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THOMAS
O. FLICKEMA
Citation for the Regents Honorary Degree of
Doctor
of Public Service
In
recognition of extraordinary service and leadership to the South
Dakota system of public higher education, the South Dakota Board
of Regents awards its highest honor, an honorary doctorate in public
service, to Dr. Thomas O. Flickema. For twenty-three years, Dr.
Flickema has served South Dakota public higher education. He has
been the Academic Vice President and Executive Vice President of
Northern State University ; the Interim President of Northern State
University ; and for the past 12 years has led Black Hills State
University as its President. Tom Flickema is known throughout the
Regental system for his special talent in building academic programs
at his institutions through the recruiting, selecting, and mentoring
of strong faculty. Students at Northern State University and Black
Hills State University are the beneficiaries of enhanced academic
programs that have prepared them for successful experiences following
their graduation. Dr. Thomas O. Flickema is a classic university
professor who accepted and masterfully performed leadership of the
academy. In recognition thereof, the South Dakota Board of Regents,
on behalf of the citizens and leaders of South Dakota , bestows
upon Dr. Thomas O. Flickema the degree and title, Honorary Doctorate
of Public Service, reserved for individuals whose exceptional personal
and professional contributions merit special acknowledgement.
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