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State of the University Address, 2010
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2010-09-30) Bresciani, President Dean L.
NDSU President Dean L. Bresciani says a rare "window of opportunity" exists in North Dakota, and challenged the campus community to imagine the opportunity to help shape the state over the next century. That observation came during his first State of the University Address. "We may never have the opportunity we do now to reposition perceptions of North Dakota and NDSU," said Bresciani, who was named NDSU’s 14th president on May 24 by the State Board of Higher Education. "We may never have the opportunity we do now to catapult the economic vitality, diversity and competitiveness of our state past others in the nation, and to enhance its attractiveness to not only the young North Dakotans who are our future, but also to the best and brightest minds of people throughout the country." Bresciani said NDSU has witnessed record student enrollments for the past 11 years, and the level of interest in the university has risen dramatically throughout the nation and world. He noted NDSU has evolved during the past 10 years by increasing productivity, visibility and its contributions to a greater number of constituencies. "The future of our state is at a point of awakening – and our imagination is the only limit to the future. We are the ones poised to make that future a reality," Bresciani said. "NDSU already commands a powerful niche. We are unique in how we successfully balance our roles of being student focused, land-grant and a research university; and that makes us distinctive among our peers."
Thoughts About the State of Our State University, 1980
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1980-09-08) Loftsgard, President Laurel D.
President Loftsgard highlights new developments on campus.
State of the University, 1981
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1981-09-14) Loftsgard, President Laurel D.
President Loftsgard honored NDSU faculty members and provided an overview of the year.
A Speech for the Faculty on the State of the University, 1979
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1979-09) Loftsgard, President Laurel D.
President Loftsgard brings the faculty up to date on the developments at NDSU
Reflections from the Year 2001 : A State of the University Address, 1991
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1991-09-09) Ozbun, President J. L.
President Ozbun speculates what NDSU might be like ten, twelve or fifteen years down the road.
Reflections on the State of the University, 1994
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1994-09-13) Ozbun, President J. L.
President Ozbun briefly revisits the priorities he outlined during his 1993 address.
Reflections on the State of the University, 1993
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1993-08-30) Ozbun, President J. L.
President Ozbun outlines priorities including: budget cuts, Agricultural Restructuring, Campus Master Plan, Technology, Faculty Development, Cultural Diversity, World Economy, Constituency Funding, Research Foundation, Fine Arts, Student Retention, Internal Communications and Legislative Session.
Maintaining Vital Connections: The Life-Line of the Land Grant, 1995
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1995-09-18) Plough, President Thomas R.
President Plough suggests modifications to the strategic direction and highlights and offers support to the six integrated educational components
Present Situation at North Dakota Agriculture College, 1946
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1905-04-29) Longwell, President John Harwood
President Longwell provides and overview of the plans for the development of a well balanced institution
State of the University, 1998
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1998-09-10) Fisher, President Allan G.
President Fisher shares his priorities for the year, which include creating an atmosphere of trust and cooperation; working to restore the University's budget and investing in Faculty
Acting Strategically Through a Culture of Achievement : State of the University Address September 3, 1997
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1997-09-03) Plough, President Thomas R.
President Plough reflects on the Legislative session, and discusses the seven goals put forward by the State Board of Higher Education - Education excellence; Technology and access; Relevant programs; Leadership in research; Learning environment; Documented performance; Collaboration
The Integrity of NDSU as the Land-Grant University of North Dakota : State of the University Address 1996
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 1996-09-10) Plough, President Thomas R.
President Pough reflects on his first year objective of recruitment and retention of talent - faculty, staff, students and administration. He also discusses searches for leadership positions, the budget and NDSU initiatives.
State of the University, 2009
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2009-10-01) Chapman, President Joseph A.
The past decade has been a time of accomplishment and advancement at NDSU, and more achievements are expected in the future. That was the assessment of President Joseph A Chapman during his 2009 State of the University Address. Chapman, who became NDSU’s 13th president in June 1999, focused on the university’s growth and success since that time. "North Dakota State University is a truly fine institution with a long tradition of educational excellence. We bring passion to our work, and are strongly committed to providing the best possible environment for our students, faculty and staff now and in the future." "In the past 10 years, we have accomplished a great deal for our students and for our state. We have broadened our research base, brought more educational opportunities to more students and created facilities for both to flourish. We have furthered the strong traditions of this great institution, and we have been to the Big Dance."
State of the University, 2008
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2008-10-02) Chapman, President Joseph A.
