The purpose of the VCSU Foundation is to support Valley City State University. The Foundation exists to raise and manage private resources of time, talent, and financial contributions to support the mission and priorities of Valley City State University, and provide opportunities for both the students and the University that are not funded through state funds.
- The mission of the VCSU Foundation is to support VCSU by involving alumni & friends of the University in activities and private giving that meet the University's needs and advance its welfare.
- The Foundation supports and coordinates the efforts of the Alumni Association, V-500, Booster Board and major giving activities.
Board of Directors 2024-25
-
President
Jeff Nathan
-
Vice President
Matt Pedersen
-
Secretary
Dave Bass
-
Treasurer
Liz Ryerson
- Ken Astrup
- Kirsten Baesler
- Bob Bergan
- DuWayne Bott
- Joe Deutsch
- Mark Finstad
- George Gaukler
- Gigi Goven
- Dee Jensen
- Josh Kasowski
- Ryan Leroux
- Karsten Melgaard
- Stephanie Ness
- Mark Richman
- Paul Sandness
Ex Officio - Non-Voting Members
-
VCSU President
Dr. Alan LaFave
-
Others
Cory Anderson - Executive Director for University Advancement
Erica Buchholz - Vice President for Business Affairs
2024-25 Meeting Schedule
| Date | Meeting | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2024 | Foundation Board Executive Committee | Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room | 7:00 a.m. |
| October 7, 2024 | Foundation Board Meeting | VCSU Alumni Room (206) | 3:00 p.m. |
| October 17, 2024 | Foundation Board Executive Committee | Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room | 7:00 a.m. |
| October 24, 2024 | Foundation Board Special Meeting | VCSU Alumni Room | 4:00 p.m. |
| November 21, 2024 | Foundation Board Executive Committee | Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room | 7:00 a.m. |
| December 9, 2024 | Foundation Board Meeting | VCSU Alumni Room (206) | 2:00 p.m. |
| February 27, 2025 | Foundation Board Executive Committee | Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room | 7:00 a.m. |
| March 10, 2025 | Foundation Board Meeting | VCSU Alumni Room (206) | 2:00 p.m. |
| May 29, 2025 | Foundation Board Executive Committee | Ludvigson, Braun Conference Room | 7:00 a.m. |
| June 16, 2025 | Foundation Board Meeting | VCSU Alumni Room (206) | 1:00 p.m. |
