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
Abshire, Michelle (2021) Assistant Professor of Science; B.S., Ph.D. Oklahoma State University
Anderson, Bob (2005) Professor of Science; B.S., Ph.D. South Dakota State University
Anderson, Mary Beth (2022) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.S. University of Minnesota
Aune, Heather (2024) Assistant Professor of Music; B.A. University of Jamestown, M.A. University of Mary

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Bass, Dave (1981) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. Valley City State University, M.Ed. University of North Dakota
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
Bratrud, Sharon (2014) Athletic Training Curriculum Program Clinical Coordinator; Professor of Kinesiology and Human Performance; B.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead, M.S. University of North Dakota; AT, LAT
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
Brown, Gratia (2019) Associate Professor of Art; B.A. University of Pittsburgh, M.F.A. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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Clauson, Jacob (2021) Assistant Professor of Social Science; B.A., B.S. Minnesota State University-Moorhead, M.S. University of Oregon
Clements, Katrina (2023) Assistant Professor of Music; B.M.Ed The University of New Mexico, M.M. University of Minnesota, D.M.A. Arizona State University
Cunningham, Steven (2022) Assistant Professor of Music; B.M. University of North Texas, M.M. Oklahoma State University, D.M.A. University of Minnesota

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DeMuth, David (2012) Professor of Science; B.S. University of Louisville, M.S. University of Louisville, Ph.D. University of Minnesota
Dreyer, Staci (2023) Assistant Professor of Science; B.A. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Ph.D. University of North Dakota
Du, Yang (2019) Assistant 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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Ephrim, Ekow (2020) Assistant Professor of Art; B.A. University of Education Winneba, Ghana; M.F.A. Indiana University Bloomington

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Fenster, Emily (2013) Professor of Social Science; B.A. University of North Dakota. M.G.S., Ph.D. Miami 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.

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Hanson, David (2017) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. Valley City State University, M.S. Tri-College University
Haut, Jessica (2024) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S.Ed., M.Ed. Valley City State University
Heide, Jerrold (2018) Assistant Professor of Music; B.M. Dickinson State University, M.M. University of South Dakota
Helmi, Wesam (2024) Assistant Professor of Business; B.A., M.B.A. University of Business and Technology Saudia Arabia, Ph.D. North Dakota State 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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Jimenez, Kenneth (2017) Associate Professor of Music; B.M. University of Wyoming, M.M. University of Minnesota Duluth, D.M.A. North Dakota State University
Johnson, Oswald (2022) Assistant Professor of Music; B.M. Wheaton College, M.M. Ohio University, D.A. Ball 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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Katuin, Tammy (2018) Associate Professor of Business; A.S. Reedley College, B.A. Fresno Pacific University, M.B.A. University of North Dakota
Keller, Allison (2024) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Human Performance; B.U.S. North Dakota State University, M.A. Valley City State University
Kiecker, Lindsey (2023) Instructor of Science; B.S.Ed. Valley City State University
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
Klein, Joan (2016) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. Minnesota State University - Moorhead, M.S. Northern State University
Kosel, Trent (2020) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Valley City State University; M.A. Minot State University; M.Ed. North Dakota State University
Kruger, Lee (2001) Associate Professor of Language and Literature; B.A. Wartburg College, M.A. University of Nebraska-Omaha
Krumwiede, Elisa (2019) Assistant 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
Long, Taylor (2023) Assistant Professor of Music; B.M. Portland State University, M.M. University of Kansas, D.M.A. Stony Brook University

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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. North Dakota State University
Mannie, Clayton (2020) Assistant Professor of Technology and STEM Education; B.S. and M.Ed. Valley City State University
Mattson, Barbara (2022) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Human Performance; A.A. Snow College, B.A. Adams State University, M.A. Concordia University
Meyers, Nicholaus (2012) Assistant Professor; B.M. Augusta State University, M.M. University of Tennessee, D.M.A. North Dakota State University
Mircsov, Angela (2018) Associate Professor of Art; B.F.A. Millikin University, M.F.A. Lindenwood University
Mogensen, Christine (2021) Instructor of Kinesiology and Human Performance; B.S.Ed., M.A.Ed. Northern State University
Montgomery, Trista (2022) Assistant Professor of Science; B.A., B.S., M.S. Bemidji State University

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Noteboom, Benjamin (2022) Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D. North Dakota State University

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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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Peschel, Heather (2015) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S. Valley City State University, M.Ed. University of North Dakota
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
Pollert, Jaime (2021) Assistant Professor of Education; B.A. Concordia University, M.S. Minnesota State University-Moorhead

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Revier, Zach (2024) Assistant Professor of Business; B.S. Williams Baptist College, M.B.A. Abila University
Richman, Harmony (2018) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed. Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Ries, Katlyn (2024) Assistant Professor of Education; B.S.Ed. Valley City State University, B.S. North Dakota State University, M.Ed. University of North Dakota,
Ross, Richard (1999) Associate Professor of Business; B.A., B.S. Minot State University, M.S. Tri-College University
Russi, Jenni Lou (2009) Director of Theatre; Associate Professor of Communication Arts; B.A. Judson University, M.F.A. Kent State University

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Shorma, Jodi (2009) Assistant Professor of Language and Literature; B.A., M.A. University of North Dakota
Shuler, Jessica (2020) Online Music Coordinator of Music; B.A. Clemson University, B.S. Valley City State University
Sundstrom, Teather (2012) Professor of Science; B.S. University of North Dakota, Ph.D. University of Connecticut

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Taft, Tamara Jo (2021) Assistant Professor of Communication Arts; B.A. Wartburg College, M.S. Arizona State University
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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Wang, Xin (2024) Assistant Professor of Computer Systems and Software Engineering; B.Eng. Nanjing University Jiangsu China, M.S. North Dakota State University, Ph.D. Beijing University Beijing China
Wicktor, Emily D. (2022) Associate Professor of Language and Literature; B.A., M.A. St. Cloud State University, Ph.D. University of Kansas
Williams, Casey (2011) Associate Professor of Science; B.S. Northwestern State University, M.S., Ph.D. Texas State University
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
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
Wright, Wesley (2022) Assistant Professor of Business; B.S., MAcc Brigham Young University, M.B.A Florida State University

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

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LaFave, Alan (2018) President; B.M.E. Northern State College, M.M., D.M.A. Arizona State University
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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Santana, Jocelyn (2024) Director for Multicultural Affairs; B.S.Ed, M.S., Ed.D. Northern Illinois University
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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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
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 Chancellor

Dr. Mark R. Hagerott

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

Tim Mihalick, Chair
Danita Bye, Vice Chair
Casey Ryan, MD
Jeffry Volk
Curtis Biller
Kevin Black
Donald Campbell
Maxwell Eriksrud, Student Member
Michael Linnell, Staff Advisor
Lisa Montplaisir, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor

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