… South Dakota Sharply Polarized as the 2022 Election Approaches The 2022 South Dakota Election Study was conducted between Sept. 28 and Oct. 10, 2022 by The South Dakota Polling Project , a non-partisan research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. This poll is similar to election surveys The South Dakota Polling Project conducted in May 2022 and October 2020. In this survey, 565 registered South Dakota voters answered questions about the upcoming November election. The margin of error of this survey was +/- 4 percent, on par with other state-wide polls. “Feelings Thermometers” are a common and intuitive measure used by …
… care program honored Program director Lacy Patnoe For the fourth consecutive year, the respiratory care program at South Dakota State University has been honored for achieving 100% Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success. The President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success is awarded by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. SDSU is one of a select few programs nationwide to earn the award. Lacy Patnoe, director of the SDSU program, said the award confirms …
… South Dakotans’ Opinions on the Access to Abortion The 2022 South Dakota Election Study was conducted between Sept. 28 and Oct. 10, 2022 by The South Dakota Polling Project, a non-partisan research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. This poll is similar to election surveys conducted in May 2022 and Oct. 2020. In this survey, 565 registered South Dakota voters answered questions about the upcoming November election. The margin of error of this survey was +/- 4 percent, on par with other state-wide polls. In this press release, we explore South Dakotans’ attitudes toward …
… Identifying Needs to Improve the Care of South Dakotans with Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke through CDC-1815: Year One Beginning in 2018, faculty and staff from the College of Pharmacy and … not limited to the medications themselves, adherence practices, and a variety of scenarios involving different diagnoses, taking multiple medications, or other situations a patient may experience. The initial visit may take thirty minutes to an hour, while subsequent quarterly or monthly visits are typically shorter. During year one of this five-year project, the … team highlighted one patient who “said that they ‘had a choice between food or medicine to treat their diabetes’ because the medication was ‘hundreds of dollars,’ leading to disease complication and eventual amputation.” The patients also discussed difficulty accessing the care that they need. Team members noted that some rural patients, for example, might have to …
… care industry and the report on respiratory therapy should really put wind in the sails of potential respiratory therapists. South Dakota’s health care industry is projected to be among the largest growth industries through 2028, according to the Labor Market Information Center within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. The industry is projected to … program. After learning the details, Evans enrolled the next day and began taking prerequisites in January 2020. He began the three-semester professional program in May 2021 and will complete it in 12 months. “There are a lot of different aspects, so the materials don’t get too monotonous,” Evans said. Classes and clinicals are at Monument in Rapid City and Avera … after her clinical shift. “The caseload (students were assigned) was not overwhelming but you still get good time management skills,” Fields added. After graduation, she earned her registered respiratory therapist credential and was able to obtain a permanent license. As a full-time Sanford employee, she was orientated to each area—adult ICU, neonatal intensive …
… in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. This poll is similar to election surveys conducted in May 2022 and October 2020. In this survey, 565 registered South Dakota voters answered questions about the upcoming November election. The margin of error of this survey was +/- 4 percent, on par with other state-wide polls. In previous press releases, we looked at South Dakotan’s preferences … South Dakota where medical access is a real burden for many citizens across the state. When any policy is forwarded that might alleviate these costs in any way, people will be more open to policies that may run counter to their ideological orientation simply because they see an urgent need for relief. We also compared rural and urban support on Amendment D and …
… Bold and Blue builds momentum for SDSU’s premier land-grant status Bold & Blue, the largest comprehensive capital campaign ever in the state of South Dakota, launched in October 2021. The campaign will raise $500 million and focus on people-centered initiatives, scholarships and faculty support. The campaign has a target amount of nearly twice the funds raised during the SDSU Foundation's previous campaign, It Starts with State. Comprehensive capital campaigns are transformative for universities, providing the margin of excellence for teaching, …
… The race for governor is tighter than many expected The 2022 South Dakota Election Study was conducted between Sept.28 to Oct. 10,2022 by The South Dakota Polling Project, a non-partisan research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. This poll is similar to election surveys conducted in May 2022 and October 2020. In this survey, 565 registered South Dakota voters answered questions about the upcoming November election. The margin of error of this survey was +/- 4 percent, on par with other state-wide polls. The Gubernatorial Race Overall results: Our data show Gov. Kristi …
… Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Winners Announced Cheryl Logan, Barry Dunn and Roy Pea selected for outstanding achievement in pre-K–12, higher education and learning science research. The 2022 winners of the prestigious Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education were announced today by the … classrooms, on university campuses and in learning science research, respectively — are being recognized for their extraordinary achievements. Each winner will receive an award of $50,000 and an iconic awards sculpture. "The McGraw Prize was established in 1988 to honor my father's commitment to literacy and education and to shine a spotlight on innovative and dedicated educators who empower our students and enhance our society,” said Harold McGraw III , former …
… Body Composition Testing Each fall—prior to the start of preseason training camp—members of the South Dakota State University football team make the trek to Wagner Hall to gather key information about the current makeup of their bodies. Led by Seth Daughters, an instructor in the exercise science program, student-athletes will get parameters on their body fat percentage, lean muscle and fat free mass. This information will help guide the student-athletes in their individualized strength and conditioning plans …