DICKINSON, N.D. (April 12, 2021) – Dickinson State University (DSU) has announced Mark Jastorff’s appointment to the position of interim vice president for student affairs and university relations, effective Friday, April 16, 2021.
Jastorff, who served as the director of university relations and alumni affairs at Dickinson State from 1988 to 1993, brings more than 40 years of higher education experience in student life, enrollment management, advancement, and university and alumni relations to DSU.
As part of his interim appointment, Jastorff will serve the University for the next six to 12 months providing leadership and direction to the offices of admissions, student success, student life, student health and university relations.
“We are grateful that Mark has agreed to come back to DSU to step in to this critical role while we conduct a thorough search for a permanent candidate,” said DSU President Steve Easton. “It will be wonderful to have an individual in this role who is familiar with the University and with the community.”
Jastorff earned his bachelor’s degree in speech and mass communications from Black Hills State University and has completed graduate work in educational leadership at Central Michigan University. He is a member of the American Marketing Association and currently serves on the development leadership council for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.