118 0.000 27 1 4

Black Hills State Univ 11/4/2009 3 37 24 118 0.110 35 1 9

Valley City State Univ 11/7/2009 4 53 38 177 0.085 49 4 5

Jamestown College 11/11/2009 3 35 12 93 0.247 35 1 5

TOTALS 99 995 513 3284 0.147 926 121 180

AVG/GAME 10.05 33.17 9.35 1.22

* denotes a Conference game

8/28/2009 Rocky Mountain College A 0-3 L

8/28/2009 Montana Tech N 0-3 L

8/29/2009 Univ of Montana Western N 0-3 L

8/29/2009 Carroll College N 0-3 L

9/4/2009 Dakota Wesleyan Univ A 2-3 L

9/4/2009 Univ of Montana Western N 1-3 L

9/5/2009 Briar Cliff University N 0-3 L

9/5/2009 Mount Marty College A 3-1 W

9/11/2009 Lindenwood University N 1-3 L

9/11/2009 Mount Mercy College N 0-3 L

9/12/2009 Kansas Wesleyan N 3-0 W

9/12/2009 Mount Mercy College N 3-0 W

9/18/2009 Minot State University * H 3-0 W

9/19/2009 Dickinson State Univ * H 2-3 L

9/25/2009 Valley City State Univ * A 3-2 W

9/26/2009 Jamestown College * A 0-3 L

10/2/2009 Dakota State Univ * H 3-0 W

10/3/2009 Mayville State Univ * H 3-2 W

10/7/2009 Black Hills State Univ * A 0-3 L

10/16/2009 Dickinson State Univ * A 2-3 L

10/17/2009 Minot State University * A 0-3 L

10/23/2009 Jamestown College * H 0-3 L

10/24/2009 Valley City State Univ * H 3-0 W

10/30/2009 Mayville State Univ * A 1-3 L

10/31/2009 Dakota State Univ * A 0-3 L

11/4/2009 Black Hills State Univ * H 0-3 L

11/7/2009 Valley City State Univ H 3-1 W

11/11/2009 Jamestown College A 0-3 L

LADY HARDROCKERS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2010

Aug. 27 @ Montana Tech Tournament

vs. Montana State - Northern

vs. Rocky Mountain (Mont.)

Aug. 28 @ Montana Tech Tournament

vs. University of Montana - Western W

vs. Montana Tech

Sept. 3 @ University of Sioux Falls Tournament

vs. Briar Cliff (Iowa) 4 p.m.

vs.Iowa Wesleyan (Iowa) 8 p.m.

Sept. 4 @ University of Sioux Falls Tournament

vs. Dakota Wesleyan University (S.D.) 2 p.m.

vs. Grandview University (Iowa) 4 p.m.

Sept. 10 @ Hastings College Tournament

Morningside College (Iowa) 11 a.m.

Briar Cliff University (Iowa) 3 p.m.

Sept. 11 @ Hastings College Tournament

Concordia University (Neb.) 9 a.m.

Midland Lutheran College (Neb.) 11 a.m.

Sept. 17 *at Mayville State (N.D.) 7 p.m.

Sept. 18 *at Dakota State (S.D.) 3 p.m.

Sept. 25 *at Minot State (N.D.) 7 p.m.

Sept. 26 *at Dickinson State (N.D.) 1 p.m.

Oct. 1 *vs. Jamestown College (N.D.) 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 *vs. Valley City State (N.D.) (M Day) 7

p.m

Oct. 6 *at Black Hills State (S.D.) 7 p.m.

Oct. 15 * vs. Dakota State (S.D.) 7 p.m.

Oct. 16 *vs. Mayville State (N.D.) 3 p.m.

Oct. 22 *vs. Minot State (N.D.) 7 p.m.

Oct. 23 *vs. Dickinson State (N.D.) 7 p.m.

Oct. 29 *at Valley City State (N.D.) 7 p.m.

Oct. 30 *at Jamestown College (N.D.) 3 p.m.

Nov. 3 *vs. Black Hills State (S.D.) 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 DAC Quarterfinals TBA

Nov. 10 DAC Semifinals TBA

Nov. 13 DAC Championships TBA

HARDROCKERS CARE

VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

The South Dakota School of Mines women’s

volleyball team partnered with the Black Hills

Volleyball Club to host a skills clinic and

tournament at Rapid City Stevens High School

recently.

