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Letter: Story full of factual errors
I am writing to correct some of the glaring errors in The Forum “exclusive” last Sunday: “Higher Ed Board torn over Shirvani criticisms.” I’m providing just two examples of Forum statements, followed by the factual corrections. The story is full of similar errors caused by mischaracterization and cherry picking emails obtained in open records requests and using them out of context.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
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I am writing to correct some of the glaring errors in The Forum “exclusive” last Sunday: “Higher Ed Board torn over Shirvani criticisms.” I’m providing just two examples of Forum statements, followed by the factual corrections. The story is full of similar errors caused by mischaracterization and cherry picking emails obtained in open records requests and using them out of context.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
Shirvani's exit divisive but not surprising
FARGO - One lawmaker lamented the buyout of embattled North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s contract because she thinks he should have just been fired. Another thought it was a shame because it ensures the head of the state’s public colleges and universities will be “a puppet of sorts.”
Tuesday, June, 04, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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FARGO - One lawmaker lamented the buyout of embattled North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s contract because she thinks he should have just been fired. Another thought it was a shame because it ensures the head of the state’s public colleges and universities will be “a puppet of sorts.”
Tuesday, June, 04, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Forum editorial: Time for Shirvani to resign
Hamid Shirvani’s brief tenure as North Dakota’s chancellor of higher education has been remarkable for its seemingly endless blunders, arrogant management style and needless controversy, all of which have damaged the state’s 11 campuses and their students.
Sunday, April, 28, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
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Hamid Shirvani’s brief tenure as North Dakota’s chancellor of higher education has been remarkable for its seemingly endless blunders, arrogant management style and needless controversy, all of which have damaged the state’s 11 campuses and their students.
Sunday, April, 28, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
NDSU Student Senate cancels meeting, will vote on chancellor buyout resolution next Sunday
FARGO – Bad weather prompted the North Dakota State University student senate to cancel Sunday’s meeting at which it planned to take a stance on a lawmaker’s amendment that would provide funding to buy out the remaining contract of North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani seven months into the job.
Sunday, February, 10, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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FARGO – Bad weather prompted the North Dakota State University student senate to cancel Sunday’s meeting at which it planned to take a stance on a lawmaker’s amendment that would provide funding to buy out the remaining contract of North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani seven months into the job.
Sunday, February, 10, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Audit: Shirvani didn’t commit fraud
BISMARCK – The internal auditor for the North Dakota University System says Chancellor Hamid Shirvani did not violate any policies or commit fraud in testimony before a House committee but adds that Shirvani’s presentation could have been construed as misleading.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – The internal auditor for the North Dakota University System says Chancellor Hamid Shirvani did not violate any policies or commit fraud in testimony before a House committee but adds that Shirvani’s presentation could have been construed as misleading.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Letter: Change delayed assures higher education denied
It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows the news that these past several months have been challenging for me and the members of the State Board of Higher Education.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
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It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows the news that these past several months have been challenging for me and the members of the State Board of Higher Education.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
Letter: Higher ed requires clear vision
In the midst of the storm of political debate leading up to the election are ongoing arguments about the purpose and effectiveness of higher education.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - Opinion
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In the midst of the storm of political debate leading up to the election are ongoing arguments about the purpose and effectiveness of higher education.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - INFORUM - Opinion
Letter: Educate for change but provide solid foundation
In today’s dynamic global economy, the emergence of new companies and new industries is forcing established institutions to reinvent themselves.
Sunday, November, 25, 2012 - INFORUM - Opinion
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In today’s dynamic global economy, the emergence of new companies and new industries is forcing established institutions to reinvent themselves.
Sunday, November, 25, 2012 - INFORUM - Opinion
Letter: Hawken short on facts
In her March 16 column in The Forum, Rep. Kathy Hawken, R-Fargo, criticized recent events in higher education as well as the state Board of Higher Education, board members, and the work of the university system’s legal counsel, and, primarily, she criticized me.
Sunday, March, 24, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
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In her March 16 column in The Forum, Rep. Kathy Hawken, R-Fargo, criticized recent events in higher education as well as the state Board of Higher Education, board members, and the work of the university system’s legal counsel, and, primarily, she criticized me.
