The South Dakota Board of Regents meets this week at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. A major item on the agenda will be tuition and fee increases for students.

University of South Dakota President Jim Abbott says they are hoping for a small increase…..

Abbott says all of the universities have had to make budget reductions…..

Abbott says they will make specific program cuts if required….

Abbott says he doesn’t know if staff cuts will be needed…..

The Regents meet Tuesday through Thursday in the Student Union at Black Hills State.