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Dr. Klosman, who delivered the legislative briefing, said the state approved an estimated 1.25 percent increase in the college's per‑student allocation, a modest amount that the college estimates will raise roughly $140,000 assuming flat enrollment. \"This is an estimated increase for us from about 140,000,\" he told the board. He noted enrollment this year rose about 4 percent, which could increase the total funding the college receives.

Klosman said the Legislature approved a 45 percent reduction in the college's ongoing maintenance and repair (M&R) appropriation, following the governor's recommendation. The cut equates to about $271,000 on an ongoing basis; because some one‑time funds were included for the coming year, the college expects the effective reduction in the next fiscal year to be about $60,000, with the larger cut taking effect if no permanent change is made in subsequent budgets.

On dual credit, Klosman said lawmakers altered the state contribution formula. Previously the state paid two‑thirds of dual‑credit costs and students paid one‑third; the Legislature shifted to a 50/50 split for the coming year, increasing the students' share. \"So it will be a $50/50 payment coming forward for next year,\" he said, and the college said it will monitor which students are most affected by the change.

Klosman said one notable win was a technical‑college‑system allocation of $4 million in one‑time funding for equipment; Southeast Tech's share is about $1.2 million. The college intends to match state equipment funds with local contributions consistent with prior practice.

Klosman also briefed the board on Senate Bill 100 (referred to in the meeting as SP 100), a concealed‑carry measure that limits the ability of regents and technical education boards to restrict certain concealed weapons on campus. The law, effective July 1, prevents institutions from requiring an \"enhanced\" permit as the sole condition for carrying a concealed pistol on campus and also covers items such as stun guns, mace and other chemical irritants. Klosman said technical colleges will coordinate common policy language and communications with legal counsel ahead of the law's effective date; the colleges will be able to designate exceptions for rooms with flammable materials.

Board members discussed the law, asked clarifying questions about the enhanced permit and about whether the bill covers campus housing. Jim (identified only by first name in the transcript) explained that South Dakota now issues a de facto concealed‑carry authorization tied to a driver's license or state ID and that an enhanced permit requires additional regulated training; enhanced permits are generally for those 21 and older, with a restricted enhanced option for 18‑to‑20‑year‑olds. Klosman said the colleges will work with legal counsel and the Board of Technical Education to develop consistent campus policies and communication plans before July 1.

The board passed a motion to acknowledge the legislative update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Southeast Tech School Board Meeting 4-2-25","oneSentenceSummary","College leadership summarized outcomes from the recent state legislative session, including a modest per‑student funding increase, a planned long‑term cut to maintenance and repair funds and a change to dual‑credit cost sharing.","taxTitle","Sioux Falls School District 49-5, School Districts, South Dakota","taxId",12940,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6616396,"Southeast Tech career services reports growth in employer connections, job placement",765,1414000,2179000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2853124-4aa961b3355ddb7e42baf3f111c2d6e7&start=1414&end=2179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2853124-4aa961b3355ddb7e42baf3f111c2d6e7/thumbnail_1414000.jpg","/articles/6616396/South-Dakota/Southeast-Tech-career-services-reports-growth-in-employer-connections-job-placement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616396-5a655c73d6f6a34c6bc60f6c5e72c5b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192053&Signature=lcKuvAlw7MXTwkO2B1h-N2NidWvfB8zd9J67LDjyLj3YbESkch41Yx2wtjvPVQWjZAvtgZlsMu4mSu7Ry4T0NkpyYWyLkpIr5yRtj3q7X3vWCwaz-sUOAUSodmEnB6dGuxHPRiqDY46AgxR-~I3P9SqGUHNo~M4zosUNJjZ3H~78jpbThhIf3GmFfET2NnyODKtDDFTytLn7bSqJkASTZrQU6EINrWvdj7gbEDyoB~rBjvJyjeLbN6FGv~PHElSIQ6BNGUVU3sHe6jw5xYJNgsCQjcRwLyVgEskY43v373eMr2bmPYZfmKRWNPyHweqCMxUz9o0UuSPNWSIC0FAQ9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Alex Anderson, Southeast Tech's student success adviser and career services coordinator, told the board the college's career services office has expanded employer and student engagement, online job board activity and experiential offerings to help students find work after graduation.

Anderson described Career Connections, the college's online job board, as a central tool for students and employers. He said the system currently hosts more than 3,500 employer accounts, more than 4,400 student/alumni accounts and over 875 active job postings. \"There is a wide variety of positions across the region that are posted on here,\" Anderson said.

The office runs 12 industry‑specific career fairs each academic year; Anderson reported 281 employer registrations so far this cycle and said more than 900 students have attended fairs this year. He described employer feedback collected after fairs as broadly positive, noting employers praised students' preparation and intended to return to future events.

Anderson also outlined new and continuing resources: a career resource library on the college intranet, day‑in‑the‑life job simulations through Forage that produce certificates students can add to resumes, and recent professional headshot/resume review events that drew about 30 students.

On graduate outcomes, Anderson presented the class of 2023 report showing a 98 percent job placement rate across the college and an average starting salary of $45,760 for graduates who reported wages. He said 86.3 percent of respondents remained in South Dakota and gave cardiovascular sonography as the program with the highest average starting salary reported at $65,104.

