Posted: January 13, 2020
Contact: Noelle Hawton, Noelle.Hawton@MinnState.edu, 651-728-8156
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 13, 2020 – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today released his higher education bonding proposal for the 2020 Legislative session that includes $142.5 million for asset preservation and $121.2 million for capital bonding projects at the colleges and universities of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. In response, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø released the following statement:
“We are very pleased that Governor Walz is showing his steadfast support for the critical role that higher education plays in meeting the workforce needs of Minnesota,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. “The capital projects and asset preservation work included in the Governor’s proposal would have a direct impact on the success of our 350,000 students by improving campus teaching and learning environments, enhancing STEM classrooms and labs, and streamlining critical student support services. We are very grateful for his support and look forward to working with legislators throughout the 2020 session.”
More information about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2020 capital request
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 350,000 students. It is the third-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.