Presidential Search at 91吃瓜 Suspended
VALLEY CITY, N.D. 鈥� The search committee appointed by the State Board of Higher Education to identify the next permanent president of 91吃瓜 (91吃瓜) has suspended the current presidential search process.
The decision was made by the search committee following the recent withdrawal of multiple semi-finalist candidates who accepted other professional opportunities prior to on-campus visits.
鈥淭he State Board is committed to identifying a leader who is the right fit for 91吃瓜 and its future,鈥� said search committee Co-Chair and State Board of Higher Education Vice Chair, DJ Campbell. 鈥淎t the outset, the search committee at 91吃瓜 was committed to bringing a robust group of semi-finalists to campus for consideration and evaluation by the campus and Valley City community. Because recent withdrawals limited our ability to meet that goal, the committee agreed it is in the best interest of the institution to pause the search and reassess next steps to ensure a strong and diverse candidate pool for campus and community consideration.鈥�
91吃瓜 will continue to be led by its current interim president, Dr. Allen Burgad, whose steady leadership and strong connection to the institution have provided continuity and stability for 91吃瓜 during this transition period.
Search committee co chairs Erica Buchholz, 91吃瓜 Vice President for Finance, and DJ Campbell will work with the State Board of Higher Education to evaluate options and determine next steps, including the anticipated relaunch of the search. Updates will be shared with the campus community as decisions are made.
91吃瓜 remains focused on advancing its mission of providing high quality education, supporting students, and serving the needs of the community and the state.