Higher Education Board Chair Favors Keeping Interim Leader of North Dakota Colleges

Higher education board chair favors keeping interim leader of North Dakota colleges

DICKINSON — The chair of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education said Thursday that he will propose giving interim Chancellor Brent Sanford the job on a long-term basis. Sanford, a former lieutenant governor, was named the interim leader of the North Dakota University System in April. Sanford replaced Mark Hagerott, who left the position at the end of April. Kevin Black, who was named board chair in May, spoke to the Legislature’s Highe…

Dr. Gigi Goven Appointed To Interim Higher Ed Committee

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) –  The Interim Higher Education Institutions Committee appointed Dr. Gigi Goven of Valley City to serve as a committee member. The 19 member committee is charged with receiving the State Board of Higher Education grant and scholarship program, reviewing the costs and benefits of a system of higher education led by a chancellor, and the hiring process of the Commissioner of Higher Education position.