Bismarck, N.D. (AP) Eleven people have submitted applications for the two openings on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education.
A committee will forward three nominations for each vacant position to Governor Jack Dalrymple, who appoints the board's members. The two appointees must be confirmed by the state senate during the 2015 legislative session.
The terms of two members, Terry Hjelmstad and Grant Shaft, end on June 30th. Hjelmstad, of Minot, has served one four-year term and is eligible to be appointed for a second term, but says he will step down. Shaft, of Grand Forks, has served the maximum two four-year terms.
Business owners, a farmer, an athletics director and a banker are among the applicants.
The board is the governing body for the North Dakota University System, which includes the state's 11 public colleges and universities.