Wisdom Keepers of the College of Health and Human Sciences at NDSU strive to identify and support innovative ways to contribute and share their accumulated wisdom and knowledge with the students, faculty and staff, to prepare students to become leaders in their fields through programs that span the human life cycle.

Wisdom Keeper Directory
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Background of the

Wisdom Keepers

“Our life experiences shape us in a myriad of ways. They change us in conscious and subconscious ways. Our experiences can have a profound impact on how we view our world, others and ourselves. Wisdom is how we use these life experiences to make good and impactful decisions."

Background of how the CHHS Wisdom Keepers came about
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Current activities

  1. Exploration of funding opportunities for CHHS initiatives.
  2. Amplifying accomplishments of CHHS by exploring ways to highlight successes to North Dakotans, community leaders, and prospective students.
  3. Expanding opportunities for student placements for experiential learning.
  4. Given NDSU's unique role as a land grant institution, Wisdom Keepers are developing and supporting community health initiatives to address rural-Agri health by exploring successful models in North Dakota and other states that compliment existing rural healthcare in ND.