Partnering with WICHE since 1984
Partnering with WICHE since 1984
North Dakota students saved $3.9M through WICHE’s Student Access Programs (Academic Year 2021-22)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) saves North Dakota undergraduate students on out-of-state tuition. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves North Dakota students on out-of-state graduate certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.
Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) students pursuing careers in 10 health fields can enroll in programs in the WICHE region and receive substantial tuition support from their home state/territory.
Board Member, North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
Board Member, North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
Danita Bye was appointed to the State Board of Higher Education in May 2020 to fill the remainder of an open term vacated by a previous member.
Danita has been a business consultant and leadership coach since 1997 for small- to medium-size businesses in science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing industries. She previously worked as an investor and sales manager for Micro-Tech, a medical device manufacturer, and in sales and sales management for Xerox Corp., a global company best known for innovative digital products and services.
She currently serves on the board for the North Dakota Petroleum Council, as well as the board for The Triple T, Inc., and TTT Minerals, LLC, both oil and gas companies. She also served on the North Dakota Economic Development Foundation. Bye obtained degrees in Biology and Psychology (1981) from the University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, S.D.) and an M.A. in Transformational Leadership (2012) from Bethel University (St. Paul, Minn.).
Danita’s been married for 36 years to Gordon Bye. They have three millennial children and five grandchildren. They currently live in Stanley, N.D.
Senator, North Dakota Legislature
Senator, North Dakota Legislature
Kyle Davison has served as a Senator in the North Dakota Legislature since 2014 and represents District 41 in south Fargo. He currently serves on the Appropriations committee and previously chaired Government Veterans Affairs and was a member of the Education committee for three sessions.
In addition, Senator Davison is the Executive Director of the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC). He has held that position since July 2005. The SEEC serves 36 school districts, nearly 38,000 students and over 3500 teachers by providing support to schools in areas such as professional development, business services, special education, and curriculum development.
Kyle is a graduate of Valley City State University with a degree in Business Administration.
Chancellor, North Dakota University System
Chancellor, North Dakota University System
Mark R. Hagerott became chancellor of the North Dakota University System in July 2015. Prior to this appointment, he held leadership positions in the U.S. Navy and in administrative positions in the Department of Defense. A certified naval nuclear engineer in power generation and distribution, he served as chief engineer for a major environmental project defueling two atomic reactors. Hagerott has also held numerous academic leadership roles, serving in Annapolis as the dean of humanities and social sciences, special assistant to the provost, chair of the admissions board, chairmanship of senior faculty senate committees pertaining to assessment and accreditation. He also served as a planning and strategy director in one of the largest U.S. Army educational organizations, NATO Training Mission, which included the Afghanistan army, police, air force, and medical school programs. Hagerott holds a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy, an M.A. in political science and economics from Oxford University where he attended as a Rhodes Scholar, and a Ph.D. in history from University of Maryland, and served as a White House Fellow in the President George H. W. Bush administration.
Senator, North Dakota Legislature
Senator, North Dakota Legislature
Kyle Davison has served as a Senator in the North Dakota Legislature since 2014 and represents District 41 in south Fargo. He currently serves on the Appropriations committee and previously chaired Government Veterans Affairs and was a member of the Education committee for three sessions.
In addition, Senator Davison is the Executive Director of the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC). He has held that position since July 2005. The SEEC serves 36 school districts, nearly 38,000 students and over 3500 teachers by providing support to schools in areas such as professional development, business services, special education, and curriculum development.
Kyle is a graduate of Valley City State University with a degree in Business Administration.
Senator, North Dakota Legislature
Senator, North Dakota Legislature
Representative, North Dakota State Legislature
Representative, North Dakota State Legislature
Representative, North Dakota State Legislature
Representative, North Dakota State Legislature