Two NDSU staff members were recognized at the Upper Midwest Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers annual conference Nov. 19-21 in Minneapolis.

Jodi Pierce, office manager in the Office of Registration and Records, received the association's Staff Support Award. She was acknowledged for her support within the NDSU Office of Registration and Records as well as her assistance with association membership database updates.

NDSU registrar Rhonda Kitch was elected the association's president-elect and also presented two sessions during the conference.

The Upper Midwest Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and a portion of Ontario.

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