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State Capitol – 600 E Boulevard Ave – Dept. 215
Bismarck ND 58505-0230
Phone: 701.328.2960 Fax: 701.328.2961
E-mail: [email protected] Web: ndus.edu
North Dakota Board of Higher Education
Meeting Notice and Agenda
April 24, 2014
The State Board of Higher Education meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2014 will begin at 8:30 a.m. MT
(9:30 CST), at Dickinson State University, Student Center, Ballroom, 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND,
58601. The live video stream can be viewed at http://ndus.edu/board/live-stream/.
Call to Order
1. Approval of March 27, 2014 meeting minutes
2. Approval of Agenda
Reports and Public Comment
3. Board Chair’s Report – Board Chair Diederich
4. Interim Chancellor’s Report – Interim Chancellor Skogen
• Update on Higher Learning Commission Visit
• Institutional Initiatives – Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University –
Sharon Kilzer and Clay Jenkinson
5. North Dakota Student Association Report – Jennifer Vetter
6. Council of College Faculties (CCF) Report – Dr. Douglas Munski
7. Staff Senate Report – Ms. Janice Hoffarth
8. Public Comment
Board Business
SBHE Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations – Chair Diederich
9. Tenure
10. Provisional Tenure
11. Committee Academic Consent:
Stage II/New Programs
i) NDSU - Request for a new Graduate Certificate Program in Technology Enhanced Instruction,
via on-line distance delivery exclusively, effective fall 2014.
ii) DCB - Request for a new A.A.S. in Health Information Management, via on-line distance
delivery exclusively, effective fall semester 2014.
Stage II/Organization Change
iii) NDSCS - Name Change from Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology
Department to Construction and Design Technology Department; effective fall 2014.
Academic (other)
12. NDSU - Establish a new institute, Global Institute of Food Security and International Agriculture
(GIFSIA); effective fall 2014 – Dr. Bresciani
The North Dakota University System is governed by the State Board of Higher Education and includes:
Bismarck State College • Dakota College at Bottineau • Dickinson State University • Lake Region State College • Mayville State University • Minot State University
North Dakota State College of Science • North Dakota State University • University of North Dakota • Valley City State University • Williston State College
13. NDSU - Request for a new Undergraduate Certificate Program in Apparel, Retail Merchandising
and Design (ARMD), via on-line distance delivery exclusively; effective fall 2014 – Dr.
Bresciani
SBHE Budget and Finance Committee Recommendations – Chair Espegard
14. Committee Financial and Facility Consent:
i) Authorize an increase in legislative spending authority for the UND Law School renovation
and addition project from $11,400,000 in state general fund to $13,907,448, of which
$11,400,000 is from general fund and $2,508,448 to be paid from private funds. Further,
authorize UND to solicit private funds to enable completion of the full scope envisioned for
the Law School renovation and addition project. Additionally, authorize UND to seek
Budget Section approval for the increase in spending per NDCC 15-10-12.1, and to proceed
with the project once all approvals have been received.
ii) Authorize NDSU to proceed with the acquisition of the NDSU Equine Center at the cost of
$1.
iii) Authorize North Dakota State College of Science to increase spending for the Old Main
Renovation project from $8,085,879 to $8,444,657, an increase of $358,778 funded through
capital projects contingency pool; and to proceed with the project once all approvals have
been received.
iv) Authorize Mayville State University to increase spending for the Campus-wide Drainage
Improvements project from $2,153,650 to $2,249,209, an increase of $95,559 funded through
capital projects contingency pool; and to proceed with the project once all approvals have
been received.
v) North Dakota State Grant
a. Motion to approve the 2014-15 maximum ND State Grant amount of $1,650 per student.
b. Motion to approve the 2014-15 tiered budgets as recommended by the State Grant
Advisory Board.
• Four-Year Research Universities
$19,674
• Four-Year Public Universities
$17,088
• Two-Year Public Universities
$13,712
• Tribal Colleges
$13,712
• Private Institutions
$25,358
15. Financial and Facility Consent (other):
i) Authorize UND to proceed with reconstruction of parking lots at an estimated cost of
$2,100,000 to be funded from local funds (Housing & Auxiliary Facilities).
ii) Authorize the North Dakota State College of Science to proceed with the NDSCS Fargo
renovation project estimated to cost a total of $350,000 from up to $200,000 of local funds
and up to $180,000 of TAACCCT Federal Grant funding.
iii) Authorize NDSU to proceed with miscellaneous deferred maintenance repairs in Ceres Hall
at an estimated cost of $750,000 to be funded from 2013-2015 extraordinary repair funds.
iv) Authorize NDSU to increase the project authorization of the low rise lavatories renovation
project in Dinan Hall, Phase III by $100,000 from $1,085,000 to $1,185,000 to be funded
from auxiliary local funds.
v) Authorize NDSU to proceed with deferred maintenance repairs in Stevens Hall at an
estimated cost of $750,000 to be funded from 2013-15 extraordinary repair funds.
16. Authorize North Dakota State College of Science to increase spending for the renovation of the
NDSCS Football Complex project from $1,350,000 to $1,500,000, an increase of $150,000
funded through no less than $550,000 in donations, up to $900,000 in auxiliary, and $50,000 in
private funds; and further request authorization to seek approval from the budget section; and to
proceed with the project once all approvals have been received – Dr. Richman
17. SBARE Nominations/Recommendations:
• JoAnn Rodenbiker
• Lance Gulleson
• Mike Beltz
• Mark Birdsall
Board Policy
First Reading
18. NDUS HR Policy 4, Probationary Period Rewrite – Mr. Sagsveen
Second Reading (none)
Under Review
o SBHE Policy 430.1 – Honorary Degrees (Amend)
o SBHE Policy 611.2 – Intellectual property (Amend)
o SBHE Policy 611.10 – Employee Responsibility and Activities: Theft, Fraud, Abuse and
Waste (Amend)
o SBHE Policy 340.2 – Foundations
o SBHE Policy 703.2 – Benefits
Other Business
19. Presidents’ Reports
Adjourn
Future Board Meetings
• May 29, 2014 – Tioga, ND
• June 26, 2014 – UND
Contact Kristie Hetzler (701) 328-2966 or [email protected] prior to the scheduled meeting date
if auxiliary aids or services are needed.
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State Capitol – 600 E Boulevard Ave – Dept. 215
Bismarck ND 58505-0230
Phone: 701.328.2960 Fax: 701.328.2961
E-mail: [email protected] Web: ndus.edu
The following draft minutes have not yet been approved by the SBHE
North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
Minutes of the March 27, 2014, Meeting
At Bismarck State College
Board Chair Diederich called the meeting to order at 9:06 A.M. CST.
Members present:
Dr. Kirsten Diederich, Board Chair
Mr. Grant Shaft (phone)
Ms. Kari Reichert
Dr. Doug Munski, Faculty Adviser (phone)
Mr. Duaine Espegard (phone)
Dr. Terry Hjelmstad, Vice Chair
Mr. Devin Hoffarth
Ms. Janice Hoffarth, Staff Adviser
Ms. Kathleen Neset
Mr. Don Morton (phone)
Interim Chancellor present: Dr. Larry C. Skogen
Institution Presidents present:
Dr. Ken Grosz, Dean, DCB
Dr. D.C. Coston, President, DSU
Dr. Doug Darling, President, LRSC
Dr. Gary Hagen, President, MaSU
Dr. John Richman, President, NDSCS
Dr. Dean Bresciani, President, NDSU
Dr. Robert Kelley, President, UND
Dr. Steve Shirley, President, VCSU
Mr. David Clark, Interim President, BSC
Dr. Dick Jenkins, Vice President Student Affairs MiSU
NDUS senior staff present:
Dr. Lisa Feldner, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Institutional Research
Dr. Sonia Cowen, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Mr. Murray Sagsveen, Chief of Staff and Director of Legal Services
Ms. Laura Glatt, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs
Ms. Linda Donlin, Director of Communications and Media Relations
Mr. Tim Carlson, Chief Auditor
Ms. Kristie Hetzler, Executive Assistant to the State Board of Higher Education
Ms. Connie Sprynczynatyk, Director, Strategic Planning
The North Dakota University System is governed by the State Board of Higher Education and includes:
Bismarck State College • Dakota College at Bottineau • Dickinson State University • Lake Region State College • Mayville State University • Minot State University
North Dakota State College of Science • North Dakota State University • University of North Dakota • Valley City State University • Williston State College
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Approval of Minutes
Hjelmstad moved, Hoffarth seconded, to approve the February 27, 2014, Board meeting minutes.
Espegard, Neset, Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Shaft, Reichert, Diederich voted yes. The motion carried.
Approval of Board agenda
Morton moved, Hoffarth seconded, to approve the Board agenda with the following changes:
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Delete the academic request from Dakota College at Bottineau for termination of the Medical
Transcription Program.
Move the annual budget guidelines from item eleven to three.
Neset, Morton, Shaft, Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, and Diederich voted yes; Espegard voted no. The
motion carried.
Annual Budget Guidelines
The Budget and Finance Committee met on March 7, 2014. The Committee consists of Board members
Grant Shaft, Kari Reichert and Duaine Espegard (Chair). Mr. Espegard updated the Board on the
discussions and recommendations of the committee.
The committee supports the recommended annual budget guidelines, except as it relates to 14-15 tuition
rate limits. For tuition rate limits, the Cabinet proposed a plan different from the committee as follows:
Chancellor’s Cabinet
Budget and Finance Committee
Recommended 14-15 AY
Recommended 14-15 AY
Tuition Rate Maximum Limits Tuition Rate Maximum Limits
(address student share and
(address student share only)
differential between requested
and funded state share)
BSC
3.81%
2.42%
LRSC
2.13%
2.18%
WSC
7.10%
7.10%
NDSCS
3.28%
3.76%
DCB
2.42%
3.30%
DSU
5.08%
3.97%
MaSU
3.57%
3.79%
MiSU
5.09%
3.62%
VCSU
4.16%
4.23%
UND/SOMHS
4.90%
3.72%
NDSU
4.23%
3.28%
Espegard moved, Shaft seconded, to adopt the Budget and Finance Committee’s recommendation (i.e.,
approving the annual budget as is, but including the tuition rates as listed in the committee’s
recommendation stated above). Espegard, Shaft, and Neset voted yes. Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, and
Diederich voted no. Morton absent. The motion failed.
State Board of Higher Education – March 27, 2014
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Interim Chancellor Skogen proposed a third option: authorize the presidents to increase tuition as listed in
column 2 below and allow the President to return to the Board, if necessary, for any increases beyond
this amount, but not to exceed the maximum cap outlined in column 1 below.
Column 1
2014-15 Maximum Rate Increase
BSC
3.81%
LRSC
2.13%
WSC
7.10%
NDSCS
3.28%
DCB
2.42%
DSU
5.08%
MaSU
3.57%
MiSU
5.09%
VCSU
4.16%
UND/SMHS
4.90%
NDSU
4.23%
Column 2
Presidents’ Expected Rate of Increase
2% - 2.42%
2.13%
7.10%
3.28%
2.42%
3.97%
3.57%
2.50%
3.90%
3.72%
4.23%
Espegard moved, Neset seconded, to remand the tuition increase issue to the Budget and Finance
Committee for further consideration. Espegard, Shaft, and Neset voted yes. Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert,
and Diederich voted no. Morton absent. The motion failed.
Tammy Dolan and Laura Glatt presented the Governor’s funding model to the Board. After discussion,
Hoffarth moved, Hjelmstad seconded, to approve the 2014-2015 tuition rate increases below, with
additional authorization for the President to return to the SBHE for any increases up to the maximum cap
limits as follows:
Increase
BSC
LRSC
WSC
NDSCS
DCB
DSU
MaSU
MiSU
VCSU
UND/SMHS
NDSU
2% - 2.42%
2.13%
7.10%
3.28%
2.42%
3.97%
3.57%
2.50%
3.90%
3.72%
4.23%
(cap 3.81%)
(cap 2.13%)
(cap 7.10%)
(cap 3.28%)
(cap 2.42%)
(cap 5.08%)
(cap 3.57%)
(cap 5.09%)
(cap 4.16%)
(cap 4.90%)
(cap 4.23%)
Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, and Diederich voted yes; Espegard, Neset, and Shaft voted no. Morton
absent. The motion carried.
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The following are salary guidelines:
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Campus/entity-wide average salary increases be a minimum of 3% for permanent
employees beginning with the month of July 2014, unless an exception is provided by the
SBHE.
Compensation adjustments are to vary based on documented performance, market, equity
and other factors such as promotion and changes in workload and responsibility, and are
not necessarily to be the same percentage increase for each employee.
All permanent employees whose documented performance levels meet standards are eligible for a
salary increase.
Probationary employees are not eligible for the standard July 1 increase; however, in unique
circumstances, a probationary employee may be eligible for a market or equity adjustment to
address internal or external equity on July 1. In addition, once the employee is off probation, they
may be given all or a portion of other increases, at the discretion of the appointing authority.
May also use other salary administration tools, including one-time pay adjustments.
Are authorized to adjust full-time equivalent positions as needed, subject to the availability of
funds.
There will be a reduction in the ConnectND (CND) fee of $81 per semester to $66 per semester (a $15
difference) beginning in the Fall 2014 semester. The fee will be reduced, in part, because the final
payment was made on the bonds that helped finance CND costs. The resulting reduction could have been
$23; however, there are offsetting ongoing personnel and software license/maintenance costs that support
the CND system. Those cost increases, which are roughly equivalent to $8 per student, have been
factored into the AY14-15 CND fee, thus the net reduction will be $15.
SB2094 limits mandatory fee increases to no more than 1% of the latest available average full-time,
resident, on-campus, undergraduate tuition rate at that institution, unless the state board determines that
an exemption from the requirements of this section is necessitated as a result of:
1. Student demand, as evidenced by a campus-wide student election or formal action by an
institution's student governing board or committee.
2. Before mandatory fees on students may be increased to support the construction or renovation
of a campus building valued at more than $1 million, the use must be approved by a majority
of the students voting on the question at a campus-wide election. This subsection does not
apply to any construction or renovation for which the use of mandatory fees was authorized
before 7/1/13.
Approve the mandatory increases, and exemption from the requirements of this section for WSC.
Approve the carryover authority and reporting requirement. Further, provide the Chancellor the
authority to approve the annual budgets within the guidelines set forth by the Board; however, any line
item transfers from operations to capital assets line item must be approved by the Board.
Hjelmstad moved, Reichert seconded, to approve the 2014-2015 annual budget guidelines. Hjelmstad,
Hoffarth, Reichert, Neset, Diederich voted yes. Shaft voted no. Morton and Espegard, absent. The motion
carried.
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Board Chair Report
Board Chair Diederich reported that she and Mr. Shaft agreed to edits in the draft letter, which was
discussed at the prior Board meeting, to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). She stated that she
would now sign and send the letter. She also indicated that the Board members will be going through
training with the Association of Governing Boards during the second quarter of the year.
Interim Chancellor Report
Interim Chancellor Skogen announced Connie Sprynczynatyk will be temporarily joining the North
Dakota University System staff as the Director of Strategic Planning.
Dr. Lisa Feldner updated the Board on the security breach on one of the servers at the data center. She
explained that the public announcement to allow a forensic analysis of the hard drives. Without the
forensic analysis, it was difficult to determine what information was accessed, if any. After the forensic
analysis, it was determined that the server was only utilized to retransmit data within the U.S. There is
call center up for individuals seeking additional or updated information. An identity repair service is
offered to anyone who is affected by the breach. Dr. Feldner indicated security policies and procedures
are currently being reviewed and updated.
Ms. Carla Hixon, Bismarck State College, Associate Vice President of Continuing Education, presented
an update on the TrainND summit. TrainND is the state’s most comprehensive and inclusive training
network. The training services for business and industry help North Dakota businesses compete on a
global level and are tailored to capitalize on growth potential.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
The HLC will be visiting the North Dakota University System on April 28 and 29, 2014. Interim
Chancellor Skogen asked that Board members and Presidents make themselves available for the HLC
visit.
Board Training
On April 24, 2014, a trainer from the Association of Governing Boards will meet with Board members in
the afternoon.
North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) Report
Ms. Jennifer Vetter asked that Board Chair Diederich pass along the following NDSA report:
The North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) has not taken a stance on the proposed tuition and fee
caps for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Association lobbies the Legislature every session to cover the
state share of necessary increases, but does not take a stance once the individual campus rates are to be
set, as action could negatively impact some campuses while benefiting others.
Ms. Vetter has encouraged delegates to collaborate with their campus administrators in finding a rate that
will be beneficial for the institution and favorable to the student body of the specific institution.
Counsel of College faculties (CCF)
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Dr. Munski briefed the Board on the last CCF meeting; open textbook (resources) was the main topic. He
indicated that he will bring the Board CCF’s open textbook resolution to the April 24 Board meeting.
Staff Senate Report
Ms. Hoffarth announced that elections are occurring on the campuses to elect new staff Senators for the
year.
SBHE Academic and Student Affairs Committee
Committee Chair Diederich stated the Committee reviewed the academic agenda items, including the
proposed transfer of the Sanford College of Nursing to NDSU. She also announced that, during the
Committee meeting, Interim Chancellor Skogen disclosed that he is on the Bismarck Sanford Board and
that Mr. Don Morton is on the Sioux Falls Sanford Board. Dr. Skogen recused himself on any vote related
to NDSU and Sanford College of Nursing.
SBHE Meeting Schedule
Hjelmstad moved, Hoffarth seconded, to approve the following SBHE schedule changes:
• SBHE Retreat, July 30 and 31, 2014, venue change from Lake Metigoshe to Bismarck
• May 29, 2014, venue change from MiSU to Tioga, ND.
Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, Espegard, Neset, Shaft, and Diederich voted yes. Morton absent. The
motion carried.
