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Dan Leingang named acting president at Bismarck State College

By North Dakota Monitor staff Jan 2, 2025 | 5:21 PM

(North Dakota Monitor staff) – Dan Leingang was appointed acting president of Bismarck State College Thursday by North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott.

Leingang will take over the role after BSC President Doug Jensen left the position effective Thursday, according to a news release from the State Board of Higher Education.

Leingang, BSC’s vice president of academic affairs, is expected to lead the college until the board holds a special meeting Jan. 9 to appoint an interim president.

“Our highest priority is focusing on the students at Bismarck State College and ensure a smooth transition of leadership to sustain the work that BSC has done to position itself as North Dakota’s only Polytechnic institution,” said Tim Mihalick, chair of the SBHE, in a statement.

Leingang, a Mandan native, joined BSC in 2000 as an assistant professor of mathematics. He was appointed to be dean of academic affairs in 2014. Leingang has served as vice president of academic affairs since 2017.

“I am honored to step into this temporary role at Bismarck State College and look forward to supporting the entire campus community as we remain focused on fostering student success,” Leingang said in a statement.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, a master’s degree in mathematics and a doctorate of philosophy in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota.

The board approved a separation agreement with Jensen on Dec. 20 after meeting in a closed-door executive session. Jensen said in an email to campus he requested early retirement due to medical issues and other personal issues.

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