News and Media

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...

08 Jul Danford hired as NDUS Vice Chancellor of Information Technology

Posted at 16:34h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota University System (NDUS) has hired Thomas Danford for the position of Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Core Technology Services (CTS) beginning July 22, 2024. Danford will succeed Darin King, who retired after 33 years of...

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...

10 Apr Students named to 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team

Posted at 19:34h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. - Fifteen students from the North Dakota University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was honored last month during a recognition dinner at the North Dakota...

02 Apr State Board endorses RUN-ND strategic planning theme

Posted at 16:24h in News and Media, Uncategorized by ejensen

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) met at Minot State University’s Harnett Hall in March to continue charting its strategy for the next legislative session. Building off work done through the Envision 2035 strategic planning process, NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott proposed a...

14 Mar Dakota Digital Academy publishes status update report

Posted at 19:16h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

BISMARCK, N.D. – Highlighting key accomplishments since its inception in 2021, the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) recently issued a status update report. The document details progress in assisting students, businesses, industry and government in North Dakota to adapt to the changing demands and opportunities within...

12 Mar Soft Skill Development in the Age of a Digitized Society

Posted at 19:11h in News and Media by Billie Jo Lorius

By Jerry Rostad, vice chancellor of strategy and strategic communication, North Dakota University System The first iPhone was released by Steve Jobs and Apple in 2007 and the world has not looked back. Business and industry, education, healthcare, and all the rest have been leveraging new discoveries...