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Foundation

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 2025-26

  • President

    Jeff Nathan

  • Vice President

    Matt Pedersen

  • Secretary

    Dave Bass

  • Treasurer

    Liz Ryerson

  • Ken Astrup
  • Bob Bergan
  • Joe Deutsch
  • Mark Finstad
  • Gigi Goven
  • Dee Jensen
  • Josh Kasowski
  • Ryan Leroux
  • Karsten Melgaard
  • Stephanie Ness
  • Mark Richman

Ex Officio - Non-Voting Members

  • VCSU Interim President

    Dr. Allen Burgad

  • Others

    Cory Anderson - Executive Director for University Advancement
    Erica Buchholz - Vice President for Business Affairs

2025-26 Meeting Schedule

Data Table
Date Meeting Venue Time
June 8, 2026 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Student Center Skoal Room 1:00 p.m.
September 10, 2026 Foundation Board Executive Committee VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 7:00 a.m.
October 5, 2026 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 3:00 p.m.
November 19, 2026 Foundation Board Executive Committee VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 7:00 a.m.
December 7, 2026 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 3:00 p.m.
February 11, 2027 Foundation Board Executive Committee VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 7:00 a.m.
March 15, 2027 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 3:00 p.m.
May 27, 2027 Foundation Board Executive Committee VCSU Alumni Room (McFarland 206) 7:00 a.m.
June 14, 2027 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Student Center Skoal Room 1:00 p.m.
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