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Lisa Hardie

Lisa Hardie

Lisa Hardie

Professional Academic Advisor

Department

Academic Support Services

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.), K-12 Special Education, Arkansas Tech University, 2020
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), South Dakota State University, 1995

Biography

Lisa Hardie joined Dakota State University as a professional academic advisor for the College of Arts & Sciences in 2018, bringing with her over 15 years of teaching experience in public school systems. During her time in K-12 education, Lisa taught vocal and instrumental music as well as early elementary special education, developing a deeper commitment to personalized student support and creative learning strategies. This experience now informs her work in advising and teaching at DSU, where she specializes in first-year student success.

Outside of advising, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on DSU's athletic teams, especially Trojan baseball.

Lisa advises first-year students primarily for the College of Arts & Sciences in the following programs:

  • Analytical Science
  • Biology: Biology Education
  • Biology: Integrated Biology
  • Computer Game Design
  • Cyber Leadership and Intelligence: Digital Forensics
  • Cyber Leadership and Intelligence: World Affairs and Human Behavior
  • Digital Arts and Design: Computer Graphics
  • Digital Arts and Design: Digital Sound Design
  • Digital Arts and Design: Production Animation
  • English: English Education
  • English: English for New Media
  • General Studies
  • Mathematics: Cryptography
  • Mathematics: Information Systems
  • Mathematics: Intermediate Education
  • Mathematics: Secondary Education

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Office Location: Learning Engagement Center
Phone: (605) 256-5245
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