NDSU and Sanford College of Nursing
Dr. Bresciani, NDSU President, and Dr. Craig Lambrecht, President/CEO of Sanford Health Bismarck,
proposed the integration of the existing Sanford College of Nursing into the existing Department of
Nursing at NDSU. North Dakota University System (NDUS) General Counsel, Chris Wilson, has been
assisting NDSU and Sanford with this transaction. Dr. Bresciani disclosed that Interim Chancellor Skogen
is a member of the Sanford-Bismarck Board of Directors, Board member Mr. Morton is on Sanford
Health’s Corporate Board, and that he is a member of the Sanford-Fargo Board of Directors. He indicated
that the transaction would provide the opportunity to better serve the state’s desperate need in critical
nursing, particularly in western North Dakota. He asked the Board to provide him the authority to
complete the transfer of the College of Nursing from Sanford to NDSU.
Board members were supportive of the concept, but some questioned possible accreditation issues and the
asset transfer agreement. Board members discussed various concerns including: the name recognition for
Sanford, possible information technology issues, preferential student placement, and the use of public
dollars after the transition is complete. There were some board members that requested more time to
review the documentation, particularly the asset transfer. Ms. Neset questioned whether the legislature
should be consulted regarding this transaction. Dr. Bresciani stated that would be a different approach
from past practice and, in terms of the opportunity to bring the deal to closure, does not have any
practicality. Ms. Neset expressed concern with proceeding cautiously, given that this is a transaction
between public and private entities. Board Chair Diederich asked Dr. Bresciani how in depth it has been
vetted and if a risk assessment had been done. Dr. Bresciani stated it had been examined comprehensively
and very well vetted; Dr. Lambrecht agreed. Dr. Bresciani indicated it was a very low risk venture. Ms.
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Neset also expressed other concerns: who has reviewed the asset transfer document and how this will
impact rural communities? Dr. Bresciani stated that NDSU, system office staff, and Sanford have vetted
and reviewed it very thoroughly, including the NDUS general counsel, Chris Wilson. Board Chair
Diederich advised Dr. Bresciani that more time may be needed. Chris Wilson stated the parties plan to
close on June 30, 2014, and the campus is very excited about the transition. He stated much must be
accomplished prior to June 30, 2014. Ms. Neset reiterated the Board will be accountable and this requires
more time and attention. Dr. Bresciani stated that the Board will turn to the same people to review it that
have already done so.
Hjelmstad moved, Hoffarth seconded, to approve integration of Sanford College of Nursing into North
Dakota State University, with specific approval of the March 7, 2014, Asset Transfer Agreement and
Lease Agreement between North Dakota State University and Sanford Bismarck. Hjelmstad, Hoffarth,
Reichert, Espegard, Shaft, Diederich voted yes. Neset voted no. Morton absent. The motion carried.
Honorary Degrees
Mr. Espegard moved, Hoffarth seconded, to authorize the University of North Dakota to award Honorary
Doctorate Degrees to Karen Nyberg, Linda Pancratz, Mike Jacobs, and William Sherman. Diederich,
Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, Espegard, and Shaft voted yes. Neset voted no. Morton absent. The motion
carried.
Valley City State University (VCSU) Presidential Search
Hjelmstad moved, Hoffarth seconded, to appoint Board Chair Diederich to chair the VCSU presidential
search committee and delegate authority to Interim Chancellor Skogen to select the consulting agency.
Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, Espegard, Neset, Shaft, and Diederich, voted yes. Morton absent. The
motion carried.
Financial and Facility Consent Agenda
Espegard moved, Hoffarth seconded, to approve the following facility consent agenda items:
1. Authorize NDSU to proceed with construction of a new shop at Carrington Research Extension
Center (CREC) in the amount of $350,000 to be funded from local funds.
2. Authorize UND an increase for general renovation work and mechanical upgrades to the existing
Upson I building from $500,000 to an estimated cost of $600,000, with funding from 2011-2013
state appropriated extraordinary repair funding.
3. Authorize UND to proceed with renovations in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences
(SOMHS) to provide more open collaborative genomics research wet laboratories, create a new
bioinformatics laboratory, and provide associated support and office spaces at an estimated cost
of $600,000 funded by $300,000 grant funds and $300,000 in UND tuition income. Further,
request authorization to seek approval from the budget section per NDCC 15-10-12.1.
4. Authorize UND to proceed with ADA compliance renovations to the entrance of McVey Hall at
an estimated cost of $600,000 to be funded with local funds.
5. Authorize UND to proceed with installation of fire protection systems in Johnstone Hall, a
residence hall facility, at an estimated cost of $1,500,000 to be funded from local funds.
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6. Authorize NDSU to proceed with the reconstruction of parking lots at an estimated cost of
$2,000,000 to be funded from Parking Office local funds.
7. Authorize the North Dakota State College of Science to proceed with the Heating Plant DA tank
replacement project estimated to cost $300,000 from 2013-2015 deferred maintenance funding.
8. Authorize Williston State College to extend by two years the term of the previously approved
ground lease agreement with the WSC Foundation to enable the construction by the Foundation,
or other private entity, of apartment units on the WSC campus to provide housing for WSC
employees and employees of other state and local government entities and local hospital and
clinic employees. The two-year extension of the lease is necessary to facilitate the Foundation’s
financing of the apartment building construction.
9. Authorize WSC to approve a Covenant of Dedication, Use and Ownership, required by U.S.
Corps of Engineers.
10. Ratify the Chancellor’s interim action authorizing VCSU to proceed with the Historic President’s
House – ADA Upgrades at an estimated cost of $450,000, funded $250,000 in 2013-2015 capital
assets funding and $200,000 in private funding.
motion carried.
Academic Consent Agenda
Shaft moved, Hjelmstad seconded, to approve the following academic consent agenda items:
Program Terminations
• MiSU-Request for termination of the B.S.E. with a MiSU-Request for
termination at the BSC Campus; effective immediately.
Organizational Change
• DSU-Organizational Change by merging the Department of Music and
Department of Fine and Preforming Arts; effective Fall 2014.
Hjelmstad, Hoffarth, Reichert, Espegard, Neset, Shaft, Diederich voted yes. Morton absent. The motion
carried.
SBHE Policies
Espegard moved, Hjelmstad seconded, to approve SBHE Policy 810.1 and SBHE Policy 802.8.
motion carried.
Hoffarth moved to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. CST. The motion carried.
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Summary of Proposed Action
ND State Board of Higher Education
Meeting – 24 April 2014
1. Issue: SBHE approval of tenure. Eight of NDUS’ campuses have submitted their recommendations for
faculty tenure. In each case, criteria for tenure has been identified and applied by each campus’ respective
internal review entities (i.e., faculty within the designated department/ division/ college or school, Provost/
Vice President for Academic Affairs, and President).
2. Proposed motion. Approve all recommendations for tenure--as listed in item 3, as effective for the
Academic Year of 2014-15, and as submitted by Bismarck State College, Dickinson State University, Minot
State University, North Dakota State College of Science, North Dakota State University, the University of
North Dakota, Valley City State University, and Williston State College.
3. Background information. In the past, tenure recommendations were made to the SBHE for approval in
May. This year, the SBHE meeting on 24 April 2014 was designated as the date for the SBHE’s
consideration and approval of the campuses’ recommendations for tenure so that contracts on the
applicable campuses may be developed and issued without rush. Only eight of NDUS’ campuses are
submitting tenure recommendations for SBHE approval for the Academic Year (AY) of 2014-15. Individual
faculty members are recommended for tenure by their respective institutions:
Bismarck State College
Eric Bless, M.S., Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences;
Dawn Hagerott, M.M., Assistant Professor of Music, Department of Music;
Shawn Iverson, M.S., Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences;
Angie Milakovic, M.S., Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Systems, Department of Geographic Information
Systems;
Sheryl Omlid, M.A., Assistant Professor of Speech, Department of Speech;
Brent Reems, M.S., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry;
Kristina Wells, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Business and Office Technology, Department of Business and Office Technology;
and,
Paul Zimmerman, B.S., Assistant Professor of National Energy Center of Excellence.
Dickinson State University
Marlys Bachamp, M.S.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing, College of Education, Business and Applied
Sciences;
Holly McBee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, Department of Language and Literature, College of Arts and Sciences;
Suzanne Russ, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Teacher Education, College of Education, Business
and Applied Sciences;
Sethuram Soman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies, College of
Education, Business and Applied Sciences;
Bruce Southard, D.MA., Assistant Professor of Music, Department of Music, College of Arts and Sciences; and,
Frank Varney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History, Department of Social Science, College of Arts and Sciences.
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Lake Region State College
Lake Region State College has no recommendations for tenure for the AY 2014-15.
Mayville State University
Mayville State University has no recommendations for tenure for the AY 2014-15.
Minot State University and Dakota College at Bottineau
Minot State University
Laurel Dimler, RN, MS, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing, College of Education and Health Sciences;
Kathryn C. Kilroy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geoscience , Department of Geoscience, College of Arts and Sciences;
Rebecca Petrik, Assistant Professor of Music, Division of Music, College of Arts and Sciences;
Lisa M. Roteliuk, Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders, Department of Communications Disorders, College of
Education and Health Sciences;
Bryan Schmidt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Science, Department of Science, College of Arts and Sciences;
Scott Sigel Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Humanities, Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences; and,
Aili Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Humanities, Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences.
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota College at Bottineau has no recommendations for tenure for the AY 2014-15.
North Dakota State College of Science
Sheila Goettle, M.S.N., R.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing;
Sheldon Schmiess, M.S., Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture;
John Travis, B.S., Assistant Professor of Electrical Technology, Department of Electrical Technology; and,
Craig Zimprich, B.S., Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture.
North Dakota State University
Rick D. Axelson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology, and Director, Center for Social Research, Department of Sociology
and Anthropology, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
Fardad Azarmi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of
Engineering;
Stephenson J. Beck, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication, Department of Communication, College of
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
Erika Berg, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Equine Studies, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food
Systems, and Natural Resources;
Mari Borr, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Science Education, School of Education, College of Human
Development and Education;
Jeremy Brekke, DOA, Associate Professor of Trumpet, School of Music, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
Jeffrey B. Bumgarner, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice, and Head, Department of Criminal Justice and Political Science,
Department of Criminal Justice and Political Science, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
Kasey Maddock Carlin, Ph,D., Assistant Professor of Meat Science, Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture,
Food Systems, and Natural Resources;
Maria de los Angeles Alfonseca Cubero, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Harmonic Analysis, Department of Mathematics, College
of Science and Mathematics;
Stacy Duffield, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education, School of Education, College of Human Development and
Education;
Kathryn H. Gordon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychological Clinical Science, Department of Psychology, College of Science
and Mathematics;
Donna Grandbois, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing and Public Health, Department of Nursing, College of Pharmacy,
Nursing, Allied Sciences;
Kendra Greenlee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Insect Physiology and Immunology, Department of Biological Sciences, College
of Science and Mathematics;
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Carol E. Buchholz Holland, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counseling and Crisis Management, School of Education, College of
Human Development and Education;
Samee U. Khan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Optimization, Security, and Data Computing, Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering, College of Engineering;
Jaeha Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Fashion and Retail Management, Department of Apparel, Design and Hospitality
Management, College of Human Development and Education;
Juan Li, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Distributed Systems and Semantic Web Technologies, Department of Computer Science,
College of Science and Mathematics;
Zoltan P. Majdik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Rhetoric, Department of Communication, College of Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences;
Jack Norland, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Natural Resources Management, School of Natural Resource Sciences, College of
Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources;
Erika Offerdahl, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biochemistry/STEM Education, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
WooMi Phillips, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Department of Apparel, Design and
Hospitality Management, College of Human Development and Education;
Carrie Anne Platt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Digital Media, Department of Communication, College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences;
Shafiqur Rahman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biosystems Engineering, Department of Agriculture and Biosystems
Engineering, College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources;
Elizabeth Blodgett Salafia, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Adolescent Development, Department of Human Development and
Family Science, College of Human Development and Education;
Kelly Sassi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English and English Education, Department of English, College of Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences;
Joy Sather-Wagstaff, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences;
Verena Theile, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of British Literature, Department of English, College of Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences;
Ruilin Tian, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance, Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information
Systems, College of Business;
Steven Travers, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Plant Evolutionary Ecology, Department of Biological Sciences, College of
Science and Mathematics;
Anita Welch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, School of Education, College of Human Development and
Education;
Nathan Wood, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Doctoral Education, School of Education, College of Human Development and
Education;
Xiangfa Wu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of
Engineering;
Changhui Yan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics and Computation Technology, Department of Computer Sciences,
Pinjing Zhao, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
College of Science and Mathematics; and,
Alan Zuk, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sports and Urban Turfgrass Management, Department of Plant Sciences, College of
Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources.
The University of North Dakota
Pamela Beck, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Reading Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and
Human Development;
Kyle Conway, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication, Communication Program, College of Arts and Sciences;
Alejandro Drago, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Music, Department of Music, College of Arts and Sciences;
Guodong Du, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences;
Ronald Fevig, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Space Studies, Department of Space Studies, John D. Odegard School of
Aerospace Sciences;
Reza Frazel-Rezai, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, College of
Engineering and Mines;
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Alan Frazier, M.P.A., Assistant Professor of Aviation, Department of Aviation, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences;
Melissa Gjellstad, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Languages--Norwegian, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and
Literatures, College of Arts and Sciences;
Suzanne Gonsalez-Smith, MFA, Assistant Professor of Photography, Department of Art, College of Arts and Sciences;
Loren Keith Henry, PhD., Assistant Professor of Basic Sciences, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Medicine and Health
Sciences;
Andrew Knight, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music, Department of Music, College of Arts and Sciences;
Lewis Liang, MS, Assistant Professor of Aviation, Department of Aviation, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences;
Sarah Mosher, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Languages--French, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and
Literatures, College of Arts and Sciences;
Brett Ommen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communication, Communication Program, College of Arts and Sciences;
Jaako Putkonen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geology, Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering, College
of Engineering and Mines;
Pauline Stonehouse, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of
Education and Human Development;
Deborah Worley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of
Education and Human Development; and,
Lance Yarbrough, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geological Engineering, Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological
Engineering, College of Engineering and Mines.
Valley City State University
James Adams, DA, Assistant Professor of Music, Department of Music, Division of Fine Arts;
Shou-ching Chao, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, Department of Language and Literature, Division of Communication
Arts and Social Science;
Brenda Finger, DM, Assistant Professor of Business, Department of Business, Division of Business and Information Technology;
Knut Peder Gjovik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Technology Education, Department of Technology Education, School of
Education and Graduate Studies;
Armando Ramos, MFA, Assistant Professor of Art, Department of Art, Division of Fine Arts;
Dina Zavala-Petherbridge, MA, Instructor of Spanish, Department of Language and Literature, Division of Communication Arts
and Social Science; and,
Jonna Ziniel, PhD., Assistant Professor of Communication, Department of Communication Arts, Division of Communication Arts
and Social Science.
Williston State College
Derek Vander Molen, M.S., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Instructional Division; and,
Matt Peterson, M.S., Assistant Professor of Economics and Mathematics, Instructional Division.
4. Financial implications. Any additional expenses associated in contracting the listed candidates as tenured
faculty will be drawn from the respective campuses’ budgets for the AY 2014-15, and thereafter.
5. Legal/policy issues. SBHE Policy 605.1, Academic Freedom and Tenure—Academic Appointments,
requires Board approval of candidates for tenure at the respective institutions.
Paragraph 1-c specifies the authority of the SBHE, and states:
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Tenure is awarded by the Board upon recommendation of the Chancellor, following review and recommendations made pursuant
to the procedures established at the institution and a recommendation by the institution's president to the Chancellor. A favorable
recommendation means that the applicant meets all of the prerequisites and criteria and the award of tenure is consistent with the
sound fiscal management and academic priorities of the institution and the system of education under the control of the Board.
Tenure recommendations submitted to the Board shall include a brief summary of the candidate's qualifications and reasons for
the recommendation. Tenure is not an entitlement, and the granting of tenure requires an affirmative act by the Board. Tenure is
limited to the academic unit or program area in the institution in which tenure is granted and shall not extend to an administrative
or coaching position.
The effective dates of the tenure appointments are fall 2014 for the 2014-2015 Academic Year (AY). Paragraph 2a provides definitions for “Academic Year” and “Faculty”, as follows:
"Academic Year" means the period, approximately nine months in duration, starting with the beginning of the Fall semester and
ending following completion of the Spring semester.
"Faculty" means all members of the academic staff, excluding only coaches and administrators in their capacities as coaches or
administrators.
Paragraph 3-b specifies the role of the individual campuses in establishing and applying criteria for tenure that is
“consistent with the nature of mission” of each institution, and so reads:
The criteria for tenure evaluation and continuing evaluation of probationary and tenured faculty shall include scholarship in
teaching, contribution to a discipline or profession through research, other scholarly or professional activities, and service to the
institution and society. Institutions may adopt additional criteria. The regulations defining these criteria shall be consistent with the
nature and mission of the institution.
Paragraph 3-c specifies the probationary period of time a faculty member has to be considered for tenure, and so
reads:
Eligibility for tenure requires a probationary period of six years of continuous academic service to the institution, during which the
faculty member is evaluated at least annually according to an evaluation process designed to foster continuous improvement. The
term may be extended beyond six years or the continuous service requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances.
Institutions shall establish procedures for granting extensions or waivers of the continuous service requirement in exceptional
circumstances, which must include maternity or parental leave and appropriate accommodations for faculty members with
disabilities. Institution procedures may define additional exceptional circumstances including, for example, family emergencies or
extended illness. Paragraph 3-c specifies the timeframe in which contracts must be issued and accepted between an individual
institution and its faculty, and in the case where a tenure recommendation is approved by the SBHE for the AY
2014-2015, an institution would need to issue a contract with the continuing faculty no later than 30 June of 2014,
and receive acceptance of that contract no later than 20 July of 2014.
