University Center Leadership

South Dakota Public Universities and Research Center (University Center) is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents

 

Executive Team

Craig Johnson, Executive Director
Jennifer Schelske – Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator
Aaron Anthony – Student Success Coordinator (Interim)
Barb Wagley – Program Assistant II

Chris Assmus – Program Assistant I

Jim Barkema – Physical Plant Manager II

Darlene LaBelle – Accountant

Tom Petersen – Information Technology Manager (Interim)

Nancy Wehrkamp – Director, Lifelong Learning

 

Management Council

Ronald Brownie – Director of Online and Continuing Education, NSU

Dr. Michael Card – Associate Provost/Dean, Graduate & Distance Education, USD

Gary Girard – Director, Programming, Division of Continuing & Distance Education, USD

Lindsey Hamlin – Director of Continuing and Distance Education, SDSU

Craig Johnson, Executive Director, University Center

Carey Kilmer, Assistant Director of Continuing and Distance Education, SDSU

Sarah Rasmussen – Director of Extended Programs, DSU

 

Board of Directors

President James W. Abbott, The University of South Dakota

President David L. Chicoine, South Dakota State University

President José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University

Craig Johnson, Executive Director, University Center

Dr. Michael Rush, Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents

President James M. Smith, Northern State University