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
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has moved forward on a blueprint for the near future of the university system. The Board approved Chancellor Mark Hagerott’s goals for 2023-2024 during the Board’s Sept. 28 meeting. The approval of those goals comes as the...
North Dakota University System has hired Mark Gorenflo as the NDUS Chief of Staff and Director for Innovation and Economic Development beginning Sept. 28, 2023. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Evening & Weekend Masters of Business Administration Program at the Haas...
The North Dakota University System has extended its contract with Lightcast, a company that bills itself as a global leader in labor market analytics. According to the company, the labor market analytics provided to clientele includes data that can help plant talent strategy, workforce training,...
During its last meeting of the fiscal year, the State Board of Higher Education heard numerous topics, including a presentation on Math Pathways, a path forward for students to take a math class that is most appropriate for their major. Valley City State University President...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Core Technology Services (CTS) has implemented a directive from the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), which banned TikTok from the NDUS network and devices. The SBHE voted 7-1 to implement the ban by July 1, 2023. As of June...
Following a daylong strategic retreat, the State Board of Higher Education focused on recapping the last several months at its regular May meeting. Chancellor Mark Hagerott walked the Board through a legislative recap, focusing on HB1003 and SB2015, among other impactful bills. He said it...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) has its 2023-25 biennium budget after the 68th Legislative Assembly passed and the governor signed HB1003, allocating higher education $792 million from the state’s general fund for new investments and ongoing operations. The appropriation includes additional funding...
At its regular April meeting, the State Board of Higher Education tackled a handful of topics, including its own self-assessment, the ongoing strategic process and upcoming retreat, and a legislative update. Chief Compliance Officer Chris Pieske provided the Board with a summary of the results...
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) and the Northern Information Technology Consortium (NITC) are teaming up to deliver a two-day IT/Cyber bootcamp at six locations across the state on June 6-7, 2023. The bootcamp aims to help K-12 teachers who have little digital...
Show includes art from five different North Dakota University System schools The North Dakota University System (NDUS) 2023 Traveling Art Exhibit will be on display at the North Dakota Capitol on Wednesday, March 22. The show is being coordinated by Valley City State University Assistant...
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