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History and governanceHistoryThe Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System comprises 32 state-supported technical colleges, community colleges and state universities. The system became operational on July 1, 1995, bringing together 21 community college campuses, 34 technical college campuses and seven state universities. The merger of the state's technical college system, community college system and state university system resulted from legislation passed by the 1991 Legislature. Through consolidation and mergers, the system today has five community colleges, eight technical colleges, 12 combined community and technical colleges and seven state universities. They are located on 53 campuses in 46 communities throughout the state. GovernanceThe system is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed by the governor. Twelve trustees serve six-year terms, eight representing each of Minnesota's congressional districts and four serving at large. Three student trustees - one from a state university, one from a community college and one from a technical college - serve two-year terms. The Board of Trustees selects the system chancellor and has broad policy responsibility for system planning, academic programs, fiscal management, personnel, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and policies and procedures. |
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