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Alison Norman, MSCSA's new Director of Policy
The MSCSA staff and cabinet is pleased to welcome Alison Norman as our new Director of Policy. The Director of Policy position is new for MSCSA and Alison will be advocating for students both at the Minnesota State Legislature and on the system level with MnSCU.
Alison was nice enough to answer a few questions for us, so you will be able to learn a little about her background and what brought her to MSCSA. As you can see from her answers, Alison is clearly ready to plunge into the the world of higher education advocacy. Please join us in welcoming Alison.
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 We are very excited to announce that MSCSA’s very own Jason Fossum has accepted the Executive Director position with the Minnesota State University Student Association (MSUSA). Jason has provided MSCSA leadership and guidance to advance our legislative efforts for the past three years as our Director of Government Relations. Affectionately known by our students as “Awesome Fossum,” Jason leaves large shoes to fill in our legislative training and advocacy development. MSCSA President Travis Johnson shared his thoughts on Fossum’s departure: “In the last year, working side by side with Jason has taught me a lot about the ins and outs of lobbying. While his legislative knowledge is complex, he shared information with our students in an easy, understandable format, and his care for the work we do ran deep. We are sad to see him leave, but we are very excited about his new opportunity.” Jason has been a valued member of our team throughout the past three years. His experience working at the legislature, MSCSA, and being a former student board member of MSUSA well prepares him for his new role. Please join me in thanking Jason for his service to MSCSA, and congratulating him in this new challenge and opportunity. If you want to write a quick note or fond memory of Jason, check out the MSCSA Facebook Page and write of the Wall. While a great member of our team is leaving, we look forward to continuing to work with Jason and MSUSA to work on behalf of all MnSCU students across Minnesota. Below is a letter that Jason put together to the membership of MSCSA. Justin Klander, Executive Director Minnesota State College Student Association Click here to read the full text of the Jason Fossum's farewell letter…
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James Askew, Geoff Dittberner & Bruce Humphey, members of the 2010-11
MSCSA Cabinet-Elect take their oath of office
The Minnesota State College Student Association is pleased to announce our Cabinet for the 2010-2011 academic year. Each of these students was elected at our Spring General Assembly and will begin serving their terms July 1, 2010, except for Travis Johnson who took over as President during the General Assembly (more information on this below). The 2010-2011 MSCSA Cabinet is as follows:
Travis Johnson was sworn in as MSCSA President early to fill the vacancy left by current President Tyler Smith. Tyler had announced several months ago that he would report to basic training for the Minnesota National Guard on April 19, so the transfer of power to Travis Johnson, who is also the current MSCSA Vice President, was seamless.
Congratulations to the new MSCSA Cabinet! |
The annual Awards Dinner was held at the Spring General Assembly, and we are proud to announce the award winners, along with links to videos of their acceptance speeches.
The MSCSA Awards Dinner honors are unique because all of the nominations come from students and are decided on by the MSCSA student leadership. The winners are as follows:
- Student Leader of the Year, Lyman Hawbaker III-Normandale Community College. Click here for video
- Governing Council Member of the Year, Kevin Alger-Anoka Ramsey Community College-Cambridge. Click here for video
- Platform Committee Member of the Year, Darleen Tareeq-Century College & Saint Paul College. Click here for video
- College President of the Year, Dr. Cheryl Frank-Inver Hills Community College. Click here for video
- Faculty Member of the Year, Charlotte M. Kodner-Dakota County Community and Technical College. Click here for video
- Student Senate Advisor of the Year, Kitty Hennemann -North Hennepin Community College. Click here for video
- Student Senate of the Year, Rainy River Community College. Click here for video
Congratulations to all the winners! |
Over 100 student leaders meet with their lawmakers and stress the importance of Higher Ed funding to the future of Minnesota
Anoka Technical College students meet with Rep. Jim Abeler to discuss higher education funding
By Travis Johnson
MSCSA Vice president
On February 24 and 25, the MSCSA held its annual Advocacy Days where students from the two-year MnSCU campuses gather at the Capitol and visit with legislators from their districts to advocate for higher education. This year, a record-breaking 130 students attended Advocacy Days, which is a tremendous effort given that this is a bonding year for the legislature. Our students were well informed on the issues currently affecting higher education and delivered a clear message to Minnesota’s elected officials: we must fund higher education to mitigate tuition increases and ensure access. Besides visiting with legislators, students also had the opportunity to observe higher education committee action in both the House and the Senate. For more information about Advocacy Days and other legislative efforts coordinated by the MSCSA, please contact the state office at 651-297-5877. |
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