Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Andrew Sogn’s organization
Jan 13, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Dakota State University Paraprofessional Apprenticeship Pathway
The Paraprofessional Apprenticeship Pathway is a 'grow your own' program designed to cultivate future classroom leaders. It enables high school students to gain practical experience as part-time paraprofessionals while simultaneously earning college credits through Dakota State University towards their teaching degrees. This initiative strengthens schools, supports the educational workforce, invests in student development, and provides early, diverse classroom exposure essential for aspiring educators.
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Dakota State University Athletics Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
The event celebrated the induction of outstanding Trojans into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Key discussions included acknowledgments of the accomplishments of the five inductees, with special mention of the late Brian McDermott, former men's basketball coach, highlighting his guidance of the team to their first Final Four run in 1992. Remarks were also given regarding the university's ongoing athletic facility development, such as the Beacon Premier Complex, new stadium, and dome projects. Logistics for the following day's events, including the parade route and alumni gathering area, were announced. Inductees were provided with access passes for campus facilities and tickets for the upcoming football game.
Jul 16, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Dakota State University Intent to Plan
This document outlines the rationale and details for establishing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Artificial Intelligence at Dakota State University. It demonstrates the program's alignment with DSU's ADVANCE 2022-2027 strategic plan, emphasizing student success, research growth, and sustainability. Furthermore, the plan addresses statewide and national workforce demands for AI professionals, integrating with the South Dakota Board of Regents' strategic goals for access, academic excellence, and economic development through advanced AI education and research.
Sep 10, 2024·StrategicPlan
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Dakota State University Assessment Principles
This document outlines ten assessment principles of good practice adopted by Dakota State University (DSU) to ensure quality institutional assessment. It details how DSU will apply these principles by sustaining shared educational values, utilizing diverse assessment methods, ensuring programs have clear purposes, and focusing on both outcomes and the experiences that lead to them. The plan emphasizes ongoing, proactive, and collaborative assessment involving the entire educational community, aiming to identify key questions, provide credible evidence, and foster continuous improvement through a receptive, supportive, and enabling environment, ultimately meeting responsibilities to students and the public.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.