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...
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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...
News and Media / June 7,2024
SBHE Chair Mihalick confirmed for one-year term; Board hears 2024 Affordability Report Highlights
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...
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...
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...
News and Media / April 10,2024
Students named to 2024 All-North Dakota Academic Team
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...
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...
News and Media / March 14,2024
Dakota Digital Academy publishes status update report
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...
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...
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...