1996 news releases
Contact: Melinda Voss, (651) 296-9443, melinda.voss@so.mnscu.edu
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
