​Tentative Agenda

South Dakota Board of Regents

August 8-10, 2017

River Rock Lodge

20940 296th Ave

Pierre, South Dakota

3:00 – 4:00 P.M.

1. PLANNING SESSION* – Discussion of issues related to South Dakota’s Public Universities: Meeting Needs and Realizing Expectations 

Regents, Presidents, and Staff – River Rock Lodge

PLANNING SESSION TOPICS:

A. Board Operations 

B. Efficiencies in the Regental System 

C. University Center – Sioux Falls

D. High School to College Transitions

E. 65% Degree Attainment Goal

F. FY19 Budget Development

G. SD Higher Education Enhancement Initiative Proposal from Black Hills State University

H. Tuition and Fees

4:00 – 7:00 P.M.

2. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters, Pending and Prospective Litigation, Contractual Matters, and to Consult with Legal Counsel

Dinner – River Rock Lodge

8:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

PLANNING SESSION CONTINUED

Regents, Presidents, and Staff – River Rock Lodge

12:30 – 1:30 P.M.

Lunch for Regents, Presidents, and Staff – River Rock Lodge

1:30 – 4:00 P.M.

PLANNING SESSION CONTINUED

Regents, Presidents, and Staff – River Rock Lodge

 

 

4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters

5:00 P.M.

Reception at Governor’s Mansion (119 N. Washington Avenue, Pierre)

8:00 A.M. – Noon

PLANNING SESSION CONTINUED

Regents, Presidents, and Staff – River Rock Lodge

12:00 – 1:30 P.M.

Lunch Meeting with Area Legislators

Regents and Presidents – River Rock Lodge

1:30 – 5:00 P.M.

Board Convenes in Regular Session – River Rock Lodge

3. Board Work

A. Approval of the Agenda  REVISED 08/09/2017

B. Declaration of Conflicts

C. Approval of the Minutes – Meeting on June 27-29, 2017

D. Rolling Calendar

4. Consent Agenda

Academic and Student Affairs

A. New Specialization Requests

1) SDSM&T – Geology and Geological Engineering  REVISED 08/03/2017

2) USD – Medical Product Development and Manufacturing

B. New Certificate Request 

1) NSU – Chinese (Undergrad)  REVISED 08/07/2017

2) USD – Spanish Translation (Graduate)

C. Agreement on Academic Cooperation – SDSM&T

D. Articulation Agreements

1) South Dakota State University

2) University of South Dakota

E. Request to Seek Accreditation – DSU

F. Graduation Lists  REVISED 08/03/2017

5. Planning and Resource Development

A. Welcome by SDBOR Executive Director Mike Rush 

B. Reports on Individual Regent Activities

C. Reports from Individual Presidents and Superintendents

D. Report and Actions of Executive Session

E. Report of the Executive Director

F. South Dakota School for the Deaf Task Force Report

G. New Vision, Mission, and Values Statements for University Center-Sioux Falls

H. Amendments to the By-Laws (First Reading)

I. Creation of Athletics Advisory Committee  REVISED 08/03/2017

J. Creation of Audit Committee and Approval of Audit Committee Charter

K. Resolution Requesting the grant of easements to the city of Sioux Falls

L. Exclusion Resolution  ADDED 08/09/2017

M.    University Centers – Capital University Center and BHSU-Rapid City

6. Academic and Student Affairs

A. Revisions to BOR Policy 4:10 – Tenure on Appointment (Second Reading)

B. Revisions to BOR Policy 1:7:2 – Academic Affairs Council (Second Reading)

C. Revisions to BOR Policy 4:11 – Rank and Promotion (Second Reading)

D. Revisions to BOR Policy 4:43 – Emeritus Status (Second Reading)

E. Revisions to BOR Policy 2:3 – Admissions (Second Reading)

F. USD Programs Approved for WICHE Graduate Exchange Program

G. 2017 Credits to Degree Report

H. Teacher Education Report 2016

I. Institutional Items of Information

7. Budget and Finance

A. New BOR Policy 5:13 – Fleet Vehicle Usage

B. Building Committee Report

C. Banner Student Update and Funding Proposal

D. FY18 Operating Budgets

E. FY18 Minnesota Reciprocity  REVISED 08/09/2017

F. FY19 Budget Request REVISED 08/10/2017

G. SDSU Lincoln Hall Renovation Preliminary Facility Statement 

H. SDSU Pugsley Center Renovation Preliminary Facility Statement

I. BOR Policy 5:5:4 Tuition and Fees:  Fees (First Reading)

J. BOR Policy 6:4 – Capital Improvements (Emergency Approval)

K. BOR Policy 6:5 – Building Committee (Emergency Approval)

L. BOR Policy 6:6 – Maintenance and Repair (Emergency Approval)  REVISED 08/02/2017

M. BOR Policy 6:7 – Building Plaques (Emergency Approval)

N. Resolution to Remove USD Commons from the Auxiliary Facilities System

5:00 P.M.

Adjourn.