University Police Department
Students Raise Concerns Over Possible ICE Presence on Campus
The recent presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has raised fear at colleges across the nation, including USD. Reports of potential deportation forces on campus have left many university community members feeling threatened and or vulnerable, prompting administrative outreach. On April 14, faculty and staff members received an email stating that there had not […]
Cold Temperatures Leave Students Questioning Their Safety While Commuting to Campus
Strands of below freezing temperatures have left some students on USD’s main campus concerned for their safety while traveling to class. With wind chills dropping to dangerous levels, some students are questioning whether the university’s cold weather policies are enough to ensure their well-being during extreme conditions. “First and foremost, community member safety is a […]
Clark St. Construction Leads to Natural Gas Leak on USD’s Main Campus
On Monday, Oct. 21, The University Police Department (UPD) issued two Timely Warnings through the Everbridge mobile app alerting both students and faculty members of a discovered gas leak taking place on USD’s main campus. “At approximately 2:40 PM, UPD sent officers to the south side of the Vermillion campus after receiving a report of […]
USD Climate Survey to Assess Campus Life
On Monday April 8, the University of South Dakota sent out the Skyfactor climate survey to gain feedback on students’ experiences and concerns regarding campus life. Multiple organizations and departments on campus utilize this survey to identify different concerns and issues taking place across campus amongst the student body. “The ability […]
SGA discusses no tailgating for spring football
There will be no tailgating for football this coming spring. USD is following what other schools in the Missouri Valley Conference are doing, Senator Armand Khan said at this week’s SGA meeting. Clay County is vaccinating 80-100 people a week, Khan said, reporting on the last COVID Taskforce meeting. USD’s number remains low. Senate Resolution 8, […]