Senate Higher Ed hears U of M overview presentation
Senate Higher Ed hears U of M overview presentation
On Tuesday, January 21, President Eric Kaler, Provost Karen Hanson, Senior Vice President for Finance and Budget Operation Brian Burnett, and Budget Director Julie Tonneson presented the House Higher Education Committee with an overview of the University of Minnesota. Similar to last week's House Higher Education Committee hearing, the presentation emphasized the U of M's statewide impact and vision to drive Minnesota forward.
U of M student leader testifies in House Higher Ed
On Tuesday, January 31, U of M and Minnesota State student leaders were invited to testify in front of the House Higher Education Committee. William Dammann, Minnesota Student Association director of government and legislative affairs, testified on how state higher education funding has offered unique learning opportunities. He also spoke about how he appreciates the U of M's great faculty and research.
Legislative deadlines
The 2017 legislative deadlines were announced on January 26 in a memo from House Speaker Daudt and Senate Majority Leader Gazelka.
- Friday, March 10: committees must act favorably on bills in house of origin
- Friday, March 17: committees must act favorably on bills, or companions of bills, that met the first deadline in the other house
- Friday, March 31: the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance must act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills
In addition, the legislature will break for Easter and Passover on Sunday, April 9 - Monday, April 17. The legislature is constitutionally mandated to adjourn by May 22, 2017.
Matt Kramer named vice president for university and government relations
On Wednesday, February 1, President Kaler announced that Matt Kramer will join the U of M leadership team as the new vice president for university and government relations. Read the press release. Kramer currently serves as the president and chief executive officer for the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. He will begin his new role at the U of M on February 22.