6. Academic issues. In two instances, a campus’ president made a recommendation for tenure of a faculty
member who did not receive a favorable recommendation from the faculty. The first instance pertains to a
faculty member of Valley City State University; the second instance pertains to a faculty member of Minot State
University. Comments specific to the candidates are provided in their respective Candidate Recommendation.
7. Coordination. Each request was reviewed initially by the sending institution and was approved by its
president. Also, the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs reviewed each request, as did the
Interim Chancellor, who recommended that the SBHE approve the requests. Each request and its supporting
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documentation was submitted to the SBHE Academic and Student Affairs Committee for its meeting on 9 April
2014.
8. Attachments. Tenure recommendations are attached from Bismarck State College, Dickinson State
University, Minot State University, North Dakota State College of Science, North Dakota State University,
University of North Dakota, Valley City State University, and Williston State College. Each recommendation
documents the candidate’s earned tenure credit, qualifications, instructional accomplishments, research/
creative activity, service, review, and recommendation for promotion and/or tenure.
Also attached are the Faculty Appointments Data Sheets of each NDUS institution—regardless if they have
submitted tenure recommendations for AY 2014-2015. In addition, two compilations of data on Faculty
Appointments are attached as (a) The North Dakota University System Report on Faculty Appointments:
Academic Year 2013-2014, and (b) The North Dakota University System Report on Faculty Appointment
Trends—Terminated and Non-Renewed: Academic Years 2007-2014.
9. Contact information. Sonia S. Cowen, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, North
Dakota University System, 600 E Boulevard Ave. Dept. 215, Bismarck, ND 58505-0230.
10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: The Committee
recommended approval of all requests for tenure.
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North Dakota University System
Report on Faculty Appointments
Academic Year 2013-2014
All Instructional Staff
Ranked Faculty
Institution
Bismarck State College
Dickinson State University
Lake Region State College
Mayville State University
Minot State University
ND State College of Science
University of North Dakota
Williston State College
NDUS Total
Tenure
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1. Ranked faculty includes instructors, assistant professors, associate professors, and professors.
2. This is the number of faculty currently being recommended for tenure.
3. This includes all faculty with tenure.
4. This number includes tenure track faculty who are currently being recommended for tenure.
5. This number includes faculty who are not on a tenure track but who have faculty rank, i.e., instructors, (not lecturers) assistant professors, associate professors or professors.
6. "Other benefited instructional staff" primarily includes lecturers whose appointments warrant fringe benefits.
7. "Temporary instructional staff" are part-time; usually teaching one or two courses a year.
Beginning with 2007, based on changes related to the implementation of ConnectND, this report on faculty headcount now classifies and includes all faculty and staff who have instructional functions.
Due to rounding of decimals, not all percentage totals will equal 100%
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1. Issue. Valley City State University has submitted a request for SBHE approval of three tenure
recommendations that are provisional—i.e., for faculty who are in the process of completing their
requirements for tenure, which includes completion of their terminal degrees (as noted in official transcripts)
by the close of the Spring 2014 semester.
2. Proposed motion. Approve provisionally three recommendations for tenure by Valley City State University
for faculty who are in the final processes of earning terminal degrees as a condition of tenure, and
submitting official transcripts to Valley City State University that evidence the award of those degrees, prior
to the close of the Spring 2014 semester.
3. Background information. Valley City State University (VCSU) is recommending three faculty members for
tenure approval—provisionally. The three faculty members are in the process of completing their terminal
degrees as a requisite for tenure; however, their terminal degrees must be posted officially to their
respective transcripts no later than the end of the Spring 2014 semester. The posting of those degrees on
their respective transcripts may occur after the SBHE meets in April or May of 2014, but all documentation of
that fulfillment (i.e., receipt of official transcripts) will be required by VCSU prior to issuing contracts to the
three faculty at the end of June of 2014. President Shirley has communicated specifically with the following
faculty members that the requirement of the terminal degree must be satisfied officially by the end of the
Spring 2014 semester (i.e., within the contract term) if tenure is to be conferred:
Anthony Dutton, MA, Instructor of History, Department of Social Science, Division of Communication Arts and Social Science;
Rob Walsh, Instructor of Communication Arts, Department of Communication Arts, Division of Communication Arts and Social
Science; and,
Jamie Wirth, MAT, Instructor of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, Division of Math, Science, and Health and Physical
Education.
4. Financial implications. Any additional expenses associated in contracting the listed candidates as tenured
faculty will be drawn from Valley City State University’s budgets for the AY 2014-15, and thereafter.
5. Legal/policy issues. SBHE Policy 605.1, Academic Freedom and Tenure—Academic Appointments,
requires Board approval of candidates for tenure at the respective institutions.
Paragraph 1-c specifies the authority of the SBHE, and states:
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Tenure is awarded by the Board upon recommendation of the Chancellor, following review and recommendations made pursuant
to the procedures established at the institution and a recommendation by the institution's president to the Chancellor. A favorable
recommendation means that the applicant meets all of the prerequisites and criteria and the award of tenure is consistent with the
sound fiscal management and academic priorities of the institution and the system of education under the control of the Board.
Tenure recommendations submitted to the Board shall include a brief summary of the candidate's qualifications and reasons for
the recommendation. Tenure is not an entitlement, and the granting of tenure requires an affirmative act by the Board. Tenure is
limited to the academic unit or program area in the institution in which tenure is granted and shall not extend to an administrative
or coaching position.
The effective dates of the tenure appointments would be the Fall Semester of 2014, for the 2014-2015 Academic
Year (AY). Paragraph 2-a provides definitions for “Academic Year” and “Faculty”, as follows:
"Academic Year" means the period, approximately nine months in duration, starting with the beginning of the Fall semester and
ending following completion of the Spring semester.
"Faculty" means all members of the academic staff, excluding only coaches and administrators in their capacities as coaches or
administrators.
Paragraph 3-b specifies the role of the individual campuses in establishing and applying criteria for tenure that is
“consistent with the nature of mission” of each institution, and so reads:
The criteria for tenure evaluation and continuing evaluation of probationary and tenured faculty shall include scholarship in
teaching, contribution to a discipline or profession through research, other scholarly or professional activities, and service to the
institution and society. Institutions may adopt additional criteria. The regulations defining these criteria shall be consistent with the
nature and mission of the institution.
Paragraph 3-c specifies the probationary period of time a faculty member has to be considered for tenure, and so
reads:
Eligibility for tenure requires a probationary period of six years of continuous academic service to the institution, during which the
faculty member is evaluated at least annually according to an evaluation process designed to foster continuous improvement. The
term may be extended beyond six years or the continuous service requirement may be waived in exceptional circumstances.
Institutions shall establish procedures for granting extensions or waivers of the continuous service requirement in exceptional
circumstances, which must include maternity or parental leave and appropriate accommodations for faculty members with
disabilities. Institution procedures may define additional exceptional circumstances including, for example, family emergencies or
extended illness.
Paragraph 3-c specifies the timeframe in which contracts must be issued and accepted between an individual
institution and its faculty, and in the case where a tenure recommendation is approved by the SBHE for the AY
2014-2015, an institution would need to issue a contract with the continuing faculty no later than 30 June of 2014,
and receive acceptance of that contract no later than 20 July of 2014.
6. Academic issues. Addressed in paragraphs 3 and 5. In one instance President Shirley made a
recommendation for tenure provisionally of a faculty member who did not receive a favorable recommendation
from the faculty.
7. Coordination. Each request was reviewed initially by Valley City State University’s faculty and was
approved by its president. Also, the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs reviewed each
request, as did the Interim Chancellor, who recommended the SBHE approve the requests provisionally. The
requests for provisional tenure was submitted to the SBHE Academic and Student Affairs Committee for its
meeting on 9 April 2014.
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8. Attachments. Valley City State University’s recommendations for tenure, provisionally, are attached. Each
recommendation documents the candidate’s earned tenure credit, qualifications, instructional accomplishments,
research/ creative activity, service, review, and recommendation for promotion and/or tenure.
9. Contact information. Sonia S. Cowen, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, North
Dakota University System, 600 E Boulevard Ave. Dept. 215, Bismarck, ND 58505-0230.
10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: The Committee
recommended provisional approval of the requests for tenure.
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1. Issue: North Dakota State University’s (NDSU’s) request for approval to implement a new 20-semester
credit graduate Certificate Program in Technology-Enhanced Instruction to be delivered at distance
exclusively on-line, under the CIP Code of 13.1309, effective fall of 2014.
2. Proposed actions. Approve North Dakota State University’s (NDSU’s) request for approval to implement a
new 20-semester credit graduate Certificate Program in Technology-Enhanced Instruction to be delivered
at distance exclusively on-line, under the CIP Code of 13.1309, effective fall of 2014.
3. Background information. NDSU is proposing to implement a seven-course, 20-semester credit graduate
Certificate Program in Technology-Enhanced Instruction to be provided via on-line distance delivery
exclusively, through its Division of Human Development and Education. NDSU proposes to also deliver it,
eventually or concurrently, via “IVN, and/or online synchronous(ly) and asynchronous(ly).” The program’s
primary target is K-12 teachers who lack formal education and skills in technology-enhanced instruction, or
who lack endorsements to teach specific skills and distinct content knowledge associated with the use of
technology to enhance their instruction in the classroom. North Dakota’s public K-12 teachers normally
have three years upon hire to complete any necessary certification or endorsements in the fields in which
they teach. The proposed graduate certificate program would be offered exclusively on-line, effective fall of
2014. The accompanying rubric for the courses would be EDUC, and the accompanying CIP Code would
be 13.1309. Although the certificate would be offered primarily to meet the needs of currently employed K12 teachers who already possess a baccalaureate degree, the program will be open to others interested in
earning it.
The proposed certificate program draws courses from NDSU’s established programs in teacher education
and therefore offers K-12 teachers the requisite expertise in technology-enhanced instruction through the
faculty it has employed, and employed teachers would have opportunities to practice what they’ve learned
when they apply their knowledge to the development of their own classroom teaching. NDSU states that
the proposed program would be the only one its kind offered in North Dakota and its five contiguous or
nearby states.
NDSU noted that this program recognizes the importance of K-12 education in the State, which
experiences difficulty keeping a steady workforce of qualified and appropriately certified teachers.
The university estimated that it would serve six to ten students annually through the proposed certificate
program. The university is confident it will continue to attract growing enrollments each semester.
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NDSU believes the new program will increase North Dakota’s capacity to generate new economic revenues
because it will enable employed teachers to become more effective teachers and to thus remain employed.
The program will also be available to students currently enrolled in other baccalaureate programs who
would wish to enhance their degree with an additional certificate in technology-enhanced instruction. The
program would be inviting to new employees in the schools, as well as to those in the workplace who are
seeking means to change their careers.
NDSU notes in its proposal that the certificate program was developed in alignment with the 2000 Higher
Education Roundtable’s recommendation learning and applying “Information Age Technologies and
Strategies” and that “National and global trends mandate that our teachers are prepared to understand
technology pedagogy and possess skills necessary to effectively utilize technology in their classroom
preparation, instruction, and assessment efforts.”
Within the proposal, NDSU states that the institution “is proposing the development of an endorsement in
Technology-Enhanced Education”.
4. Financial implications. Tuition will be the exclusive “type of funding” associated with the provision of this
certificate.
5. Legal/policy issues. SBHE Policies 403.1, New Programs, and SBHE Policies 404.1, Distance Education,
and their associated procedures apply to North Dakota State University’s request for a new graduate
certificate program that would be offered via distance on-line delivery exclusively.
6. Academic issues. This is one of two certificate programs proposed by NDUS, effective fall of 2014, to be
delivered on-line and to serve employed teachers who already possess a baccalaureate degree. NDSU has
explained the differentiation:
“The Technology Enhanced Instruction certificate program is offered at the graduate level, as the courses
build on basic courses offered in teacher education programs. The courses in this certificate are
graduate level courses and could be a part of a Masters program, if the student desired a focus in
instructional technology. Endorsements are most often "add-on" for a teacher who is certified and has
completed an undergraduate degree. That is the reason these courses are 700-level courses.
“The ARMD certificate program is offered at the undergraduate level because the courses provide basic
information that a person would need, in most states, to teach Family and Consumer Sciences
Education. The courses are not graduate level courses. That is reason the courses in this program are
300 and 400 level courses.”
7. Coordination. The AAC voted unanimously on 1 April 2014 to recommend this Stage 2 academic request
be approved by the SBHE. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and the Interim Chancellor recommended approval of
the graduate certificate program at their meeting on 9 April 2014. The SBHE Committee of the Academic
and Student Affairs recommended approval of the proposed graduate certificate program at its meeting on 9
April 2014.
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8. Attachments.
The initial Stage 2 proposal from NDSU is attached.
9. Contact information. Sonia S. Cowen, Ph.D., Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs,
North Dakota University System; Ph: 701-328-2965/ email: [email protected].
10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: At its meeting of 9 April
2014, the SBHE Committee recommended approval of NDSU’s request for a new graduate Certificate
Program in Technology-Enhanced Instruction to be delivered initially on-line, and to be implemented by fall
of 2014.
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1. Issue: The Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) has submitted a Stage 2 request for SBHE’s approval to
implement a new Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Health Information Management (HIM)
through on-line distance delivery exclusively, under the CIP Code 51.0707, effective fall of 2014.
2. Proposed actions.
Approve Dakota College at Bottineau’s (DCB’s) request for approval to implement a new Associate of
Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Health Information Management (HIM) through on-line distance delivery
exclusively, under the CIP Code 51.0707, effective fall of 2014.
3. Background information.
Williston State College (WSC) “is the only NDUS campus that offers an A.A.S. degree (i.e., 60 semester
core credits, plus 14 semester elective credits) in Health Information Management” (HIM); WSC also offers
a 35-semester credit Certificate Program in Health Information Management: Medical Billing/Coding. DCB
wants to collaborate with WSC to offer an A.A.S. degree in Health Information Management (HIM) via online distance delivery exclusively, under the CIP Code 51.0707, effective fall of 2014. Although permission
to offer the A.A.S. degree is sought by DCB, “DBC is collaborating with WSC on the (on-line) delivery of
this program with each campus sharing the instructional responsibilities.”
Albeit its initial “executive summary” within its proposal stated that “students will have the option of
receiving coursework through a combination of other delivery methods” that would have included oncampus instruction, DCB has now revised its request and now proposes to offer the A.A.S. in Health
Information Management exclusively through on-line distance delivery. In addition, although DBC will
collaborate with WSC in offering the on-line A.A.S. degree, only DBC is seeking the authorization to award
the A.A.S. in Health Information Management for students enrolled in and completing course offered for the
degree on-line.
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) offers an A.A.S. degree (i.e., 69 semester credits) in
Health Information with an emphasis in Health Information Technician (HIT), which is accredited at NDSCS
by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
The Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) proposes to offer the A.A.S. degree in Health Information
Management (HIM) through on-line distance delivery exclusively, and in collaboration with WSC:
WSC and DCB began discussions (17 April 2013) to collaborate their Allied Health Programs of study
(i.e., Medical Transcription and Health Information Management); discussions continued in
collaboration through the Fall Semester of 2013. WSC and DCB contacted NDSU staff (i.e., Lisa
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Johnson, on 28 October 2013) to discuss use of the rubric/ prefix HIM. On 8 November 2013, WSC,
DCB, and the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) discussed the possibility of a “HIT/HIM
collaboration…(that) would allow the three colleges to share resources and increase efficiency”. On 7
December 2013, NDSCS informed DCB that NDSCS “will decline the offer to collaborate on the
HIT/HIM programs…(but) will add an additional faculty member” to NDSCS’s existing A.A.S. program
in Health Information with an emphasis in Health Information Technician.
Below is the curricula proposed by DCB, in collaboration with WSC, to comprise instruction of the A.A.S.
degree in Health Information Management to offer exclusively through on-line distance delivery; next to it,
NCSCS’s curricula for the A.A.S. degree in Health Information with an emphasis in Health Information
Technician (HIT), as delivered on-campus at NDSCS and on-line, is listed for the purposes of comparison:
NCSCS’s curricula for the A.A.S. degree in Health Information with an emphasis in Health Information
Technician (HIT), as delivered on-campus at NDSCS and on-line, is listed for the purposes of comparison:
DOB-WSC’s Proposed Curricula for AAS Degree
in Health Information Management
Course
Course Name
Semester
Rubric
Credits
NDSCS’s Curricula for AAS Degree in Health
Information Technician
Course
Course Name
Semester
Rubric
Credits
AH 176
Fundamentals of HIM
3
HIT 176
Intro Health
Information
4
AH 283
AH 181
AH 138
AH 139
AH 197
AH 231
Health Info Systems
Healthcare Del. Sys.
Basic Diagnosis Codg
Basic Procedure Codg
Practicum I-Virtual
Health Law & Ethics
3
3
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3
HIT 181
HIT 184
HIT 185
HIT 197
HIT 281
3
3
3
1
3
AH 282
AH 284
AH 285
AH 142
AH 287
3
3
3
3
3
HIT 282
HIT 284
HIT 285
HIT 286
HIT 287
AH 143
Health Stats Data Mgt
Health Risk & Qty Mgt
Healthcare Reimburs
Intermediate Coding I
Comp.Apps
Healthcare
Intermediate Coding II
Healthcare Del. Sys.
Basic Diagnosis Codg
Basic Procedure Codg
Professional Prac I
Health Law, Privacy &
Ethics
Health Info Data & Mgt
Healthcare Qualt Mgt
Reimburs Methods
Intermed Diagn.Codg
Comp.Apps Healthcare
3
HIT 288
3
AH 297
BADM 202
BIOL 220
BIOL 220L
BIOL 221
BIOL 221L
AH 134
AH 171
Prof. Prac. II
Principles of Mgt
Anatomy Physiology 1
A.Phys 1 Lab
A.Phys 2 Lab
Med Disords/ Pathol.
