Sociology Alumni Feature
Jordan Bonstrom Jordan Bonstrom graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. During his time at UND, Jordan was able to work closely with Dr. Krista Lynn Minnotte, including publishing with her and presenting at the Midwest Sociological Society conference in Chicago. This work sparked a passion for higher education that continues to this day. He then pursued graduate studies at the University of Alabama, earning a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration. Over the past 11 years, Jordan has built a career in student affairs and higher education, with roles at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Oklahoma State University, and currently at the University of South Dakota (USD). At USD, Jordan serves as the Opportunity Center Director and is a member of the USD Executive Committee. In this role, he is dedicated to ensuring that opportunities for student success are prioritized across campus. His responsibilities include overseeing campus-wide leadership development programs, supporting student success across divisions, aligning campus policies with South Dakota Board of Regents Policies, and championing the USD strategic plan to create a welcoming community for all. Beyond the 9-5, Jordan is actively involved in his community and his profession. He serves on the board of the Vermillion Area Community Foundation, the USD Yote Fund board, the Vermillion Police Department search and screen committee, and previously served a four-year term on the Vermillion Human Relations Commission. Jordan has also been actively involved with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). In his free time, Jordan enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, supporting USD students involved in the fine arts and intercollegiate athletics, working on his dissertation for his doctoral degree, and taking long walks with his golden retriever, Jack. Although he did not pursue a master’s degree in sociology, Jordan says he uses his sociology degree every day, and UND will always be home! |
Tom Mrozla Congratulations to Dr. Tom Mrozla on his recent award for excellence in Teaching! Tom is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at University of South Dakota and he earned his MA in Sociology at UND before going on to earn a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from NDSU. |
Delore Zimmerman Award
Dr. Delore Zimmerman is pictured with Dr. Clarence Lang, Susan Welch Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Penn State. |
