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18 Dec Matching funds available through ND Career Builders program

Posted at 14:43h in News and Media by ejensen

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 funds...

16 Dec Dickinson State begins presidential search

Posted at 19:21h in News and Media by ejensen

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 2024. Co-chairing...

12 Dec SBHE approves online state authorization, President Darling’s early retirement

Posted at 15:01h in News and Media by ejensen

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...

30 Oct NDUS freshmen enrollment bucks national trends

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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...

07 Oct SBHE gives support to Complete College America Alliance, reviews fall 2024 enrollment numbers

Posted at 15:21h in News and Media by ejensen

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...

07 Aug SBHE appoints acting president for Dickinson State University

Posted at 17:18h in News and Media by ejensen

During its July 31 meeting, the SBHE appointed Ty Orton as acting president of Dickinson State University following the recent resignation of President Steve Easton. The appointment officially went into effect Aug. 3. The Board considered the appointment during an executive session with NDUS Chancellor Mark...

03 Jul Board reviews contracts, examines budget proposals

Posted at 20:49h in News and Media by ejensen

Closing out the 2023 fiscal year, the N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) at its June meeting held at Dakota College at Bottineau considered the chancellor’s and several presidents’ contract extensions and budget recommendations for the 2025-27 biennium. During a closed executive session, the Board...

07 Jun SBHE Chair Mihalick confirmed for one-year term; Board hears 2024 Affordability Report Highlights

Posted at 20:50h in News and Media by ejensen

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) approved its leadership for its next year of work during a May meeting that followed a daylong informational retreat at Bismarck State College. Chair Tim Mihalick was voted unanimously for another one-year term while Member Danita...

01 May State Board begins identifying legislative initiatives for 2025

Posted at 21:35h in News and Media by ejensen

Through the Envision 2035 10-year strategic planning process, several potential legislative initiatives were identified during the April 25 N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) monthly meeting. After nearly a year of meetings and discussions, Envision 2035 subcommittee groups have begun compiling final reports, which...

30 Apr NDUS reports rebound in student retention, graduation rates

Posted at 17:19h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – According to data reported to the federal Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) this month, the North Dakota University System (NDUS) saw an increase in student retention rates for the 2023 school year. Systemwide, retention was at 75%, rebounding to match pre-pandemic...

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