The study examined the likely response of nonresident enrollments to a lowering of nonresident tuition rates in South Dakota public institutions of higher education; the cost of educating additional nonresident students; and other economic benefits to the state of increased enrollment of nonresident students at state universities. Nonresident…

A study that examined faculty attitudes toward the merit bonus plan administered in South Dakota's public colleges and universities is discussed. Results indicate limited support for the merit pay concept. (MLW)

Discussion of statewide planning for higher education in South Dakota begins with background information on South Dakota's political and educational environment, then reviews the roundtable process that led to specific changes over the last five years, including increased efficiencies, change from formula to base-plus budgeting, and enhanced…

This annual report provides a variety of information about the state of higher education in South Dakota. The "Fact Book" is organized around the nine state policy goals adopted by the South Dakota Board of Regents in 1997. Data, including tables and graphs, are grouped in these sections: (1) "Goals 1, 2, & 3Students: Access,…

Discusses results of study of collaborations between tribal colleges and state universities in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Includes a checklist of 10 points to consider in order to avoid negative collaborative experiences, including taking time to learn about the history and culture of potential collaborators. (NB)

This report discusses the formulation of a common mission statement by the South Dakota Board of Regents System of state-supported higher education. Twelve directions are identified in light of the system's needs and the state environment in South Dakota. These include: (1) ensuring the quality of undergraduate education; (2) selectively improving…

A survey of 1991 and 1994 graduating medical school students at medical schools (N=175) in Colorado, New Mexico and South Dakota found that differences in prevalence of AIDS/HIV cases in those states did not affect schools' training programs but indirectly affected students' knowledge and attitudes, which were related to the numbers of…

Financing and financial aid issues in higher education continue to plague state policymakers and higher education leaders. Every year, they struggle with questions of how to meet growing needs through state allocations, how best to ensure shared and equitable responsibility for paying for higher education, and how best to use subsidies such as…

This compendium of data tables summarizes state enrollment data for six public universities in South Dakota -- Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota State University, and the University of South Dakota -- and 12 private institutions: Augustana…

This annual report provides a variety of information about the state of higher education in South Dakota. The bulk of the report consists of tables and charts that summarize: (1) the structure of the South Dakota Board of Regents; (2) the institutional missions of the state's six state universities and two special schools; (3) admission…

This annual report provides a variety of information about the state of higher education in South Dakota. The bulk of the report consists of tables and charts that summarize: (1) the structure of the South Dakota Board of Regents; (2) the institutional missions of South Dakota's six state universities and two special schools; (3) admission…

The formation of cooperative programs in the French and German departments of Northern State University (South Dakota), South Dakota State University, and the University of South Dakota is described, including language enrollment trends, state-level expectations and directives, curriculum restructuring, introduction of new technologies, and…

This publication presents data on enrollment at South Dakota's public and private colleges and universities at the close of the second week of the 1995 Fall term. The 97 tables and three graphs present data by headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment. The first 33 tables present data on state supported public university enrollment and private…

This publication presents data on enrollment at South Dakota's public and private colleges and universities at the close of the second week of the 1994 Fall Term. The 90 tables and two graphs present data by headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment. The first 32 tables present data on state supported public university enrollment and private…

This report describes the efforts of South Dakota's six public universities to increase their quality, accountability, and efficiency. Through the initiatives of the South Dakota Board of Regents, which is the governing authority, they have moved from a system that funds institutions by enrollment to one that provides base funding with incentives…