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17 Aug Endpoint security rollout underway systemwide

Posted at 16:33h in News and Media by jrostad

An 11-institution rollout of new endpoint security services is happening across the North Dakota University System, an action that aims to result in a more secure digital environment. Cortex XDR is a next generation antivirus, detection, and response platform, and its endpoint agent is being installed...

17 Aug NSF names Rusch to Visioning the Future of NSF EPSCoR committee

Posted at 14:25h in News and Media by jrostad

The National Science Foundation (NSF) selected Kelly A. Rusch Ph.D., PE, BCEE (Executive Director – ND EPSCoR and Professor – Department of Construction, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at North Dakota State University) to serve on the external committee of experts on the Future of NSF...

06 Aug Krebsbach Named Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs

Posted at 20:53h in News and Media by jrostad

The North Dakota University System has appointed David Krebsbach as interim vice chancellor for administrative affairs and chief financial officer. Krebsbach will take on responsibilities as the system’s interim vice chancellor for administrative affairs and chief financial officer as of Aug 16, 2021. Krebsbach has worked...

01 Jul Presidential evaluations, strategy top Board concerns

Posted at 19:37h in News and Media by jrostad

This week’s meeting of the State Board of Higher Education saw the higher education governing body look at presidential evaluations, the chancellor’s contract, and once again touched on strategic planning. After spending time in executive session to iron out contract details, the Board renewed or extended...

01 Jun Board talks strategy at annual meeting

Posted at 16:27h in News and Media by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education reviewed its strategic planning process during its annual meeting this week, making post-pandemic adjustments to the plan and how the North Dakota University System would move forward. Chair Nick Hacker, Chancellor Mark Hagerott and Vice Chancellor of Strategy and Strategic...

01 Jun Board looks to the future

Posted at 16:26h in News and Media by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education held its recent annual strategic retreat in Bismarck, hosting a virtual guest that kicked off an afternoon of strategic thinking. “This was the most disruptive year and now there’s an opportunity to see what’s changed and how we can move...

06 May Higher education students will benefit by hard work of the 67th Legislative Assembly

Posted at 18:49h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota University System (NDUS) now has its 2021-23 biennium budget after the 67th Legislative Assembly passed SB2003, allotting higher education $686.3 million from the state’s general fund for new investments and ongoing operations. The appropriation includes additional funding for innovative...

04 May Board conducts regular business after closing president search

Posted at 14:46h in News and Media by jrostad

The agenda was mostly business as usual at the State Board of Higher Education’s recent meeting at Williston State College, apart from the selection of WSC’s next president. After a morning of interviews followed by executive session, the Board named Bernell Hirning, Ph.D, as the next...

29 Apr Hirning Named as Next Williston State College President

Posted at 17:21h in News and Media by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education has named Bernell Hirning, Ph.D., as the next president of Williston State College. The Board interviewed two finalists at their meeting Thursday, April 29, on the WSC campus. A total of 29 applications were received for the position. This past...

16 Apr NDUS virtual panel explores ethics in tech

Posted at 14:39h in News and Media by jrostad

A virtual panel discussion held by the North Dakota University System this week focused on how state legislatures across the nation had explored proposals to rein in large technology firms. Titled “The States vs. Big Tech,” the panel was moderated by NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott, and...