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Higher ed board torn over Shirvani criticisms

May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO The day after she was grilled at a legislative committee hearing about perceived efforts to discredit North Dakota’s higher education chancellor, a member of the board overseeing the system sent an email critical of how her board and staff responded. Continue Reading

Higher ed measure would give power to legislators, board member says

May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS Although a resolution to replace the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education with a three-member commission might appear to be prompted by recent controversy, board member Grant Shaft said there has been similar legislation every session. Continue Reading

Behind the silence: Emails show ND university, college presidents have bristled at Shirvani’s leadership

April 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK Minot State University President David Fuller had some tough talk for presidents of North Dakota’s 11 public colleges and universities after the March 7 meeting of the board that oversees the system. Continue Reading

Lawmakers hope for 1 last vote on higher ed structure

April 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK A proposal to eliminate the State Board of Higher Education was shot down twice Thursday, with lawmakers hoping it comes back up today. Continue Reading

New bus company for 518

April 16, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

School board approves contract starting in fallWORTHINGTON After much discussion among the board members at Tuesday’s board meeting, the District 518 School Board voted unanimously to accept Bud’s Bus Service as the transportation company, beginning in the fall. Continue Reading

Alyson – Murray County Board

March 26, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

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Make room for parks: Dickinson Planning and Zoning Commission wants closer partnership between developers, park commission

March 20, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The Dickinson Planning and Zoning Commission would like developers to think not only of the first residents moving into the neighborhoods they are building, but those who will live there in 100-plus years. Continue Reading

Modest proposals for a stronger higher ed board

March 11, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

If I were the director of the drama playing out in Bismarck this winter, I’d ask the lighting crew to move the spots just a little, away from the chancellor and on to the State Board of Higher Education itself. Continue Reading

Legislature sees 2nd proposal to eliminate higher ed board

February 28, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK Another constitutional amendment to overhaul North Dakota’s higher education system is being discussed in the Legislature. Continue Reading

Constitutional amendment would eliminate higher ed board, create elected position

February 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK North Dakota’s higher education system for the last 75 years could become a thing of the past under a plan being discussed in the Legislature. Continue Reading