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MPR News keeps track of the latest education news in Minnesota so you can understand the events shaping the future of learning and how it impacts students at any level.

Stay informed about local education events, policies and more happening in schools and colleges across Minnesota.

U of M regents committee begins conflict of interest investigation

U of M regents committee begins conflict of interest investigation

An ad hoc committee made up of three members of the University of Minnesota’s board of regents began an investigation today into whether Steve Sviggum’s position on the board represents a conflict of interest. Sviggum, a former Speaker of the Minnesota House, is also a lecturer and fundraiser at the U’s Humphrey School of Public…
by Tim Post

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What's in the higher-ed omnibus bill discussions so far

The House higher education committee has recessed, so here are some highlights from the omnibus bill session mentioned so far. They’ve given an overview, but haven’t discussed individual amendments yet — so there’s more than what you see below. (I’ve covered much of the legislation in previous posts. And some of this is separate legislation.)…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why reaching out is dangerous in MN politics

Another light moment. Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona) was chiding House higher-ed committee Chairman Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls) for not communicating with Gov. Mark Dayton before helping shape the current House higher-ed bill. When Pelowski headed up the higher-ed committee, he said, he had once-a-week visits to then-Gov. Tim Pawlenty. It’s all about reaching out. Rep.…
by Alex Friedrich

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How big the coming higher ed cuts are

From this afternoon’s House higher education committee session on the omnibus bill — Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona): Considering the past 13 years, is it accurate to say this is the largest cut to higher education in those years? Committee Chairman Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls): That’s probably safe to say.
by Alex Friedrich

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Off to the Capitol: House omnibus bill

Heading off to the House higher-ed committee meeting, which will deliberate on its omnibus bill. It could be a long one — lasting into the evening. I’ll try to post updates if I can, considering the Capitol’s lousy WiFi system.
by Alex Friedrich

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A quick look at the Senate higher ed budget breakdown

Just got the Senate higher ed budget breakdown. I did some quick math and double-checked with a couple of folks in higher ed, and here’s what I’ve found are the main cuts and additions. Compared to today’s spending levels: MnSCU: -10.33 percent University of Minnesota: -14.41 percent Office of Higher Ed administration: -10.33 percent State…
by Alex Friedrich

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House plan calls for tuition maximums

Just a note on something that wasn’t on the House higher-ed budget breakdown released last week: The budget contains a MnSCU tuition cap of 2 percent per year for two-year colleges and 4 percent per year at four-year universities. It calculates the cap differently for the University of Minnesota, stating: “… Increases in tuition revenue…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Diversity, dog therapy and doing the math

Obama urges states to raise college completion rate Many states are doing little to advance President Obama’s goal for the United States to move from ninth place to first in the world in college completion by the end of the decade. (The Washington Post) Mass. college plan would require 4 years of math The state…
by Alex Friedrich

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Dayton objects to GOP education plan

Dayton objects to GOP education plan

Gov. Mark Dayton's education commissioner indicated Monday that a school funding proposal offered by House Republicans at the Capitol is unacceptable, and a likely veto target.
by Tom Weber

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Craft named new Concordia-Moorhead president

Just got this forwarded to me from Concordia College in Moorhead, which has been on the verge of naming a new president: DR. WILLIAM J. CRAFT NAMED PRESIDENT-ELECT The Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., Board of Regents voted unanimously today to name Dr. William J. Craft president-elect of the college.  He will be the 11th president…
by Alex Friedrich

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