December 22, 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 .

12-19-08

Dakota State Students Earn Recognition

The South Dakota Board of Regents has awarded student organizations at Dakota State University special recognition for their academic work, community service, and leadership.

USD Expands Programs and Outreach to New Sites

The University of South Dakota will bring its master’s degree in computer science to three tribal colleges early next year. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the delivery of the M.S. degree via technology to Sinte Gleska University, Oglala Lakota College, and Sisseton Wahpeton College.

New Academic Programs Authorized at Public Universities

The South Dakota Board of Regents approved three new degree programs at public universities, including a cooperative plan for a graduate degree in physics, as well as a
doctorate in nursing practice and a master’s degree in social work.

 

12-18-08

Distance Delivery Option Approved for Secondary Teacher Certification

South Dakota’s public universities have just made it easier for college graduates to return to school to get the courses they will need to be certified to teach in high schools across the state.

South Dakota Students Demonstrate Solid Academic Performance

Students at South Dakota public universities continue to outperform their counterparts across the country on an exam gauging student aptitude at the end of their first two
years of college.

Distance Higher Education Offerings Prove Popular

Public universities in South Dakota saw a 30 percent increase in the number of students enrolling in some type of distance education course in 2007-08, according to a report
presented to the Board of Regents.

 

Other News

12-17-08

Smith Chosen to Lead Northern State University

James M. Smith, vice president for economic development at Bowling
Green State University, will become the 16th president of Northern State University.

12-03-08

National Report Grades Higher Education Performance

A national report gives South Dakota higher education above-average marks for
how well it prepares students for college, the opportunities available to participate in higher education, and the number of undergraduate degrees awarded relative to students enrolled. However, Measuring Up 2008: The State Report Card on Higher Education says the state still needs to look for ways to improve college affordability.

12-01-08

Public Higher Education Joins in Cost-Saving Measures

Recognizing the uncertain financial times facing this country and in support of
Gov. Mike Rounds’ leadership as he responds in a fiscally prudent way, the eight institutions under South Dakota Board of Regents’ authority will join with state executive branch agencies to evaluate spending approaches in the coming months.