Organized in 1990, the system includes two research universities, four regional universities and five community colleges.
The mission of the State Board of Higher Education is to enhance the quality of life for all those we serve and the economic and social vitality of North Dakota through the discovery, sharing and application of knowledge.
Leaders from all backgrounds are discussing the future of higher education and its role in the workforce through subgroups that will culminate in Envision 2035. The subgroups are made up of industry, higher education, and workforce leaders to gain insight on what higher education should focus on in the next decade and how to best serve students, employers and the overarching technological shift of society. As work progresses, updates and suggestions will be brought forward.
“The State Board of Higher Education and the North Dakota University System are committed to providing a high-quality and cost-effective education to meet the workforce demands of the future. Our focus is on student success, affordability and accessibility to programs, certificates, and apprenticeships that students need for their chosen career path.”
– Tim Mihalick, chairman of the State Board of Higher Education
BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Brent Sanford, former North Dakota lieutenant governor, as the interim president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning 9, 2025. Dr. Dan Leingang has been serving as the acting president of BSC since Jan....
Our world has experienced many technological innovations; perhaps rivaled in number only by the diverse range of human reactions to them. Education about the features, strengths, limitations, and appropriate uses of innovations can help provide a blueprint for effective implementation. One source defines Artificial...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Dr. Dan Leingang has been appointed as the acting president of Bismarck State College (BSC) beginning Jan. 2, 2024, upon the departure of President Doug Jensen. Leingang is currently serving BSC in the role of vice president for academic affairs. The SBHE...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The ND Career Builders Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program has matching funds available for area businesses to recruit employees in high-need and emerging occupations. About $125,000 statewide is available to be used for scholarships and student loan repayments for eligible recipients. The...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System announced that Dickinson State University (DSU) has opened the search for its next president and is now accepting applications and nominations for the position. The new DSU president will succeed Stephen Easton, who departed the university mid-July...
The N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) voted unanimously during its Dec. 5, 2024, meeting to require online educational providers that have no physical presence in the State of North Dakota to belong to an educational compact that has approval to deliver programs and...
As the Director of Institutional Research and Chief Data Analyst for the North Dakota University System (NDUS), my role involves responding to data requests from legislators, agencies, the governor’s office, and other stakeholders during the legislative session. With the 69th Legislative Assembly beginning on...
According to data reported during the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s (SBHE) October meeting, the state has exceeded national freshmen fall enrollment trends by a significant margin. Jennifer Weber, NDUS director of institutional research and analytics, showed NDUS new freshmen enrollment is up...
The North Dakota University System (NDUS) has become the 53rd member of the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, which is a national coalition committed to increasing college completion rates and closing institutional performance gaps. Joining other participating states, systems and consortia, NDUS’s membership was confirmed...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Recent census data captured by the North Dakota University System (NDUS) shows a rise in enrollment for the fall 2024 semester with a headcount of 45,806 students, the highest number since fall 2018. Additionally, full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment has increased for the...
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