June 28, 2004      

 

Regents Update is distributed following the South Dakota Board of Regents' regular business meeting. Click on the headline below for the full news release.

For editorial information contact Tracy Mercer at tracym@ris.sdbor.edu .

06-25-04

Regents Recognize USD Student Groups

Three student-led organizations at The University of South Dakota were
recognized by the South Dakota Board of Regents for academic excellence, community
service, and leadership.

06-24-04

USDSU Breaks 3,000 in Headcount Enrollment
USDSU continues to meet the demand for public higher education in the
Sioux Falls area, growing nearly 11 percent in unduplicated headcount over the past year and
delivering 14 percent more credit hours of instruction over the same time. Executive Dean Mark
Lee, in his annual report to the South Dakota Board of Regents, said USDSU served 3,190
students in the three academic semesters ending this spring.

State Universities Examine Ph.D. Programming
Research productivity is linked closely to doctoral-level programs
offered by the state’s public universities, the South Dakota Board of Regents was told Thursday.

 

In other news…

06-08-04

Venhuizen Reappointed to Board of Regents

Tonnis H. “Tony” Venhuizen of Armour has been reappointed by Gov. Mike Rounds
to the South Dakota Board of Regents, the Governor's Office announced.

05-19-04

Farrington Named System Research Vice President

A Black Hills State University administrator, with a history of industrial
research, developing patents, and commercializing them, has been tapped to lead development of
a major statewide university research initiative.