ConnectND Executive Sponsors include the chairs of the State and NDUS Executive Oversight Committees, the Governor's chief of staff, the NDUS Chancellor, and the chair and vice chair of the Interim Legislative IT Committee or their designees.  The State and NDUS CIOs will atend as non-voting members and will provide staff support.

The Sponsor's responsibilities include to:
1.  Encourage ConnectND staff, state agencies and campuses to review and improve administrative services and business practices,
2.  Participate in communication,
3.  Receive information regarding budget, implementation plan timelines and milestones, and
4.  Solicit ConnectND resources.

The group meets annually or at the request of the ConnectND Board.