Bad budget news reverberates in ND state higher education board - DAVE KOLPACK, Associated Press

A dire report on North Dakota's budget situation led the state Board of Higher Education on Friday to postpone action on contracts for college and university presidents. The board had planned to vote on new contract terms for seven presidents, and salaries for all presidents, the chancellor and vice chancellors during its regularly scheduled meeting in Washburn. But board President Kathleen Neset said additional time is needed to ensure the higher education budget "reflects the strategic direction" of the board. "Our budget will help map the course for our future and we need to be diligent in addressing this for both the campuses and the students," Neset said. http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/bad-budget-news-reverberates-in-state-higher-education-board/article_66d06b6e-e621-58a3-bb83-f5f2dc113f37.html