The Council's purpose is advocacy — on behalf of students, our member institutions and higher education. The Fund’s focus is on raising funds to support students. Together, both organizations support member institution collaboration when it meets important common needs; this work includes sharing admission-related information, which is the focus of much of this website, as well as research and fundraising.
Staff from our institutions meet regularly, often with staff from the Council and Fund facilitating those conversations and receiving valuable guidance from our college contacts. Review the list of groups that meet and feel free to contact the lead staff contacts who are listed — or any Council and Fund staff — with questions and suggestions.
Campus groups
The Council convenes and supports several groups from our member institutions. They’re listed below, along with the lead Council or Fund staff person.
| Campus group | Staff contact |
|---|---|
| Accreditation and compliance staff | Megan Rozowski |
| Admissions officers | John Manning |
| Campus legislative contacts (CLCs) | Alison Groebner |
| Career development leaders | John Manning |
| Chief academic officers | Paul Cerkvenik |
| Chief development officers | Roshandra Brown |
| Chief financial officers | Paul Cerkvenik |
| Development prospect researchers | Roshandra Brown |
| Financial aid directors | Megan Rozowski |
| Grant officers | Roshandra Brown |
| Human resources officers | Paul Cerkvenik |
| Institutional researchers | Megan Rozowski |
| Magazine editors | John Manning |
| Marketing and communications leaders | John Manning |
| Multicultural affairs directors / Diversity officers | Sunny Kase |
| Public relations contacts | John Manning |
| Public safety leaders | Paul Cerkvenik |
| Registrars | Paul Cerkvenik |
| Student affairs leaders | John Manning |
| Teacher program preparation leaders | Alison Groebner |
| Transfer admissions professionals | Judy Johnson |
In addition, we bring together different groups of staff to help advise us on specific projects:
- Minnesota Private Colleges Week advisory group (staff contact: Lisa Thompson)
- Scholars at the Capitol event faculty advisors (staff contact: John Manning)
- Transfer Initiative (staff contacts: John Manning and Judy Johnson)
- Market research (staff contacts: Mitch Radtke, Megan Rozowski and John Manning)
Career resources for students
Labor market search tool
Provides up-to-date data on employers, job titles and skills in Minnesota and nationally.
Enrollment
Market research project
Find information and documentation on the project currently underway. (password required)
MPCW campus signage
Order signs to help direct visitors during Minnesota Private Colleges Week. (password required)
Policy advocacy
Advocacy resources
Find resources to help you and your students advocate at the Capitol. (password required)
Research & data submission
Employment data and resources
Find data or request reports on high-demand skills, occupations and job opportunities for entry-level positions. (password required)
Member-only research reports
Find reports created for the Council's 18 member institutions. (password required)
Provide scholarship information
Enter details on students awarded Minnesota Private College Fund scholarships. (opens new website, password required)
Upload research data
Share your institutional data files for use in the Council's research and reports. (password required)
Staff development
Reading for Education and Access Leadership Series
Sign up for mid-level professionals' book discussions.
Student success conversations
Join the discussion by participating in professional development opportunities around student success.
Training being offered through the Council
Sign up for training being offered to member institutions. (password required)
Sign up for weekly higher ed news digest
At the end of each week, the Council emails member leadership and staff as well as our board members a short list of relevant higher education news articles (with links) that we found during the week. Any staff or faculty of the 18 member institutions of the Minnesota Private College Council may subscribe. To do so, please send an email with your contact information (including title) to Lisa Thompson.