Mission Statement
Mission Statement To meet the developing human capital needs of the changing local economy, the South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center provides the greater Sioux Falls area convenient local access to quality academic programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and student services from the six universities in the South Dakota Regental System. The University Center organizes facilities and support for university research and appropriate public/private research and innovation partnerships.
To accomplish this mission the partner universities and University Center will -
- Deliver complete university degree programs at a level of academic quality commensurate with on-campus programs recognizing the unique missions and strengths of the six Regental universities.
- Deliver courses and programs in multiple formats to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
- Develop an onsite student service environment that meets the needs of all students with an emphasis on the unique needs of non-traditional and adult learners.
- Develop relationships with local organizations to assess and meet their current and future human capital needs.
- Develop research facilities and partnerships to promote growth in commercializable research activities.
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Develop and deliver programs for professional development and lifelong learning.
