2002 news releases
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December 18, 2002 - Donald Day Appointed President of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
December 4, 2002 - Three Finalists Recommended to Lead Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
December 3, 2002 - Proposed Settlement Reached in Lawsuit
November 7, 2002 - Tentative Settlements Approved in Class-Action Lawsuits
October 23, 2002 - Enrollment increases for fourth consecutive year at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
October 16, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to seek $107.6 million two-year increase from state
October 16, 2002 - Name Change Approved for St. Paul Technical College
October 7, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities launches efforts to expand access, learning options, community and economic development
September 23, 2002 - Workforce Minnesota Conference October 9-10 Jointly Sponsored by the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
September 20, 2002 - Public hearings set on preliminary budget request for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
September 18, 2002 - James Davis appointed Interim President of Riverland Community College
July 17, 2002 - Phillip Davis to Return as President of Minneapolis Community & Technical College
July 17, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees Elects Officers
July 5, 2002 - Robert Erickson Completes Bike Tour to raise money, awareness for the needs of part-time students
July 3, 2002 - Northwest Technical College Questions and Answers
June 20, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee Embarks on Final Leg of 2,101-mile "Scholarship Challenge" Bike Ride
June 19, 2002 - Contract Extended for Chancellor McCormick by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board, Josephine Reed-Taylor Named Interim President of Minneapolis Community & Technical College
June 19, 2002 - Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Plan For Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
June 19, 2002 - Northwest Technical College Reorganization Plan Approved
June 10, 2002 - Governor Appoints Six to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
June 3, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to hold public forums on proposed three-year strategic plan just added - Draft Strategic Plan PDF)
May 31, 2002 - Community forum scheduled for comment on Northwest Technical College reorganization plan
May 22, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board approves 10% average increase in tuition and fees
May 21, 2002 - Chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to present plan for Northwest Technical College
May 14, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee Embarks on 2,101-mile "Scholarship Challenge"
May 14, 2002 - 2,101-mile "Scholarship Challenge" send-off celebration.
May 8, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and William Mitchell College of Law agree to explore opportunities for collaboration
May 8, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities considers broad input on Northwest Technical College
April 29, 2002 - Public hearings set on tuition and budget for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
April 24, 2002 - Community invited to offer ideas for future of Northwest Technical College
April 17, 2002 - Northwest Technical College President Swanson Announces He Will Not Seek New Contract
April 16, 2002 - Citizens Advisory Commission issues 11 recommendations for future of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
April 9, 2002 - State University Faculty Vote to Ratify New Contract
February 21, 2002- Richard Davenport Appointed President of Minnesota State University, Mankato
February 21, 2002 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees Requests Additional Capital Project Funding
February 21, 2002 - Board adopts resolution against discriminatory logos, names, mascots and nicknames
February 13, 2002 - Richard Davenport Recommended as President of Minnesota State University, Mankato
February 13, 2002 - SCSU, MnSCU release report from EEOC
January 17, 2002 - Board names Thomas Davis as Interim President of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
January 7, 2002 - College Transfer Made Easier at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
