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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

Posted at 16:04h in News and Media by ejensen

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...

25 Sep NDUS enrollment remains strong, surpasses pre-pandemic census counts

Posted at 14:21h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Recent census data captured by the North Dakota University System (NDUS) shows a rise in enrollment for the fall 2024 semester with a headcount of 45,806 students, the highest number since fall 2018. Additionally, full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment has increased for the...

24 Sep North Dakota joins national coalition of states working to raise college completion rates

Posted at 15:00h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota University System (NDUS) today announced that the state of North Dakota has officially joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems, institutions of higher education and other organizations committed to...

17 Sep North Dakota Conference to examine ‘Being Human and Working in the Age of AI’

Posted at 15:31h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Researchers, industry practitioners, educators and thought leaders comprise a list of presenters scheduled Sept. 26 for the inaugural North Dakota AI Conference hosted at Valley City State University (VCSU) at the Larry J. Robinson Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to...

07 Aug Applications for DSU interim president sought

Posted at 17:56h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) is seeking applications for an interim president of Dickinson State University (DSU). Applications materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on August 21, 2024. The SBHE will appoint an interim president at their...

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...

31 Jul Orton Appointed as Acting President of Dickinson State University

Posted at 14:34h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) has appointed Ty Orton as acting president of Dickinson State University (DSU) beginning Aug. 3, 2024, upon the departure of President Steve Easton. A committee will begin the search for the DSU interim president Aug. 7...