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Higher ed board torn over Shirvani criticisms

FARGO — The day after she was grilled at a legislative committee hearing about perceived efforts to discredit North Dakota’s higher education chancellor, a member of the board overseeing the system sent an email critical of how her board and staff responded.

By Dave Roepke and Sam Benshoof , May 19, 2013

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Higher ed official questions NDUS leaders

Higher ed official questions NDUS leaders GRAND FORKS — A commission charged with accrediting the North Dakota University System is investigating a complaint filed by a former university president about the system’s leadership.

By Jennifer Johnson , May 18, 2013

NDUS whistleblower files lawsuit

A North Dakota University System whistleblower who questioned her boss’ conduct before a legislative body earlier this year said she plans to file a defamation lawsuit against her employer.

By Bryan Horwath , May 11, 2013

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Higher ed board plans anonymous surveys to evaluate Shirvani's leadership

Higher ed board plans anonymous surveys to evaluate Shirvani's leadership GRAND FORKS — The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education unanimously decided Thursday to conduct a performance evaluation on the chancellor that allows college presidents, staff and students to “speak without fear,” according to one member.

By Jennifer Johnson , May 10, 2013

Chancellor's leadership questioned by high ed board members

GRAND FORKS — A meeting of the State Board of Higher Education began on a tense note today at the University of North Dakota with questions over embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani's leadership skills.

By Jennifer Johnson , May 09, 2013

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Closed open meetings: AG calls higher ed's violations of meeting laws 'pervasive'

Closed open meetings: AG calls higher ed's violations of meeting laws 'pervasive' BISMARCK — The State Board of Higher Education’s violations of open meeting laws are “pervasive,” and board members must complete training to avoid future problems with the law, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said.

By Ryan Johnson , May 04, 2013

Behind the silence: Emails show ND university, college presidents have bristled at Shirvani’s leadership

Behind the silence: Emails show ND university, college presidents have bristled at Shirvani’s leadership BISMARCK — Minot State University President David Fuller had some tough talk for presidents of North Dakota’s 11 public colleges and universities after the March 7 meeting of the board that oversees the system.

By Ryan Johnson , April 28, 2013

NDUS auditor says Shirvani did not commit fraud

BISMARCK — The internal auditor for the North Dakota University System said Chancellor Hamid Shirvani did not violate any policies or commit fraud in testimony before a House committee, but adds that Shirvani’s presentation could have been construed as misleading.

By TJ Jerke , April 26, 2013

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Chancellor Shirvani pushes for UND branch in Oil Patch

GRAND FORKS — A proposed University of North Dakota campus in the heart of the state’s Oil Patch made it as far as committee hearings in Bismarck, but won’t get funding this legislative session.

By Jennifer Johnson , April 14, 2013

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NDUS leaders, NDSU Student Government oppose funding formula amendments in bill

BISMARCK — North Dakota University System leaders are calling on lawmakers to restore the state’s higher education budget in the wake of new amendments that could trim millions of dollars from what campuses will receive over the next two years.

By Ryan Johnson , April 11, 2013

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Lawmaker calls hearing to review Shirvani fraud allegations

Lawmaker calls hearing to review Shirvani fraud allegations BISMARCK — A state lawmaker called members of the State Board of Higher Education and University System office before a House committee Friday to ask questions about what he believes has been a behind-the-scenes effort to discredit Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.

By TJ Jerke , April 06, 2013

Shirvani could owe thousands in California property tax

TURLOCK, Calif. — The head of the North Dakota University System likely will have to pay thousands of dollars in uncollected taxes because of a five-year assessment error on his former home here, the Stanislaus County assessor said this week.

By Ryan Johnson , April 05, 2013

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Shirvani critic Porter says doing right thing was paramount

Doing the right thing was more important than doing the safe thing, said a North Dakota University System employee at the forefront of a firestorm surrounding her boss.

By Bryan Horwath , April 05, 2013

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Shirvani says higher college standards will benefit regional economy

Shirvani says higher college standards will benefit regional economy GRAND FORKS — Improving the quality of universities and their students can build up the economies of their surrounding regions, the North Dakota University System chancellor said Thursday.

By Robb Jeffries , April 05, 2013

Board resolution supporting Shirvani passes 5-3

BISMARCK – The State Board of Higher Education passed a resolution stating it “endorses and gives its full support” to the efforts of Chancellor Hamid Shirvani during a special conference call Thursday, but three members of the eight-member board voted against the plan and said more discussion is needed to address lingering communication and transparency issues.

By Ryan Johnson , March 22, 2013

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