There has been a building boom of sorts at the six state universities over the past few years. That also means there are a number of older buildings not being used as much.
The South Dakota Board of Regents has been doing a study on building usage.
Member Pam Roberts says she would like to hear some results…

Roberts says they need to push for action..

Regents Executive Director Paul Beran recommended using an outside consultant…

In notes for their meeting last week at Dakota State University, hours of classroom usage per week ranged from just under twenty-five at SDSU, to just over sixteen at Northern State. The goal is thirty-five hours per week.