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1996 news releases

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December 17, 1996 - Erickson named interim president of St. Cloud Technical College

December 4, 1996 - MnSCU legislative agenda seeks investment in Minnesota's future

December 4, 1996 - New MnSCU strategic plan is 'blueprint for fundamental change'

November 20, 1996 - MnSCU studies options for addressing educational needs of Twin Cities area

November 12, 1996 - MnSCU enrollment down slightly in fall, reflecting economic, demographic trends

October 17, 1996 - New multi-college district named Laurentian Community and Technical College District

October 16, 1996 - Sertich appointed president of Itasca Community College

October 2, 1996 - Consumer Report on Vocational-Technical Programs Developed by MnSCU and Department of Economic Security

September 18, 1996 - Bill Ulland of Duluth elected chair of the MnSCU Board of Trustees

September 18, 1996 - Minnesota Finance Commissioner Laura King appointed MnSCU vice chancellor for budget

September 17, 1996 - 3 candidates to be interviewed for Itasca college presidency

August 23, 1996 - Jon Harris named district president for Mesabi Range, Vermilion colleges

August 8, 1996 - Name for Consolidated College Approved by MnSCU Trustees

August 7, 1996 - Lee Kerschner named MnSCU executive vice chancellor/COO

August 7, 1996 - Knapp named as president for consolidating colleges in southwestern Minnesota

July 31, 1996 - MnSCU breaks new ground in first year of merged system

July 17, 1996 - Tony Kuznik named president of consolidated Hibbing college

July 16, 1996 - Interviews scheduled for senior positions in MnSCU system office

June 19, 1996 - Yvette Jackson named interim president of North Hennepin Community College

June 14, 1996 - New higher education institution needed to serve Rochester area, consultants say

June 11, 1996 - Finalists announced for 2 MnSCU posts

June 7, 1996 - MnSCU Board of Trustees signals readiness to endorse contract agreement with faculty; seeks statement of support from faculty union

June 3, 1996 - 3 finalists named for MnSCU executive vice chancellor/COO

June 3, 1996 - Vice chancellor for budget finalists to be interviewed

May 15, 1996 - John J. Gedker to become president of new Riverland Community College

May 15, 1996 - MnSCU Trustees Approve New College Partnerships in Northeastern Minnesota

May 9, 1996 - Karen E. Nagle Named Interim President of Rochester Community and Technical College

May 8, 1996- Governor Names 5 Members to MnSCU Board of Trustees

April 22, 1996 - State University Faculty Contract Tentatively Settled

April 17, 1996 - Higher Education Plan for Southwestern Minnesota Focuses on Enhanced Programs, Reduced Costs

April 17, 1996 - MnSCU Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Rates

March 21, 1996 - Declining State Appropriations, Enrollments Key Factors in Technical College Layoff Notices

March 7, 1996 - Financial Aid Decisions Slowed By Federal Processing Problem

February 21, 1996 - College Alignments Approved For South Central Minnesota

January 17, 1996 - MnSCU System Office Responsibilities, Reorganization Approved by Trustees

January 17, 1996 - New Names Approved For 3 Consolidating Colleges

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