South Dakota Board of Regents Minutes Of The Meeting
The Board meeting addressed key operational and academic directives, including the approval of the FY28 budget requests and the authorization of new degree programs, notably in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Revisions to several Board of Regents policies were passed, featuring a new governance framework for Artificial Intelligence usage and updates to student registration and withdrawal procedures. The Board received comprehensive reports from university presidents, the Student Federation, and research park leadership. Infrastructure items included the approval of a preliminary facility statement for a new SDSU computing center and various maintenance projects. Additionally, the Board fulfilled its statutory requirement to conduct an annual review of South Dakota open meetings laws.
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South Dakota Board of Regents Minutes Of The Meeting
The meeting involved the approval of various academic program requests, including new degrees, specializations, and certificates, alongside university accreditation and facility-related projects. The Board addressed budget and finance matters, such as adjustments to tuition, housing rates, and student fees, and authorized maintenance and repair projects for multiple campuses. Additionally, the session included discussions on artificial intelligence strategies in higher education and the approval of school-specific policies for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Executive session outcomes involved personnel matters, including contract renewals, tenure, and promotion approvals for faculty across the Regental system.
Dec 10, 2025·Board meeting agenda packet
South Dakota Board of Regents Agenda Item
The board reviewed a proposal to authorize Dakota State University to offer a new Master of Science in Data Privacy program. Key discussion topics included the program's alignment with institutional and strategic goals, curriculum structure, faculty capacity, and instructional design. The proposal emphasizes addressing the growing workforce demand for professionals skilled in technical, legal, and policy frameworks for data protection across various sectors. The document also incorporates feedback from an external program review and the university's subsequent modifications to the program plan.
