President_Leadership Profile_Rev

Northern State University | 9 South Dakota Board of Regents South Dakota State University’s governance structure exemplifies the collaborative principles set forth by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Northern is one of six universities in an integrated system of higher education in South Dakota governed by a single nine member board of regents. Eight members are appointed by the Governor for six- year terms; one student regent is appointed for a term of two years coinciding with enrollment at a postsecondary educational institution under the control of the board. The Board of Regents has constitutional authority to govern the system of public higher education in the state. Supported by an executive director and staff, the board provides leadership and sets policies for the programs and services delivered through its six universities and two special schools. (The above language regarding the student regent is taken from the statute that authorizes the position: SDCL § 13-49-6.1). Procedure for Candidacy Nominations and applications will be accepted until an appointment is made, within the practical limits of the process as finalists are identified. The position will be available in July 2021. For fullest consideration, materials should be submitted by May 23, 2021. Applications should include: a letter describing how the candidate’s interest and qualifications match those described herein; a current vitae or resume; a list of at least five references, including all telephone, email and postal contact information. All nominations and applications should be sent electronically to nsupresident@sdbor.edu . If interested parties have questions they can reach out to Dr. Brian Maher, Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, or Kayla Bastian, System Director of Human Resources, at 605-773-3455. All names will remain confidential except those of individuals invited for campus interviews. Northern State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages the nominations and candidacies of individuals from underrepresented groups. Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from NSU documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern.