jurisdictional asset map
ND EPSCoR has begun the process of measuring research capacity at North Dakota institutions of higher education. The goal of our jurisdictional asset mapping project is to identify and analyze the strengths of institutions in the areas of research, education, research administration and workforce development, so that together we can bring more research grant dollars to North Dakota colleges and universities.
All North Dakota higher education institutions and Tribal colleges are invited to participate in to this project.
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​The objective of this asset mapping project is to produce a clear, data-driven understanding of the research and education assets within the higher education sector across the state. The information gathered will be used to:
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Identify existing strengths in research capabilities, research administration, and infrastructure.
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Identify educational programs, areas of expertise, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
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Identify workforce development programs and industry partnerships aimed at skill-building and employment readiness.
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Assist in ND EPSCoR efforts for creating strategic partnerships.
To learn how your institution can benefit from participating in this project, please contact ND EPSCoR Director Jim Doolittle.
jurisdictional asset map project phases
Phase 1
June - September 2025
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Introductions and relationship building with key stakeholders
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Collation of the participating institutions and their structures
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Development of a survey for stakeholder input
October 2025 - January 2026
Phase 2
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Data organization and analysis
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Stakeholder input on phase 2 findings
Phase 3
February - May 2026
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Stakeholder input through charette process for post data collection draft of Jurisdictional Map
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Reporting and Jurisdictional Map visualization
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Co-generation of sustainability plan and feedback loops
jurisdictional asset map project team leads
​​ND EPSCoR has engaged the consulting firm CoreCollaborative International (CCI) to lead data collection and analysis for this project. CCI is led by Dr. Loren Intolubbe-Chmil, with support from Dr. Kathryn Froelich.
Dr. Loren Intolubbe-Chmil
Dr. Loren Intolubbe-Chmil has been an educator for over thirty years in K-12 and post secondary settings and has conducted community-based and stakeholder driven evaluation and programming projects in a variety of settings in the US and abroad. She has conducted collaborative assessment, evaluation, and program development on projects funded through the NSF, NASA, DoE, and NIH in addition to non-profits and organizations, both independently and as an affiliate in a consulting firm. Dr. Intolubbe-Chmil is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Dr. kathryn froelich
Dr. Kathryn Froelich is a semi-retired educator who served as a project director for various projects while Education Department Chair at Sitting Bull College. During her 35+ years of experience as an elementary teacher and at the postsecondary level, she was able to witness the capacity building efforts of Tribal Colleges in the North Dakota region. Dr. Froelich is a proud member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.