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Final Agenda

South Dakota Board of Regents

October 7, 2020

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center

444 N. Mt. Rushmore Road

Rapid City, SD

Live Streamed Event

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

10:25-10:30 A.M.	1.	Regents Convene – LaCroix Hall, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
		Approval of the Agenda Declaration of Conflicts Approval of the Minutes – August 4-5, 2020

10:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.	2.	Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters, Pending and Prospective Litigation, Contractual Matters, Marketing or Pricing Strategies by a Board of a Business Owned by the State When Public Discussion May Be Harmful to the Competitive Position of the Business, and to Consult with Legal Counsel, Lunch – Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rushmore F
2:45-5:00 P.M.	3.	Regent Reconvene – Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rushmore D Report and Actions of Executive Session Welcome and Presentation by SDSMT President Jim Rankin Report of the Executive Director Reports on Individual Regent Activities Reports from Individual Presidents and Superintendents Student Federation Report Public Comment Period

	4.	Consent Agenda
		Academic and Student Affairs A. New Program Requests DSU & SDSU – PhD in Computer Science NSU – MSED in Special Education SDSMT – MS in Industrial Engineering B. New Specialization Request – NSU – Visual Impairments C. Intent to Plan – NSU – BA in Global Language and Culture D. Accelerated Program Request – USD – Occupational Therapy, O.T.D E. REMOVED F. Revisions to BOR Policies – Removal of COHE and Collective Bargaining References BOR Policy 4:35 – Conflict of Interest (First and Final Reading) BOR Policy 5:5:3 – Tuition and Fees: Special Course Types (First and Final Reading) G. Naming Request – SDSU – Community Practice Innovation Center H. Inactive Status and Program Termination Requests – USD I. Revisions to Terminal Degrees Table – DSU J. Articulation Agreements – SDSU Budget and Finance K. M&R Projects L. FY21 Minnesota Reciprocity REVISED 10/05/2020 M. Capital Asset Purchase Greater than $500,000 - REVISED 10/05/2020 SDSU SDSMT Routine Informational Items – No Board Action Necessary N. Interim Actions of the Executive Director O. Accreditation Status Report P. Capital Projects List Q. Building Committee Report R. Public Service Activity Report FY20 S. Internal Control Review on Payables


	5.	Academic and Student Affairs
		Program Productivity Report - REVISED 09/30/2020 BOR Policy 2:10 – Grades and Grade Point Averages (First Reading) BOR Policy 5:5:4 – Tuition and Fees: Fees (First Reading) Spring 2021 Academic Calendar - REVISED 10/07/2020

	6.	Budget and Finance
		HEFF Cash Flow Statement FY22 Proposed Legislation BOR Policy 4:5 – Faculty Compensation (Second Reading) BHSU EY Berry Library Facility Design Plan USD Health Sciences Building Facility Design Plan NSU Auxiliary System Property Acquisition for Parking BOR Policies 2:29 and 5:6 – FICA Re-Employment Exemption (First Reading)

5:00 P.M.		Board of Regents Adjourn

6:00 P.M.		Senate Bill 55 Task Force Reception – Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza (505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City)


Tentative Agenda Senate Bill 55 Task Force Meeting October 8, 2020 Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 444 N. Mt. Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD *Live Streamed Event* Wednesday, October 7, 2020
4:30 P.M.	Optional Tour of SDSMT for SB55 Task Force Members Meet President Rankin on the front steps of Surbeck Center.

6:00 P.M.	Senate Bill 55 Task Force Reception *Holiday Inn – Rushmore Plaza (505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City)*

Thursday, October 8, 2020

8:00 A.M.	Senate Bill 55 Task Force Meeting *Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rushmore D* Opening Remarks & Introductions Opening Remarks and Process Outline Introduction of Task Force Participants Legislator Comments Comprehensive Overview of System Evolution of the South Dakota University System Former Executive Director Perspectives Panel Q&A Framework for the Subcommittee Work Public Comment Period (10 minutes) Subcommittees Breakout Sessions & Lunch Academic Programs meet in La Croix Hall B Administration meet in La Croix Hall C Infrastructure/Ancillary meet in La Croix Hall D Conclusion and Next Assignments

2:30 P.M.	Adjourn

Face coverings will be strongly encouraged in public settings at the Board of Regents' and Senate Bill 55 Task Force meetings, held at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, and particularly where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.