Dakota State University
School Notes Overview:
The Legislature established Dakota State University as an institution specializing in programs in computer management, computer information systems, and other related undergraduate and graduate programs as outlined in SDCL § 13-59-2.2. A special emphasis is the preparation of the elementary and secondary teachers with expertise in the use of computer technology and information processing in the teaching and learning process.
School Overview:
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| County | Lake County, SD |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,162 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 919 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 27 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 211 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,319 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 686 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 94 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 54 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,932 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,376 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,242 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 92% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,053 |
- At DSU we are dedicated to providing students with an “Ecology of Learning” that will guarantee students that their education has prepared them for this new world.
- The Board implemented SDCL § 13-59-2.2 by authorizing undergraduate and graduate programs that are technology-infused and promote excellence in teaching and learning. These programs support research, scholarly and creative activities and provide service to the State of South Dakota and the region. Dakota State University is a member of the South Dakota System of Higher Education.
- Dakota State University has enjoyed a long and proud history of leadership and service since its founding in 1881 as the first teacher education institution in the Dakota Territory. Learning and Teaching Enhanced by TabletPC Applications. Instructors have redesigned courses to utilize the power of TabletPC and make teaching and learning more dynamic and interactive.
- For most of its history, DSU has been identified with teacher preparation, first as a normal school and later as a four-year public college. The University has had several different names, among them Madison Normal, Eastern Normal, and General Beadle State College. The name, Dakota State College, was adopted in 1969. On July 1, 1989, Dakota State College became Dakota State University. The University title was conferred on the institution by the South Dakota Legislature in order to better reflect its purpose in the total scheme of the state's higher education system.
- DSU is governed by the Board of Regents of South Dakota and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission DSU is also a partner of USDSU.
In the News:
- Thole: Revisiting All-Star football week - with a friend (Stillwater Gazette)
posted on July 29, 2010 at 02:42:03 pm
In 1976, I coached the South Team in the all-star football game played before 25,650 fans at the old Met Stadium in Minneapolis. - Hortness ready to take on challenge as DSU baseball coach (Madison Daily Leader)
posted on July 28, 2010 at 09:13:12 pm
Scott Hortness has been an assistant coach at Northern State University, the University of South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan University and for the past nine years at Campbellsville University (Ky.). On Wednesday, Dakota State University announced that Hortness is the Trojans' new head coach. - Leadership Madison sessions begin Sept. 14 (Madison Daily Leader)
posted on July 28, 2010 at 08:58:31 pm
The 2010 session of Leadership Madison begins on Sept. 14 and ends in March. Applications have been e-mailed to all Chamber of Commerce members, and anyone interested in participating in the program should submit their registration to the Chamber by Aug. 13. - Crisp makes World Championship again (Madison Daily Leader)
posted on July 27, 2010 at 09:28:25 pm
Madison's Jason Crisp is happy to be back among the world's greatest athletes. It took some work to get there. - Anniversary of ADA reminds us of progress made in Madison (Madison Daily Leader)
posted on July 26, 2010 at 09:13:43 pm
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, known as ADA, celebrates its 20th anniversary Monday.
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