Med Term
2
3
3
1
3
1
3
3
HIT 297
Intermed Procedr
Codg
Prof. Prac. II
BIOL 220
BIOL220L
BIOL 221
BIOL221L
BIOL 213
BOTE171
A.Phys 1 Lab
A.Phys 2 Lab
Gen Path
Med Term
3
1
3
1
3
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Comparison of programs, continued:
DOB-WSC’s Proposed Curricula for AAS Degree
in Health Information Management
Course
Course Name
Semester
Rubric
Credits
NDSCS’s Curricula for AAS Degree in Health
Information Technician
Course
Course Name
Semester
Rubric
Credits
COMM
110
COMM110 Fund.Public Speak
3
ENGL110
CSCI116
FYE 101
HPER210
PHRM100
Coll Comp 1
Bus Use Computers
Science of Success
First Aid & CPR
Bas Pharm Alld Health
3
3
1
2
2
PSYC100
Hum Rels in Organiz.
2
Fund.Public Speak or
Coll Comp.
3
CSCI 101
SOC 105
Intro to Computers
Coll Strategies/1st Yr.
3
1
PHRM 215
AH 289
PSYC 110
BOTE 108
Intro to Pharmacology
Healthcare Leadershp
Hum Rels in Organiz.
Business Math
3
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3
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Visually, it is clear that the two programs differ only slightly: DOC would offer 14 credits in five courses (i.e.,
Health Information Systems, Principles of Management, Healthcare Leadership, Business Math, and
Concepts of Wellness and Fitness) that would not be duplicated in NDSCS’s program. NDSCS would offer
11 credits in four courses (i.e., Intermediate Diagnosis Coding, Intermediate Procedures Coding, College
Composition [note: DOC offers a choice of College Composition or Public Speaking], and First Aid and
CPR). DOC is proposing an A.A.S. degree in Health Information Management (HIM), while NDSCS offers
an emphasis in Human Information Technician (HIT) as a part of a more general Health Information program
of student leading to the A.A.S.
Although the curricula of both programs differ only slightly, those differences in NDSCS’s current program
and DCB’s proposed program address some differentiation in the workplace: wherein NDSCS’s graduates
would be more suitable as technicians and DCB’s graduates would be more suitable as managers in the
health information industry. NDSCS’s courses are delivered both on-campus and on-line (students can take
the program exclusively on campus or on-line, or in hybrid). DBC proposes to offer its program exclusively
through on-line distance delivery. NDSCS’s program is currently accredited; DBC intends to seek the same
accreditation.
4. Financial implications. Tuition will be the exclusive “type of funding” associated with the provision of the
A.A.S. degree.
and their associated procedures apply to Dakota College at Bottineau’s (DCB’s) request for approval to
implement a new Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Health Information Management (HIM)
through on-line distance delivery exclusively, under the CIP Code 51.0707, effective fall of 2014.
6. Academic issues. NDSCS’s current A.A.S. degree in Health Information, with an emphasis in HIT (CIP
Code 51.0707), is offered both on campus and on-line; it currently has nearly 40 students enrolled—nearly
half of whom reside outside North Dakota and who are necessary to keep the program enrolled with a
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critical mass to ensure quality and demand for courses. DCB will partner with WSC to offer its proposed
A.A.S. degree in HIM collaboratively, and exclusively on-line.
Presumably, low enrollments in WSC’s current A.A.S. degree in Health Information Management (CIP Code
15. 0707), now offered exclusively on-campus, exist because the program is not accredited. If DCB’s
request to offer the A.A.S. degree in Health Information Management on-line exclusively is approved, DCB
proposes to then terminate its currently low-enrolled diploma program (42-semester credits) in Medical
Transcription (CIP Code 51.0708) and to encourage students who would have pursued the Medical
Transcription diploma to now pursue the proposed A.A.S. degree in Health Information Management on-line.
Although accreditation for programs of study in health information technology and management is awarded
to individual campuses, DCB and WSC plan to simultaneously apply for accreditation of the proposed online A.A.S. degree in Health Information Management from the Commission on Accreditation for Health
Informatics and Information Management Education—which now accredits NDSCS’s A.A.S. in Health
Information degree.
NDSCS believes it still has capacity to serve any students that would be served by DCB’s proposed A.A.S.
degree. DCB identifies the precedence of the SBHE’s approvals of new programs even when components
that duplicate programs of study are already offered within NDUS—as long as the workforce needs are
evidenced; in which case, DCB believes it has fully demonstrated unmet needs.
7. Coordination. At its 4 February 2014 meeting, the Academic Affairs Council (AAC) voted 10 to 1 in favor of
recommending that DOC’s request for approval to implement a new A.A.S. degree in Human Information
Management (HIM) be approved by the SBHE, following review by the Cabinet and recommendation of the
Interim Chancellor. The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) did not favor that recommendation.
During his meeting with the Cabinet in February of 2014, the Interim Chancellor removed the DCB proposal
from the SBHE’s agenda for February of 2014, until additional information regarding any “duplication of
programs” could be addressed. DCB submitted additional information that compares its proposed A.A.S.
degree’s courses with those now offered by NDSCS. The Interim Chancellor announced to the Cabinet at its
9 April 2014 meeting that he recommended approval of the A.A.S. degree in HIM proposed by DCB, and
DCB’s request for implementation of the proposed A.A.S. degree in Health Management Information was
recommended for approval by the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs at its 9 April 2014
meeting.
8. Attachments.
The initial Stage 2 proposal from DCB is attached, as is a memorandum (email: 26 March 2014) and its 5
attachments (A-E).
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10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: At its 9 April 2014
meeting, the Committee recommended approval of the Stage 2 academic request by Dakota College at
Bottineau (DCB) to implement a new Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Health Information
Management (HIM) via on-line distance delivery exclusively, under the CIP Code 51.0707, effective fall of
2014.
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From: Brooks, Larry
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 6:27 PM
To: Cowen, Sonia
Subject: DCB's HIM Stage II Request
Hi Sonia,
Per our conversation earlier today, I have forwarded the email message I sent to Dr. Grosz last week
regarding DCB’s Stage II Request for a new program in Health Information Management (HIM). This
message and the supporting documents (see attached) are critical to understanding a) the differences
between HIM and Health Information Technology (HIT), b) the reason for some similarities between the
two programs, and c) the process DCB followed to eventually receive approval from AAC.
At your request, I have also included a curriculum comparison between DCB’s HIM AAS program and
NDSCS’s HIT AAS program (see Excel attachment). (PS. Since WSC and DCB are collaborating on the HIM
program, WSC would also following this same curriculum.) Depending on forthcoming updates to the
accreditation standards and input from DCB’s HIM advisory committee, which will be formed pending
approval of this program, DCB’s curriculum my change and deviate even further from NDSCS’s HIT
curriculum.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information regarding this issue.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Larry
Larry Brooks
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(701) 228-5457
[email protected]
From: Brooks, Larry
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 4:06 PM
To: Grosz, Ken
Subject: DCB's HIM Stage II Request
Hi Ken,
I am sending this message and supporting documents to advocate for the continuation and completion
of the Stage II approval process for Dakota College at Bottineau’s new program in Health Information
Management (HIM).
Please allow me to highlight some background information on DCB’s HIM initiative prior to submission
of the Stage I request (see Attachment A).
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April 17, 2013
WSC and DCB began discussions on collaborative Allied Health
programs (i.e., medical transcription and Health Information
Management). Discussions continued through early Fall Semester 2013.
October 28, 2013
Wanda Meyer (WSC) and I had a conference call with Lisa Johnson to
discuss the use of an HIM prefix.
November 8, 2013
Wanda, Harvey Link (NDSCS), and I had a conference call to discuss the
possibility of a HIT/HIM collaboration. This collaboration would allow the three
colleges to share resources and increase efficiency.
December ?, 2013
Harvey informed me that NDSCS will decline the offer to collaborate on
the HIT/HIM programs. Instead, NDSCS will add an additional faculty member
to their existing program.
As you are aware, DCB has properly vetted the Stage I and Stage II requests for this program through the
Academic Affairs Council (AAC). During the process, I believe I made a compelling argument that DCB’s
program was different from North Dakota State College of Science’s (NDSCS) Health Information
Technology (HIT) program as evidenced by a vote of 11 ayes to one nay during the AAC Stage II approval
process. Since this vote, DCB has revised the curriculum for the HIM program to further support the
difference between DCB’s management focus and NDSCS’s technician focus (see Attachment B).
According to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), there is a difference
between health information management and health information technology (see Attachment
C). Further exploration of the AIHMA website, reveals that there are job openings in both HIT and HIM
and that students who have earned an AAS degree are qualified to entry either field.
I don’t think there is any doubt North Dakota is experiencing expanding workforce needs in health
care. The shortage in HIT/HIM professionals can be substantiated by a letter DCB received from Deb
Boppre, Enterprise HIM Director at Trinity Hospital in Minot, supporting DCB HIM program (see
Attachment D). In addition a memo forwarded to me that originated from Geralyn Matejcek, NDSCS HIT
Instructor, clearly indicated that “industry needs are not being met” (see Attachment E). As you are
aware, it is the mission on DCB and the other ten NDUS campuses to address the State’s workforce
needs by providing quality, educational programming.
In an attempt to resolve this issue, a conference call was held between Larry Skogen, John Richman,
yourself and I on Thursday, March 20th. Dr. Richman recommended an independent, third-party review
of the DCB HIM curriculum (Attachment A) and the NDSCS HIT curriculum be conducted to determine
similarities and differences between the two programs. While there is some overlap between the two
programs, this overlap is necessary as students pursuing both HIM and HIT must meet the accreditation
standards established by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM). Again, I want to emphasize the fact that DCB’s program is more
management focused, while NDSCS’s program in more technician focused and the two program are not
duplicative, but rather address different industry needs.
However, should there be a perception of duplication between DCB’s HIM program and NDSCS’s HIT
program, according to Cornerstone #4 – Accessible System (Section III – 8) of the ND State Board of
Higher Education’s Roundtable on Higher Education, “The NDUS must permit programmatic duplication
where it is necessary to serve a different target group and necessary to sustain an economically viable
program: however, collaborative delivery should be encouraged where the quality of the program can
be maintained and the total cost of the delivery can be reduced.” DCB did extend an invitation for
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NDSCS to join a proposed collaborative HIM program between WSC and DCB, but NDSCS declined the
offer and instead choose to hire another faculty member in their HIT program.
Based on the reasons and supporting evidence outlined above, I am asking that DCB’s Stage II request
for a new program in HIM be distributed to the Cabinet and SBHE and that this item be placed on the
agenda for the April 2014 SBHE meeting.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and reply.
Larry
Larry Brooks
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(701) 228-5457
[email protected]
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Health Information Management - AAS
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology I L/L
College Strategies/First Year Experience
Anatomy & Physiology II L/L
Medical Disorders
Basic Procedure Coding (1st 8 weeks)
Basic Diagnosis Coding (2nd 8 weeks)
Human Relations in Organizations
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Practicum I - Virtual
Computer Applications in Healthcare
Intro to Pharmacology
Intermediate Coding I (1st 8 weeks)
Intermediate Coding II (2nd 8 weeks)
Healthcare Reimbursement
Healthcare Law & Ethics
Healthcare Risk and Quality Management
Fundamentals of Public Speaking or College Comp I
Practicum II
Healthcare Statistics & Data Management
Fundamentals of HIM
Introduction to Computers
Concepts of Wellness & Fitness
Health In
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Business Math
Principles of Management
Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare Information Systems
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Health Information Technician-AAS
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology I L/L
Science of Success
Anatomy & Physiology II L/L
General Pathology
Basic Procedure Coding
Basic Diagnosis Coding
Human Relations in Organizations
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Professional Practice I
Computer Applications in Healthcare
Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health
Intermediate Procedure Coding
Intermediate Diagnosis Coding
Reimbursement Mehodologies
Health Law Privacy and Ethics
Healthcare Quality Management
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Professional Practice II
Health Information Data and Management
Introduction to Health Information
Business Use of Computers
First Aid and CPR
College Composition I
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1. Issue: Academic request by North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) for approval to rename its
Department of Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology as the Department of Construction and
Design Technology, effective fall of 2014.
2. Proposed actions. Approve North Dakota State College of Science’s (NDSCS’s) proposal to rename its
Department of Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology as the Department of Construction and
Design Technology, effective fall of 2014.
3. Background information. Whereas the present department’s name of Architectural Drafting and
Estimating Technology reflects the curriculum of only one academic program, NDSCS notes that the
proposed name change to the Department of Construction and Design Technology would “better reflect”
the broad array and nature of all the academic programs offered and housed within the same department—
which, in addition to Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology, would include programs of study in
“Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, and Construction
Management Technology.” The change would not affect any degree offerings or staff assignments.
4. Financial implications. No associated costs were foreseen by NDSCS.
5. Legal/policy issues. SBHE Policy 307.1 Institutional Organization Notice and Approval notes that
procedures associated with this policy shall be the same as those referenced in SBHE Policy 403.0.2, which
is the “Academic Actions Summary Table”, whereby the request by an institution for academic
reorganization is reviewed by the Cabinet and Chancellor, and is forwarded to the SBHE for action.
6. Academic issues. N/A.
7. Coordination. The Academic Affairs Council voted unanimously on 1 April 2014 to recommend approval of
NDSCS’s proposed name change of the department. At its meeting on 9 April 2014, the Chancellor’s
Cabinet and the Interim Chancellor recommended approval of the name change. The proposal was
submitted to the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs at its meeting on 9 April 2014.
8. Attachments. NDSCS’s request to for a reorganization/ name change of a department is attached.
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10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: At its meeting on 9 April
2014, the Committee recommended approval of North Dakota State College of Science’s request to
rename its Department of Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology as the Department of
Construction and Design Technology, effective fall of 2014.
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Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Haverty Hall 123 I Phone: 701 .671.2416 I Fax: 701 .671.2402
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March 5, 2014
Dr. Sonia S. Cowen
Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Stat Capitol Building, 10lh Floor
Bismarck, ND 58505
Dear Dr. Cowen:
In accordance with SBHE Policy 307.1, Institutional Organization, North Dakota State College of Science
seeks approval to change the following :
FROM: Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology Department TO:
Construction and Design Technology Department The rationale for the requested change is as follow: This department name change is requested because it better reflects the broad academic programs the department represents. The current name matches only one of the program offerings. The department actually offers degree options in: Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, and Construction Management Technology. This recommendation comes after careful consideration for the academic areas and the industries served by the department. The name change will reduce confusion for students, staff and the public. Please place this on the agenda for the April 1, 2014 Academic Affairs Council meeting. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this request, please feel free to contact me at 701-671-2112. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Harvey Link
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
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North Dakota University System ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMAL REQUEST STAGE II COVER PAGE This form is to accompany each academic request to the System office for State Board of Higher Eduation or Chancellor action.
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Institution:
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1. Issue: Academic request by North Dakota State University (NDSU) for approval to establish the Global
Institute of Food Security and International Agriculture (GIFSIA), effective fall 2014.
2. Proposed actions. Approve North Dakota State University’s request to establish the Global Institute of
Food Security and International Agriculture (GIFSIA), effective fall 2014.
Correspondence that accompanies NDSU’s proposal refers to the establishment of a “Center”, but NDSU
has confirmed that the organized unit will be an “Institute”. A primary purpose of the new Institute is to
“establish a system-based approach” to food security as a program of study that would “encompass
adequate crop production…maintain…(a) safe food supply” and lead to “a healthier population.” The
Institute would “allow faculty at NDSU to leverage their research and educational capabilities with likeminded scientists in other countries to address… these challenges.” NDSU identifies probable benefits of
the Institute to the state in terms of increasing “international recognition” of NDSU and North Dakota,
“enhancing the curriculum in food-related disciplines” and “enhanced export opportunities” for North
Dakota’s “agricultural products.” NDSU states that “there is no other Institute like this in the USA” and that
the university is in a global partnership with a goal of involving as many as 100 “different universities” in
food security and agriculture research.
NDSU projects that existence of the Institute will “increase” the number of “students and visiting faculty” at
NDSU by “1000-1500 students in 5 years and 2000 in 7 years, largely comprising students who will
advance the research enterprise of NDSU and ND. Concurrently, about 200-300 NDSU students will gain
experience in partner international institutions.”
4. Financial implications.
NDSU has been researching the need for this Institute for nearly two years. A new director has been hired
for the Institute, and “a significant amount of resources” at NDSU have been dedicated to “Dr. Shetty and
his personnel and the Graduate Ambassadors Program.” The new Institute will physically accommodate
offices for ten personnel and three large labs. NDSU notes that “a majority of the funding will come from
offering a variety of curriculum in the new Institute.” In addition, NDSU notes:
“There are about 100,000 undergraduate students majoring in food science in China but there is
currently no graduate program. The College of Agriculture has about $200,000 available to help fund
the first three years. No additional funding from the city will be requested.”
The Institute “will be initiated through indirect support of currently funded NDSU “Global Ambassador
Program” through Academic Affairs/ Provost Office that is supported to the tune of $400,000 over 3 years
by combination of NDSU and donor gifts. Further, it will be advanced indirectly through the research
support of $200,000 over 3 years provided by the VP and Dean of (the) College of Agriculture, Food
Systems and Natural Resources to the proposed GIFSIA Founding Director Dr. Kalidas Shetty to advance
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“crops for health” research and educational initiatives for NDSU for innovative ‘systems biology’-based
solution platform.”
5. Legal/policy issues. SBHE Policy 307.1 Institutional Organization Notice and Approval notes that
procedures associated with this policy shall be the same as those referenced in SBHE Policy 403.0.2, which
is the “Academic Actions Summary Table”, whereby the request by an institution for academic organization
or reorganization is reviewed by the Cabinet and Chancellor, and is forwarded to the SBHE for action.
