Campus Listening Sessions on January 21 for VCSU President Search
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is looking for the next president to lead Valley City State University (VCSU). Campus stakeholders will be asked to provide input on the search process during listening sessions scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, at VCSU.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Skoal Room, Memorial Student Center
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Skoal Room, Memorial Student Center
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Virtual Teams Meeting (https://vcsu.news/listeningsession)
The listening sessions are open to all campus stakeholders including students, employees, alumni and community members. In addition to the scheduled listening sessions, stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on desired leadership qualities through an anonymous survey, which is open from Jan. 14 through Jan. 22.
Link to VCSU presidential search survey: https://vcsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ydZrUqFUN5HF2u
Co-chairing the VCSU Presidential Search Committee are State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) Vice Chair D.J. Campbell and VCSU Vice President for Business Affairs Erica Buchholz.
“Together, Campbell and Buchholz will guide the committee in identifying and selecting the next president of Valley City State University. Their combined leadership and commitment to VCSU’s mission will ensure a thorough inclusive, and forward-looking search process,” said SBHE Chair Kevin Black.
The committee is scheduled to meet on Jan. 26, 2026, to discuss the feedback from the listening sessions and use that information to create a profile for advertising the leadership position.
About Valley City State University
Valley City State University, a member of the North Dakota University System, is a student-focused institution committed to academic excellence and innovation. Founded in 1890 and located in Valley City, North Dakota, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees. Known for its nationally recognized teacher education program and small class sizes, VCSU prepares students for success through hands-on experiences and strong faculty support. Learn more at www.vcsu.edu.
About NDUS
The North Dakota University System is a unified system of higher education governed by the State Board of Higher Education. Organized in 1990, the system includes two research universities, four regional universities and five community colleges.
The mission of the State Board of Higher Education and the Commissioner of the North Dakota University System is to unleash the potential of higher education in the state to enhance the quality of life, and the social and economic vitality of all served by its public colleges and universities.