Describing NDSU as "a place of impact," President Joseph A. Chapman outlined bold initiatives for the future during his 10th annual State of the University Address. Chapman said NDSU began a transitional journey 10 years ago as each program developed its own next level of excellence. He said NDSU is preparing students for and assisting business with the global marketplace, noting that the land-grant ideal mandates preparation for society’s changes. During this extraordinary decade, he said NDSU’s growth has meant an additional $1 billion to the state’s economy. He praised the faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university for their efforts during the process. "We are part of a tradition of high quality education, cutting edge research and meaningful service to the people of North Dakota, the nation and the world," he said. "Everyone one of you is an important contributor to the past, present and future of NDSU. You are making a difference. You are making NDSU a place of impact." He said NDSU has used five themes in its transformation: "It’s About People," "Students are Paramount," "Programs," "Leveraging Support" and "Stature." Now, he said three qualitative principles will be added: "Inclusive," "Responsive" and "Excellent."
State of the University, 2007
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2007-10-04) Chapman, President Joseph A.
NDSU is "the university of choice" and is an institution with both success and momentum, according to President Joseph A. Chapman. During his annual State of the University Address, Chapman said, "I know of no other university that has accomplished so much in such a short timeframe." During the annual speech, Chapman announced the completion of the highly successful Momentum: The $75 million Campaign for North Dakota State University. He said the campaign’s final total was more than $100 million. "We’ve enjoyed 27 gifts in excess of $1 million," Chapman said of the campaign that began in 2002. "These are institution changing gifts and vital in our ability to reach our goal." The campaign raised more than $41 million for scholarships, $12 million for teaching enhancements and another $12 million that provides support for other needs. Chapman said the campaign added infrastructure to the university, with funding for Klai Hall, Richard H. Barry Hall and phase one of renovations to the Bison Sports Arena.
State of the University, 2006
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2006-10-12) Chapman, President Joseph A.
NDSU has undergone a remarkable and successful transformation over the past seven years, according to President Joseph A. Chapman. During his annual State of the University Address Chapman said, "Our clarity of purpose has given us the momentum to meet our aspirations." Describing the university as at a crossroads in 1999, Chapman said, "We had aspirations and we were fortunate to be at a point in our state’s history where the Higher Education Roundtable created an environment where flexibility and acceptable risks could be taken. We enjoyed wide consensus that a great land-grant university could make our state better. This environment—this expectation—would prove to be a powerful tool." He said the university set off on a “great adventure,” where every unit on campus was challenged to move to the next level. “What is amazing in all this is that we succeeded beyond our dreams,”
State of the University, 2005
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2005-10-20) Chapman, President Joseph A.
During his seventh address, Chapman said the university is attracting and retaining young people, is creating jobs through economic opportunity and has taken its place among its land-grant peers. "Collectively, we have become a powerful group and we routinely accomplish remarkable things," Chapman said of NDSU faculty, staff and students. "We are very good at doing what our mission statement calls for us to do; which is to address the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world." NDSUʼs transformation, he said, has economic benefits for North Dakota. "Since 1999, we have leveraged $45.2 million in new state funding to generate more than a $1 billion impact on our stateʼs economy," Chapman said. "What other public entity has offered such economic expansion?" Chapman explained that NDSU has met or exceeded many university goals, and he used the campus themes to emphasize that point.
State of the University, 2004
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2004-10-14) Chapman, President Joseph A.
Describing a "new vision for NDSUʼs future," President Joseph A. Chapman outlined a series of bold campus objectives during his State of the University Address. The address pointed to NDSUʼs "many successes," such as the university exceeding 12,000 students and surpassing $100 million in research expenditures this fiscal year. In his speech, Chapman noted that a new study led by Larry Leistritz, professor of agribusiness and applied economics, shows that for every additional dollar of state support NDSU received during the last five years, the university has raised roughly $7.50 from other sources.
State of the University, 2003
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2003-10-09) Chapman, President Joseph A.
President Joseph A. Chapman says the university has many reasons to celebrate. In his fifth State of the University Address, President Chapman outlined how the institution set lofty goals, worked hard and is now reaping many successes.
State of the University, 2002
(North Dakota State University: Office of the President, 2002-10-17) Chapman, President Joseph A.
During his fourth State of the University Address President Joseph A. Chapman describes NDSU as a "campus on the move" that has progressed "beyond expectations." He focuses on the level of progress in three years on expanding programs and services to students, expanding efforts in the research arena and in graduate education to advance to the highest level in the Carnegie classification system, and moving ahead with the research and technology park.

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