6. Academic issues. The proposed Institute “will complement and synergize existing college and
departmental initiatives and enhance international partnerships and collaborations at NDSU and advance
the research, teaching and outreach/service mission of NDSU faculty, with increased opportunities for
student training and experiences. It will increase the flow of international students and visiting faculty to
NDSU.” The Institute “will advance the needs of ND Agriculture and (the) overall ND Economy.”
7. Coordination. At its meeting on 1 April 2014, the Academic Affairs Council voted unanimously to
recommend approval of North Dakota State University’s (NDSU’s) request to establish the Global Institute of
Food Security and International Agriculture (GIFSIA), effective fall 2014. At their meeting on 9 April 2014,
the Chancellor’s Cabinet and the Interim Chancellor recommended approval of the request to establish the
Institute. The SBHE Committee of the Academic and Student Affairs considered the request at its meeting
on 9 April 2014, but forwarded the request, without recommendation, to SBHE.
8. Attachments. North Dakota State University (NDSU) for proposal to establish the Global Institute of Food
Security and International Agriculture (GIFSIA), effective Fall 2014, is attached.
10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: The Committee did not
take action on NDSU’s request to establish the Global Institute of Food Security and International
Agriculture (GIFSIA), effective fall 2014; the Committee forwarded the request to the SBHE for further
consideration.
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TO:
FROM:
NORTH DAKOTA
STATE UNIVERSITY
Sonia S. Cowen, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
J. Bruce Rafert, Ph.D~{L--
Provost
North Dakota State U iv rsity
DATE:
March 5, 2014
RE:
Request to Establish New Institute
In accord with SBHE Policy 307.1, (Institutional Organization), North Dakota State University,
College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, respectfully requests approval of:
Global Institute of Food Security and International Agriculture (GIFSIA)
Please place this Stage II proposal on the agenda for the next Academic Affairs Council.
The purpose of the GIFSIA is to establish a systems-based approach to resolving the global
challenge of food security, health, and ecological sustainability.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
NDSU Dept 2000
I PO Box 6050 I Fargo ND 58108-6050 I 701.231.7131 I Fax 701.231.1013 I www.ndsu.edu
NDSU is an EO/AA university
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMAL REQUEST
STAGE II COVER PAGE
This fonn is to accompany each academic request to the System office for State Board of Higher Eduation or Chancellor action.
The purpose of the fonn is to streamline the request process, promote consistency, and foster improved record-keeping.
Institution:
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Approval of new program, Policy 403.1, "Program Approval", SBHE approval
Approval of new prefix
Termination of program, Policy403.1.I, "Program Tennination", SBHE approval
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Place program on inactive status, Policy 403.1.3, "Inactive Programs", Chancellor approval
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Program title change, Policy 403.4, "Changes in Program Titles", Chancellor approval
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Corresponding degree title change
Distance education approval, Policy 404.1, "Distance Learning Credit Activities", Chancellor approval
D Update Notice
change, Policy 307.1, "Institutional Organization-Notice and Approval", SBHE approval
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D Change
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approval
Effective Date:
II. Program information (where applicable):
NDUS Academic Program Code (this is an abbreviation of the Description; example UGBIO)
Program or Organizational Title Global Institute of Food Security
& International Agriculture- GIFSIA
Old title (if title change)
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Dsu
NORTH DAKOTA
STATE UNIVERSITY
February 17, 2014
TO: Bruce Rafert, Provost
FROM: Ken Grafton, VP, Dean, and
Director/.!.___,~
RE: Support to Establish the Global Institute of Food slrity and International
Agriculture
This is to register my strong support to establish a new Center on the NDSU
campus - the Global Institute of Food Security and International Agriculture
(GIFSIA). This Institute will establish a systems-based approach to resolving one
of the most fundamental challenges facing countries throughout the world - Food
Security. Food Security encompasses adequate crop production to nourish,
developing and maintaining a safe food supply, and utilizing a concept called
"Crops for Health" to achieve a healthier population. GIFSIA creates a vehicle
that allow faculty at NDSU to leverage their research and educational capabilities
with like-minded scientists in other countries to addresses these challenges.
Downstream benefits for NDSU and the State will be greater international
recognition of the university, enhancing the curriculum in food-related disciplines
to address the "Crops for Health" concept, and enhanced export opportunities for
the State's agricultural products.
Both the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources and the
North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (NDAES) fully support the creation
of GIFSIA. The NDAES has committed $200,000 over three years to initiate the
research agenda for GIFSIA, and I expect the College will strongly promote the
educational initiatives through the appropriate channels with the Provost's office.
The goals of GIFSIA as outlined are attainable and will enhance the college, the
university, and the state. I strongly support establishing this institute on the
NDSU campus.
314 Morrill Hall
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NDSU Dept 7520
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VICE PRESIDENT, DEAN AND DIRECTOR
AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS
PO Box 6050 I Fargo ND 58108-6050 I 701.231.7655
College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources
www.ag.ndsu.edu/academics
NDSU is an EO/AA university.
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Fax 701.231.8520
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North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
www.ag.ndsu.edu/research
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Request to establish the Global Institute of Food Security & International Agriculture-GIFSIA
SBHE Policy 307.1- Executive Summary
A request to establish the Global Institute of Food Security and International Agriculture-GIFSIA. This request is
in accordance with SBHE Policy 307.1, Institution Organization Notice of Approval.
NEED: Global food security challenges are integrated with serious effect on global health and sustainable
ecological challenges. The solutions to these challenges require a systems biology based innovation; that is
based on understanding of critical control points of cellular to ecological systems from agricultural production
systems to value added processing of agriculture; and how foods and crops systems from fresh stages to
processing affect food security and health outcomes. This requires new paradigm based on "crops for health",
for overall prevention of such disease conditions, and focusing on healthy crops & foods that are safely
processed through a value-added economic chain that is also ecologically sustainable. This paradigm shift in
understanding global food security will be integrated into research and educational advancements by GIFSIA,
and will be achieved at NDSU through research and education innovations and concurrently advanced
internationally through partnerships and collaborations with peer institutions contributing to ND Agriculture and
Economy. This need was assessed by studying current agriculture, food science and health research and
curricula across the US and internationally, and the noticeable lack of systems based solutions to these
interconnected global challenges.
COST: GIFSIA will be initiated through indirect support of currently funded NDSU "Global Ambassador Program"
through Academic Affairs/Provost Office that is supported to the tune of$ 400,000 over 3 years by combination
of NDSU and donor gifts. Further, it will be advanced indirectly through the research support of$ 200,000 over 3
years provided by the VP and Dean of College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources to the
proposed GIFSIA Founding Director Dr. l<alidas Shetty to advance "crops for health" research and educational
initiatives for NDSU for an innovative "systems biology"-based solution platform.
ACCREDITATION: The research and educational programs proposed for GIFSIA vision and goals do not need
accreditation. The research and educational training based on systems concepts will be integrated into current
courses and graduate programs at NDSU to make students better prepared for current and future global
challenges and provide practical experience through improved global engagement.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE INSTITUTION: GIFSIA will complement and synergize existing college and departmental
initiatives and enhance international partnerships and collaborations at NDSU and advance the research,
teaching and outreach/service mission of NDSU faculty, with increased opportunities for student training and
experiences. It will increase the flow of international students and visiting faculty to NDSU. GIFSIA at NDSU will
advance the needs of ND Agriculture and overall ND Economy.
PROGRAM DELIVERY: Research and teaching collaborations will be based on increasing students and visiting
faculty at NDSU based on the vision and goals of GIFSIA. Overseas delivery of NDSU-initiated forums, workshops,
short courses, conferences and curriculum will also be explored and established.
VIABILITY: Overall increase in student & visiting faculty to NDSU through GIFSIA efforts will be 1000-1500
students in 5 years and 2000 in 7 years, largely comprising graduate students who will advance the research
enterprise of NDSU and ND. Concurrently, about 200-300 NDSU students will gain experience in partner
international institutions.
DUPLICATION: The vision and goals of GIFSIA is to complement and synergize existing departmental and interdepartmental activities through enhanced international engagement.
RELATIONSHIP TO THE ROUNDTABLE: Education Excellence: The systems based education in agriculture and life
sciences are essential to solving the pressing global problems of food security, health, and ecological
sustainability. This GIFSIA vision advances NDSU research and education, excellence through global engagement
with the integration of systems logic into education and research. Economic Development: GIFSIA vision and
global engagement advances value-added 'crops for health" paradigm for ND Agriculture and ND Economy.
Accessibility: GIFSIA vision and goals will increase opportunities for research funding and teaching for NDSU
faculty and advance international training opportunities for students. Sustaining the vision: GIFSIA vision will
advance global reputation and opportunities of NDSU for sustainable funding from ND, National and
International sources.
RECOMMENDATION: (to be completed by the NDUS office)
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REQUEST to ESTABLISH a
CENTER or INSTITUTE
SBHE Policy 307.1
(Submit Stage II cover page with this form)
1. Proposed Center Name:
Global Institute of Food Security & International Agriculture- GIFSIA
2. Center's Address:
214/218 Quentin Burdick Building,
North Dakota State University,
1320 Albrecht Boulevard,
Fargo, ND 58108
3. Center's Telephone:
(701)231-5058
(701)231-5059
4. Proposed Center's Directors and Formal Title:
Kalidas Shetty, Ph.D. -Founding Director
5. Who has the authority to commit the proposed Center to financial obligation?
The Director, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems & Natural Resources, the Provost & the
President
6. Describe the proposed Center's organizational structure.
The Director will be reporting to VP Agriculture & Dean of college of Agriculture, Food Systems and
Natural Resources and will work with and engage heads and faculty from departments not only across
the home college but also across NDSU and also Agriculture enterprise of North Dakota. Faculty will
have affiliations with GIFSIA and will be part of its implementation program. GIFSIA will through this
engagement will support faculty research, teaching & outreach through facilitation of international
engagements. Through extension faculty it will engage the ND Agriculture enterprise and shape
research & help ND Agriculture with enhanced global engagement advancing benefits such as specific
country-linked engagements for trade & new markets based on the "crops for health" platform.
Membership in GIFSIA for International partners and collaborators will be possible through Adjunct,
Post-Doctoral and Visiting Scholar appointment based on advice, inputs and appointments through
relevant departments of NDSU.
In due course an Associate Director of the Institute will be chosen as revenue models from research
and educational activities grow through international engagements and offerings of NDSU programs.
7. Will there be an advisory committee? If so, list areas of representation.
The Director will have advisory boards at 3 levels: 1) NDSU Faculty Advisory Board 2} ND Commodity
and Stakeholder Advisory Board 3) International Research and Education Advisory Board
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8. What are the Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center?
Vision:
GIFSIA vision is to advance solutions to global food security challenges through a paradigm shift in
building "crops for health" as a value-added agriculture platform to combat global health challenges
from chronic diseases to child and maternal health while also keeping food safe from biotic and
abiotic (food safety and preservation) challenges.
The Goals of G/FSIA:
1) To advance the mission of NDSU and ND through enhancement of the land grant mission
(research, teaching and outreach) linking ND Agriculture to meeting global challenges of food
security, health and ecological sustainability while advancing opportunities for sustainable
needs of ND Agriculture and stakeholders with better international market access.
2) To advance NDSU faculty research and educational opportunities through global engagement
and building new partnerships and collaborations for research, teaching and outreach/service.
3) To make NDSU a global leader for solving critical and integrated global challenges of food
security, chronic disease pandemic and ecological breakdown through a systems biology
based research paradigm and educational platforms from this paradigm.
4) To organize, host and co-host in NDSU and across international partner institutions
conferences, short courses, forums and NDSU certificate courses and degree programs
focused on the vision of GIFSIA in solving integrated challenges of food security, health and
ecological sustainability and this serving as the foundation to advancing international
agriculture and development.
5) To advance global engagement, increased international students and visiting scholar
enrollments and improve international reputation and standing of NDSU.
6) To advance new opportunities for NDSU students and faculty to have international
engagement and work experience of the highest quality and advance NDSU students to be
more competitive when seeking national and international opportunities.
9. Does establishment of the Center duplicate or enhance any existing campus programs?
No! GIFSIA does not and will not duplicate any existing campus programs. GIFSIA strategically
compliments and supports programs across critical facet of research, teaching and outreach/service at
NDSU and advances NDSU as a Student Focused, Land Grant Research University through very
strategic international partnerships and collaborations. With systems biology based focus on solutions
to global food security and health and its implications for sustainable development it will advance all
critical departments at NDSU to advance the Agriculture mission of state. Further it will integrate and
bring to other departments in Engineering, Pharmacy, Human Development and Social Sciences to
have a complimenting role to advance value-added agriculture of ND towards global food security and
health challenges coupled to concurrent advances in sustainable development that is stimulated by
these solutions. The institute will through this mission will strategically advance the international
recognition and reputation of NDSU what individual faculty do at an independent level. The strategic
integration of faculty synergy towards global solutions to critical challenges of food security and
health with foundations in ND Agriculture will surely advance the overall mission and international
reputation of NDSU and contribute to North Dakota's advancement internationally.
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10. Identify and explain relationships to other institutions, agencies, and/or academic departments.
GIFSIA will not only work with academic departments in College of Agriculture, Food Systems and
Natural Research focused on ND Agriculture, it will also integrate Engineering, Pharmacy, Human
Development and Social Sciences to have a complimenting and synergistic role to advance and add
value to ND Agriculture towards solutions to global food security and health challenges coupled to
concurrent advances in sustainable development that is stimulated by these solutions. GIFSIA will
through this mission focused on systems solutions to agriculture, food security and health will
strategically advance the international recognition and reputation of NDSU what individual faculty do
at independent levels through their own research, teaching and service. The strategic integration of
faculty synergy towards global solutions to critical challenges of food security and health with
foundations in ND Agriculture will enhance international reputation of NDSU while serving stake
holders in ND Agriculture and ND Economy. It will further strengthen and advance the existing global
and export oriented nature of ND Agriculture and crops produced in the state will be in more demand
internationally.
11. Identify and explain relationships to state or federal programs.
GIFSIA will work closely with VP Agriculture and ND Agricultural Experiment Station at NDSU and
affiliated centers across the state to enhance value-added agriculture with focus on the global
challenges of food security and health under the paradigm changing research platform of "crops for
health". This value-added focus for ND Agriculture will be communicated to SBARE- State Board of
Agriculture, Research and Education. Through Vice President for Agricultural Affairs, collaborations
will be advanced with North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, NDSU Extension Service, NDSU
College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, Northern Crops Institute and North
Dakota Department of Agriculture. We will also work closely with ND and regional crops commodity
commissions and boards for research support to advance the goals of ND Agriculture with integration
of "crops for health" value-added platform.
In addition the synergies built across NDSU departments and programs with a "crops for health" and
critical sub-discipline derivatives like "food safety" and "food biotechnology" will be basis for research
and teaching collaborations seeking federal funding at national levels through USDA, NSF and NIH. At
the International level the program will seek support from USAID, International programs of NSF and
NIH and also Foundations. They will also serve as basis for "International Studies" programs that will
be offered in overseas institutions as NDSU courses and programs. They will also serve as basis for
regular workshops, forums and conferences with NDSU through GIFSIA bringing together conceptual
foundation and focus of such international gatherings.
12. Provide an assessment of the potential value to the campus and to the community.
The foundations of adding value to ND Agriculture rooted in the paradigm-shifting vision of GIFSIA
based on advancing solutions to global food security, health and ecological challenges will have wide
reaching benefits across stakeholders in NDSU and larger ND and Northern plains community.
Using the rationale of systems-based metabolic innovations and strategies linked to plant stress
biology and plant-microbe interactions based on foundations in metabolic basis of redox biology will
be conceptually integrated as the systems-based critical control points to design and breed food crops
for improving global food security and health challenges founded on sustainable ecological principles.
Using this systems-based paradigm we have to develop innovative food crop design as a foundation
for food crop breeding and improvement for enhancing economic value of ND Agricultural systems
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and advance new value-added economic solutions at the farm level. Key benefits are summarized
below.
i)
Global food security and ecological challenges provides new opportunity for enhancing
exports and value of ND Agriculture nationally and internationally.
ii) Global chronic disease burden from type 2 diabetes and complications of heart and cognitive
health requires food crops with bioactives (beyond basic macronutrients) to prevent and
counter these chronic diseases. We have to develop new varieties of existing crops and new
crops for better health and this will be of higher value that can be delivered through value
added foods and food processing and health care sectors.
iii) Diversity of ND Agriculture with over 30 crops in commercial production provides a platform
developing "Crops for Health" and "Crops for Health & Sustainability" as a value-added
platform across diverse ecology of ND and adapting and adjusting to climate change and
changed environments.
iv) "Crops for Health" platform will provide new avenues to grow resilient "bioactive crops" for
health and food ingredients in abiotic stressed environments of ND such as salinity and
sodicity affected soils.
v)
"Crops for Health" vegetable and specialty grains platform can help to develop high value
greenhouse systems for high value bioactive crops on waste energy and gas of Western ND.
vi) "Crops for Health" can provide for platform for growing traditional crops of indigenous
communities such American Indians in their communities as value added crops with better
economic development outcomes coupled effective food technology.
vii) "Crops for Health" can be basis for "urban garden" and "indoor growing" systems of
"horticultural crops for health" for new (Immigrant) and elderly (Geriatric care centers)
Americans in Fargo that can then show the way nationally and globally.
viii) High value "crops for health" and "crops for health & sustainability" can be integrated to
Precision Agriculture tools for large scale production of high value grain/cereal crops for
global exports as chronic diseases such a type 2 diabetes have become pandemic.
ix) High value "crops for health" can be basis for new ND value added food and health industries
and also "crops for health & sustainability" can be basis for many small companies meeting
crop growing needs for diverse higher value ND agriculture such as niche seed and input
companies across the value chain.
x)
NDSU "Crops for Health" platform through GIFSIA and related sub-disciplines such as "Food
Safety", "Food Biotechnology", "Post-Harvest Technology" and "Sustainable Agriculture" will
be key foundations of course and curriculum integration that advances NDSU Research and
Education mission. This will not only be good for ND and Northern plains students but will
attract international partnerships and collaborations bringing students and visiting scholars to
NDSU. This will advance the international reputation of NDSU based on its strengths, while
providing a platform for solving critical interconnected global challenges of food security,
health and ecological sustainability. These advances in research and international engagement
through GIFSIA will advance opportunities for ND Agriculture and exports globally.
