News from the System Office
Danford hired as NDUS Vice Chancellor of Information Technology
BISMARCK, N.D. – Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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 succee
08 July, 2024Board reviews contracts, examines budget proposals
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-
03 July, 2024SBHE Chair Mihalick confirmed for one-year term; Board hears 2024 Affordability Report Highlights
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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 anoth
07 June, 2024State Board begins identifying legislative initiatives for 2025
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,
01 May, 2024NDUS reports rebound in student retention, graduation rates
BISMARCK, N.D. – According to data reported to the federal Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) this month, the Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø University System (NDUS) saw an increase in student retention rates for the 2023 school year. Systemwide, r
30 April, 2024Students named to 2024 All-Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Academic Team
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen students from the Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø University System’s community colleges have been named to the 2024 All-Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø Academic Team, which recognizes students’ academic achievements, leadership and service. The group was h
10 April, 2024State Board endorses RUN-ND strategic planning theme
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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 proc
02 April, 2024Dakota 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
14 March, 2024Soft Skill Development in the Age of a Digitized Society
By Jerry Rostad, vice chancellor of strategy and strategic communication, Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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, an
12 March, 2024Envision 2035 study groups share progress with SBHE
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø State Board of Higher Education heard reports from several Envision 2035 study group representatives at its February meeting. The groups’ findings will guide the Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø University System’s (NDUS) strategic planning process as i
05 March, 2024Hagerott talks AI with local business leaders at 1 Million Cups event
BISMARCK, N.D. – Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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 i
22 February, 2024NDUS faculty awarded AI professional development scholarships
BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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 art
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