About the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
System History
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System comprises 32 state-supported technical colleges, community colleges and state universities. The system became operational on July 1, 1995, bringing together 21 community college campuses, 34 technical college campuses and seven state universities.
The merger of the state's technical college system, community college system and state university system resulted from legislation passed by the 1991 Legislature. Through consolidation and mergers, the system today has five community colleges, eight technical colleges, 12 combined community and technical colleges and seven state universities. They are located on 54 campuses in 47 communities throughout the state.
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System governance
Board of Trustees
The system is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are appointed by the governor. Twelve trustees serve six-year terms, eight representing each of Minnesota's congressional districts and four serving at large. Three student trustees - one from a state university, one from a community college and one from a technical college - serve two-year terms.
The Board of Trustees selects the system chancellor and has broad policy responsibility for system planning, academic programs, fiscal management, personnel, admissions requirements, tuition and fees and rules and regulations.
System policies and procedures
A complete list of the policies and procedures approved by the system's Board of Trustees.
Chancellor James H. McCormick's office
Information about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' current chancellor, Dr. James McCormick. The chancellor and the system office represent the system's 32 colleges and universities at the state legislature, review and approve educational programs, oversee the credit transfer process, negotiate labor contracts, coordinate presidential searches and carry out the policies of the Board of Trustees.
System Mission
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system of distinct and collaborative institutions offers higher education that meets the personal and career goals of a wide range of individual learners, enhances the quality of life for all Minnesotans and sustains vibrant economies throughout the state.
System Vision
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system will enable the people of Minnesota to succeed by providing the most accessible, highest value education in the nation.
Budget requests
2009 Federal budget request
2008 Capital budget request (PDF)
2008-2009 Operating budget request (PDF)
System planning
2008-2012 Strategic plan
2006-2010 Action Plan
Additional system resources
Accountability Dashboard
The Accountability Dashboard for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is designed to track progress in reaching the system's strategic goals and to encourage continuous improvement of system institutions. The dashboard provides a snapshot of selected performance indicators and does not give a comprehensive picture of a college's or university's overall performance.
Directories
Contact information for the Board of Trustees, college and university presidents, Office of the Chancellor staff, state legislators and higher education organizations affiliated with the Minnesota State system.
Friends Action Network
The Friends Action Network is a network of faculty, students, staff, alumni and community members committed to building public support for the system's annual legislative requests, advocating for the system's strategic directions and goals, and promoting all of the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Job opportunities
A searchable database of job postings from around the Minnesota State system.
Legislative updates
Legislative updates are published every Friday afternoon during the legislative session.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as an integral partner with institutional foundations to advocate for the system, and to raise and distribute funds for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, programs and communities.
Office of the Chancellor Web sites
A complete list of Office of the Chancellor divisional Web sites.
System Gateway: Resources from the Office of the Chancellor
The System Gateway provides access to a wide array of Office of the Chancellor Web sites, publications and services. The information on these sites is generally prepared for system faculty, staff, other government agencies and partners of the system.
System publications
A complete list of links to the system's most recent publications.
