2006 news releases
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December 27, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities produce 74 percent increase in the number of nursing graduates
November 16, 2006 - Renovating Faribault campus, establishing permanent higher education presence in Owatonna recommended by study
November 15, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to ask state for $177 million increase over next two years
November 15, 2006 - Minnesota Online honored with 2006 Institutional Service Award from Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
October 31, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system receives a 2006 Tekne award for Minnesota Online
October 18, 2006 - Fall enrollment rises slightly at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
September 22, 2006 - Robert Erickson's fifth 53-campus bike tour raises $31,015 to aid part-time students
September 20, 2006 - State's investment in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities returns $3.5 billion a year to state's economy
August 31, 2006 - Governor Pawlenty appoints Anderson to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
August 24, 2006 - Six regional coordinators set to expand services to veterans at Minnesota's colleges and universities
August 23, 2006 - Explore higher education possibilities at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities state fair booth
August 17, 2006 - Robert Erickson set to make fifth bike tour for scholarships
August 10, 2006 - Governor Pawlenty names Paskach to Rochester Higher Education Development Committee
July 19, 2006 - David Paskach elected chair of the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
July 19, 2006 - Job Skills Partnership Board awards $3.1 million to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and their partners
July 11, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to study higher education needs along Interstate 35
June 30, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities collaborate with national group to offer online training for home care and hospice workers
June 28, 2006 - Thirteen community leaders appointed to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Community Action Diversity Council
June 26, 2006 - Governor Pawlenty appoints four to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
June 23, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system awards 12 grants to improve student learning
June 21, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to phase in common semester start dates beginning in 2007
June 21, 2006 - Chancellor McCormick's contract extended by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
June 21, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees awards emeritus status to retiring President Joan Volkmuth
June 20, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system honors faculty and staff for outstanding achievement
June 7, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities selects 54 individuals for Luoma Leadership Academy
June 1, 2006 - $191.4 million in building, remodeling projects approved for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
April 19, 2006 - Donors and foundation directors recognized by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities trustees
April 5, 2006 - Board of Trustees Candidate Advisory Council recommends candidates to the governor for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
April 5, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities appoints associate vice chancellor for instructional technology
March 30, 2006 - Two-year college students honored for academic achievements and community service
March 22, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees appoints four new presidents
March 22, 2006 - Larry Lundblad appointed president of Central Lakes College
March 22, 2006 - Anne Temte appointed president of Northland Community and Technical College
March 22, 2006 - Kathryn Jeffery appointed president of Hennepin Technical College
March 22, 2006 - Joyce Helens appointed president of St. Cloud Technical College
March 20, 2006 - Larry Lundblad recommended as Central Lakes College president
March 20, 2006 - Anne Temte recommended as Northland Community and Technical College president
March 20, 2006 - Kathryn Jeffery recommended as Hennepin Technical College president
March 20, 2006 - Joyce Helens recommended as St. Cloud Technical College president
March 6, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities appoints director of foundation and corporate relations
March 2, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities appoints associate vice chancellor for labor relations
February 27, 2006 - Three finalists recommended for Central Lakes College presidency
February 27, 2006 - Three finalists recommended for Hennepin Technical College presidency
February 27, 2006 - Three finalists recommended for Northland Community and Technical College presidency
February 27, 2006 - Three finalists recommended for St. Cloud Technical College presidency
February 1, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities join national effort to help high school seniors apply for financial aid
January 27, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities announces 2005 Excellence Awards for Fiscal, Facilities Management
January 24, 2006 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities leadership program named for Trustee Emeritus Jim Luoma
January 19, 2006 - Board of Trustees approves 2006-2010 strategic plan to increase access, quality and innovation and aid state's economic development
January 19, 2006 - Average tuition and fees set to increase by $288 for 2006-2007
January 11, 2006 - Applications sought for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
January 9, 2006 - 'Power of You' initiative launched in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Updated news releases from 2005
December 8, 2005 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities seek $31.5 million supplemental budget request
June 15, 2005 - Request for $280.4 million in building, remodeling projects approved by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board
(NOTE: Numbers have been updated since the original June 2005 release.)
