Two Interim Presidents Named Permanent in North Dakota: Burgad and Karch to Lead Two Institutions
VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education voted at its October 29 meeting to appoint two interim presidents to permanent posts, Valley City State University announced on November 4. Dr. Alan Burgad will lead Valley City State University in Valley City, Barnes County, and Dr. Lisa Karch will lead the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, Richland County. Both appointments took effect immediately.
Burgad has served as VCSU's interim president since December 2025, after previously serving as dean of the university's School of Education, and has worked in education for more than 35 years. A member of VCSU's class of 1989, he is the first alumnus to serve as president in the university's 136-year history and its 16th president overall.
Karch has served as NDSCS interim president since July 2026, after previously holding posts including executive vice president for academic affairs. During her tenure she reversed six consecutive years of enrollment decline and created more than 55 new academic programs and certificates. Board chair Kevin Black said both leaders demonstrated outstanding leadership during the transition period and that the board believes they are the right people to lead their institutions forward.
Source: Valley City State University
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