The state Board of Higher Education has set some basic contract terms for the next North Dakota State University System chancellor.
In a special meeting Tuesday via conference call, board members agreed on an initial salary of $175,000, plus an $11,000 vehicle allowance, $10,000 for business or hosting expenses and moving expenses, said Laura Glatt, the system's vice chancellor for administrative affairs.
"Of course, that's all subject to whoever they offer the job to and the contract negotiations," she said.
Also on Tuesday, members of the chancellor search committee interviewed two candidates for the position: Brian Pitcher, provost of the University of Idaho, and Kendall Blanchard, former president of Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo.
The other candidate, University of North Alabama President Robert Potts, was interviewed last week. Daniel Layzell, a deputy director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, has withdrawn his name from consideration.
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The search committee will now forward its input to the board, which will interview the three finalists March 18.
Pharmacy adds staff
The NDSU admissions office and College of Pharmacy have teamed up to recruit more American Indian students.
Jaclynn Davis Wallette, coordinator of the Native American Pharmacy Program, will work part time in the admissions office to help recruit American Indian students.
Kate Haugen, NDSU's dean of enrollment management, called the collaboration "a natural one" and noted Wallette has work experience at Turtle Mountain Community College.
Powwow at MSUM
Minnesota State University Moorhead will host the 15th annual Woodlands and High Plains Powwow on March 27 at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse.
Roughly 200 dancers in traditional dress are expected to participate. More than 2,000 people attended last year's event at NDSU.
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The intercampus powwow is sponsored by MSUM, NDSU and Concordia College.
The theme of this year's powwow is "Honoring Native American Women." Six women will be recognized for their contributions to the powwow and support of American Indian heritage, projects and events.
Joshua Flute, an NDSU senior, will be the head male dancer, while MSUM student Edith St. John will be the head female dancer.
The event begins at 1 p.m. A traditional meal will be served at 5 p.m. There is a fee.
Best in bridges
NDSU civil engineering students recently built a bridge better than eight other schools to capture first place at the American Institute of Steel Construction's regional competition in Minneapolis.
The contest challenged students to build a 25-foot-long, two-span steel bridge that safely supports 2,500 pounds.
The NDSU team included Mitch Okeson, Jeremy Freihammer, Jesse Freihammer, David Blommel, Brian Lintgen and Nathan Hoffmann. Their faculty adviser is assistant professor Ken Kellogg.
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The team now heads to the national competition in Golden, Colo., in May.
Schools competing in the contest included the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University and the University of North Dakota.
Readers can reach Forum reporter Mike Nowatzki at (701) 241-5528
