higher education in minnesota
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Presented by Jessica Medearis This presentation will provide an overview of how higher education systems and funding mechanisms are structured in Minnesota, and give student leaders information on the current climate affecting our colleges. Students new to MSCSA are especially invited to participate.TRANSCRIPT
Higher Education in Minnesota
Jessica MedearisAssociate Director, MSCSA
What does MnSCU stand for?
How many colleges are part of MnSCU?
Who is the leader of the MnSCU system?
Test Your Knowledge!
M to the N to S-C-U!!
Minnesota has two public higher education systems.
Higher Education in Minnesota
Minnesota also has a variety of private higher education institutions
Coordination by the Office of Higher Education
Higher Education in Minnesota
MnSCU system was created in 1995
Merged all public schools, except the University of Minnesota
Efficiency, centralized services, oversight
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
State and tuition funded
System currently gets more than half of its funding from tuition
System has over 400,000 students
Subject to legislative oversight and direction
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Critical Thinking Broad Liberal Arts Education Technical/Career Training Customized Training
Institutional Missions:
Five campuses and 65,000 students Split focus between education and
research
Less legislative oversight
University of Minnesota
A “Land Grant” School
Over 25 private four-year colleges and 8 private, for-profit institutions
No direct state aid
Students are eligible for financial aid
Institutions almost free from state oversight
Private Colleges
Over 95,000 full-time two-year students
Online-intensive: 10,000 courses online
Educates 63% of the state’s undergraduates
2013-2014 Tuition Average: $5,370
The MnSCU System:
Shared Governance“means that a decision on a
significant issue has been fully, deliberately and inclusively
considered by the campus and then communicated. It means every
effort has been made to fully inform and provide ample opportunities for
participation.”
Who’s in Charge?
Why is shared governance important?
How do you see shared governance in action on your campus?
Who?◦Legislature◦Board of Trustees◦Chancellor◦Vice Chancellors◦Presidents/Leadership Council◦Provosts◦Students, Faculty, Staff
Shared Governance
15-member Board
6 year terms: 8 representing regions, 3 at-large, one labor
2 year terms: 3 students
Board of Trustees
Vice Chancellors Associate Vice Chancellors Other Staff Students MSCF, IFO, MAPE, MSUAASF, AFSCME,
MMA Lawmakers Media
Other Decision-Makers
Four sectors of higher education
Mission, oversight, history, facts
MnSCU schools and governance
Summary
