South Dakota Board of Regents

Last published on Apr 02, 2025 09:36 PM CDT

SD Board of Regents Meeting

Apr 02, 2025 09:00 AM CDT

Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD

Remote Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025

Meeting Begins at 9:00am CST

1.
REGENTS CONVENE – 9:00am CST – Jewett Science Center (JSC), Lecture Room 133

Chair: Regent Rave

Room Location: Jewett Science Center (JSC), Lecture Room 133

A.
Roll Call
B.
Approval of the Agenda
C.
Declaration of Conflicts
D.
Approval of the Minutes – December 11-12, 2024
1-D Approval of the Minutes (BOR 0425) REVISED
E.
Election of Officers
F.
Motion to Dissolve into Executive Session

Presenter: Regent Frederick

2.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Pursuant to SDCL § 1-25-2) – 9:15am CST – Jensen-Smith Board Room

Purpose: 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.

Chair: Regent Partridge

Room Location: Jewett Science Center (JSC), Lecture Room 133

RECEPTION – 5:30pm CST – Jewett Regional Science Education Center (JSC) Lobby

Time: 5:30pm CST

Location: Jewett Regional Science Education Center (JSC) Lobby

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025
BREAKFAST – 7:30am CST – Regents, NSU SGA, Student Federation, BOR Staff – SDSBVI, 605 14th Ave SE

Time: 7:30am CST

Location: SDSBVI, 605 14th Ave SE

3.
REGENTS RECONVENE – 9:00am CST – Jewett Science Center (JSC), Lecture Room 133

Chair: Regent Rave

Location: Jewett Science Center (JSC), Lecture Room 133

A.
Report and Actions of Executive Session

Presenter: Regent Frederick

B.
Welcome and Presentation by NSU President Neal Schnoor
C.
2024 Student Organization Awards
3-C Student Organization Award Winners for 2024 (BOR 0425)
D.
NSU Student Organization Awards

Presenter: Sean Blackburn, NSU Dean of Students

3-D NSU Student Organization Awards (BOR 0425)
E.
Reports from Individual Presidents and Superintendents
F.
Reports on Individual Regent Activities
G.
Report of the Executive Director
H.
Report from the Student Federation

Presenters: Blake Gibney, Executive Director | Ethan Gladue, President | Madelyn Siekmann, Vice President

