Faculty and Administration

Faculty

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Aberle, Amber Ussatis (2013) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed. Valley City State University, Ed.D. Capella University

Betancur Echeverry, Luis (2022) Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; B.A. Pontificia Bolivariana University, Columbia, B.S.Ed. Valley City State University, M.A. (EAFIT) University, Columbia

Boe, James (2000) Dean for Graduate Studies and Extended Learning; Professor of Graduate; B.S. Valley City State University, M.Ed. University of North Dakota, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

Bremer, Abigail (2019) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.S. Michigan State University, Ed.D. Minnesota State University - Moorhead

Brister, J. Gregory (2011) Professor of Language and Literature; B.A. Hamline University, M.A. St. Cloud State University, Ph.D. University of Kansas

Burgad, Allen (2021) Interim President and Dean for School of Education; B.S.Ed. Valley City State University, M.Ed. University of Mary, Ed.D. University of North Dakota

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Dreyer-Larson, Staci (2023) Assistant Professor of Science; B.A. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Ph.D. University of North Dakota

Du, Yang (2019) Associate Professor of Computer Systems and Software Engineering; B.E.E., Ph.D. Beihang University

Dutton, Anthony (2009) Professor of Social Science; B.S.Ed. Valley City State University, M.A. University of North Dakota, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

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Galt, Nicholas (2016) Associate Professor of Science; B.S. North Dakota State University, Ph.D. University of Alabama

Gjovik, Knut Peder (2008) Director for Don Mugan CTE Leadership Center; Emeritus Professor of Technology and STEM Education; A.A. Lake Region State College, B.S. Valley City State University, M.S. University of North Dakota, Ph.D. North Dakota State University.

Green, Hunter (2025) Assistant Professor of Science; B.S. Wayland Baptist University, M.S. Fort Hays State University, Ph.D. Texas Tech University

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Hanson, David (2017) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. Valley City State University, M.S. Tri-College University

Hunt, Rachelle (2007) Director for Athletic Training Program; Professor of Kinesiology and Human Performance; B.S. North Dakota State University, M.Ed. Valley City State University, Ed.D. Minnesota State University; AT, LAT

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James, Donna (1999) Instructor of Graduate; B.S. Valley City State University, M.L.S. Emporia State University

Jorgensen, Alexander (2020) Associate Professor of Social Science; B.A. Concordia College; M.A. University of Kansas; Ph.D. University of Kansas

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King, Steven (2005) Professor of Social Science; B.A. Oak Hills Christian School, M.A. St. Cloud State University, D.A. University of North Dakota

Kosel, Trent (2020) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Valley City State University; M.A. Minot State University; M.Ed. North Dakota State University

Krumwiede, Elisa (2019) Associate Professor of Technology and STEM Education; B.S. North Dakota State University, M.Ed. Valley City State University

Kvilvang, Heather (2002) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. in Ed. Valley City State University, M.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

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Leker, Lindsey (2024) Associate Professor of Social Science; B.A. Minnesota State University Moorhead, M.S. North Dakota State University, Ph.D. University of North Dakota

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Ma, Yongchao (2020) Assistant Professor of Computer Systems and Software Engineering; B.S. Jilin University; M.S. Dalian University of Technology; M.S., Ph.D. North Dakota State University;

Mannie, Clayton (2020) Assistant Professor of Technology and STEM Education; B.S. and M.Ed. Valley City State University

Montgomery, Trista (2022) Assistant Professor of Science; B.A., B.S., M.S. Bemidji State University

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Nelson, Sharity (2025) Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; B.A. Truman State University, M.L.S. Indiana University, Ph.D. University of Oregon

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Olson, Alan (1990) Professor of Education; B.S. Valley City State University, M.S. Northern State University, Ph.D. University of North Dakota

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Pfeifer, Susan (2005) Professor of Computer Systems and Software Engineering; B.A. Jamestown College, M.S. University of St. Thomas; P.M.P., SAP Certified Associate

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Shorma, Jodi (2009) Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; B.A., M.A. University of North Dakota

Sundstrom, Teather (2012) Professor of Science; B.S. University of North Dakota, Ph.D. University of Connecticut

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Thompson, Amber (2022) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Human Performance; M.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Ph.D. Concordia University Chicago

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van Gijssel, Hilde (2002) Professor of Science; M.Ed. Valley City State University, M.S., Ph.D. Leiden University (the Netherlands)

VanHorn, Shannon (1999) Professor of Communication Arts; B.S., M.S., Ph.D. North Dakota State University

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Wicktor, Emily D. (2022) Associate Professor of Language and Literature; B.A., M.A. St. Cloud State University, Ph.D. University of Kansas

Wirth, Jamie (2008) Director for Great Plains STEM Education Center; Professor of Mathematics; B.A. University of North Dakota, B.S.Ed Mayville State University, M.A. Minot State University, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

Wright, Wesley (2022) Assistant Professor of Business; B.S., MAcc Brigham Young University, M.B.A Florida State University

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Zerface, Angela (2021) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. Minnesota State University-Moorhead, B.S,B.A. Valley City State University, M.Ed. North Dakota State University

