BISMARCK, N.D. - The State Board of Higher Education has named 14 campus, community and state leaders to the Valley City State University presidential search committee. The presidency will become vacant when Dr. Ellen Chaffee retires June 30, 2008.

"The individuals who have been chosen to serve on the Valley City State University presidential search committee understand the unique challenges and opportunities of this wonderful institution, and they realize how important VCSU is to the region and the state," said John Q. Paulsen, president of the State Board of Higher Education. "I am confident the search committee will identify excellent candidates for the VCSU presidency."

A list of search committee members follows.