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07 Aug VCSU professors promote universal access

Posted at 15:13h in News and Media by jrostad

Three Valley City State University professors were among the presenters for the recent Bb World conference, which focused on the digital platform and its many applications. The presentation, titled “Universal Access: It’s the Right Thing To Do, But We Don’t Know How,” was given online due...

29 Jul Special Board meeting focuses on Smart Restart

Posted at 14:44h in News and Media by jrostad

A special meeting of the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) focused mainly on the North Dakota University System (NDUS) Smart Restart, but also delved into other territory related to Title IX policies and strategic planning. Dr. Joshua Wynne, dean of the University of North Dakota...

15 Jul Rostad Named Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Strategic Engagement

Posted at 21:34h in News and Media by jrostad

The North Dakota University System has named Jerry Rostad as interim vice chancellor for strategy and strategic engagement. Rostad has taken on responsibilities as the system’s top strategic officer as of July 1, 2020. Prior to this interim appointment, Rostad was an assistant chief information officer...

06 Jul Board approves biennial budget request

Posted at 15:07h in News and Media by jrostad

Among the larger items covered by the State Board of Higher Education at its annual meeting were discussion and approval of its 2021-2023 budget and its five-year strategic plan. The proposed budget had been finely tuned following Gov. Burgum’s recommendation for cuts amid a global...

30 Jun Board temporarily suspends ACT/SAT requirement

Posted at 20:29h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. –The State Board of Higher Education today addressed what could be seen as limitations to access higher education in favor of helping students more readily access higher education. In an effort to ease acceptance into the higher education system, the Board has authorized...

26 Jun Students Inducted to 2020 All North Dakota Academic Team

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

Eleven North Dakota community college students have been named to the 2020 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: Alie Glasser, Bismarck State College Hanna Schaible, Bismarck State College William...

25 Jun NDUS Releases 2020 Affordability Report

Posted at 14:47h in News and Media by jrostad

The North Dakota University System has released its annual affordability report, which focuses on key factors tied to educational access and affordability in the state. Among other findings, the report notes that 2019-20 tuition and mandatory fee rates at the research and four-year regional universities were...

18 Jun Core Technology Services to host Summer Showcase

Posted at 14:17h in News and Media by jrostad

Webinar series will be available Wednesdays from June 17 through July 22 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic blindsided the academic world while at the same time spurring some creative applications of teaching technologies. Faculty and staff from throughout North Dakota University System’s (NDUS) 11 campuses responded...

04 Jun Board passes new policy intended to protect student data privacy

Posted at 17:25h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education unanimously voted to implement a new policy to protect the privacy of student data at a recent board meeting. The new policy (Policy 503.2) was originally created by the North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) and is...

01 Jun State Board talks reopening of campuses

Posted at 14:49h in Campus Happenings, News and Media by jrostad

NDUS Smart Restart Task Force to lead effort to find advisable best practices going forward The most recent meeting of the State Board of Higher Education dove into some large agenda items last week, including further details on the re-opening of campuses throughout the North Dakota...