The SD Mines volleyball coaching staff and

current Hardrocker players instructed Black

Hills area kids in grades 5-8 over a four-week

period, teaching them the fundamentals,

individual drills and team systems of the game.

EARTH DAY

A total of 218 Hardrocker student-athletes and staff

members volunteered their time over the past year in

which they logged 2,115 hours of community service.

Activities the Hardrockers were involved in

included: Big Brothers-Big Sisters; YMCA

youth programs; a Red Cross blood drive;

Christmas programs for kids; Breast Cancer

Awareness; hosting a Lions Club Eye Bank

awareness night; hosting a free track and field camp for local kids; help organize and run a

youth volleyball camp; mentoring an after school reading program; and the entire

department helped plant trees around the SD Mines campus on Earth Day.

“We obviously feel that community service is a necessary and vital part of the entire

educational experience at South Dakota School of Mines,” Kaiser said. “It is our desire to

embed a community service mind-set that will stay with each of our student-athletes long

after they graduate. Our coaches and student-athletes were challenged last fall to become

more actively engaged within the area of community service in whatever way they so chose. I

am extremely proud of the effort that was made by everyone within the athletic department

to accomplish what I hope is just the beginning step of increased interaction in the future.

FRESHMEN

SOPHOMORES

JUNIORS

SENIOR

FACTS

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a proud heritage of excellence in

preparing graduates to serve as leaders in the professions of engineering and science.

There are 16 academic departments and more than 30 degree programs in engineering and

science offered at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

Our students, in combination with an exceptionally talented faculty and great support from

the community, provide an exciting environment for education excellence.

Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research

and development in areas of critical need to the state, nation, and the international

community.

Facilities

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology facilities include the Black Hills Business

Development Center, Darold D. King Physical Education Building, Chemistry/Chemical

Engineering Building, Civil/Mechanical Engineering Building, Computational Mechanics

Laboratory, Electrical Engineering/Physics Building, McLaury Building, Devereaux Library,

O’Harra Building, Mineral Industries Building, Tech Development Laboratory, Paleontology

Research Laboratory, and Surbeck Center.

New construction/renovations

Tech Development Laboratory, ongoing, Chemical and Biological Engineering/Chemistry

building (anticipated completion 2010).

Tuition and Fees Fall 2009

Undergraduate SD Non SD

Tuition and Fees $6,830 $8,210

Room and Board $5,080 $5,080

Books and Supplies* $1,950 $1,950

Total Per Year $13,860 $15,240

*Includes Tablet PC Program

(assumes 30 credits per year)

Student Demographics Fall 2008

Enrollment Status

Undergraduate 1,913

Graduate 264

Majors

Bachelor of Science

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Geological Engineering

Geology

Industrial Engineering and

Engineering Management

Interdisciplinary Sciences:

-Atmospheric Sciences

-Pre-Professional Health Sci.

-Science, Technology, and

Society

Mathematics (Applied and

Computational)

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Physics

Master of Science

Atmospheric Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Geology and Geological Engineering

Materials Engineering and Science

Mechanical Engineering

Paleontology

Physics

Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous

Systems

Technology Management

Ph.D.

Atmospheric and Environmental

Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Geology and Geological Engineering

Materials Engineering and Science

Mechanical Engineering (pending)

Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Physics (pending)

Faculty and Staff, FY 2009

Faculty: 135

Staff*: 181

*Temporary employees included in this total

Outreach

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers programs and activities that teach

and entertain K-12 student and community members, including the APEX art Gallery, The

Museum of Geology, Engineers Week, Math Contest, Cultural Expo, Design Fair, South

Dakota GEAR UP Honors Program, South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, and many more.

Classes and camps for K-12 students, teachers, alumni, and professionals are offered through

the Office of Educational Programs and Professional Conferences. For more information, visit

<http:/sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn>.

Rapid City and the Black Hills

South Dakota School of Mines and

Technology is located in Rapid City, the

state’s second-largest city. The city of

65,000 is the regional center for health

care, shopping, banking, and other

services, and is a major tourist destination

because of its proximity to the Black Hills,

Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial,

Badlands, and other attractions. There are caves, mountains, streams, and lakes, and a vast

variety of rocks, minerals, wildlife, and plant life.

FY09 Research Funding

School of Mines faculty members and

researchers received awards totaling nearly $34

million during the 2010 fiscal year. The funding

came from many different agencies, including

the National Science Foundation, the State of

South Dakota, NASA, the Department of

Transportation, Army Research Laboratory, and

many more.