
The North Dakota University System has launched a search for NDSU’s next president.
The 13-member search committee is co-chaired by Jill Louters of the State Board of Higher Education… and Dr. Greg Lardy, NDSU’s vice president for agricultural affairs.
The other 11 members have ties to NDSU.
Current President Dean Bresciani signed an agreement with the state Board of Higher Education to stay on the job through the end of 2022, following a harsh performance review.
Bresciani will then become a tenured professor at NDSU.
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ND University System release:
The North Dakota University System has launched a search for the next president of North Dakota State University.
The 13-member search committee represents a broad spectrum of NDSU stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the business community. Starting the search now will ensure the process is aligned with the hiring cycle of campus executives.
Co-chairing the NDSU Presidential Search Committee are Jill Louters, Ed.D., State Board of Higher Education vice chair, and Greg Lardy, Ph.D., NDSU’s vice president for agricultural affairs. Other committee members include:
Stacey Ackerman, NDSU Alumnus & Managing Editor for Abbot Downing
Barry Batcheller, NDSU Alumnus & Chairman of the Board, Appareo Systems
Peggy Cossette, NDSU Staff, Asst. to the Dean, Human Science and Education
Carin Engler, NDSU Staff, Administrative Clerk, Residence Life
David Goodin, NDSU Alumnus & President/CEO for MDU Resources
Kayla Jones, NDSU Student, President of the Black Students Association
Kalpana Katti, Ph.D., NDSU Faculty, University Distinguished Professor, College of Engineering
Charles Peterson, Pharm.D., NDSU Administration, Dean, College of Health Professions
Elizabeth Skoy, Pharm.D., NDSU Faculty, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Health Professions, School of Pharmacy
Steve Swiontek, NDSU Alumnus & Chairman of the Board, Gate City Bank
Alyssa Teubner, NDSU Doctoral Student & Assistant Director of New Student Programs
Ex-officio members of the committee include NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott and NDSU Foundation President/CEO John Glover.










