March
31, 2008
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 .
03-28-08
Computer Game Design Major Considered at DSU
The South Dakota Board of Regents has given Dakota State University the goahead
to begin planning for a new major in computer game design at the Madison campus.03-27-08
Capital University Center Breaks Ground
Ground was broken March 26 for construction of a permanent home for Capital University Center in Pierre. CUC, a public higher education center, provides students from throughout central South Dakota, including those from this area, improved access to postsecondary education.
Board Sets Tuition and Mandatory Fees for 2008-09
Tuition and mandatory fees will go up an average of 5.9 percent to cover the basic operations of the public university system next year.
New Legal Studies Minor Approved for USD
A new business-oriented minor in legal studies at The University of South Dakota, approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents, will help guide future business leaders as they deal with a changing legal and compliance environment.
Campus Emergency Alert System Soon to Be Deployed
A new emergency alert system for the public university system in South Dakota will soon be deployed.
Other News
03-20-08
Some Changes in Store for Opportunity Scholarship
As a result of legislative action this year, students qualifying for the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship will see a few changes in the way the program is administered.
03-17-08
Representatives of South Dakota’s public universities and the Board of Regents joined Gov. Mike Rounds March 17 to commemorate the signing of House Bill 1085.
02/22/08
Wharton Named President at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Robert A. Wharton, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Idaho State University, will become the 18th president of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.