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.
4. Higher Education in Minnesota
Minnesota has two public higher
education systems.
5. Higher Education in Minnesota
Minnesota also has a variety of private
higher education institutions
Coordination by the Office of Higher
Education
6. Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
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
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
11. Private Colleges
Over 25 private four-year colleges and
8 private, for-profit institutions
No direct state aid
Students are eligible for financial aid
Institutions almost free from state
oversight
12. The MnSCU System:
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.”
14.
Why is shared governance important?
How do you see shared governance in
action on your campus?