PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota’s four technical colleges plan to resume on-campus operations this fall, with face-to-face teaching and learning.
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education said Friday colleges will continue with online instruction for the spring and summer semesters.
Board Chairman Dane Dykhouse said the system will seek advice from experts when making plans for the fall.
“The system will continue to seek advice from experts in public health, epidemiology, and emergency management, as we make decisions to safely and appropriately prepare for the fall semester,” said Dykhouse. “The health of our students, faculty, and staff is paramount.”
Board officials said the technical college presidents and their staff are making plans to implement campus protocols required to address the ongoing public health challenge of COVID-19. More specific plans will be announced by the colleges in the coming weeks and months.
The board supports Lake Area Technical College, Mitchell Technical College, Southeast Technical College, and Western Dakota Technical College.
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