July 5, 2005      

 

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@sdbor.edu .

07-01-05

Distance Education Enrollments Continue to Climb

The most recent report on distance education in South Dakota’s public university system confirms the increasing popularity of courses delivered electronically.

Regents Recognize NSU Student Groups

Student-led organizations at Northern State University were recognized by the South Dakota Board of Regents for academic excellence, community service, and leadership.

 

06-30-05

USDSU Growth Continues as it Meets Education Needs in Sioux Falls
USDSU continues to meet the demand for public higher education in the Sioux Falls area, growing nearly six percent in unduplicated headcount over the past year and delivering 3.2 percent more credit hours of instruction over the same time.

27 More Agreements Approved with Technical Institutes

Another 27 articulation agreements between South Dakota’s public universities and three of the state’s technical institutes were approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

SDSU Plans New Biochemistry Major; Adds Education Degree to Pierre Offerings

The South Dakota Board of Regents has given South Dakota State University the green light to plan for a new undergraduate degree in biochemistry, while it also approved the university’s plans to offer a graduate education degree for the first time in Pierre.