Board members praised the cross‑campus collaboration on events and the resource work and the board passed a motion to acknowledge the career services update.","The college's career services coordinator reported growth in employer accounts, active job postings and career fair participation, plus a 98% job placement rate for the class of 2023 in a board update.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6616401,"Southeast Tech reports enrollment gains, clinical partnerships in surgical technology program",1099,351000,1450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2853124-4aa961b3355ddb7e42baf3f111c2d6e7&start=351&end=1450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2853124-4aa961b3355ddb7e42baf3f111c2d6e7/thumbnail_351000.jpg","/articles/6616401/South-Dakota/Southeast-Tech-reports-enrollment-gains-clinical-partnerships-in-surgical-technology-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616401-3717cd8f3595baec3dd2c7398f1a3729/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192053&Signature=Et8PQBacNw94TLfTwEqocvyT~equ6TYtewVNX2ddcC9Jco9u7KwgvRYpUOPeMcd1SuKqej5BYptZKFeSw4xP~iaVai5YJ7zm8xzVWEgzAGQAS10KMW4ouVuXlzwSiLJofyH19e4fO2fna3qrXPjzUmjCadm46clLURMIER50hkAdZ0hAMdI30IoGYcHS7j9y-l9hmEmxQ3lAXp4vB59tYt7ny~8Fe8vnxEV6SyvrI9uIsartIANv~zOv1IirXacFkluKkUxk6dUXqBe1q1plQeWHr4KJJTPNTC5e6Bq7PXAKjmIpXlEP-j1pGI6ucu53GJlWff74FMENIbG-t~SMfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southeast Technical College on Tuesday told its board that its Surgical Technology associate of applied science program has grown enrollment, added clinical partners and updated curriculum to align with recent accreditation standards.

Program director Josette Otto told the board the two‑year program prepares students for entry-level work in operating rooms and is accredited so graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). \"We prepare entry level surgical technologists who are competent in the cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and effective behavior learning domains to enter the profession,\" Otto said.

The program overview presented to the board said students complete classroom and lab coursework, simulation training and extended clinical placements. Otto said students complete 656 clinical hours before graduation and a minimum of 120 surgical cases — requirements set by the program's accreditor, ARC/STSA. The program is 65 credits and was recently revised to meet new ARC/STSA programmatic accreditation standards.

Otto told the board fall enrollment rose from 69 to 71 and the college received approval to increase new‑student capacity to 48 for the coming fall term. She reported program retention at 85 percent, 20 graduates last year and about 30 students scheduled for summer clinicals. Field placement historically has been above 90 percent, Otto said, and the program has maintained a 100 percent placement rate for the last three years for students who responded to placement surveys.

Otto listed the program team and adjunct instructors and highlighted new and local clinical partners; she told board members that Mayo Clinic joined the program's clinical site list last year. She also said the program benefits from the college's new simulation center, which faculty credited with improving student retention and applied learning.

A first‑year student, Grayson Larson, told the board he chose Southeast Tech because he wanted a two‑year technical route into health care and said he has enjoyed the program's early clinical and lab experience. \"The past first semester was probably the most fun I've ever had in school. I learned so much every class period,\" Larson said.

Board members praised the program's retention and placement data and its community partnerships. The board passed a motion to acknowledge the Surgical Technology program update by voice vote.","Southeast Technical College presented an update on its Surgical Technology associate degree program, reporting increased enrollment, new clinical partnerships including Mayo Clinic, a curriculum alignment with accrediting standards, and strengthened retention and placement metrics.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6616387,"Southeast Tech names Christine Goldsmith vice president for finance; Eric Manlakken moves to vice president of technology and operations",86,149000,235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2853124-4aa961b3355ddb7e42baf3f111c2d6e7&start=149&end=235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2853124-4aa961b3355ddb7e42baf3f111c2d6e7/thumbnail_149000.jpg","/articles/6616387/South-Dakota/Southeast-Tech-names-Christine-Goldsmith-vice-president-for-finance-Eric-Manlakken-moves-to-vice-president-of-technology-and-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616387-ba80bf9e36279c4b8a89a6def315eddd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192053&Signature=jeGzShgVdYeqpYgu3wwCuItrq31a0-Ma65eMRMGWZoSz~bjAykh6LM0-LXOxhvTIae3PM~BKnNn-s86oBCVO4Nwn6xtIKBUBHkLvlEvegX856MS-L6455DtErgXYxN9~Q0MOJhkicFWNhKPq3q~IqKf0Vv0AeRKfa9UCbZkPeEmx9QjEqDxs8ud954W76-0bUYU7jyPmU80pS-Ck0YLnXKKro7jyXiI56oJ7jYnCR78RDht~pJnt1ICgf0NVkI5rzX9eG78klkLRd7gfR-kHY6ncMbc2zFzOMWZ8PsLIf13ASozm8bDtK4FKycvTFjfysZD99WAG09p3XYKaT59I2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southeast Technical College introduced Christine Goldsmith to the board as the college's new vice president for finance and announced that Eric Manlakken has taken on a new title and responsibilities as vice president of technology and operations.

Goldsmith told the board she joined Southeast Tech from Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City and described several decades of experience in finance and a brief period as a city administrator in Mobridge. \"I came back for day number two today,\" Goldsmith said after being introduced; she also noted her MBA and prior finance background.

The president thanked Goldsmith and welcomed her to the campus. The board also acknowledged that Manlakken has taken on expanded responsibility for operations, including facilities and maintenance, the college bookstores and campus childcare operations (Golda Scarborough childcare center). The president thanked Manlakken for taking on the role.

No formal board action was required for the introductions; the announcements were presented as part of the meeting's good‑news report.","The board was introduced to Christine Goldsmith, the college's new vice president for finance, and informed that Eric Manlakken has assumed the additional title of vice president of technology and operations overseeing facilities and related functions.","actionData","errors"]

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