Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern

Ellen Chaffee has voiced concerns regarding the drop in women leaders since the 1990s. Submitted photo
Ellen Chaffee has voiced concerns regarding the drop in women leaders since the 1990s. Submitted photo

Former university leaders are raising concern about the lack of women in top leadership positions at North Dakota’s 11 public higher education institutions. Currently only one has a woman president or CEO.

This comes at a time when the State Board of Higher Education is beginning the process of filling president vacancies at campuses in Bismarck, Dickinson and Devils Lake. In addition, North Dakota…