News and Media

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...

09 Apr Finalists Named in Williston State College President Search

Posted at 21:43h in News and Media by jrostad

The Williston State College Presidential Search Committee, charged by the North Dakota University System to evaluate candidates for the WSC presidency, has narrowed the pool of applicants to four finalists. Six candidates were invited to Williston for on-campus interviews this past week. During those campus visits,...

26 Mar Board hears details of presidential searches, evaluations

Posted at 21:53h in News and Media by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education focused this week on high level tasks coming due in the near future, including a presidential search, changing presidential evaluations, the strategic planning process and an update on the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Dr. Joshua Wynne gave the Board its...

11 Mar Students Inducted to 2021 All North Dakota Academic Team

Posted at 17:13h in News and Media by jrostad

Seventeen North Dakota community college students have been named to the 2021 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students. Members of the team and the colleges they attend are as follows: Ashlei Stanczyk, Bismarck State College Eden West, Bismarck State College Michael...

01 Mar Progress continues in search for next Williston State College president

Posted at 20:16h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Progress is being made in the search for a new president to lead Williston State College. AGB Search, the consultants who are assisting with the search at Williston State, met with several constituents, including faculty, staff, and alumni and community members, in...

26 Feb Board tracks COVID

Posted at 14:31h in News and Media by jrostad

Among the major presentations heard by the State Board of Higher Education at its recent meeting were updates on how campuses were dealing with the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as updates on the strategic plan, and behavioral health at the campus level. A...

29 Jan COVID update among topics heard by Board

Posted at 16:46h in News and Media by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education again brought focus to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic this week when it met for its regular meeting. Among the COVID-19 topics were an update from the North Dakota University System (NDUS) Smart Restart Taskforce, and an update...

14 Jan New study estimates university system economic impact at nearly $5.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2019

Posted at 16:37h in NDUS, News and Media, Reports by jrostad

BISMARCK, N.D. - The economic impact of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) on the state has risen to an estimated $5.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2019, according to a recent report by North Dakota State University's Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. The economic...

18 Dec Behavioral health tops Board agenda

Posted at 16:16h in News and Media, Uncategorized by jrostad

The State Board of Higher Education this week conducted a wealth of year-end housekeeping and policy review, including taking time to hear from directors of two counseling centers at North Dakota State University and Valley City State University. Before getting into the bulk of the meeting’s...

27 Nov Rostad Named Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Strategic Engagement

Posted at 19:01h in News and Media by jrostad

North Dakota University System has named Jerry Rostad as the new vice chancellor of strategy and strategic engagement. In the position, Rostad is responsible for engaging all stakeholders in the State Board of Higher Education’s vision for the NDUS and for leadership in the development,...