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Expanding Reach Of Universities A Priority

Expanding Reach Of Universities A Priority

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The incoming Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents says expanding the reach of the university system will be a priority.

Michael Rush says to do that they will have to appeal to a nontraditional type of family and student…

 

Rush is replacing Jack Warner, who is retiring after six years of heading up the Regents.

Rush, who is currently the head of the university system in Idaho, says they have to look at new ways of attracting people to state universities……

 

Rush says he would like to see a big expansion of dual credit courses for high school students…

 

Rush will take over the job late this month.

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