BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's Senate has confirmed Michael Ness as member of the state Board of Higher Education.
The Senate confirmed Ness in a 46-1 vote on Tuesday.
Ness is the superintendent of the Hazen School District and a North Dakota State University graduate.
Ness replaces Kirsten Diederich, who stepped down in January.
The nine-member board is the governing body for the North Dakota University System, which includes the state's 11 public colleges and universities.