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University System Chancellor Offered to Former Rhodes Scholar

The State Board of Higher Education has offered the position of chancellor to  Mark Hagerott. Read more about Mr. Hagerott’s history and vision for North Dakota’s University System below. It is anticipated he will accept the position and begin work July 1.[...]

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9 Candidates for Board of Higher Ed Job

The State Board of Higher Education will interview nine candidates for the position of chancellor. Candidates include former chancellor Tim Flakoll. Interviews take place April 14. [...]Read More... from 9 Candidates for Board of Higher Ed Job

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Hazen Superintendent Appointed to SBHE

— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple’s Office — Gov. Jack Dalrymple announced today the appointment of Michael Ness to the State Board of Higher Education. Ness has served 42 years in North Dakota public education and is retiring as superintendent of the[...]

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Seven Applicants for Open Higher Ed Board Position

The state has seven applicants for the open seat on the Board of Higher Education. Whoever is chosen will serve the remainder of Kirsten Diederich’s term. [...]Read More... from Seven Applicants for Open Higher Ed Board Position

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Hjelmstad Appointed Chairman of ND Board of Higher Education

Minot’s Terry Hjelmstad has been appointed Chairman of the State Board of Higher Education. Anna Burleson of the Grand Forks Herald has the details as well as updates on other issues before the board. [...]Read More... from Hjelmstad Appointed Chairman of ND[...]

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Diederich Resigns from ND Higher Ed Board

Kristen Diederich resigned from the North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in one of North Dakota’s most contentious political debates. Diederich hopes her resignation and new board members will lead to improved relations with legislators. [...]Read[...]

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Dalrymple Announces Appointments to Higher Education Board

— Official News Release — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced the appointments of Nicholas Hacker and Greg Stemen to the State Board of Higher Education. Hacker, of Bismarck, will replace Terry Hjelmstad following the completion of Hjelmstad’s term on June 30. Stemen,[...]

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Six Finalists for Two Open Board of Higher Education Seats

Minot’s Terry Hjelmstad is stepping down after one term along with board member Grant Shaft. Governor Dalrymple will choose two nominees from the finalists who will then need to be approved by the State Senate.  The Board of Higher Education oversees the[...]

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Board of Higher Education Revises Legislation to Restrict Open Records

The State Board of Higher Education revised the language in its proposed legislation on restricting access to University President evaluations. New language clarifies that final reviews will be made public. Additionally, language on restricting internal draft audits was removed. [...]Read More... from[...]

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Universty System Looks to Limit Open Records in Some Cases

The proposal outlined at the November 20th State Board of Higher Ed meeting would remove public early access to internal draft audits and presidential evaluations. The records would eventually be released after the SBHE and University system addressed the evaluations and audits internally. [...]Read[...]

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Chancellor Skogen Comments on Open Meeting Violations

Board of Higher Education Interim Chancellor Larry Skogen spoke to the Minot Kiwanis club yesterday. The topics included the Board’s continued problem with open meeting and open record laws and the search for a new Chancellor. [...]Read More... from Chancellor Skogen Comments on[...]