Minnesota

Minnesota authorized legislation in 1990 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Minnesota benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Minnesota commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

Member state since April 26, 1990
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Minnesota Commissioners

Omar Fateh

Minnesota Legislature

State Senator; Chair, Higher Education Committee

Term: 2/21/2025 to 1/1/2027

Jessica Hanson

Minnesota Legislature

State Representative; Member, Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Term: 3/12/2025 to 1/11/2027

Dennis Olson

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Commissioner

Term: 2/17/2023 to 1/4/2027; serves at the pleasure of the governor; Minnesota Governor's Designee

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Scott Olson

Minnesota State

Chancellor

Term: 5/14/2025 to 1/1/2029

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Raj Singh

University of Minnesota

Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education

Term: 5/14/2025 to 1/4/2027

Minnesota Commissioner Alternates

Paul Cerkvenik

Minnesota Private College Council

President

Term: 12/8/2014

MHEC Minnesota Committee Members

Meghan Flores

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Midwest Student Exchange Program Council

Kate McCartan

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Carrie Schneider

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data