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Below is a list of award recipients within the Regents Human Resources.  All of these past winners are dedicated to the advancement of the human resource profession.

Exemplary Service and Innovation Award

Janice Price, director of human resources for the Board of Regents, has been rewarded for her idea on how to save the state and its employees money.  The state of South Dakota has an employee innovation awards program for the executive branch. Price was rewarded under a similar program established by the regents.  The program is designed to give employees the opportunity and the incentive to share ideas to help provide the state with significant cost savings, enhanced services, safer operations, and improved processes.  Click here to read more.

Outstanding Service Award

Recipient:    Karon Fuller, University of South Dakota

Details:    Karon's active participation in CUPA-HR has been critical to the success of the MW region. She served as the South Dakota state membership coordinator from 1994-1999 and as membership director from 1999-2003. Through her tireless efforts, Karon redefined the role of state membership coordinator and assisted in redefining outreach activities for regional newcomers. The fact that HR representatives from nine South Dakota institutions of higher learning nominated Karon for this award is a testament to the great respect Karon has earned from her colleagues.

Outstanding Recent Graduates Named

Five alumni of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T) were honored as recipients of the 2004 Outstanding Recent Graduate Award during an Engineers Week luncheon on Thursday, February 26, in the Surbeck Student Center Ballroom. The Outstanding Recent Graduate Program honors graduates who have achieved exemplary career progress and recognition within ten years of their graduation. The program was originated and is sponsored by the SDSM&T Alumni Association and the SDSM&T Foundation. The individuals selected for this award are considered excellent role models to show our current students the importance of continued personal growth in a rapidly changing world.  Click here to read more.

SCT Technology Award

Board of Regents: Dakota State University HR Director Wins CUPA-HR Award (Press Release)

Nancy L. Grassel, director of human resources at Dakota State University, is the recipient of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources' 2003 SCT Technology Award for her design and implementation of an interactive online orientation program for university employees. Click here to read more.