VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NDUS) – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) announced the selection of committee members today for Valley City State University’s (VCSU) presidential search.

“We appreciate your dedication to the presidential search committee. The insight and perspective each member brings to the group is vital to shaping VCSU’s future,” said NDUS Commissioner Brent Sanford.

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.

Other committee members that have been identified include:

• Emily D. Wicktor, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of English
• Anthony Dutton, Ph.D. – Professor of History/President of Faculty Association
• Kerry Gregoryk, Ph.D. – Director for Institutional Effectiveness & Planning
• Erin Heide – Director for Enrollment Services
• Morgan Hopewell – Facilities Office Manager and Safety Coordinator
• Cory Anderson – Executive Director for University Advancement
• Josh Kasowski – Market President, Bank Forward
• Josh Johnson – Superintendent of Valley City Public Schools
• Tyler Marthaler – Market President, Dacotah Bank
• Mattilyn Nathan – VCSU undergraduate student

The group is scheduled to meet on Jan. 26, 2026.