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North Dakota Senate passes guidelines on academic tenure in surprise bill reconsideration

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

In a surprising turnaround, the North Dakota Senate voted Wednesday to approve a bill establishing academic tenure guidelines after rejecting it the day before. House Bill 1437 requires higher education institutions to implement tenure policies, including regular evaluations of faculty, with post-tenure reviews every five years. Critics argue the bill overreaches into higher education governance,

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Bottineau campus leader among Dickinson State president finalists

By: Staff, North Dakota Monitor | March 11, 2025

A leader of Dakota College at Bottineau is among five finalists to be the next president of Dickinson State University. In-person campus visits are scheduled for the week of March 17, a news release from the North Dakota University System said. The State Board of Higher Education will interview the candidates in person March 27

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Nebraska students, educators tout benefits of funding dual enrollment classes in high school

by: MinotVoice | March 3, 2025

A college degree before high school graduation? For hundreds of Nebraska students, that’s the reality—one that gives them a head start on their careers while saving thousands in tuition. The state’s dual enrollment program has helped students like McKenzie Murphy, who juggled high school and college courses to earn an associate’s degree before heading to

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Iowa Board of Regents approves requests to form, eliminate academic programs

by: MinotVoice | March 1, 2025

Universities constantly evolve to keep pace with student interests and workforce demands, and Iowa’s public institutions are no exception. The Board of Regents has approved a slate of changes, adding new programs while retiring others with dwindling enrollment. Iowa State University and the University of Iowa will phase out degrees in areas like American studies

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Letter: Tenure Reform Is Essential for Higher Education’s Future

By: Kevin Black | March 1, 2025

For years, tenure has been rightfully debated within the public domain and State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), the governing body responsible for all 11 public institutions of higher education. Legislative assemblies have also taken a keen interest through bills such as HB 1437 this session. Until recently, tenure policies have remained largely unchanged. As

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Tenure Ban Removed From Bill, Amended to Include More Frequent Reviews

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers are once again debating tenure at the state’s public colleges, but a new amendment would allow it to remain—with stricter oversight. House Bill 1437 originally proposed eliminating tenure at two-year schools, but now calls for updated guidelines and more frequent reviews. Supporters argue tenure grants too much job security, while defenders say

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On This Day | We Need a Board to Manage Universities

by: MinotVoice | December 22, 2024

But the time is coming when the educational institutions will absorb all the revenues of the state if they are permitted to keep up the present system of duplication of work, and it is

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State Board of Higher Education Meeting Report

by: MinotVoice | December 13, 2024

The following meeting report was released by the ND State Board of Higher Education. The N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) voted unanimously during its Dec. 5, 2024, meeting to require online educational providers that have no physical presence in the State of North Dakota to belong to an educational compact that has approval

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Colorado governor muddies already murky water around UND President

by: Josh Wolsky | April 19, 2019

What’s in a resignation letter? That’s a question North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education may soon be asking. UND President Mark Kennedy ‘seemingly’ resigned last week to take a job in Colorado — only he wasn’t formally hired yet. Controversy over his Colorado candidacy emerged; Controversy over his North Dakota job followed; now we have

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What Is the Point of the State Board of Higher Education?

by: Josh Wolsky | April 17, 2019

Following a week of less than flattering news related to UND President Kennedy’s pursuit of a job in Colorado and the State School of Science’s reporting and procurement practices, Rob Port is wondering what’s the role of the State Board of Higher Education?

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No raises for North Dakota college presidents, chancellor

by: Josh Wolsky | June 28, 2017

The tough budget times are being felt across all levels of government, and the Board of Higher Education has caught wind of the belt-tightening sentiment. At a meeting in Fargo on Tuesday, the Board voted to freeze wages for all the state’s university system executives and college presidents. A contract extension was also granted to

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SBHE approves policy to authorize gun storage on campuses

by: Josh Wolsky | March 31, 2017

In a state with a rich history and love of hunting, the question of how students store guns on university campuses is a question that needs a working answer. Adding that to the fact that the legislature is redefining and strengthing our gun ownership and carrying rights this session means a few policies need to

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State Board of Higher Education approves change in tenure policy

by: Josh Wolsky | February 24, 2017

A new policy regarding tenure within the State Board of Higher Education was approved Thursday. The elective policy reduces the timeline required to dismiss a tenured faculty member from 1-year to 90 days and 180 days in circumstances where the primary reason is budget insolvency or difficulty.

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New tuition plan aiming to attract out-of-state students could cost NDSU $3.3 million

by: Josh Wolsky | October 28, 2016

The State Board of Higher Education is trying to attract more out-of-state students. The goal: turning some of those students into workers when they’re finished with school. The impact on revenues — at NDSU the program is estimated to reduce income by $3.3 million.

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Hagerott Steps into SBHE Chancellor Position

by: Josh Wolsky | July 2, 2015

Yesterday was the first day on the job for the new leader of our University system. Mark Hagerott brings a North Dakota history and a military background to the table; his first goal is to get out and listen. Full story from the Grand Forks Herald.

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Board of Higher Ed: ND Universities Need to Work on Retention, Affordability

by: Josh Wolsky | June 26, 2015

Student retention, affordability, and collaboration with grade schools — these are the goals North Dakota Universities need to focus on. So say the members of the Board of Higher Education and university presidents at their annual retreat in Fargo.

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