President’s Column
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Summer is a time for project completion, welcoming new employees to campus, and recognizing folks for achievements and honors.
I am happy to report that we鈥檝e selected a new Dean for our School of Education to continue our legacy of inspiring teachers for North Dakota and beyond. Dr. Allen Burgad, a former 91看片网 student-athlete and alumnus, assumed his role in early June after previously serving as assistant superintendent for West Fargo Public Schools. We are lucky to have his expertise and happy that he has returned to 91看片网.
Dr. Burgad will inherit a top-ranked elementary education program, according to rankings released by Study.com. 91看片网 leads the list of the Best Bachelor鈥檚 in Elementary Education Degree Programs compiled at Study.com. The rankings list 50 schools nationwide, including several universities in the Midwest. I would like to thank Dr. James Boe for his exemplary leadership as Interim Dean during an unconventional year 鈥� his service to 91看片网 doesn鈥檛 go unnoticed.
At last count, we have 1,438 alumni serving as licensed teachers, administrators and education professionals at 336 schools and education units in 157 North Dakota communities. The impact our teachers have is astounding. We are proud of our rich history of educating teachers.
Also deserving of recognition is 91看片网鈥檚 Dave Bass, assistant professor in the School of Education and Graduate Studies, who was recently named the 2021 North Star Athletic Association Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) of the Year.
Bass has served as 91看片网’s FAR for more than 20 years, acting as a liaison between the athletic department and the institution as well as handling eligibility and academic questions. He was inducted into the 91看片网 Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017 for his many years of service to 91看片网 as a coach and FAR.聽Bass is also the NSAA eligibility chair and the FAR liaison to the NSAA Board of Directors.
Our talented and dedicated faculty are part of what makes 91看片网 what it is 鈥� a student-centered, exceptional university. We are happy to welcome Dr. Burgad as the new leader for our school of education and recognize Mr. Dave Bass for his student focused and legacy of leadership at 91看片网.
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