AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Leadership: USD’s School of Health Sciences welcomes new dean Dr. Betsy Becker, who says her first priority is listening to students, faculty, and clinical partners to shape where the program grows next. STEM in Schools: St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved hiring paraprofessionals and a $1.8M precast concrete bid for a STEM Center addition at STMA High School. STEM Talent Abroad: Eight South Dakota students took part in a four-week SURF STEM program, including a U.K. lab and industry tour, ending with student research presentations. Rural Health Tech: Monument Health opened the region’s first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Rapid City, bringing five-day EEG monitoring closer for patients in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. Cybersecurity & Water: South Dakota’s cyber program is under strain as local governments face attacks; reporting highlights recent incidents affecting public services and sewage systems. Housing & Risk: ATTOM reports South Dakota’s share of seriously underwater mortgages jumped to 5.7%, tightening mobility and housing inventory. Public Safety Tech: Pennington County is pushing short-term rental licensing ahead of a Dec. 3 enforcement deadline, with daily fines for noncompliance. Education Support: Mitchell School District approved part-time teacher mentors to support new educators with instruction, planning, and classroom readiness.
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