June 29, 2007      

 

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

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06-29-07

More Transfer Agreements Reached with Technical Institutes

Four more credit-transfer agreements have been reached between public universities and technical institutes in South Dakota, bringing the total number of agreements system-wide to 228. The latest pacts involve Northern State University and programs at three of the four technical institutes.

 

06-28-07

Another Record-Setting Year for University Center

It was another record-setting year for University Center, the public higher education center in Sioux Falls. Enrollments hit all-time highs in many areas, and planning moved into the final stages for new classroom and research facilities, Executive Dean Mark Lee told the South Dakota Board of Regents.  University Center served a total of 3,262 students

Report Offers Recommendations on Teacher Education

A review of teacher education programs at five South Dakota public universities has turned up examples of world-class practices, along with some recommendations for change.

USD to Offer Ph.D. Degree in Political Science

The University of South Dakota will offer a new doctoral degree in political science starting in the fall of 2008. The South Dakota Board of Regents this week authorized the Ph.D. degree.

Regents Honor SDSU Student Groups

The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized outstanding student groups from South Dakota State University at its meeting this week.

Other News

 

06-27-07

Individual researchers supported by start-up grants

To stimulate more competitive research at South Dakota’s public universities, 15 faculty
members have been granted a total of $376,377 to support their individual research projects.

 

06-21-07

South Dakota Needs More College Graduates, Expert Says

In order for South Dakota businesses to remain competitive globally, the state will need to produce more college graduates in the years ahead, a national expert told a group of South Dakota business, education, and government leaders this week.