In control of all institutional decisions for the six public universities, the Board has an operating budget of approximately $306 million.[1] As of December 2024, the members of the Board of Regents are as follows:
All current members were appointed or re-appointed by Governor Noem, with the exception of Pam Roberts who was first appointed by Governor Daugaard.[2]
The student member was originally included in 1979.[8] The student member is a full-voting member; the only difference between other board members is the student's term is two years compared to six of other members.[9] The student is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate.
Joseph Schartz, appointed in 2013 to fill the term of graduating law student, Patrick Weber, by Governor Daugaard. Schartz was re-appointed in 2014 by Governor Daugaard. Schartz attended South Dakota State University.[10]
Patrick Weber, appointed in 2010 and re-apppointed in 2012 by Governor Daugaard. Weber attended the University of South Dakota School of Law.[11] Weber resigned upon graduating from law school.
Jason Glodt, appointed in 1995 and re-appointed in 1996 by Governor Janklow. Glodt attended Black Hills State University and the University of South Dakota School of Law.[16]