Section

          24:59:01:01.  Contents of applications for new postsecondary programs, program expansions, and continuing programs. All applications must be certified by the executive director of the Board of Technical Education as being complete. Applications must include the following data:

          (1)  Program title, program description, program objectives and the methods to obtain the objectives, statement of nonduplication, staff certification, program enrollment, and budget for three years;

          (2)  Potential labor market openings including information provided by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation;

          (3)  Average hourly wage, including employer-paid benefits and length of program;

          (4)  Entry and exit points identified to show articulation, if applicable, from secondary to postsecondary institute, postsecondary institute to postsecondary institute, postsecondary institute to college, and postsecondary institute to apprenticeship; and

          (5)  A career ladder with related workforce needs.

          Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 10, 1997; 32 SDR 117, effective January 5, 2006; Readopted from § 24:10:42:22, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A-16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.

          24:59:01:02.  Application for new or expanded programs. An application for a new or expanded postsecondary program must be submitted to the executive director of the Board of Technical Education. The executive director shall convene a meeting of the technical institute presidents and a Governor's Office of Economic Development staff member. Technical institutes with new or expanded program proposals shall present their rationale for implementation. The executive director shall review the rationale presented and make a recommendation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education as to which programs should be considered for approval or disapproval. All proposals for new or expanded programs must go through this process before they can be considered by the South Dakota Board of Technical Education at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

          Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 10, 1997; 30 SDR 121, effective February 12, 2004; 31 SDR 90, effective December 29, 2004; 34 SDR 199, effective January 28, 2008; Readopted from § 24:10:42:23, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A-16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.

          Cross References: Definition of articulation, subdivision 24:59:01:05(4); Council of Technical Institutes created, Executive Order 96-04

          24:59:01:03.  Application of continuing programs. An application for a continuing postsecondary program must be submitted to the executive director of the Board of Technical Education for approval whenever a program's risk profile warrants such review. A program's risk is compiled by analysis of the program's enrollment, retention, and placement over a period of at least three years. A local program advisory board or council endorsement is required on programs not holding national, state, regional, or industry accreditation or certification specific to the degree being awarded. The executive director shall place high risk programs on a plan of correction for a minimum of one year and shall review the program before approving funding each year until the program is discontinued or deemed of acceptable risk.

          Source: 23 SDR 139, effective March 10, 1997; 32 SDR 117, effective January 5, 2006; 35 SDR 48, effective September 10, 2008; Readopted from § 24:10:42:24, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A-16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.

          24:59:01:04.  Approval criteria for new or expanded programs. The South Dakota Board of Technical Education shall consider the following information in determining approval of new or expanded programs in postsecondary technical institutes:

          (1)  Identification and description of the program;

          (2)  Objectives and purpose of the program;

          (3)  Methods of attaining the objectives of the program;

          (4)  Description of labor market demands of the United States, the state of South Dakota, student needs, and industry support;

          (5)  Population to be served by the program;

          (6)  Projected three-year budget;

          (7)  Program competencies and entry and exit points of suboccupations;

          (8)  Statement of nonduplication;

          (9)  Curriculum design and research; and

          (10) Wage factor.

          To receive state funding, new or expanded programs in postsecondary technical institutes must be listed in the South Dakota School District Accounting Manual for the given fiscal year.

          New programs and program expansions of postsecondary technical institutes must receive approval from the South Dakota Board of Technical Education before students are enrolled.

          Source: 8 SDR 150, effective May 16, 1982; 11 SDR 96, 11 SDR 112, effective July 1, 1985; 11 SDR 168, effective July 2, 1985; 12 SDR 198, effective June 15, 1986; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 15 SDR 118, effective February 14, 1989; transferred from § 24:10:31:03, 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; repealed, SL 1995, ch 86, § 6, effective July 1, 1995; readopted, 22 SDR 13, effective August 9, 1995; transferred from § 24:10:42:02, 23 SDR 139, effective March 10, 1997; Readopted from § 24:10:42:25, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.

          24:59:01:05.  Minimum standards for program approval. The following are the minimum standards for approval of programs leading to an associate of applied science degree granted by a postsecondary technical institute:

          (1)  The curriculum must be not less than 60 semester credit hours;

          (2)  The curriculum must provide not less than 15 semester credits in general education and not less than 50 percent of the credit hours in technical education;

          (3)  Associate of applied science degree courses with like competencies must be transferable among the state postsecondary technical institutes;

          (4)  Articulation must be addressed at secondary, postsecondary, and higher education levels. Articulation is the coordination of adult, vocational, and technical education programs so that students can progress without duplication of time, effort, or expense.

          Source: 15 SDR 64, effective November 2, 1988; transferred from § 24:10:38:01, 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; repealed, SL 1995, ch 86, § 6, effective July 1, 1995; readopted, 22 SDR 13, effective August 9, 1995; 37 SDR 131, effective January 11, 2011; Readopted from § 24:10:43:01, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A-16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.

          24:59:01:06.  Associate of applied science degree requirements. The associate of applied science degree is conferred upon the completion of all of the following requirements for graduation from an approved associate of applied science program at a postsecondary technical institute:

          (1)  A student must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in a course of study prescribed for the program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better using a four point system;

          (2)  Students completing an associate of applied science degree curriculum must possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.

          Source: 15 SDR 64, effective November 2, 1988; transferred from § 24:10:38:02, 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; repealed, SL 1995, ch 86, § 6, effective July 1, 1995; readopted, 22 SDR 13, effective August 9, 1995; Readopted from § 24:10:43:02, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A-16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.

          24:59:01:07.  Application requirements for program approval. A postsecondary technical institute seeking authority to grant the associate of applied science degree must apply on forms provided by the executive director of the Board of Technical Education. The application must include documentation of admission requirements, required hours, curriculum components, instructor credentials, and graduation requirements.

          Each associate of applied science degree program must include a minimum of 15 credit hours of general education courses from a minimum of four of the following categories:

          (1)  Communications;

          (2)  Social sciences;

          (3)  Mathematics;

          (4)  Computers;

          (5)  Arts and humanities; and

          (6)  Natural sciences.

          Source: 15 SDR 64, effective November 2, 1988; transferred from § 24:10:38:03, 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; repealed, SL 1995, ch 86, § 6, effective July 1, 1995; readopted, 22 SDR 13, effective August 9, 1995; Readopted from § 24:10:43:03, 44 SDR 184, effective June 25, 2018; 45 SDR 130, effective April 29, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-39A-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-39A-16, 13-39A-18, 13-39A-42.