August 11, 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.

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08-08-08

Transfer Agreements with Technical Institutes Reach 229

A credit-transfer agreement reached between South Dakota State University and Lake Area Technical Institute has brought the total number of agreements system-wide to 229.

Dakota State Offers 12-Hour Certificate in Research Computing

Dakota State University is broadening its outreach in high-tech computing with a new certificate program. University officials said the 12 credit-hour program is intended for individuals not currently enrolled in college who want to expand their computer science skills into high-performance computing.

 

Other News

07-17-08

Kyle Chase and David Giago-Zephier Awarded Bjugstad Scholarship

Kyle Chase, a graduate of Mobridge High School, and David Giago-Zephier, a graduate of Red Cloud High School, have both been awarded a $500 Bjugstad Scholarship for the
2008-09 academic year by the South Dakota Board of Regents.

07-16-08

Anderson to Coordinate Public University Distance Education Offerings

The South Dakota Board of Regents announces that Cathy Anderson is the new
academic coordinator of the Electronic University Consortium.