Presented by Jessica Medearis This presentation will provide an overview of how higher education systems and funding mechanisms are structured in Minnesota, and give student leaders information on the current climate affecting our colleges. Students new to MSCSA are especially invited to participate.

1. Higher Education in Minnesota
Jessica Medearis
Associate Director, MSCSA

2. Test Your Knowledge!
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What does MnSCU stand for?
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How many colleges are part of MnSCU?
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Who is the leader of the MnSCU system?

3. M to the N to S-C-U!!

4. Higher Education in Minnesota
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Minnesota has two public higher
education systems.

5. Higher Education in Minnesota
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Minnesota also has a variety of private
higher education institutions
Coordination by the Office of Higher
Education

6. Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
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MnSCU system was created in 1995
Merged all public schools, except the
University of Minnesota
Efficiency, centralized
services, oversight

7. Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
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State and tuition funded
System currently gets more than half of
its funding from tuition
System has over 400,000 students
Subject to legislative oversight and
direction

8. Institutional Missions:
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Critical Thinking
Broad Liberal Arts Education
Technical/Career Training
Customized Training

9. University of Minnesota
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Five campuses and 65,000 students
Split focus between education and
research
Less legislative oversight

10. A “Land Grant” School

11. Private Colleges
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Over 25 private four-year colleges and
8 private, for-profit institutions
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No direct state aid
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Students are eligible for financial aid
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Institutions almost free from state
oversight

12. The MnSCU System:
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Over 95,000 full-time two-year
students
Online-intensive: 10,000 courses
online
Educates 63% of the state’s
undergraduates
2013-2014 Tuition Average: $5,370

13. Who’s in Charge?
Shared Governance
“means that a decision on a
significant issue has been
fully, deliberately and inclusively
considered by the campus and
then communicated. It means
every effort has been made to
fully inform and provide ample
opportunities for participation.”

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Why is shared governance important?
How do you see shared governance in
action on your campus?

15. Shared Governance
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Who?
◦ Legislature
◦ Board of Trustees
◦ Chancellor
◦ Vice Chancellors
◦ Presidents/Leadership Council
◦ Provosts
◦ Students, Faculty, Staff

16. Board of Trustees
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15-member Board
6 year terms: 8 representing
regions, 3 at-large, one labor
2 year terms: 3 students

17. Other Decision-Makers
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Vice Chancellors
Associate Vice Chancellors
Other Staff
Students
MSCF, IFO, MAPE, MSUAASF, AFSCME, M
MA
Lawmakers
Media

18. Summary
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Four sectors of higher education
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Mission, oversight, history, facts
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MnSCU schools and governance