The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) governs the policies of the North Dakota University System. Those that sit on the board consist of seven citizen members appointed to four-year terms by the governor and one student appointed by the governor to serve a one-year term. The Council of College Faculties selects the board’s non-voting faculty advisor, and the NDUS Staff Senate selects the board’s non-voting staff advisor. Click on the link below for more information about the State Board of Higher Education.
North Dakota University System | SBHE
Annually, NDSA submits three of the most accomplished members for the governors review to appoint a student to the SBHE. North Dakota’s Student Member advocates for student interests directly to the board and is able to vote on those issues.
The 2024-2025 SBHE Student Member is Maxwell Eriksrud.
Maxwell is originally from Chaska, Minnesota. He is currently majoring in Accounting and Entrepreneurship, while also pursuing minors in Chemistry and Biology with a Pre-Dentistry concentration. Within the NDSA, Maxwell aspires to build a cohesive group of students within the NDUS system, drawing from diverse backgrounds and varying interests. He aims to foster healthy discussions that lead to innovative ideas and solutions. His goal is to create a platform where the voices of all 11 institutions are heard and valued. In Maxwell’s role within the SBHE, he hopes to align his goals with campuses. Maxwell is committed to fostering new ideas in higher education and leveraging the successes of our system to shape its future success.
Email: maxwell.eriksrud@und.edu
Information about the SBHE student position available here: Student Member on the State Board of Higher Education