This document is a valuable tool for demonstrating that the University System is meeting the "flexibility with accountability" expectations of SB 2003 passed by the 2001 Legislative Assembly. The 2006 report reflects some of the many ways North Dakota University System (NDUS) colleges and universities are developing the human capital needed to create a brighter future for citizens and the state. The Roundtable on Higher Education, a group of state leaders from the public and private sectors, established new expectations for the North Dakota University System. In addition to providing high quality education, roundtable members charged the NDUS with playing a major role in revitalizing North Dakota's economy. Roundtable members also identified key cornerstones on which to build a university system for the 21st century. They developed accountability measures, which then were established in legislation and now are being used to determine how well roundtable expectations are being met. Accordingly, the 2006 Accountability Measures Report is organized by the roundtable cornerstones. Overall, the colleges and universities that make up the North Dakota University System perform very well when compared to other states and national standards. Findings in this report are organized by the following five cornerstones: (1) Economic Development Connection; (2) Education Excellence; (3) Flexible and Responsive System; (4) Accessible System; and (5) Funding and Rewards.