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SD Regents to Study University Centers

SD Regents to Study University Centers

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The South Dakota Board of Regents wants to take another look at enrollment issues at the two university centers in Sioux Falls and Pierre.

The centers, mostly designed for non-traditional students, have seen enrollments steadily drop for the past several years.

Regent Kevin Schieffer of Sioux Falls will chair a committee that will study the two centers…

 

Schieffer says they will look at the overall performance of the centers…

 

Schieffer says he wants to have a full report to the Board by their next meeting…

 

Schieffer says it may not be time for a mission change, but more alignment with the job market.

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