Moneik Stephens

Moneik Stephens

Program Coordinator

Biography

I serve as the program coordinator for the ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Rapid City program. I work with Continuing and Distance Education, coordinating the advising of West River ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ students attending online or at the Black Hills State University-Rapid City campus and assisting with high school dual credit.

I coordinate the Rapid City counseling and human development program, assisting with the admissions, advising and scheduling for the students and faculty.

I graduated with my B.A. in communication studies and theatre education with a Spanish minor from ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ. In 2014, I graduated from National American University with a master's in management in higher education management.

My husband, Paul, and I have two children. We enjoy NASCAR, World of Outlaws Sprint Car racing, football and camping. We're Kansas City Chiefs fans. I am an avid quilter and sewer and teach quilting, sewing and bag-making classes.

Education

  • B.A. in communication studies and theatre – speech communication education, minor in Spanish | ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ | 2002
  • Master in management in proprietary higher education management | National American University | 2014

Academic and Professional Experience

Academic Interests
  • Higher education recruitment
  • Speech communication
  • Counseling
Academic Responsibilities
  • Advise undergraduate ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ students taking classes online and at Black Hills State University-Rapid City
  • Work with high school dual credit program, registration and events
  • Coordinate counseling and human resource development activities, advise graduate students and help with student issues
  • Teach GS 490 Bachelor of General Studies Capstone
Committees and Professional Memberships
  • National Academic Advising Association
  • South Dakota Higher Education Association
  • UPCEA, the Online and Professional Education Association
  • South Dakota Higher Education Association secretary, 2021-2023
Work Experience
  • High school speech, English, Spanish, debate and oral interpretation teacher at Harding County High School for two years
  • Distance learning tentative transcript evaluator – three years at National American University
  • Assistant registrar – seven years at National American University

Research and Scholarly Work

Awards and Honors
  • Honorable mention and second-place quilts at Black Hills Quilters Guild Show
Mailing Address:
Continuing & Distance Education
Black Hills State University Room 112Q
4300 Cheyenne Blvd
Box Elder, SD 57719
Office Location:
Off-Campus
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Associated Areas
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Continuing and Distance Education
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School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
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Counseling and Human Resource Development Program