North Dakota House forwards bill to move chancellor s review to executive session
The final decision as to the chancellor’s status and contract will still be made at an open meeting of the board, Rep. David Richter, R-Williston, said during the floor session on Tuesday, Jan. 26. 1:50 pm, Jan. 27, 2021 ×
The North Dakota State Capitol is seen Jan. 17, 2021. Michelle Griffith / The Forum
The North Dakota House passed legislation Tuesday that would allow the state’s higher-ed governance board to do the chancellor’s job review in executive session.
Job reviews for North Dakota University System’s leader are currently done during the public portion of meetings, while reviews for presidents are done in executive session. House Bill 1220 would move the chancellor’s job review into executive session. However, the final decision as to the chancellor’s status and contract will still be made at an open meeting of the board, Rep. David Richter, R-Willisto
North Dakota lawmakers weigh bill that would limit transgender athletes
Backers of the bill have pitched it as needed legislation to protect fair competition for women athletes in the face of shifting national norms, while state LGBTQ advocacy groups have denounced it as an attack on transgender North Dakotans. Written By: Adam Willis | ×
Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, testifies on behalf of his bill limiting gender crossover in high school and college sports on Monday, Jan. 25. Adam Willis / The Forum
BISMARCK A bill that would bar high school and collegiate transgender athletes from competing in North Dakota sports under their identifying gender prompted marathon testimony from backers and opponents on Monday, Jan. 25.
North Dakota State University president: Budget cuts could help competitors
Gov. Doug Burgum’s requested 7.5% reduction in the university system’s funding formula would result in about a $5 million budget loss for NDSU, North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani said. Another round of cuts would be “devastating” for the campus and would impact students’ educational experience. 1:07 pm, Jan. 20, 2021 ×
North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani testifies in front of the Senate Appropriations committee on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Sydney Mook / Grand Forks Herald
North Dakota State President Dean Bresciani says potential budget cuts could mean big gains for out-of-state institutions, while hurting North Dakota.
UND leaders say budget reduction could mean loss of more than 70 jobs
UND President Andrew Armacost, along with other members of UND’s leadership team, presented to the North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, Jan. 18. 5:30 pm, Jan. 18, 2021 ×
UND President Andrew Armacost presents to the North Dakota Senate Appropriations committee on Monday, Jan. 18, at the North Dakota State Capitol. Sydney Mook / Grand Forks Herald
Already hit with previous losses, UND leaders told legislators Monday that another budget reduction could mean the loss of more than 70 jobs.
UND President Andrew Armacost, along with other members of UND’s leadership team, presented to the North Dakota Senate Appropriations committee on Monday, Jan. 18.
We re down to the meat and bones : Cuts to North Dakota higher-ed to hurt programs
Gov. Doug Burgum’s proposed budget calls for a 7.5% reduction in the system’s funding formula. That cut would reduce the system’s general fund budget from $648.7 million to $629.3 million. The system is asking for a base budget of $660.5 million. 6:10 pm, Jan. 18, 2021 ×
North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott listens to testimony during the North Dakota Senate Appropriations committee meeting on Monday, Jan. 18. Sydney Mook / Grand Forks Herald
BISMARCK Leaders of North Dakota’s higher education system asked legislators on Monday, Jan. 18, to not enact budget cuts that could result in significant job losses.