North Dakota

North Dakota authorized legislation in 1999 to join MHEC​. As a member state, North Dakota benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. North Dakota commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

Member state since April 22, 1999
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North Dakota Commissioners

Kyle Davison

North Dakota Legislative Assembly

State Senator, Member, Appropriations Committee

Term: 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2025

Tim Flakoll

Cass County

Commissioner

Term: began 1/13/2025; serves at the pleasure of the governor; North Dakota Governor's Designee

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Timothy Mihalick

State Board of Higher Education

Chair

Term: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2029

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Brandy Pyle

North Dakota Legislative Assembly

State Representative; Member, Appropriations Committee

Term: 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2025

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Brent Sanford

North Dakota University System

Interim Chancellor

Term: 5/21/2025 to 6/30/2027

MHEC North Dakota Committee Members

Katie Fitzsimmons

North Dakota University System

Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee

Claire Gunwall

North Dakota University System

Midwest Student Exchange Program Council

Dirk Huggett

North Dakota University System

Technologies Executive Committee

Lisa Johnson

North Dakota University System

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Jennifer Weber

North Dakota University System

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

Brenda Zastoupil

North Dakota University System

Midwest Student Exchange Program Council