Sunday, March, 24, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
Shirvani meets with Grand Forks, UND leaders in Bismarck
BISMARCK — North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani assured a group of UND and Grand Forks leaders Friday that he was not out to take away independence from campuses.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK — North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani assured a group of UND and Grand Forks leaders Friday that he was not out to take away independence from campuses.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Omdahl: Too soon to judge Shirvani
It was only a matter of time before the new chancellor for higher education would start raising hackles in North Dakota. His assignment guaranteed it. Sen. Tony Grindberg, R-Fargo, already has proposed that the appropriation bill for higher education include money to buy out Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s three-year contract.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
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It was only a matter of time before the new chancellor for higher education would start raising hackles in North Dakota. His assignment guaranteed it. Sen. Tony Grindberg, R-Fargo, already has proposed that the appropriation bill for higher education include money to buy out Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s three-year contract.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - INFORUM - Opinion
Shirvani left rift in his wake in California
BISMARCK – Questions about his leadership style aren’t new for Hamid Shirvani, the embattled chancellor of the North Dakota University System.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – Questions about his leadership style aren’t new for Hamid Shirvani, the embattled chancellor of the North Dakota University System.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Staff member says Shirvani misled legislators
BISMARCK – A North Dakota University System staff member says Chancellor Hamid Shirvani presented misleading information to legislators to make two college presidents look bad.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – A North Dakota University System staff member says Chancellor Hamid Shirvani presented misleading information to legislators to make two college presidents look bad.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - INFORUM - News
ND Senate rejects Shirvani buyout funding by one vote
BISMARCK – An attempt to provide funding to the State Board of Higher Education to buy out the contract of University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani failed by a single vote Tuesday.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – An attempt to provide funding to the State Board of Higher Education to buy out the contract of University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani failed by a single vote Tuesday.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - INFORUM - News
College students to decide whether to back Shirvani
Delegates from North Dakota’s 11 public universities slated to meet today
BISMARCK – Students from North Dakota’s public universities will decide today whether they support University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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Delegates from North Dakota’s 11 public universities slated to meet today
BISMARCK – Students from North Dakota’s public universities will decide today whether they support University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - INFORUM - News
ND higher ed board to review 'disturbing' allegations surrounding Chancellor Shirvani
BISMARCK – The state Board of Higher Education will likely meet in May to discuss “disturbing information and allegations” about embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – The state Board of Higher Education will likely meet in May to discuss “disturbing information and allegations” about embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Lawmaker calls hearing to review Shirvani fraud allegations
BISMARCK – A state lawmaker called members of the state Board of Higher Education and university system office before a House committee Friday to ask questions about what he believes has been a behind-the-scenes effort to discredit Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Saturday, April, 06, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – A state lawmaker called members of the state Board of Higher Education and university system office before a House committee Friday to ask questions about what he believes has been a behind-the-scenes effort to discredit Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Saturday, April, 06, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Divided UND Student Senate votes 'no confidence' on Shirvani
GRAND FORKS – A divided Student Senate at the University of North Dakota passed a vote of “no confidence” of North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani on Sunday.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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GRAND FORKS – A divided Student Senate at the University of North Dakota passed a vote of “no confidence” of North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani on Sunday.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - INFORUM - News
Shirvani ready to move past office space
NDUS chancellor points to other ‘important issues’ to address
BISMARCK – Hamid Shirvani, chancellor of the North Dakota University System, said Thursday, “if the Legislature doesn’t want me to have an office space, that is fine. There are so many important issues to work on.”
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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NDUS chancellor points to other ‘important issues’ to address
BISMARCK – Hamid Shirvani, chancellor of the North Dakota University System, said Thursday, “if the Legislature doesn’t want me to have an office space, that is fine. There are so many important issues to work on.”
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - INFORUM - News
ND higher ed board schedules another special meeting on Chancellor Shirvani
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education has scheduled a second special meeting this month regarding Chancellor Hamid Shirvani on Thursday.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - INFORUM - News
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BISMARCK – North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education has scheduled a second special meeting this month regarding Chancellor Hamid Shirvani on Thursday.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - INFORUM - News

