June 2,
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 .
05-30-08
Three Universities Cooperatively Plan for Graduate Physics Degree
Three of South Dakota’s public universities want to jointly offer a new graduate-level degree in physics, building on the national visibility of the state’s underground science and engineering laboratory at the former Homestake Gold Mine.
New Doctoral Program Explored at University of South Dakota
A new doctoral program in a highly specialized field is in the works at The University of South Dakota. University officials received the go-ahead from the South Dakota Board of Regents to begin planning for a Ph.D. in history of musical instruments.
New Degree Programs Planned for Off-Campus Sites
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved two new degree programs to be offered at off-campus locations, as well as started the process of planning for two more. All four of the programs would be offered in Sioux Falls, and some would also be offered at additional sites or by distance.
Dakota State University Expands Academic Offerings
Dakota State University will soon make available to students three more of its degree offerings completely online. The Madison campus received permission from the South Dakota Board of Regents to implement the new delivery options starting this fall.
The Board of Regents approved an agreement that will allow Black Hills State University’s masters of science in integrative genomics to become part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) operated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
New Student Health Insurance Plan Approved
Students at South Dakota’s public universities will soon have the option to purchase better health insurance coverage at more affordable rates. The South Dakota Board of Regents Friday approved a new managed care product to be available to students this fall.
Non-Resident Tuition Rate a Winner for South Dakota
When the South Dakota Board of Regents in 2006 adopted lower tuition rates charged to all out-of-state students, the concern was whether the state would lose money on the deal. Two years later, those concerns have been laid aside. The non-resident tuition rate is a winner for South Dakota public universities.
05-29-08
University Science Facilities Move Forward
Construction and renovation of 11 science facilities and laboratories on all six public university campuses is ready to move forward after July 1. Building committees have been set up, and campuses are selecting architects for their projects.
The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized outstanding student groups from Northern State University.
Student Athletes Excel at Public Universities
According to a report presented to the Board of Regents, student athletes are doing as well or better than non-athletes on campus.
New Degree Programs Approved at BHSU and NSU
The South Dakota Board of Regents approved new academic programs at Black Hills State and Northern State universities, including a master’s degree in strategic leadership at BHSU to be delivered over the Internet.
Other News
05-29-08
66th year of South Dakota Boys State held at Northern State University
The South Dakota Board of Regents presented a proclamation recognizing the 66th year of South Dakota Boys State being held at Northern State University.
05-27-08
State grants support university researchers
Six faculty members at South Dakota public universities earned state grants to support their individual research projects. The grants, totaling nearly $500,000, are part of South Dakota’s continuing efforts to become a recognized leader in research and technology
development.05/19/08
Researchers Earn Funds to Support Lab Development at Homestake
The South Dakota Board of Regents will award seven mini-grants to faculty members across the state who have developed research projects to support science, engineering, and education efforts associated with the new Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake.
05-15-08
Deaf Education Task Force to Recommend Actions
Gov. Mike Rounds has appointed nine members to a task force that will examine South Dakota’s educational services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing, and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of those services.