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NEWS | June 2007

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Higher education helps Minnesota veterans returning from Iraq

As Minnesota National Guard members return this summer from their tour in Iraq, assistance with higher education needs is just one of the challenges they will face. Recognizing that vets have some unique issues when it comes to starting or resuming college, Minnesota’s public and private college and universities are working together to ease the way. Read full article
 
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Improving course rigor important to state

Making high school courses harder helps prepare students for college and workforce success. While not a fix-all solution, increased rigor or courses does have an impact, especially when combined with other measures. Read full article
 
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Five questions: A guide to evaluating education policy

As higher education proposals are put forth during the next round of campaigning, consider asking five questions to evaluate how well they serve our state. All address the fact that Minnesota will need to nearly double its production of bachelor’s degree recipients within the next decade to meet the economy’s needs. Read full article
 
Briefs

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    • Minnesota Private College Week is underway June 25-29. Last year nearly 2,500 students attended this free event that provides campus tours and information about our 17 campuses.
    • Macalester President Brian Rosenberg in his column, “'More precious than rubies': The purposes of higher education,” expounds upon the benefits of career training, self-enlightenment and preparation for citizenship.
    • Three new members will join the Minnesota Private College Council Board of Directors on July 1: John Clifford, Travelers; Paul Erdahl, Medtronic, Inc.; and Russ Michaletz, Deloitte Tax LLP. Gustavus Adolphus College President James Peterson has been named board chair. Retiring are David Etzwiler, Medtronic, Inc.; and Andy Bessette, Travelers.
    • Minnesota has launched the e-transcript initiative allowing students, high schools and colleges to process and receive transcripts electronically. To participate in a Webinar about e-transcripts on June 28 or July 2, contact Stephanie Braman at sbraman@docufide.com.
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