I.
Report from NSU Student Government Association

Presenters: Sam Brumfield, SGA President

4.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
A.
New Program Requests
1.
DSU – Minor in Digital Content Creation
5-A.1 New Program_DSU_Minor in Digital Content Creation (BOR 0425)
2.
NSU – Minor in Exercise Science
5-A.2 New Program_NSU_Minor in Exercise Science (BOR 0425)
3.
NSU – MS in Sports Sciences
5-A.3 New Program_NSU_MS in Sports Sciences (BOR 0425)
4.
NSU – BSEd in Science Education
5-A.4 New Program_NSU_BSEd in Science Education (BOR 0425)
5.
SDSMT – Minor in Creativity and Collaboration in STEM
5-A.5 New Program_SDSMT_Minor in Creativity and Collaboration in STEM (BOR 0425)
6.
SDSU – Minor in Bison Studies
5-A.6 New Program_SDSU_Minor in Bison Studies (BOR 0425)
7.
SDSU – Minor in Oceti Sakowin Language
5-A.7 New Program_SDSU_Minor in Oceti Sakowin Language (BOR 0425)
B.
New Certificate Requests
1.
DSU & SDSU – Literacy Instructional Coaching (Graduate)
5-B.1 New Certificate_DSU-SDSU_Literacy Instructional Coaching (Graduate)(BOR 0425)
2.
NSU – Gifted Education (Graduate)
5-B.2 New Certificate_NSU_Gifted Education (Graduate)(BOR 0425)
3.
NSU – Alternative Certification for General Education Teachers (Graduate)
5-B.3 New Certificate_NSU_Alternative Certification for General Education Teachers (Graduate)(BOR 0425)
4.
NSU – Alternative Certification for Special Education Teachers (Graduate)
5-B.4 New Certificate_NSU_Alternative Certification for Special Education Teachers (Graduate)(BOR 0425)
5.
SDSU – Bison Studies (Undergraduate)
5-B.5 New Certificate_SDSU_Bison Studies (Undergraduate)(BOR 0425)
C.
New Specialization Requests
1.
DSU – Cybersecurity Management – BBA in Business Administration
5-C.1 New Specialization_DSU_Cybersecurity Management_BBA in Business Administration (BOR 0425)
2.
DSU – Literacy Instructional Coaching – MSEd in Education and Technology
5-C.2 New Specialization_DSU_Literacy Instructional Coaching - MSEd in Education and Technology (BOR 0425)
3.
SDSU – Literacy Instructional Coaching – M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
5-C.3 New Specialization_SDSU_Literacy Instructional Coaching - MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (BOR 0425)
D.
New Site Requests
1.
NSU – BS in Environmental Science (Online)
5-D.1 New Site_NSU_BS in Environmental Science (Online)(BOR 0425)
2.
SDSU – Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability Undergraduate Certificate (SDSU Main Campus & Online)
5-D.2 New Site_SDSU_Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability Certificate (SDSU Main Campus & Online)(BOR 0425)
3.
USD – Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Leadership – Director of Special Education Specialization (Online)
5-D.3 New Site_USD_EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership - Director of Special Education Specialization (Online)(BOR 0425)
4.
USD – Master of Business Administration – All Specializations (USD Main Campus & USD Sioux Falls)
5-D.4 New Site_USD_Master of Business Administration - All Specializations (BOR 0425)
E.
Substantive Program Modifications Requiring Board Approval
1.
Northern State University
5-E.1 Substantive Program Modifications Requiring Board Approval - NSU (BOR 0425)
2.
South Dakota State University
5-E.2 Substantive Program Modifications Requiring Board Approval - SDSU (BOR 0425)
F.
Revisions to Terminal Degrees Table – BHSU
5-F Revisions to Terminal Degree Table-BHSU (BOR 0425)
G.
Inactive Status and Program Termination Requests – BHSU, DSU & SDSU
5-G Inactive Status and Program Termination Requests - BHSU, DSU, SDSU (BOR 0425)
H.
Articulation Agreements
1.
Black Hills State University
5-H.1 Articulation Agreements - BHSU (BOR 0425)
2.
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
5-H.2 Articulation Agreements - SDSMT (BOR 0425)
3.
South Dakota State University
5-H.3 Articulation Agreements - SDSU (BOR 0425)
4.
University of South Dakota
5-H.4 Articulation Agreements - USD (BOR 0425)
I.
Agreements on Academic Cooperation
1.
South Dakota State University
5-I.1 Agreements on Academic Cooperation-SDSU (BOR 0425)
2.
University of South Dakota
5-I.2 Agreements on Academic Cooperation-USD (BOR 0425)
J.
Site Termination Requests
5-J Site Termination Requests (BOR 0425)
K.
Program Reactivation Request – SDSU – MS & PhD in Sociology
5-K Program Reactivation Request - SDSU (BOR 0425)
L.
USD Radiologic Technology Program Agreements
5-L USD Radiologic Technology Program Agreements (BOR 0425)
M.
Revised BOR Policy 2.1.1 and BOR Policy 2.8.1 (Second Reading)
5-M Revised BOR Policy 2.1.1 and BOR Policy 2.8.1 (Second Reading)(BOR 0425)
N.
Revised BOR Policy 2.3.7 (Second Reading)
5-N Revised BOR Policy 2.3.7 (Second Reading)(BOR 0425)
BUDGET AND FINANCE
O.
Maintenance & Repair (M&R) Projects (Greater than $250,000)
5-O M&R Projects (Greater than $250,000) (BOR 0425)
P.
Revised BOR Policy 1.7.2 (Second Reading)
5-P Revised BOR Policy 1.7.2 (Second Reading)(BOR 0425)
Q.
West River/Lyman-Jones Rural Water Systems, Inc. Easement Resolution (SDSU)
5-Q West River.Lyman.Jones Easement - SDSU (BOR 0425)
ROUTINE INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – No Board Action Necessary
R.
Interim Actions of the Executive Director
5-R Interim Actions of the Executive Director (BOR 0425)
S.
Building Committee Report
5-S Building Committee Report (BOR 0425)
T.
Audit Committee Report
5-T Audit Committee Report (BOR 0425)
U.
Capital Projects List
5-U Capital Projects List (BOR 0425)
V.
FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Audit Update
5-V FY24 Annual COmprehensive Finacial Report (ACFR) Audit Update (BOR 0425)
W.
Residence Hall Occupancy Report for Fall 2024/Spring 2025
5-W Residence Hall Occupancy Report for Fall 2024-Spring 2025 (BOR 0425)
X.
2024-2025 Regional Tuition and Fees Survey
5-X 2024-2025 Regional Tuition Survey (BOR 0425)
Y.
Intent to Plan Requests
5-Y Intent to Plan Requests (BOR 0425)
6.
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

