December
17,
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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12-14-07
New Health-Related Programs Approved
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved new academic programs aimed at meeting specific health-related workforce needs in the state.
SDSMT Certificate Geared to Innovation
A new certificate program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is geared to people interested in introducing a new product or innovation into the marketplace. The South Dakota Board of Regents this week approved a 12-hour technology innovation certificate to be available to undergraduate or graduate students starting in the fall of 2008.
South Dakota Student Performance Exceeds National Norms
Based on two important measures of academic progress, South Dakota public university students again outperformed their counterparts nationwide.
12-13-07
Students at Dakota State Honored for Their Work
The South Dakota Board of Regents has recognized student organizations at Dakota State university for their initiative and positive contributions to the community.
SDSU Approved for Graduate Degree and Minor in Statistics
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new master’s degree in statistics and a minor in statistics, both to be offered at South Dakota State University. The programs will be available to students starting in the fall of 2008.
Internet Offerings Continue to Grow in Regents' System
Nearly 14,500 students were enrolled in some type of distance education course in the public university system last year, the South Dakota Board of Regents learned Thursday. Distance education students in the system have increased by 43 percent since 2004.
Other News
12-07-07
Regents Pleased with Governor's Focus on Research
Members of the state’s higher education governing board praised Gov. Mike Rounds for advancing a state budget that moves South Dakota closer to becoming a serious player in the national research community.