The South Dakota Board of Regents has formed a committee that will coordinate the search for the next President of the University of South Dakota. Current President Jim Abbott has announced he will retire next summer, after twenty one years.
Nate Welch, Executive Director for the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company is a member of the committee, and says they have to decide what qualities they will look for…..

Welch says it will be a challenge to follow long time President Abbott….

Welch says they are just developing a time line……

Welch says they anticipate getting numerous applications from all over the country.