Issue/Question
What do these acronyms mean? There are a lot of abbreviations/acronyms used within the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Resolution
South Dakota Board of Regents Jargon
The purpose of this list is to assist in the identification of the jargon used on a nearly daily basis by members of the Board of Regents staff, university staff, and the individuals outside of the office who are familiar with the workings of the Regental system. This list is not all inclusive; it is meant as a basis, and suggestions for acronyms, phrases, and terms that should be added are welcomed.
REGENTAL INSTITUTIONS:
- BHSU: Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
- DSU: Dakota State University, Madison, SD
- NSU: Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD
- SDSMT: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD
- SDSU: South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
- USD: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
- SDSBVI: South Dakota School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Aberdeen, SD
- SDSD: South Dakota Services for the Deaf, Sioux Falls, SD
- USD-Sioux Falls: University Center in Sioux Falls, SD (formerly known as UC-Sioux Falls, USDSU, and USD Community College for Sioux Falls)
- BHSU-Rapid City: University Center in Rapid City, SD (formerly known as UC-Rapid City)
Boards and Councils as well as other terms frequently used are noted in the attached pdf.
Please reach out to BHSUHumanResources@BHSU.edu if you have any questions.