Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute Director Finalists Hold Open Forums
Posted: 2026-10-04 04:59:01 Expiration: 2026-10-19 04:59:01
Three finalists for director of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute will present in open forums on Oct. 5, Oct. 7, and Oct. 16, and campus feedback is open through Oct. 19.
The Search Committee for the Director of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) invites the NDSU community to open forums with the three finalists. Each finalist will give a 20-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Every forum runs 1-1:45 p.m. in the MU Anishinaabe Theater, and you can also attend by Zoom.
Open Forum Schedule
- Monday, Oct. 5: Alan Dybing, freight and economic systems principal and senior research fellow, UGPTI. Join by Zoom.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7: Kimberly Vachal, program director, senior research faculty, and transportation safety principal, UGPTI. Join by Zoom.
Recordings of the open forums are available on request by emailing Ann Fredrickson.
Review the Finalists' Materials
The finalists' CVs, cover letters, and the position description are available for review.
Share Your Feedback
The Search Committee invites campus feedback on each finalist. Feedback surveys are open until the end of business hours on Oct. 19.
You are also welcome to send feedback directly to Alan Kallmeyer, chair of the search committee, or to any search committee member.
-- Academic Affairs: Haley Hamel