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Donna Hanks
Director of Instructional Support and Professional Development
(605) 718-2951
Donna.Hanks@wdt.edu
Admin - D224
Education and Credentials
Bio:
B.S. in Marketing at Southwest MN State University
M.S. in Administrative Studies at the University of South Dakota
Certificate in Instructional Design from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Bio:
Donna Hanks was an instructor in the Business & Technology program for 14 years before transferring to the Academic Support Team in 2018. She was our Instructional Technology and Design Specialist for 4 years and now serves as the Director of Instructional Support and Professional Development.
Hanks has a Master's degree from the University of South Dakota in Administrative Studies with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership. She has a Bachelor's degree from Southwest Minnesota State University in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and marketing. In 2021, she earned a certificate in Instructional Design from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
Hanks has a passion for education, leadership and her community. She is a graduate of Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Rapid City, has served as a board member for LRC, co-chair of Junior Leadership Rapid City committee and served as a volunteer for the Abbott House.
In 2017, Hanks received the Rose Day Award during the International Women’s Day Presentation from Zonta Club of the Black Hills, honoring women for their community work and involvement.
B.S. in Marketing at Southwest MN State University
M.S. in Administrative Studies at the University of South Dakota
Certificate in Instructional Design from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Bio:
Donna Hanks was an instructor in the Business & Technology program for 14 years before transferring to the Academic Support Team in 2018. She was our Instructional Technology and Design Specialist for 4 years and now serves as the Director of Instructional Support and Professional Development.
Hanks has a Master's degree from the University of South Dakota in Administrative Studies with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership. She has a Bachelor's degree from Southwest Minnesota State University in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and marketing. In 2021, she earned a certificate in Instructional Design from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
Hanks has a passion for education, leadership and her community. She is a graduate of Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Rapid City, has served as a board member for LRC, co-chair of Junior Leadership Rapid City committee and served as a volunteer for the Abbott House.
In 2017, Hanks received the Rose Day Award during the International Women’s Day Presentation from Zonta Club of the Black Hills, honoring women for their community work and involvement.