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13. How will the effectiveness of the Center (in terms of costs, stated objectives and benefits to clientele
and the university) be evaluated?
The effectiveness of GIFSIA will be evaluated in the following specific and broad ways and translated
into a 100 scale system:
i)
Overall increase in the number of memorandum of understanding-MOU and
memorandum of agreements-MCA with international partners.
ii)
MOUs and MOAs increasing the international partners and collaborators coming to NDSU
for joint research and translating into more student and visiting scholar engagement in
research and education.
iii)
Improvement in research productivity in terms of overall increase in number peer
reviewed publications that can improve overall international reputation metrics of NDSU.
iv)
Improvement in the number of doctoral research students that has potential to enhance
research metrics and joint publications.
v)
Improvement in direct and indirect increase in research financial support from across ND,
national and international partners for research and education mission of NDSU.
vi)
Increased engagement of NDSU in hosting and co-hosting research and education focused
forums, workshops, courses and conferences in NDSU and with international partners.
vii)
Increased opportunities for NDSU students for "study abroad" programs to enhance the
quality of their NDSU education and increased opportunities after graduation.
viii)
Increased engagement with ND Agriculture stakeholders and feed-back from them on
benefits derived via GIFSIA.
14. What level of funding will be required (both immediate and future)? Will the
Center use appropriated (hard) monies and/or grants and contracts (soft monies)?
Provide actual dollars.
GIFSIA itself has not been provided funds. However, a related programs driven by Dr. Kalidas Shetty
for NDSU called Global Ambassador Program (GAP) has been funded up to$ 400,000 for 3 years ($
250,000 from NDSU Academic Affairs/Provost and $ 150,000 Gifts from Donors) to help advance
international partnerships and collaborations for NDSU across all programs. Some of these GAP
programs will also benefit GIFSIA as enhanced international partnerships & collaborations as vision
and goals of GIFSIA are major strengths of NDSU for advancing international engagement.
Additional research funds of Dr. Kalidas Shetty of$ 300,000 over 3 years ($ 100,000 operating for FY
2013 from Provost/Academic Affairs and$ 200,000 over 3 years from Dean of College of Agriculture,
Food Systems and Natural Resources) will support "Crops for Health" research platform at NDSU and
also initiate international collaborations in the areas of "Food Safety", "Food Biotechnology" and
"Post-harvest Technology".
The support of above GAP and research on "Crops for Health" will indirectly advance GIFSIA mission
and goals. Using the leverage of the above programs and from international engagement GIFSIA will
derive further hard and soft money support through return of "out of state" tuition revenues of
GIFSIA/GAP initiated international students, national and state grants, conference and forum
revenues, donor & foundation grant and gift support and an endowment drive. These leveraged
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opportunities envisions a self-supporting operating budget of$ 150,000 -200,000 per year in 3 years,
starting in FY 2017 and range of$ 400,000-500,000 from FY 2020 to advance GIFSIA vision and goals.
15. What are the space requirements for the proposed Center? How will they be met?
GIFSIA and GAP have been provided space that now occupies room 214 and suite 218 in Quentin
Burdick (former IACC) Building on NDSU campus. This houses the offices of the Director of GIFSIA and
up to 10 members of his research teams from Post-doctoral fellows to students. Additional office
space for GIFSIA related activities will also be provided in Morrill in the areas of offices that houses
Dean and Associate Dean of College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources.
16. What are the equipment requirements for the proposed Center? How will they be met?
The basic computer, telecommunication and desk requirements of GIFSIA offices in Quentin Burdick
building rooms 214 and 218 have been met through Academic Affairs/Provost office. There is no need
for new equipment requirements.
17. How many clients will be served by the Center?
GIFSIA will serve NDSU through College of Agriculture, Food Systems & Natural Resources reporting to
Provost/ Academic Affairs & President & Vice President of Agricultural Affairs. We will serve faculty
and students across discipline boundaries focused on vision and goals of GIFSIA as articulated. This
will serve the research, teaching, service/outreach mission of NDSU and advance global reputation of
NDSU as a student focused, land grant, research university. Beyond NDSU, GIFSIA mission will
advance ND Agriculture stakeholders with value-added agricultural productivity platform & diverse
stakeholders of ND economy, including health care benefits through the "crops for health" paradigm.
The success of ND Agriculture & NDSU will also serve international partners with high quality food
crop exports as solutions to food security & pandemic of chronic diseases which also provide
opportunities & pathway to high quality NDSU research & education for international students and
visiting scholars. The vision and goals for societal benefits of GIFSIA at ND, National and International
levels are substantial and well thought out to bring accomplishments and success to NDSU.
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Use for Stage II
Academic Request Budget Worksheet for Proposals Which DO NOT Involve New State Funds
Global Institute of Food Security & International Agriculture- GIFSIA
Account Description
Year 1
7/0*-6/0*
Year2
7/0*-6/0*
Year3
7/0*-6/0*
Grand Total
Faculty Salaries
Other Salaries
Fringe Benefits
TOTAL SALARIES AND BENEFITS
0.00
45,000.00
5,625.00
50,625.00
0.00
46,000.00
5,750.00
51,750.00
0.00
47,000.00
5,875.00
52,875.00
0.00
138,000.00
17,250.00
155,250.00
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
84,000.00
70,000.00
75,000.00
229,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
134,625.00
121,750.00
127,875.00
384,250.00
Total Access Fees
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Base Tuition
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total other local funds (gifts, grants, etc.) internally reallocated 135,000.00
135,000.00
75,000.00
345,000.00
0.00
0.00
85,000.00
85,000.00
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.00)
Appropriated Funds - New
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Appropriated Funds - Internally Reallocated- Tuiton Return
0.00
50,000.00
100,000.00
150,000.00
135,000.00
185,000.00
260,000.00
580,000.00
No X
Yes
Equipment
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
Total other local funds (gifts, grants, etc.) - new revenues
Less Tuition to Receiving Institution
TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUE
Program will require new state appropriations in future biennia.
If yes, how much annually? $
Operating Expenses include: travel, communications, postage, telephone, office supplies, advertising, printing and
duplicating.
The operating funds are leveraging of Global Ambassador
Program & Dr. Shetty Lab Start up that are foundations of
GIFSIA. No specific dollars have been allocated to GIFSIA
but with develop with no additional resources from GAP and
Dr. Shetty research program.
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1. Issue: North Dakota State University’s (NDSU’s) has submitted a Stage 2 proposal to implement a 16credit undergraduate Certificate Program in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design (ARMD) by fall of
2014, through on-line distance education exclusively, under the CIP Code of 19.0901.
2. Proposed actions. Approve North Dakota State University’s (NDSU’s) Stage 2 request to implement an
undergraduate Certificate Program in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design (ARMD) by fall of 2014,
through on-line distance education exclusively, under the CIP Code of 19.0901.
NDSU is proposing to implement a 16 credit undergraduate Certificate Program in Apparel, Retail
Merchandising and Design (i.e., 10 credits of core classwork and two 3-credit elective courses) that will
draw courses from its current three-year undergraduate degree in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and
Design (ARMD), offered through its Division of Human Development and Education. The certificate
program’s primary target is those junior high and high school teachers who lack licensure to teach specific
skills and distinct content knowledge apparel and textiles education. North Dakota’s public junior high and
high school teachers normally have three years upon hire to complete any necessary certification in the
fields in which they teach. The proposed certificate program would be offered exclusively on-line, effective
fall of 2014. The accompanying rubric for the courses would be ARMD, and the accompanying CIP Code,
as now utilized by NDSU’s three-year program in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design, would be
19.0901. Although the certificate program will be offered primarily to currently employed junior high and
high school teachers who already possess a baccalaureate degree, the program will be open to others
interested in earning it. Because NDSU plans to rotate courses, “those enrolled in the certificate program
(could) complete the program in two years” if they enroll only part-time.
The proposed certificate program draws courses from NDSU’s established undergraduate degree program
in ARMD and offers expertise through the faculty employed to teach its undergraduate program and who
would be available to consult with the person hired to teach the proposed certificate program. The current
ARMD three-year undergraduate degree program is the only program in of its kind offered in North Dakota
and its five contiguous or nearby states. The proposed certificate program “is one of a few ways to help
maintain the accreditation of junior high and high school teachers in North Dakota.”
This program recognizes the importance of K-12 education in the State, which experiences difficulty
keeping a steady workforce of qualified and appropriately certified teachers.
The university estimates that it could anticipate serving “at least hundreds” of employed junior high and
senior high students through this program, and because it will be delivered on-line, they could realize “an
audience of 1000” from schools inside and outside the state. Currently, as a result of it’s year-long trial
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offering of courses associated with the proposed program, NDSU has realized an enrollment of 5-13 on-line
students each semester, and NDSU has stated that its “goal is to achieve (enrollments of) about 20” per
semester. The university is confident it will continue to attract growing enrollments each semester.
NDSU believes the new program will increase North Dakota’s capacity to generate new economic revenues
“because it will enable employed teachers to secure and maintain their state licensure to practice and
remain employed.” The program will also be available to students currently enrolled in other baccalaureate
programs who would wish to enhance their degree with an additional undergraduate certificate in ARMD.
The program would be inviting to new employees in the schools, as well as to those in the workplace who
are seeking means to change their careers.
4. Financial implications. Tuition will be the exclusive “type of funding” associated with the provision of this
certificate. In an earlier email to the NDUS (i.e., 25 April 2013), the University stated, “DCE has provided
quarter-time funding for the development and implementation of the program”. This funding is no longer
necessary and was used in a “trial offering” of courses of the program on-line during the spring of 2013 and
fall of 2014. An “individual (was) hired to develop and implement the program”, prior to 25 April of 2013.
and their associated procedures apply to North Dakota State University’s request for a new undergraduate
Certificate Program that would be delivered on-line exclusively.
6. Academic issues. This is one of two certificate programs proposed by NDUS, effective fall of 2014, to
serve employed teachers who already possess a baccalaureate degree:
“The ARMD certificate program is offered at the undergraduate level because the courses provide basic
information that a person would need, in most states, to teach Family and Consumer Sciences
Education. The courses are not graduate level courses. That is reason the courses in this program are
300 and 400 level courses.
“The Technology Enhanced Instruction certificate program is offered at the graduate level, as the courses
build on basic courses offered in teacher education programs. The courses in this certificate are
graduate level courses and could be a part of a Masters program, if the student desired a focus in
instructional technology. Endorsements are most often ‘add-on’ for a teacher who is certified and has
completed an undergraduate degree. That is the reason these courses are 700-level courses.”
Approximately 13 students are already enrolled in the proposed certificate program, as they enrolled in one
or more of its courses during the trial run of the program (i.e., Spring 2013--Fall 2014); if the program is
approved in April of 2014, NDSU would like permission to grant the proposed certificate retroactively to the
students already in the pipeline—although the proposal actually seeks permission to implement the
proposed certificate program in the fall of 2014.
7. Coordination. The undergraduate certificate program in ARMD was submitted for review by (1) the
Academic Affairs Council at its meeting on 1 April 2014, (2) the Cabinet and Interim Chancellor at their
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meeting on 9 April 2014, and (3) the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs at its meeting on 9
April 2014. The AAC and Cabinet, as well as the Interim Chancellor, recommended the request for approval
of the SBHE. The Committee discussed the proposal but did not take action on it; rather, it forwarded the
proposal to the SBHE for further consideration.
8. Attachments.
The initial Stage 2 proposal from NDSU is attached.
10. Recommendation of the SBHE Committee on Academic and Student Affairs: The Committee did not
take action on NDSU’s request to implement a new undergraduate Certificate Program in Apparel, Retail
Merchandising and Design (ARMD) through on-line distance delivery exclusively, effective fall 2014. The
Committee forwarded the proposal/request to the SBHE for further consideration.
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April 24, 2014
Authorize an increase in legislative spending authority for the UND Law School renovation and addition
project from $11,400,000 in state general fund to $13,907,448, of which $11,400,000 is from general
fund and $2,508,448 to be paid from private funds. Further, authorize UND to solicit private funds to
enable completion of the full scope envisioned for the Law School renovation and addition
project. Additionally, authorize UND to seek Budget Section approval for the increase in spending per
NDCC 15-10-12.1, and to proceed with the project once all approvals have been received.
Note: The authorization request above does not yet include $505,828 in contingency funding. It is
anticipated that such a request will be submitted for Chancellor’s interim approval (and later SBHE
ratification) when bids are received and/or GMP is final (estimated submittal date of May 6) as per
legislative restrictions. Based on current project design and cost estimates, and to maintain the existing
construction schedule, the above item has been submitted now without the aforementioned contingency
request. Approval of the motion above will allow the University of North Dakota to accept the GMP
pending the release of contingency pool allocation ( if needed), and prior to the requested authorization
of increased spending by the Budget Section. In summary, the total project cost could be $11.4 million
general fund appropriation + $505,828 potential contingency fund+ $2,508,448 private funds or
$14,414,276.
Project Description: The capital project for the UND School of Law was initially identified as a
University priority in 2009, following the 2007 reaccreditation process that highlighted the adequacy of
the Law School’s physical facilities as a concern. The scope of the project included a major addition,
estimated at approximately 25,000 square feet, as well as extensive renovation of the existing Law
School building and Law Library building to add multiple classrooms; expand and improve teaching
space appropriate to skills instruction and experiential education, including a new teaching courtroom,
renovation of the Clinical Legal Education Program workspace, and renovation of the Baker Courtroom;
expand student study and workspace; improve delivery of student services from admissions through
career planning and placement; and address accessibility, safety and security concerns.
This capital project includes both new construction and renovation. Some of the renovation of the
existing facility is necessary to address life and safety issues, to achieve code compliance, and to replace
mechanical and electrical systems that have exceeded life cycle expectations. The new construction is an
addition that focuses on student instruction and that brings the number of faculty offices to the level at
which all faculty can be housed within the school. Additional renovation project components increase
the type and the amount of instructional space, as well as opening up and repurposing library space,
currently dedicated to shelving books, to create student study and gathering spaces. All of these project
components are consistent with the UND strategic priorities in the Exceptional UND initiative, and all of
them directly address issues that the Law School’s accrediting agency said must be dealt with by 2014.
Following the Legislative, Gubernatorial and SBHE approvals of the law school project, the University
retained the local architectural firm, ICON, to develop design plans and construction documents. ICON in
turn retained the national education architectural firm, SHW Group, as design consultants. SHW brings
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to the project extensive experience with higher education projects, and the Detroit office of SHW has
designed eight law school additions, renovations, and new buildings in the past few years.
After the architectural services of ICON/SHW Group were retained, the University elected to use a
construction manager at risk model for contracting the work on the project. The November 2013
selection of Construction Engineers, Inc. as the construction manager enables the project to achieve a
greater level of precision in estimating construction costs for various design options and components.
UND is completing the design development phase and has a detailed design program developed by the
architectural team. Designed with the $11.4 million appropriation as the project budget, the design
program includes a 15,000 square foot addition and a prioritized list of needed renovations, as well as
code compliance, asbestos abatement, life safety and security, and mechanical/HVAC/electrical updates
throughout the existing facilities. Based on the schematic design, the construction manager at risk’s
current estimate is that the $11.4 million budget accomplishes only part of the scope of the project:
Project
Components
15,210 sq. ft.
addition*
Budget:
$11,400,000
[Contingency Pool
(CP) Request:
$505,828]
Included
New multipurpose classroom
Not included
[with CP request:
Included]
Renovation of
library for student
study space
Not included
[with CP request:
Included]
Law clinic
renovation
Not included
[with CP request:
Included]
Co-curricular
Not included
activity
[with CP request:
offices/workspaces Included]
Student life suite
renovation
Not included
Budget: $14,400,000 (including
$505,828 contingency and
$2,508,448 in private funds)
Relative to project
scope and
reaccreditation
concerns
Reduced from
25,000 sq. ft.
Included
Required to meet
minimal classroom
needs; referenced
in 2007
reaccreditation
Student study and
workspace;
referenced in 2007
reaccreditation
Safety and security,
improved student
workspace, ADA
accessibility;
referenced in 2007
reaccreditation
Currently
temporarily housed
outside of law
school;
accreditation
standards require
sufficient space
Improved student
services; includes
additional
multipurpose room
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
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Administrative
suite renovation
Not included
Baker Courtroom
renovation
Not included
to add to classroom
capacity;
referenced in 2007
reaccreditation
Improved services;
includes additional
multipurpose room
to add to classroom
capacity;
referenced in 2007
reaccreditation
Improved skills
instruction; safety
and security of
judges; adds large
(90+) room to
classroom capacity
Included
Included
* The reduced size addition creates new public entrance to law school on north side of building, a case study classroom of
medium capacity (35-40 students), an instructional courtroom, new faculty offices to meet faculty size needs, new multi-purpose
rooms (seminar/meeting/interview/small-group instruction), restrooms, elevator, and commons area off of entry corridor.
The design program is a comprehensive consideration of the needs of the Law School that cannot be
met in the existing facility, with detailed design work on the core elements that can be accomplished
within the $11.4 million appropriation. In striking the balance between the addition and the renovation
dimensions of the project, the judgment has been to maximize the return on the investment in the
addition in order to build the most significant elements in space that can be designed directly for those
uses. The University has also asked for cost estimates to be prepared for other important elements in
the renovation in an order of priority.
The full list of alternates if included in this project would bring the total cost to $13,907,448.
