Bismarck ND (Flag Family Media) – VCSU is in the beginning stages of finding their next leader.

At Valley City State the search got a big boost Monday when N.D. University System Commissioner Brent Sanford announced co-chairs of the respective search committee.

State Board of Higher Education Vice Chair D.J. Campbell and VCSU Vice President for Business Affairs Erica Buchholz will serve as co-chairs of the search process.

“Campbell brings significant expertise in talent identification and recruitment, while Buchholz offers substantial insight into VCSU’s operations and priorities,” said Sanford. “Their leadership will be instrumental as the committee evaluates candidates to carry VCSU’s mission into the future.”

They’ll search for the replacement for President Alan LaFave, who will leave Valley City to take the presidency at his alma mater, Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., on January 1.