GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - University of North Dakota President Robert Kelley is retiring effective Jan. 14.
Kelley has led the Grand Forks university since July 2008. He's only the 11th president in UND history, which dates to 1884.
Kelley says he's been contemplating retirement for ''some time'' and feels now is the right time. He didn't elaborate.
Interim University System Chancellor Larry Skogen says Kelley has overseen growth in areas such as enrollment, research, and both the medical school and law school. He also is overseeing the transition to a new nickname, after the abolition of ''Fighting Sioux.''
The Student Senate earlier this year weighed a vote of no-confidence in Kelley and three other top administrators, accusing them of not being open about tuition proposals. Administrators and student leaders eventually pledged to strengthen communication.