Administration

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Anderson, Cory (2020) Executive Director for University Advancement; B.S. Valley City State University

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Boe, James (2000) Dean for Graduate Studies and Extended Learning; Professor of Graduate; B.S. Valley City State University, M.Ed. University of North Dakota, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

Brooks, Larry (2022) Vice President for Academic Affairs; B.S., M.S. North Dakota State University

Buchholz, Erica (2010) Vice President for Business Affairs; Controller; B.S. Valley City State University

Burgad, Allen (2021) Interim President and Dean for School of Education; B.S.Ed. Valley City State University, M.Ed. University of Mary, Ed.D. University of North Dakota

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Dutton, Enkhtuya (2024) Director for Library Services; B.S. Valley City State University, M.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Edinger, Erin (2021) Director for Residence Life; B.S. Valley City State University, M.S. Minnesota State University

Elston, Kayla (2019) Manager for University Brand, Graphic Designer, Viking Print Services; A.A.S. Bismarck State College

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Gregoryk, Kerry (2017) Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning; B.S. University of Minnesota-Moorhead, M.S.I.T. University of Mary, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

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Heide, Erin (2022) Director for Enrollment Services; B.S. Dickinson State University, M.S. Chadron State College-Nebraska

Hone, Shannon (2021) Registrar; B.S. Valley City State University

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Kennedy, Christopher (2023) Graduate Program Coordinator; B.S. Valley City State University

Klapp, Thomas (2025) Director for Student Teaching and Field Placement Face to Face; Assistant Professor of Education; B.S.Ed. Valley City State University, M.Ed. North Dakota State University

Kohler, Janna (2022) Director for Career Services; B.S. Valley City State University, M. Ed. University of Jamestown

Kotta, Christopher (CJ) (1996) Director for Network Services and Campus IT Security Officer; B.S. Valley City State University

Kringlie, Erik (1990) Director for Data Centers and Virtualization; B.U.S. Valley City State University

Krinke, Shawn (2025) Director for Student Teaching and Field Placement Online; Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. North Dakota State University, M.A. The College of St. Catherine

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Larson, Jennifer (2013) Director for Human Resources; B.S. Valley City State University

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McCulloch, Dennis (1994) Director for Athletics; B.S.Ed., M.S. Northern State University-South Dakota

Mills, Bradley (1999) Director for Enterprise Applications; B.A. University of Jamestown

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Nelson, Mark (2024) Vice President for Student Affairs; A.A. Normandale Community College, B.S., M.R.C. Bowling Green State University,

Nix, Mike (1996) Director for Technology Service Desk; B.S. Valley City State University

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Olson, Steven (2023) Director for Athletic Development Game Management; B.S. Valley City State University

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Peterson, Kaleen (2011) Director for Student Academic Services/Title IX Coordinator; B.A., J.D. University of North Dakota

Potts, Mark (2013) Director for Public Relations; B.S. North Dakota State University

Pritchert, Marcia (1985) Director for Financial Aid; B.S. Valley City State University, M.B.A. North Dakota State University

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Rogelstad, Todd (2000) VCSU Bookstore Manager; B.S. University of North Dakota

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Stricklin, Kari (1999) Director for Student Center and Student Activities; B.S. Valley City State University

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Tykwinski, Betty (2018) Director for Health and Wellness/Worksite Wellness Coordinator; B.S.N. Mankato State University, M.S.N. Waldon University

Tykwinski, Joseph (1986) Executive Chief Information Officer; Assistant Professor; B.S., M.S. Mankato State University

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Woehl, Kathryn (2010) Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Social Science; B.S. North Dakota State University, M.S. St. Cloud State University, M.A, Ph.D. University of North Dakota

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Zahn, Cindy (2005) Director for Distance Elementary Education; Associate Professor of Education; B.S.Ed. Moorhead State University, M.Ed. University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ph.D. North Dakota State University

NDUS Commissioner

Brent Sanford

North Dakota State Board of Higher Education

The State Board of Higher Education is the policy-setting and advocacy body for the North Dakota University System and the governing body for North Dakota's 11 publicly supported colleges and universities. The SBHE also oversees the NDSU Extension Service and Agricultural Research Stations, Northern Crops Institute, State Forest Service and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute.

The SBHE is made up of seven citizen members appointed to four-year terms by the governor and one student appointed by the governor to serve a one-year term. The Council of College Faculties selects the board's non-voting faculty advisor, and the NDUS Staff Senate selects the board's non-voting staff advisor.

Board Members

Kevin Black, Chair

Donald Campbell, Vice Chair

Tim Mihalick

Danita Bye

Curtis Biller

Patrick Sogard

Michelle Kommer

Maxwell Eriksrud, Student Member

Anna Kinney, Staff Advisor

Lisa Montplaisir, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor

Faculty

Administration

NDUS Commissioner

North Dakota State Board of Higher Education

Board Members

​ For more information, visit https://ndus.edu/sbhe-overview/board-members-2/.

For more information, visit https://ndus.edu/sbhe-overview/board-members-2/.