Layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system are being rescinded and classes will continue July 1 in the event of a government shutdown, officials said Monday. “We are grateful that the education of our students will not be interrupted,” Chancellor James H. McCormick said. “Minnesota Management and Budget has informed us that […]
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees today expressed its commitment to pursue any administrative or other options to stay open in the event of a government shutdown July 1. Meeting in an emergency session, the board also indicated its support for the chancellor’s contingency planning if remaining open is no longer an option. “We are optimistic that […]
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a recommendation from Chancellor James H. McCormick that the board request $630 million annually from the state in 2012 and 2013. The request is the amount set by the Legislature as the base last session. “The request recognizes the state’s difficult economic situation,” said Scott Thiss, who chairs the Board […]
By Amy Dalrymple, The Forum Cutting 41 positions from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system chancellor’s office should have minimal impact on local campuses, two presidents said Thursday. MnSCU announced it will eliminate 41 jobs by July to cut its budget by $4.2 million. The cut is in anticipation of a reduction in state funding for fiscal year 2012. […]
Given Minnesota’s higher education woes, it would be understandable if the emotional climate at Minnesota State University Moorhead were bleak. But it’s not, in large part because of the focused, responsive and open leadership of President Edna Szymanski and her administrative team. In an era of budget-cutting bad news, the latest good news for MSUM is that enrollment projections are […]