UND’s Cara Halgren receives Outstanding Dean Award from student affairs professional association

UND’s Cara Halgren receives Outstanding Dean Award from student affairs professional association

Award to be presented during the NASPA IV-W Conference in Fargo, Oct. 28 – 30

Cara Halgren, vice president for student affairs & diversity at the University of North Dakota, has been selected as the recipient of the NASPA IV-W James J. Rhatigan Outstanding Dean Award.

Cara Halgren

This award is presented to a Senior Student Affairs Officer who has made a significant contribution to students, student affairs, and their respective campus. NASPA (Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education) is a leading professional association for student affairs professionals.

Nominees are evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Seen as collaborative, effective, and inspirational by a range of campus constituencies
  • Strategic and innovative in providing programs and services to students
  • High level of competency in developing staff
  • Exemplary managerial and administrative skills
  • Extended length of service to student affairs profession and as Senior Student Affairs Officer
  • Leadership in greater campus and community affairs

The award will be presented to Halgren during the NASPA IV-W Conference in Fargo, Oct. 28 – 30.

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