Created by constitutional amendment in 1939, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education is the governing body of Dakota College and all other state supported institutions of higher education in North Dakota.
| BOARD MEMBERS* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tim Mihalick, Chair | Minot | term expires 2027 |
| Danita Bye, Vice Chair | Stanley | term expires 2026 |
| Casey Ryan | Grand Forks | term expires 2025 |
| Jeffry Volk | West Fargo | term expires 2025 |
| Kevin Black | Minot | term expires 2024 |
| Curtis Biller | Fargo | term expires 2027 |
* In addition to the board members listed, a student, faculty and staff representative are appointed each year to serve one-year terms.