Should the contingency pool funding be released to the University prior to award of the base bid, the
total cost could potentially be reduced to $13,752,002 due to efficiencies in timing for award of bids.
As the design phase results in preparation of the construction documents that can be bid out by the
construction manager at risk, the timing is such that SBHE authorization of the requested items at the
April 24 meeting will permit completion of the construction documents on schedule in May 2014.
Based on the schematic design estimate as of this point in time, the following table depicts the scope of
the project that can be completed within the $11.4 million appropriation, the renovation components
that can be accomplished with the addition of the contingency pool, and the additional components of
renovation that would have to be listed as alternates in the scope of the project. Value engineering of
the estimates resulted in a reduction in the estimated cost of the base project of nearly $234,000, plus a
reduction in the cost of the alternates of an additional $87,000.
Project
Components
15,210 sq. ft. addition
Estimated Costs of Components
$11,433,055
Running Total
$11,433,055
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Site work
Abatement & code
compliance
Deferred maintenance
General construction in
renovation
Insurance
Permits & bonds
FFE
Contingency
Soft costs
Renovated multi-purpose
classroom
Meeting rooms/offices in
Library
Renovation of library for
student study space
Law clinic renovation
Student life suite renovation
Create co-curricular activity
offices/workspaces in library
Convert faculty office and
admin support
Administrative suite
Baker Courtroom
Finish for existing faculty
offices
Additional FFE for all
renovated space
Student lockers
Library additional VAVs
Windows, south wall of library
Technology – additional
options
$16,441
$11,449,496
$60,489
$11,509,985
$257,910
$183,980
$175,744
$208,520
$11,767,895
$11,951,875
$12,127,619
$12,336,139
$45,526
$12,381,665
$165,396
$132,953
$12,547,061
$12,680,014
$153,423
$470,954
$12,833,437
$13,304,391
$44,095
$43,650
$125,092
$390,220
$13,348,486
$13,392,136
$13,517,228
$13,907,448
Consistency with Campus Facility Master Plan and Budget: The project is consistent with the
University’s campus facility priorities and its strategic priorities in the Exceptional UND initiative, and the
project directly addresses issues concerning the adequacy of the Law School’s physical facilities as raised
by its accrediting agency.
SBHE and/or Legislative History: The University initially identified this project in its 2009 capital
construction project priorities, and put it forward as a top priority in the 2009-2011, 2011-2013, and
2013-2015 legislative biennia. The Higher Education Appropriations Act of 2013 (S.B. 2003) appropriated
$11.4 million for the project. The capital projects contingency clause contains additional funding which
may be authorized for this project. SBHE guidelines approved at the September 25, 2013 meeting allow
requests to be made for 4.45 percent of the initially appropriated amount, which is $507,300 in the case
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of the Law School project. This amount is further reduced by an allocated share of an amount (over
allocation) already approved for the Williston State project.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs: $13,907,448
Planning, Permits and Insurance (design costs associated with current project,
OMB preplanning revolving funds, architect and engineer fees, permits,
insurance)
Land/Building Preparation and Purchase or Donated Costs (land acquisition
and site preparation/development)
Demolition and Disposal
Construction (foundation and building construction or renovation, including
fixed equipment, landscape, infrastructure and utilities, mechanical and
electrical, parking and driveways or roadways)
Institutional work (value of work completed by institutional trade staff)
Contingency
Hazardous Material Abatement
Other, including third party costs (please describe) Miscellaneous and
advertisement
SUBTOTAL
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment (FF&E)
TOTAL
Amount
$1,425,828
$0
$450,000
$9,898,361
$343,130
$579,654
$189,521
$0
$12,886,494
$1,020,954
$13,907,448
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project nor is other work planned to
supplement this project using funding or authority not included within this request.
Source and Availability of Funds (including FF&E): Funds for this project will be from legislative
appropriation ($11.4 million) and other funds (philanthropy) $2,507,448. The request for capital projects
contingency pool ($505,828) funds has not yet been submitted. UND will provide regular status reports
on available funding and contract awards through the capital tracking report.
No portion of the project, either base project or add-alternates, will be awarded that exceeds available
funding or current level of authorization.
Project Management Oversight (consistent with 9/25/13 SBHE approved guidelines): UND has
retained Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for this project, which will reduce the overall
project management requirements. University architect, Fawn Behrens-Smith, in conjunction with the
capital project coordinator, Craig Swenson, have significant project management experience and
together with the CMaR and project architect will ensure project management needs are met.
Estimated Project Timeline and Completion Date: Scheduled to begin May 2014 with completion
by fall 2015.
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North Dakota State College of Science, April 24, 2014
Authorize North Dakota State College of Science to increase spending for the Old Main Renovation
project from $8,085,879 to $8,444,657, an increase of $358,778 funded through capital projects
contingency pool; and to proceed with the project once all approvals have been received.
Project Description: This project consists of the complete renovation of Old Main. It also includes
decommissioning and removal of Burch Hall and Hektner Hall. Old Main renovation will increase the
usable space, so the Social and Behavioral Science Department will be able to be moved out of Hektner
Hall. The only occupied space left in Hektner Hall would be classrooms and those will also be relocated
to Old Main.
This project includes several components and phases.
Full renovation of the interior of the 34,126 square foot building
Revitalization of the currently unused 4th floor to create additional space for the occupants of
Hektner Hall.
New elevator installed within the main structure and removal of existing elevator tower.
New water and sewer lines feeding the building
Geothermal system will be added if budget allows
Misc. relocation projects for staff moving out of Hektner and Old Main.
ITS will be permanently relocated to the Student Center
Exterior work to include minor tuck pointing, foundation and drain tile work
Asbestos abatement of Burch, Hektner and Old Main
Demolition of Hektner and Old Main
Consistency with Campus Facility Master Plan and Budget: This project is listed in our current and
previous Campus Facility Master Plans.
SBHE and/or Legislative History: Approved by the SBHE for inclusion in the 2013-15 legislative budget
request, as the third priority on the major capital project list, at $8,511,452, which included the
renovation of Old Main and the demolition of Hektner and Burch Halls.
NDSCS 13-15 capital assets legislative appropriation includes $8,085,879, which is net of 5% retainage
that was moved to capital projects contingency pool in the NDUS Office ($8,511,452 less $425,573) for
all state appropriated projects. The SBHE may transfer funds from the pool to an institution if the
lowest acceptable bid received for a capital project exceeds the legislative appropriation provided for
the project.
Approved on June 20, 2013 by the SBHE to Ratify Chancellor’s interim approval authorizing NDSCS to
proceed with remodel of Old Main and decommissioning of Burch Hall and Hektner Hall, at a cost of
$8,085,879 from the 2013-15 state general fund appropriation.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs (ALL costs should be included in the estimate, unless
specifically noted otherwise – see SBHE policy 902.3, 3, (b), for more detail on cost
components)
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Planning, Permits and Insurance (design costs associated with
current project, OMB preplanning revolving funds, architect and
engineer fees, permits, insurance)
Land/Building Preparation and Purchase or Donated Costs
(land acquisition and site preparation/development)
Construction (foundation and building construction or
renovation, including fixed equipment, landscape,
infrastructure and utilities, mechanical and electrical, parking
and driveways or roadways)
Institutional work (value of work completed by institutional
trade staff)
Contingency
Other (Revolving Fund Repayment)
SUBTOTAL (if total exceeds $250,000, requires SBHE approval)
TOTAL
Original
Legislative
Autorization
$475,000
Revised
Authorization
650,000
$10,000
$25,000
$575,000
$5,020,879
$800,000
$5,894,657
$0
$60,000
$850,000
$625,000
$55,000
$7,610,879
$475,000
8,085,879
$50,000
$350,000
$55,000
$7,884,657
$560,000
$8,444,657
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project not is other work planned to
Future Operating/Improvement Costs and Funding Sources:
At this point, NDSCS does not see a significant change from an operational perspective when Old Main is
remodeled. The heating costs would be lowered with better insulated building materials and electricity
lighting costs would be lowered with more efficient lighting. Full size windows will be installed increasing
natural light. These savings would be offset with increased utilities to accomplish the air quality needs
for the building. The end result would be little to no decrease in operating cost, but NDSCS would
achieve a much improved building meeting today’s standards.
The removal of Hektner Hall will provide a minimal savings to the campus on heating and electricity that
would help to offset any potential increases in Old Main, as well as, increases due to the growing
campus utilization. There is no heat or power in Burch Hall so the utility savings would be neutral. The
end result would be neutral to the campus on utilities. The custodian in Hektner Hall also cleans two
other buildings so we would not reduce staff. The extra time would be used to help out with the
additional space in Old Main and extra support for the additional space in the recently renovated Horton
Hall.
Source and Availability of Funds (including FF&E): The funding would come from state general funds
appropriated for the project, including the aforementioned capital contingency pool, as provided during
the 63rd legislative session, and are sufficient and available for this project.
Project Management Oversight (consistent with 9/25/13 SBHE approved guidelines): Project
Management oversight will be by Dennis Gladen (Engineer)
Estimated Project Timeline and Completion Date: The project would began June 1 2013 and would be
estimated to be completed by August 15th 2015
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MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, April 24, 2014
Authorize Mayville State University to increase spending for the Campus-wide Drainage Improvements project
from $2,153,650 to $2,249,209,an increase of $95,559 funded through capital projects contingency pool; and to
proceed with the project once all approvals have been received.
Project Description
Construction of a storm water conveyance system including pump station, realign Stan Dakken Drive,
repave road section and parking areas. The project will: correct drainage issues; extend the life of
streets and parking lots; and improve campus safety.
Consistency with Campus Facility Master Plan and Budget
The project was included in the 2012 Campus Master Plan.
SBHE and/or Legislative History
• 2011-13 H.B No. 1003 One-Time Funding Mayville State University Drainage Study $55,000;
• Project was included in the NDUS 2013-15 Major Capital Projects, Section 1, State Funded Ranked
Projects recommended for inclusion in 2013-15 Budget Request, $2,267,000;
• MaSU 13-15 capital assets legislative appropriation includes $2,153,650, which is net of 5% retainage
(2,153,650+ 113,350=$2,267,000) that was moved to capital projects contingency pool in the NDUS
Office for all state appropriated projects. The SBHE may transfer funds from the pool to an
institution if the lowest acceptable bid received for a capital project exceeds the legislative
appropriation provided for the project.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs (ALL costs should be included in the estimate, unless specifically
noted otherwise).
Planning, Permits and Insurance (design costs associated with current
project, OMB preplanning revolving funds, architect and engineer fees,
permits, insurance)
Land/Building Preparation and Purchase or Donated Costs (land
acquisition and site preparation/development)
Construction (foundation and building construction or renovation,
including fixed equipment, landscape, infrastructure and utilities,
mechanical and electrical, parking and driveways or roadways)
Contingency
Other, including 3rd party costs (please describe)
TOTAL
Original
Legislative
Request
$231,324
Revised
Authorization
$331,000
$0
$0
$0
$1,542,155
$0
$1,881,790.50
$0
$339,306
$0
$154,215
$2,267,000
$0
$2,267,000
$0
$36,418.50
$0
$0
$2,249,209
$0
$2,249,209
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No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project not is other work planned to supplement this project
using funding or authority not included within this request.
Future Operating/Improvement Costs and Funding Sources
Future upkeep and Improvement costs will be provided through the extraordinary repairs budget.
Source and Availability of Funds (including FF&E)
This project was authorized by the 2013 legislature in the amount of $2,153,650. A request is made for $95,559 in
capital contingency funds contained in SB2003 (2013), section 1, subdivision 1. The $95,559 represents MaSU’s
pro-rata share (4.437%) of the remaining funds in the capital contingency pool. The funding source is State
General Funds.
Project Management Oversight (consistent with 9/25/13 SBHE approved guidelines)
(Please see the attached project management check list.)
Estimated Project Timeline and Completion Date
The engineering documents have been completed. The bidding process was completed April 2, 2014.
The project is anticipated to begin by end of April 2014 and be completed by end of August 2014.
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EXHIBIT B
NDUS CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
08-23-13
Section 1 – Pre-Planning and Authorization
Task
Architect has been retained for pre-planning cost
estimates or estimates have been completed internally;
and all contracts have had the proper legal review – See
SBHE policies 902.3, #5 and 902.5
SBHE and/or Legislative authorization (if required) has
been requested – See SBHE policies 902.1, 902.3 and
procedure 902
Project impact on institution has been reviewed and
properly communicated
Project cost estimate includes all components including
design costs; architect and engineer fees; permits;
insurance; land acquisition, and site preparation or
development; demolition and disposal; foundation and
building construction or renovation including fixed or
attached equipment and furnishings; landscaping;
infrastructure and utilities; mechanical or electrical;
parking and driveways or roadways; hazardous materials
abatement; third-party costs; contingencies; and value of
work completed by institution trade staff – See SBHE
policy 902.3, 6
Local municipality, third-part code official, or other
competent licensed official has been consulted on project
for code compliance, regulatory considerations, and
building permits as required.
Status
(completed, ongoing, to be
completed)
Completed
Individual
Responsible
Steve Bensen
Legislative Completed
SBHE – to be
completed
Completed
Gary Hagen
Completed
Steve Bensen
Completed
Moore
Engineering
Steve Bensen
Section 2 – Project Design
Task
Agency head has appointed selection committee for
Architect if required by estimated fee (over $25,000)
– See SBHE policy 902.5
Architect informed of project funding requirements
as it applies to scope of work and what must be
included within the project budget – See SBHE policy
902.3, 6
Institution and architect will determine what
construction delivery method is most appropriate –
Completed
Individual
Responsible
Gary Hagen
Completed
Steve Bensen
Completed
Steve Bensen &
Moore
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See SBHE policy 902.5 (Note: if CM selected, architect
will confirm that construction delivery method(s)
comply with NDCC 48-01.2) If CM selected, project is
automatically exempt from completion and filing of
this checklist.
A/E Contract reviewed by legal counsel for
compliance
Institution confirms that Architect’s design complies
with statutory regulations for code compliance
including ADA
Bid process is in compliance with laws and policies –
See SBHE policy 902.3, 8
Engineering
To be
Completed
Completed
Steve Bensen
Completed
Steve Bensen
Dan Lorenz
Section 3 – Construction
Task
Builder’s risk insurance is in place – See SBHE policy
902.3, 10
Institution has identified an individual who will be
responsible to coordinate work with the Prime
Contractor
It has been communicated to the General Contractor
that they will be responsible for coordinating work
between trades
Institution has identified an individual who will
review and approve change orders
review and approve pay requests and monitor
expenditures against project budget
conduct regular site observations and monitor
project schedule
Any changes in project scope and/or funding source
or use have received the appropriate approvals – See
902.3, (1)
Institution will notify State Fire and Tornado of
additional new space if required
Institution will confirm municipality or other code
official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy prior to
occupancy
conduct final inspection and sign-off
Status
To be
completed
Completed
Individual
Responsible
Moore
Engineering
Dan Lorenz
To be
completed
Moore
Engineering
Completed
Steve Bensen
Completed
Steve Bensen
Completed
Dan Lorenz
To be
Completed
Steve
Bensen/Moore
Engineering
Steve Bensen
To be
completed
To be
completed
To be
completed
Dan Lorenz/
Moore
Engineering
Steve Bensen/Dan
Lorenz
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April 24, 2014
Authorize UND to proceed with reconstruction of parking lots at an estimated cost of $2,100,000 to be
funded from local funds (Housing & Auxiliary Facilities).
Project Description: The HPR parking lot at the corner of Princeton Street and Sixth Avenue North has
approximately 408 parking spaces for students living in the residence halls. This lot is beyond the end of
its useful life and will be completely reconstructed. The Archives parking lot along Harvard Street has
approximately 197 parking spaces for commuter students, faculty and staff. This lot is beyond the end of
its useful life and will be completely reconstructed. The townhouse parking lot on Tulane Drive for
apartment residents requires the replacement of concrete that has heaved and broken.
Consistency with Campus Facility Master Plan and Budget: The HPR parking lot is the top priority
for reconstruction in UND’s Parking Lot and Pavement Inspection Survey maintenance and rehabilitation
work plan. Reconstruction of the Archives lot is a top priority for students, and the Tulane lot requires
repair to maintain functionality.
SBHE and/or Legislative History: No prior SBHE or Legislative history exists for this project.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs: $2,100,000
Planning, Permits and Insurance (design costs associated with current project,
OMB preplanning revolving funds, architect and engineer fees, permits,
insurance)
Land/Building Preparation and Purchase or Donated Costs (land acquisition
and site preparation/development)
Construction (foundation and building construction or renovation, including
fixed equipment, landscape, infrastructure and utilities, mechanical and
electrical, parking and driveways or roadways)
Contingency
Other, including third party costs (please describe)
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
Amount
$320,000
$0
$0
$1,600,000
$0
$180,000
$0
$0
$2,100,000
$0
$2,100,000
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project nor is other work planned to
Future Operating/Improvement Costs and Funding Sources: No significant increase in operating
or improvement costs is anticipated as a result of this project.
Source and Availability of Funds (including FF&E): The project will be funded from the Housing &
Auxiliary Facilities System, which includes parking, excess bond reserves, and are sufficient and available
for the project.
UND | April 24, 2014 | Authorize UND parking lot reconstruction
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Project Management Oversight (consistent with 9/25/13 SBHE approved guidelines): The
University architect and capital project coordinator have significant project management experience and
will ensure project management needs are met.
Estimated Project Timeline and Completion Date: The project will begin upon approval with an
anticipated completion date of September 1, 2014.
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North Dakota State College of Science, April 24, 2014
Authorize the North Dakota State College of Science to proceed with the NDSCS Fargo renovation
project estimated to cost a total of $350,000 from up to $200,000 of local funds and up to $180,000 of
TAACCCT Federal Grant funding.
