Chancellor’s Newsletter
Read the March 2019 issue of Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra’s newsletter.
Gov. Walz recommending $13 million more for Minnesota State in revised budget
On Friday, March 22, Governor Tim Walz released a revised budget recommendation, which includes an additional $13.2 million in campus investments for Minnesota State for total new spending of $65 million over the 2020-2021 biennium. In February, when Walz announced his original budget plan, he proposed a $51.6 million increase for Minnesota State. As a reminder, the Minnesota State system […]
Minnesota State colleges see lower enrollment, better finances
The Forum interviewed Minnesota State leaders Laura King, CFO, and Ron Anderson, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, about the financial health of the system. Read the Story
Kumara Jayasuriya named president of Southwest Minnesota State University
The Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Kumara Jayasuriya to serve as the 10th president of Southwest Minnesota State University. The appointment will become effective July 1, 2019. “Dr. Jayasuriya has the academic credentials, the experience, and the leadership skills required to guide Southwest Minnesota State University into the future,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of […]
Patricia Rogers named president of Lake Superior College
Patricia L. Rogers has been named by the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to serve as the next president of Lake Superior College. The appointment will become effective July 1, 2019. “Lake Superior College is performing well and is moving in the right direction,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. “The challenge for the next […]