UNDBIZ Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Back to UND's president search, I'm liking the background of this applicant. UND grad. Currently a VP/CFO at a large research university. Has been a VP at Emporia St (Kansas), Eastern Illinois, Southern Methodist University, Purdue, and Arizona St. Worked as a budget analyst for North Dakota OMB (granted it was 30 years ago) so he has experience working with the executive and legislative branches of state government during the budgeting/appropriations process. Should have good business sense. If this guy is personable and capable of talking to potential donors, he's the one, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Allen Lee Sessoms, professor at Georgetown University I was curious how a professor made the cut with all the VPs, Deans, etc. No thanks. UND doesn't need a Chapman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 21 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: Back to UND's president search, I'm liking the background of this applicant. UND grad. Currently a VP/CFO at a large research university. Has been a VP at Emporia St (Kansas), Eastern Illinois, Southern Methodist University, Purdue, and Arizona St. Worked as a budget analyst for North Dakota OMB (granted it was 30 years ago) so he has experience working with the executive and legislative branches of state government during the budgeting/appropriations process. Should have good business sense. If this guy is personable and capable of talking to potential donors, he's the one, IMO. I thought his resume had a lot to offer as well. Doesn't seem to have the "academic" experience some might like to see but I don't think that's necessary especially given his vast experience in working in higher ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, jdub27 said: I thought his resume had a lot to offer as well. Doesn't seem to have the "academic" experience some might like to see but I don't think that's necessary especially given his vast experience in working in higher ed. Quote holds an appointment as Professor of Practice in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. Not sure what that appointment entails, but he may have done some teaching in the business schools along the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Candidates to be interviewed. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/3928955-breaking-15-candidates-be-interviewed-und-president-post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: Candidates to be interviewed. http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/3928955-breaking-15-candidates-be-interviewed-und-president-post which one of those is gfhockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The international students/tuition waivers discussion has been moved to: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchyAlum11 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Mark Kennedy - Some how I doubt he will get it, I can only imagine the liberal faculty outrage if the president of UND was a former republican congressman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 On 1/12/2016 at 11:33 PM, bincitysioux said: Would Tom Clifford get the job in today's environment? He was way before my time, I only ask because he seems to be hands down the most popular president in UND history. Yes, he could very well have. He had his doctorate. He was Dean of the College of Business. He had a successful military career and was a very popular Dean. He was popular among students and alumni. He had good connections at the legislature and he was intelligent, had great personal skills, a high EQ, and was a North Dakota native. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Siouxphan27 said: which one of those is gfhockey? Out guy is still on the list don't you worry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 40 minutes ago, gfhockey said: Out guy is still on the list don't you worry Whew!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 54 minutes ago, gfhockey said: Out guy is still on the list don't you worry I just can't wait to see where this shtick is going to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 On 1/20/2016 at 3:42 PM, UNDBIZ said: Back to UND's president search, I'm liking the background of this applicant. UND grad. Currently a VP/CFO at a large research university. Has been a VP at Emporia St (Kansas), Eastern Illinois, Southern Methodist University, Purdue, and Arizona St. Worked as a budget analyst for North Dakota OMB (granted it was 30 years ago) so he has experience working with the executive and legislative branches of state government during the budgeting/appropriations process. Should have good business sense. If this guy is personable and capable of talking to potential donors, he's the one, IMO. The guy has everything but a run as a "CEO" at another school, but given where he's been I suspect he's had comparable level of responsibility he'd see at UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 23 hours ago, gfhockey said: Out guy is still on the list don't you worry So who's going explain to gfhockey what a "courtesy interview" is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 16 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: So who's going explain to gfhockey what a "courtesy interview" is? The first step would be to teach him the definition of courtesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 On January 20, 2016 at 1:42 PM, UNDBIZ said: Back to UND's president search, I'm liking the background of this applicant. UND grad. Currently a VP/CFO at a large research university. Has been a VP at Emporia St (Kansas), Eastern Illinois, Southern Methodist University, Purdue, and Arizona St. Worked as a budget analyst for North Dakota OMB (granted it was 30 years ago) so he has experience working with the executive and legislative branches of state government during the budgeting/appropriations process. Should have good business sense. If this guy is personable and capable of talking to potential donors, he's the one, IMO. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Morgan tried to become a gobc but wouldn't pledge his support for a few things we stand for hes our second choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Plus we could have drink specials at the Ralph on captain Morgan's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 6 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: So who's going explain to gfhockey what a "courtesy interview" is? Something tells me he is familiar with the term. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforcefans Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Saw a blurb that 2 of the interview candidates are finalists for other jobs. I wonder if that will speed up this process? Or maybe just cut down on the interviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I would prefer that the next UND President be a guy who looks at this job as his final destination job. Not someone who looks a this job as a stepping stone or one that looks at like "well I am going to do this job for 5-6 years and retire". I want someone who will be committed to UND long term, like Tom Clifford was. This may be where someone like Ray Purpur has a leg up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 31 minutes ago, GeauxSioux said: I would prefer that the next UND President be a guy who looks at this job as his final destination job. We are coming off of one of those. There's something to be said about someone who knows they need to keep fresh and isn't just playing out the string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeder11 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 45 minutes ago, GeauxSioux said: I would prefer that the next UND President be a guy who looks at this job as his final destination job. Not someone who looks a this job as a stepping stone or one that looks at like "well I am going to do this job for 5-6 years and retire". I want someone who will be committed to UND long term, like Tom Clifford was. This may be where someone like Ray Purpur has a leg up. Clifford went on to be chancellor of the University System for a while, but your point is well taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: We are coming off of one of those. There's something to be said about someone who knows they need to keep fresh and isn't just playing out the string. not a bad perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/3933990-minot-state-university-president-applies-und-presidency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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