Project Description: The primary purposes of this project are to facilitate the increased Welding
Technology program delivery in our Fargo location and provide adequate space for faculty and student
support staff. This project will consist of reallocation and renovation work in three primary spaces of the
NDSCS Skills and Technology Center building utilizing space that will no longer be used by NDSU Archives
and the University System IT staff. The first will be converting space into a steel storage room that will
house the metal shear, forklift and steel storage for the Welding Technology program. The second will
be to relocate one classroom to allow for a reconfiguration and more square footage for the Welding
Technology program shop space. The third space will be creating a large multi-purpose classroom for 48
students and office space for at least 4 existing faculty/staff members.
Consistency with Campus Facility Master Plan and Budget: The need for renovations at the NDSCS
Skills and Technology building in Fargo is an item that is consistent with our Master Plan. Our Master
Plan references the projected growth and expansion of our programs in Fargo and the necessary
renovations that would be required to accomplish this objective.
SBHE and/or Legislative History: No prior SBHE or Legislative history exists for this project.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs: $350,000
Amount
$25,000
permits, insurance)
$0
$50,000
$245,000
mechanical and electrical, parking and driveways or roadways
$0
Contingency
$30,000
$0
$0
$350,000
$300,000
TOTAL
$650,000
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project
nor is other work planned to supplement this project using funding or authority not included within this
request.
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Future Operating/Improvement Costs and Funding Sources: Future operating costs as a result of this
project will be in the form of 1 FTE in the Welding Department and 1 FTE in the TrainND department for
Welding Technology instruction. The associated costs with these FTE will be funded from the TAACCCT
federal grant awarded to NDSCS for the next four years.
Source and Availability of Funds (including FF&E): The funding will be from two sources. The first
source will be from the TAACCCT Federal Grant funding and will be up to $180,000. The second source
will be NDSCS local funds and will be up to $200,000 and does not include any gift funds. The combined
project funds will not exceed $350,000. All funds are sufficient and available for use.
Project Management Oversight (consistent with 9/25/13 SBHE approved guidelines):
Jeff Pfingsten will be our project manager on this project. He is a construction manager and has attained
a degree in this field.
Estimated Project Timeline and Completion Date: The project would begin by approximately June 1st
and would be estimated to be substantially complete by October 1st 2014.
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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY – April 24, 2014
Authorize NDSU to proceed with miscellaneous deferred maintenance repairs in Ceres Hall at an estimated cost
of $750,000 to be funded from 2013-2015 extraordinary repair funds.
Project Description
Ceres Hall, originally dedicated in 1910, originated as a women’s dormitory and housed the Home Economics
laboratory. In 1971, plans were finalized to entirely convert Ceres Hall into an office building. In 2008, a large
renovation of the first floor and another smaller renovation of a portion of the third floor were completed.
These projects included replacement of 33 exterior windows in those areas. Also, in 2008, another window
project replaced an additional 64 windows. The plan, in the current project request, is to replace approximately
130 remaining aged windows that are well past the end of their useful life.
In conjunction with the window replacement work, the masonry around the window openings will be repaired.
Additionally, an assessment will be done on the rest of the building’s masonry to identify areas in extremely
poor condition and those areas will be tuck-pointed as well.
In 1994, a major renovation project provided central ventilation and air conditioning to approximately twothirds of the building. Many of the spaces in the remaining one-third of the building are served by portable
window air conditioners. These units will be removed during the window replacement project. An HVAC
engineering study will be done to determine the best option for replacement air conditioning for those spaces.
This project will be the first phase of several required to implement the HVAC repairs/improvements.
The Ceres Window Replacement project was included in the 2010 Master Plan as a deferred maintenance item.
Renovating Ceres Hall was listed in the 2012 Master Plan.
Improving efficiencies and improving customer satisfaction is consistent with the Master Plan.
None
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs (ALL costs should be included in the estimate, unless specifically
noted otherwise).
Amount
$80,000
permits, insurance)
$
$
$530,000
$2,500
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Contingency
$62,500
$75,000
rd
Other, including 3 party costs (please describe)
$
$750,000
$
TOTAL
$
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project not is
other work planned to supplement this project using funding or authority not included within this request.
N/A
The project will be funded from Facilities Management’s 2013-2015 extraordinary repair funds, which are
sufficient and available for the project.
The NDSU Facilities Management Director will be the project manager supporting this project in compliance
with SBHE guidelines approved 9/25/13.
The intent is to bid the project in April 2014, with an anticipated start date of May 19, 2014 and a completion
date of October 31, 2014.
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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY – April 24, 2014
Authorize NDSU to increase the project authorization of the low rise lavatories renovation project in Dinan Hall,
Phase III by $100,000 from $1,085,000 to $1,185,000 to be funded from auxiliary local funds.
Background Information (The following information was previously submitted to the SBHE in past requests; it is being
included as historical information):
Dinan Hall is a 150-resident low rise women’s residence hall completed in 1954. The community style lavatories
have exceeded their useful life and the students desire a more private bathroom layout arrangement. The
finishes, fixtures and piping are failing. The waste piping is severely corroded and needs to be replaced. Several
plumbing fixtures have had to be removed from service because the piping no longer works. Dinan Hall only has
one lavatory stack, so this project will complete this facility.
Phases I and II of the low rise lavatory replacements involved Stockbridge Hall (Phase I) being completed last
year and Phase II being scheduled for this summer. Dinan Hall will be Phase III of these renovations and is
similar in nature to Phases I and II (new private facility style lavatories with new piping, finishes and fixtures)
except in a different building.
The increase does not reflect a change in scope, but is a result of actual bids received over the original project
estimates. On March 6, 2014, bids were received and the base bid was within authorization. The general and
electrical bids were close to the consultant’s estimates; however, only one mechanical bid was received and it
was significantly higher than the engineer’s estimate. Most of the contingency will be needed for that higher
cost. Residence Life would like to proceed with accepting the alternates bid items and Facilities Management
would like to increase the contingency for any unknown items that might come up.
The 2012 NDSU Master Plan identifies five (5) Low Rise resident facilities (Stockbridge, Reed-Johnson, Weible,
Dinan, and Burgum) which are serviced by stacked restrooms, with a number of the facilities serviced by more
than one stacking. Construction cost for renovation/repair of any one stack assembly is approximately $1.0
million, and for the purposes of identification, is referred to as a single phase. The order in which the work is
completed will be based on 1) service condition and 2) available funds.
Phase I has previously been completed, with one bathroom stack within Stockbridge Hall renovated. Phase II has
been revised from the 2012 Master Plan to include the second bathroom stack within Stockbridge Hall. The
availability of sufficient funds has made a Phase III project viable, with a stack within Dinan Hall identified as the
next location having the poorest service condition.
The project was listed as a future Non-State Funded Capital Project (beyond 2013-15) in the 2012 Campus
Facility Master Plan for NDSU. However, overwhelming support for this type of project has led to moving the
Phase III time schedule sooner by one year and completing it in 2014.
• The SBHE authorized proceeding with the Low Rise Lavatory Renovation-Phase III in the amount of
$1,081,500 at its January 30th, 2014 meeting, funded entirely from auxiliary local funds.
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Project was included in the NDUS 2013-15 Major Capital Projects, Section 3, Non-State Funded
(Unranked) Projects Recommended for Inclusion in 2013-15 Budget Request ($1,081,500 in local fund
spending authority for Low Rise Lavatory Renovation-Phase III)
SBHE authorized Phase I of this project on January 17, 2013 and Phase II authorization received at the
January 30, 2014 SBHE meeting.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs
The following costs are included with in the $1,850,000 total request:
Institutional work (value of work completed by institutional trade
staff)
Contingency
TOTAL
Original
Authorization
$110,000
Revised
Authorization
$110,000
$
$830,000
$
$930,000
$5,000
$5,000
$90,000
$50,000
$90,000
$50,000
$
$1,185,000
N/A
$1,085,000
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project not is other work planned to supplement this
project using funding or authority not included within this request.
N/A
The auxiliary local funds will be transferred into a capital account before the project starts, and are sufficient
and available for the project.
The NDSU Facilities Management Director will be the project manager supporting this project in compliance
with SBHE guidelines approved 9/25/13.
The anticipated start is after commencement 2014 and a completion date of mid-August, 2014.
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North Dakota State University, April 24, 2014
Authorize NDSU to proceed with deferred maintenance repairs in Stevens Hall at an estimated cost of
$750,000 to be funded from 2013-15 extraordinary repair funds.
Project Description
Stevens Hall, which includes Gate City Bank Auditorium, was built in two phases in the years of 1966 and
1967. On October 18, 1968, the University dedicated Stevens Hall. The nearly $1,300,000 structure
became the home of the departments of biology, zoology, botany, geology, geography and wildlife
management. In 2012 Stevens Hall Auditorium was remodeled, receiving new seating, flooring, lighting,
paint, and updated classroom technology. It was rededicated as Gate City Bank Auditorium at that time.
Stevens Hall is a heavily used academic and research building that has had minimal upgrades over the
years, with the majority of the equipment and finishes being original to the building. Some previous
improvements to the building include installation of a 100 KW generator in 2002; replacement of the
east roof with a new fully adhered EPDM roof in 2007, installation of emergency power panels on all
three floors and the penthouse in 2008, and replacement of 75 windows on the north and west
elevation in 2013.
The original building was constructed with many asbestos containing materials. The second floor ceiling,
flooring, and pipe insulation will have asbestos abatement and these will be replaced with new
materials. The project will also consist of the installation of the remaining windows that are located on
the south and east elevations and the replacement of the roof on the west upper section. As part of the
roof replacement, original HVAC equipment located on that roof will be replaced. Some original HVAC
equipment located above the ceilings will also be replaced.
Another major component of this project consists of a complete replacement of the original elevator
and construction of a redesigned north entrance. This will greatly improve the ADA accessibility in the
facility.
Improving safety, ADA accessibility, efficiencies and improving customer satisfaction is consistent with
the Master Plan.
• On May 9, 2011, the SBHE gave approval to proceed with the renovation of Stevens Hall
Auditorium at an estimated cost of $380,000 to be funded from private donations ($340,000)
and 11-13 extraordinary repair funds ($40,000)and to rename the facility the Gate City Bank
Auditorium.
• On May 16, 2012, the SBHE gave approval to increase the Gate City Bank Auditorim project
authorization from $380,000 to $450,000, to be funded $410,000 from private donations and
$40,000 from 11-13 extraordinary repair funds and to seek Budget Section approval.
• On June 19, 2012, the Budget Section approved the increase authorization of the Gate City Bank
Auditorium project from $380,000 to $450,000, to be funded $410,000 from private donations
and $40,000 from 11-13 extraordinary repair funds and to seek Budget Section approval..
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs (ALL costs should be included in the estimate, unless
specifically noted otherwise).
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Amount
$75,000
permits, insurance)
$
$
$560,000
$5,000
Contingency
$60,000
$50,000
rd
Other, including 3 party costs (please describe)
$
$750,000
$
TOTAL
$
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of the project
not is other work planned to supplement this project using funding or authority not included within this
request.
N/A
The project will be funded from 2013-15 extraordinary repair funds, which are sufficient and available
for the project
The NDSU Facilities Management Director will be the project manager supporting this project in
compliance with SBHE guidelines approved 9/25/13.
The project will be bid out in April, 2014, and construction will start after commencement in May 2014
with a substantial completion date by October 15, 2014.
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North Dakota State College of Science, April 24th, 2014
Authorize North Dakota State College of Science to increase spending for the renovation of the NDSCS
Football Complex project from $1,350,000 to $1,500,000, an increase of $150,000 funded through no
less than $550,000 in donations, up to $900,000 in auxiliary, and $50,000 in private funds; and further
request authorization to seek approval from the budget section; and to proceed with the project once
all approvals have been received.
Project Description
The Football complex renovation would include; new locker rooms, coaches offices, a training
room and storage rooms, public restrooms, concession stand, booster club and a retail store.
Also included is the renovation of front of stadium entrance.
The complex is thirty-nine years old and is well past its prime. The Football Stadium and Track
were updated during 2007-09 Biennium. This consisted of updates to the seating structure and
the outdoor track surface that was redone. The football complex for this project references the
support buildings that include the locker rooms, concessions, restrooms, bookstore and alumni
room.
The current locker rooms had moisture and mold issues due to deterioration of the original
roofs. This moisture had begun to cause structural damage to the roof support beams as well.
There were inadequate coach’s offices and insufficient storage space located in this complex.
There was also no training room located in this area. The restrooms did not meet current ADA
standards. Moisture was penetrating through the cracks in the joints and affecting the inside of
the entire complex. The concession area, booster room and retail store spaces were dated and
inadequate and will be updated.
This project tears down three existing structures, removes an old ticket booth and a bookstore
shed and constructs similar square footage but it combines all services listed above into two
primary buildings and one new ticket booth.
Due to the structures not being functional due to the deteriorated stated, the asbestos
abatement and demolition of the buildings were completed in the fall of 2013. With this
demolition being completed, there are no longer any locker room, restroom or concession
facilities at the stadium location. As a result of the competitive bidding climate, the bid opening
was extended to give time to help gain competitive interest in the project. Despite this effort
producing more contractor bid participation, the construction bids that were opened on March
19th 2014 were significantly over budget. The construction bid overages and additional costs for
the construction delay will be $250,000.
This concern and project was discussed in our current Campus Facility Master Plan
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SBHE authorized NDSCS to solicit funds of up to $1.5 million for private fund sources for the
project on November 4, 2010.
Project was included in the NDUS 2011-13 biennial budget request at $1.5 million in private
funds, and later authorized in HB1003 (2011) at $1.5 million in private fund sources for the
project
On September 15, 2011, SBHE authorized NDSCS to proceed with $1,200,000 renovation of
the NDSCS Football Complex to be funded not less than $250,000 from private funds, up to
$910,000 from auxiliaries and a contribution of $40,000 from bookstore partner (Validis);
furthermore, authorize NDSCS to proceed to the Budget Section for a change in project
funding source per NDCC 48-01.2-25
Budget Section request to utilize $910,000 auxiliary funds plus $40,000 in vendor funds in
support of the project failed in 12/11 and again 3/12.
13-15 legislative appropriation in SB2003, includes $1,350,000 other funds (from private
and local) spending fund authorization for the project.
On June 20, 2013, the SBHE authorized NDSCS to proceed with $1,350,000 renovation of
the NDSCS Football Complex to be funded by $400,000 from donations, up to $900,000
from auxiliaries and private funds of $50,000.
Estimated Total Purchased or Donated Costs (ALL costs should be included in the estimate,
unless specifically noted otherwise – see SBHE policy 902.3, 3, (b), for more detail on cost
components)
Land/Building Preparation and Purchase or Donated Costs (site
survey and soil testing)
Construction (foundation and building construction or
renovation, including fixed equipment, landscape,
infrastructure and utilities, mechanical and electrical, parking
and driveways or roadways)
Institutional work (value of work completed by institutional
trade staff)
Contingency
Other (Project Delay – General Conditions Costs)
TOTAL
Original
Legislative
Authorization
$85,000
Revised
Authorization
$100,000
$5,000
$10,000
$75,000
$905,000
$0.00
$1,220,000
$0
$10,000
$100,000
$80,000
$0
$1,250,000
$100,000
$1,350,000
$100,000
$40,000
$20,000
$1,500,000
$100,000
$1,600,000
No other work, other than that specified within this request, is required for the completion of
the project nor is other work planned to supplement this project using funding or authority not
included within this request.
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This complex is operated with local funds. Operating and maintenance costs for these facilities
are split between the NDSCS Athletics and the Wahpeton High School. We do not expect
increased operating costs with the new facility.
Source and Availability of Funds (Including FF&E costs)
The costs will be covered with a combination of not less than $550,000 donations (fund raising)
as well as up to $900,000 auxiliary funds and a contribution of $50,000 from our bookstore
partner (Validis). FF&E costs will be paid with a combination of all identified funds. All funds
are sufficient and available for the project.
Project is slated to finish design work fall of 2013 and substantial completion of project by
December 2014.
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SBHE Meeting – April 24, 2014
1. Issue: Clarification of probationary period for NDUS employees.
2. Proposed motion: SBHE HR Policy 4 is amended as follows:
4. PROBATIONARY PERIOD
4.1 New staff employees are in a probationary status until a satisfactory
evaluation is completed prior to the end of the for the initial six months of
employment. During such period, the employee is employed “at will” and may be
terminated with one week’s notice with no right to appeal. One week’s pay may
be given in lieu of notice. Employees who elect to resign during the probationary
period are requested to give one week’s notice. Employees not in a probationary
status who are promoted or transferred to another staff employee position at the
same institution or agency are not subject to a probationary period for the new
position. (See NDUS HR Policy 17.2 for probationary review requirements.)
4.1.1 The original probationary period shall not be shortened but it may be
extended for a specific period of time not to exceed six months upon
recommendation by the supervisor to the appropriate campus official. The
reasons for the extension shall be in writing, signed by the supervisor, and a
copy given to the employee and the appropriate campus official.
3. Background: The original language in SBHE HR Policy 4 was confusing because it
left open the possibility for a staff employee to be removed from probationary status
prior to six months. The proposed amendment clarifies that a staff employee will be on
probation for a minimum of six months, and the probationary period may be extended if
necessary.
The term “staff employee,” as utilized above and as defined in HR Policy 2, does not
include persons who have been employed for teaching, employed for research, or
excluded from the broadbanding system (e.g., chancellor, vice chancellors, attorneys,
and auditors).
4. Financial implications: None
5. Academic implications: None.
6. Legal/policy issues: None.
7. Review Process:
• Human Resources Council on March 11, 2014
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Administrative Affairs Council, April 2014
Chancellor’s Cabinet, April 9, 2014
8. Enclosures: None
9. Contact person:
• Laura Glatt, NDUS Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs,
[email protected] (Chair, Human Resources Council)
• Wesley Matthews, Director, Human Resources, Minot State University,
[email protected]
10. Chancellor’s Recommendation: Recommend approval.
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