Tri-College University Provost Tim Flakoll has been selected to serve on the steering committee for a new statewide education project titled Succeed 2020.

On Nov. 8, Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Hess Corporation announced a $25 million donation from the Hess Corp. to fund an initiative aimed at helping North Dakota students become better prepared for college and careers. “Specific goals of Succeed 2020 include increasing ACT scores, decreasing the need for developmental or remedial education, and increasing the number of students who complete high school and college programs on time,” Flakoll said. 

Flakoll, who is also a state senator, will serve on the committee with state Rep. RaeAnn Kelsch. Flakoll will advise the project during the implementation phase, which will last through June 2017.

“Hess selected North Dakota because we already have a number of systems in place which will allow us to nimbly move toward progress which will enhance education outcomes,” Flakoll said. “North Dakota has a history and culture of willingness to move in new directions to improve education and increase the achievement of our students.”