Wendy Simmermon

Wendy Simmermon

Senior Lecturer

Department

College of Business & Information Systems

Education

Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of South Dakota
M.B.A., University of Sioux Falls
B.S., Northern State University

Biography

Dr. Wendy Simmermon brings more than 25 years of higher education experience to her teaching at Dakota State University. Her teaching areas include accounting, business communication, management, business ethics, introductory business, and QuickBooks Online. She helps students connect classroom concepts with the decisions, responsibilities, and relationships they will encounter in their careers.

Her courses emphasize learning through practice. Students participate in business simulations, hands-on accounting activities, professional communication exercises, and mock interviews with employers. She combines clear expectations with individualized support, helping students build confidence, strengthen their judgment, and explain what they know.

Simmermon also teaches students to use artificial intelligence responsibly. Her “Human–Tech Sandwich” approach begins with a student’s own ideas, uses technology to support and expand those ideas, and concludes with human review, refinement, and accountability.

Her professional background includes academic leadership, curriculum development, corporate training, financial services, and nonprofit financial management. As co-owner of Colman Building Center with her husband, Michael, she brings current small-business experience to discussions of accounting, management, communication, and ethics.

Beyond the classroom, Simmermon mentors adjunct instructors, supports course improvement, and connects students with employers and community partners. She coordinates DSU’s annual Junior Achievement in a Day program, introducing rural eighth-grade students to career possibilities and the college experience.

Contact

Office Location: East Hall
Phone: (605) 256-5165
Email
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