June 29,
2009
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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06-26-09
Perry Awarded Honorary Doctorate
The South Dakota Board of Regents awarded its highest honor to Robert
T. Tad Perry, who will retire July 7 as the regents’ executive director and chief executive officer.Facility Design, Bonding Approved for University Center-Black Hills
Plans for a new off-campus higher education center in the Black Hills region moved another step closer to reality as the South Dakota Board of Regents approved a design plan and financing for the $13.4 million facility.
SDSU Given Approval to Offer Architecture Programs
South Dakota State University was given the green light by the Board of
Regents to develop a course of study leading to a master’s degree in architecture and a parallel undergraduate degree in architectural studies.New Associate Degrees Approved for BHSU and NSU
With the goal of producing a more highly educated workforce for the state, the South Dakota Board of Regents approved new associate degree programs at Black Hills State University and Northern State University.
New MBA Options Available at BHSU and USD
Students interesting in pursuing a master of business administration degree in South Dakota have two new options available to them. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a professional MBA to be offered through The University of South Dakota, while Black Hills State University will offer the MBA in applied management.
Dakota State to Offer Degrees in Network & System Administration
Dakota State University will begin offering associate and bachelor degrees in network & system administration beginning this fall. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the action at its meeting today in Pierre.
SDSU and USD Bring Counseling Master's Degree Programs to Sioux Falls
Two public universities that prepare master’s-level counselors are bringing their degree programs to University Center in Sioux Falls.
06-25-09
Report Confirms Regional Impact of South Dakota Public Universities
An analysis of South Dakota high school students’ college-going trends
confirms the significant regional impact of the state’s six public universities.
Other News
06-24-09
State Identifies ‘Ready Adults' Positioned for Degree Completion
South Dakota and four other states have been invited to join in a grant-funded project aimed at getting more college-ready adult learners into the postsecondary education system.
06-11-09
Gov. Mike Rounds has appointed Randy Schaefer of Madison to the South
Dakota Board of Regents.