Presidential search committee appointed The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has appointed a search committee to help find a replacement for UND President Charles Kupchella, who has announced his retirement on Jan. 25, 2008 (although President Kupchella said he was willing to stay on longer — up to June 30, 2008 — if necessary). The UND Presidential Search Committee members and the constituencies they represent include: * Paul LeBel, Dean of Law School, chair of the search committee, (Administrators) * Alice Brekke, Budget Director, (Staff) * Rick Burgum, President/CEO Arthur Companies (and a UND alum), Arthur, N.D. (Public) * Bev Clayburgh, Vice President, State Board of Higher Education, (SBHE Member) * Duaine Espegard, State Board of Higher Education Member, (SBHE Member) * Jay Fisher, UND Student Body President, (Students) * Glenda Lindseth, Professor and Associate Dean, College of Nursing (Faculty) * Doug Munski, Faculty Senate President, Geography Professor, (Faculty) * Tim O’Keefe, Executive VP Alumni Association and Foundation, (Alumni) * Myrna Olson, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Education, (Faculty) * Judi Paukert, Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy, Grand Forks (Public) * John Q. Paulsen, President, State Board of Higher Education (SBHE Member) * Dr. Bruce Pitts, UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences Associate Dean and MeritCare physician, Fargo (Medical Community) * John Stewart, Owner, Fisher Motors (and a UND alum), Minot (Public) * David Yearwood, Associate Professor, Industrial Technology (Faculty) * Eddie Dunn, Chancellor (Incoming Chancellor William Goetz) (Ex officio)