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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...

05 Mar Envision 2035 study groups share progress with SBHE

Posted at 19:39h in News and Media by ejensen

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education heard reports from several Envision 2035 study group representatives at its February meeting. The groups’ findings will guide the North Dakota University System’s (NDUS) strategic planning process as it prepares for the future of higher education in...

22 Feb Hagerott talks AI with local business leaders at 1 Million Cups event

Posted at 19:52h in News and Media, Uncategorized by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott was the featured speaker at the weekly 1 Million Cups Bismarck-Mandan forum on Wednesday. Hagerott was invited to share his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative effects on education, government, business and...

20 Feb NDUS faculty awarded AI professional development scholarships

Posted at 16:45h in News and Media by ejensen

BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen North Dakota University System (NDUS) faculty members were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Dakota Digital Academy to attend and participate in conferences or professional development experiences involving artificial intelligence (AI). The scholarships were established to encourage professional learning and AI...