Chair: Regent Dittman

A.
New Program Requests
1.
BHSU, NSU, SDSU, & USD – AA/AS in Career Pathways
6-A.1 New Program_BHSU-NSU-SDSU-USD_AA-AS in Career Pathways (BOR 0425)
2.
SDSMT – BS in Data Science & Engineering
6-A.2 New Program_SDSMT_BS in Data Science and Engineering (BOR 0425)
B.
New Certificate Requests
1.
BHSU, NSU, SDSMT & SDSU – Gateway to Architecture and Construction (Undergraduate)
6-B.1 New Certificate_BHSU-NSU-SDSMT-SDSU_Gateway to Architecture and Construction (Undergraduate)(BOR 0425)
2.
BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU & USD – Gateway to Digital Technology (Undergraduate)
6-B.2 New Certificate_BHSU-DSU-NSU-SDSMT-SDSU-USD_Gateway to Digital Technology (Undergraduate)(BOR 0425)
3.
BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU & USD – Gateway to Health Sciences (Undergraduate)
6-B.3 New Certificate_BHSU-DSU-NSU-SDSMT-SDSU-USD_Gateway to Health Sciences (Undergraduate)(BOR 0425)
4.
BHSU, DSU, NSU, SDSMT, SDSU & USD – Gateway to STEM
6-B.4 New Certificate_BHSU-DSU-NSU-SDSMT-SDSU-USD_Gateway to STEM (Undergraduate)(BOR 0425)
C.
General Education Course Approval
6-C General Education Course Approvals (BOR 0425)
D.
Requests to Seek Accreditation
1.
NSU – CASCE
6-D.1 Request to Seek Accreditation-NSU (CASCE) (BOR 0425)
2.
SDSU – NCTA
6-D.2 Request to Seek Accreditation-SDSU (NCTA) (BOR 0425)
E.
Revised BOR Policy 3.4.1 and BOR Policy 1.4.2 (First and Final Reading)
6-E Revised BOR Policy 3.4.1 and 1.4.2 (First and Final Reading)(BOR 0425)
F.
Revised BOR Policy 3.1.1 (First Reading)
6-F Revised BOR Policy 3.1.1 (First Reading)(BOR 0425)
7.
BUDGET AND FINANCE

Chair: Regent Frederick

A.
FY26 On-Campus Tuition and Mandatory Fees
7-A FY26 On-Campus Tuition Mandatory Fees 2.9% - 5% SDSMT (BOR 0425)
B.
FY26 Off-Campus Tuition Rates
7-B FY26 Off-Campus Tuition Rates -2.9% - 5.0% Mines (BOR 0425)
C.
FY26 System, Discipline, Delivery, and Vehicle Registration Fees
7-C FY26 System, Discipline, Delivery, and Vehicle Registration Fees (BOR 0425)(REVISED)
D.
FY26 Housing and Food Service Rates
7-D FY26 Housing and Food Services Rates - 2.9% Increase - 5% Mines (BOR 0425)
E.
FY26 Graduate Assistant Stipends
7-E FY26 Graduate Assistant Stipends - 2.9% (BOR 0425)
F.
FY26 Special Schools Nonresident Tuition
7-F FY26 Special Schools Nonresident Tuition (BOR 0425)
G.
FY26 General Bill Summary
7-G FY26 General Bill Summary (BOR 0425)
H.
FY25 General Bill Amendments
7-H FY25 General Bill Amendments (BOR 0425)
I.
Revised BOR Policy 5.5.1 and BOR Policy 5.5.2 (First and Final Reading)
7-I BOR Policy 5-5-1 and BOR Policy 5-5-2 (First and Final Reading)(BOR 0425) REVISED V2
J.
Financial and Programmatic Analysis & Stress Testing for SDBOR Institutions
7-J Financial and Programmatic Analysis & Stress Testing for SDBOR Institutions (BOR 0425) REVISED
K.
Revised BOR Policy 1.7.3 (First Reading)
7-K Revised BOR Policy 1.7.3 (First Reading) (BOR 0425)
L.
Revised BOR Policy 1.7.5 (First and Final Reading)
7-L Revised BOR Policy 1.7.5 (First and Final Reading) (BOR 0425)
ADJOURN – 1:00pm CST