Agenda Book - Midwestern Higher Education Compact

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Agenda Book
Midwestern Higher Education Compact
Executive Committee Meeting
June 7-8, 2012
Rapid City, SD
Photo by Rapid City CVB South Dakota Commissioners
Jeff Haverly, Deb Shephard, Janelle Toman, Tony Venhuizen, Susan Wismer South Dakota Commissioner Alternates
Eldon Nygaard, Robert “Tad” T. Perry ADVANCING EDUCATION THROUGH COOPERATION
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MHEC COMMISSIONER 1) The role of the commissioner is a two‐fold responsibility: a. To the compact as a whole; and b. To the constituents served by the compact. 2) Commissioners are expected to attend the compact’s annual meeting in November and other meetings of committees to which they are assigned. The location of annual meetings rotates among the twelve member states of the compact. Two commissioners from each state serve on the Executive Committee, which acts for the Commission in the interim between annual meetings and oversees the development of the compact’s short‐and long‐
range activities. The Executive Committee meets in June and November. Other committees are appointed to oversee programs or special initiatives and meet by conference call when possible. 3) Commissioners will have a general knowledge and understanding of public and private higher education trends in their state and in the Midwest. 4) Commissioners will develop an understanding of MHEC governance, programs, services, and policy. 5) Commissioners will work to build regional partnerships for effective and efficient access to, and quality of, higher education in their state and in the Midwest. 6) Commissioners are expected to act as an ambassador for MHEC and will identify opportunities to increase visibility for MHEC within their states, regionally and nationally and disseminate information about MHEC’s programs and services wherever possible. 7) In conjunction with the MHEC president, commissioners will pursue annual meetings with their governor and other state leaders to report to them on MHEC programs and activities, and to solicit their ideas. 8) Commissioners will promote legislation and policies on a non‐partisan basis to encourage use of MHEC programs and services within their state. 9) Commissioners will aid in ensuring timely payment of their state’s annual commitment. 10) Commissioners will be available to compact staff for consultation. Midwestern Higher Education Compact Executive Committee Meeting June 7‐8, 2012 Meeting Detail ....................................................................................................................1 Agenda ................................................................................................................................3 Minutes Executive Committee Meeting Minutes, November 13, 2011 .....................................7 Annual Commission Meeting Minutes, November 13‐14, 2011 ..................................15 President’s Report ..............................................................................................................27 Unfinished Business Review Extending MHEC contracts to non‐member states ..........................................29 Report on MHEC office space .......................................................................................31 New Business Resolution memorializing Phillip L. and Cecille Sylvia (Gussack) Sirotkin ....................37 Treasurer’s Report Proposed FY 2013 Budget Unrestricted Funds .............................................................39 Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2013 ..........................................................................40 Communications and Marketing ........................................................................................41 Cost Savings MHEC Program Savings for 12 Months .........................................................................43 Cumulative Savings for MHEC Member States .............................................................44 Programs of Insurance ..................................................................................................45 MHECare .......................................................................................................................50 Employee Health Benefits‐PBM ....................................................................................51 Information Technologies .............................................................................................52 State Relations ....................................................................................................................53 Policy Research ...................................................................................................................55 Student Access Midwest Student Exchange Program ...........................................................................61 e‐Transcript Initiative ....................................................................................................63 Commissioners Illinois ............................................................................................................................65 Indiana ..........................................................................................................................68 Iowa ...............................................................................................................................71 Kansas ...........................................................................................................................75 Michigan ........................................................................................................................78 Minnesota .....................................................................................................................82 Missouri .........................................................................................................................84 Nebraska .......................................................................................................................87 North Dakota.................................................................................................................90 Ohio ...............................................................................................................................92 South Dakota .................................................................................................................95 Wisconsin ......................................................................................................................98 Committees .........................................................................................................................103 MHEC Staff and Consultants ...............................................................................................109 Appendices MHEC 2009‐2011 Strategic Plan ...................................................................................113 Compact ........................................................................................................................117 Bylaws ...........................................................................................................................122 General Operating Principles ........................................................................................129 Conflict of Interest Policy ..............................................................................................130 Upcoming Meetings ......................................................................................................131 Meeting Detail Meeting Location Hotel Alex Johnson 523 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605‐342‐1210 Check‐in: 4:00 p.m.| Check‐out: 11:00 a.m. Directions The Hotel Alex Johnson is located in the heart of historic downtown Rapid City. When traveling east or west on Interstate 90, take Exit 57 to St. Joseph Street, and then take a left. Once on St. Joseph Street the Hotel Alex Johnson will be in sight. Downtown Rapid City Transportation Guests arriving at the Rapid City Regional Airport may obtain transportation to the hotel via Airport Express Shuttle, located next door to baggage claim. Parking Complimentary parking is available in the Main Street Parking Garage, one block from the hotel. Guests must park on the top uncovered portion of the parking garage. Hotel Alex Johnson will validate a parking pass upon arrival. 1
Wednesday, June 6 Dinner 7:00 p.m. Rapid City, SD Those arriving early enough for dinner on Wednesday, please meet in the lobby of the hotel at 6:45 p.m. for a short walk to dinner. Thursday, June 7 Presentation & Tour University Center – Rapid City 4300 Cheyenne Blvd. 3:00 p.m. bus departure Getting There At 3:00 p.m. a chartered bus will shuttle commissioners and meeting guests to University Center – Rapid City for a presentation and tour. Upon conclusion the bus will head directly to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Thursday, June 7 Reception & Dinner Mt. Rushmore National Memorial 5:00 p.m. bus departures Guests and any attendees not attending the University Center presentation and tour may take the second bus leaving the hotel at 5:00 p.m. Please be sure to inform your guests to be ready for the bus to leave promptly at this time. Those traveling separately by car should follow U.S. Highway 16 southwest from Rapid City to Keystone and then Highway 244 to Mount Rushmore. Guests will enjoy the evening lighting ceremony beginning at 9:00 p.m. and will be transported back to Hotel Alex Johnson following the ceremony. Those driving separately will be subject to a parking fee at the Mt. Rushmore National Park. 2
Midwestern Higher Education Compact EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING – June 7‐8, 2012 Alex Johnson Hotel, Rapid City, SD A G E N D A Thursday, June 7, 2012 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Action Item 1 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Action Item 2 Action Item 3 I Executive Committee Breakfast Buffet II Business Meeting 1) Welcome and Call to Order – Jeff Haverly (SD), MHEC Chair 2) Roll call of states ‐ Ann Grindland, Senior Research Associate 3) Introduction of commissioners and guests 4) Approval of minutes – Executive Committee meetings:  November 13, 2011 5) Report of the MHEC Chair – Jeff Haverly (SD) 6) Report of the MHEC President – Larry Isaak III Presentation 7) Defining Learning, Aligning Curriculum, and Promoting Competencies from K‐12 to the Workforce Chris Rasmussen, Vice President for Research and Policy Analysis Marcia Pasqualini, Professor of Psychology, Avila University (MO) Greg Kitzmiller, Professor of Marketing, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business IV BREAK V Business Meeting (continued) 8) Unfinished Business: Report from Committee to Review Extending MHEC contracts to non‐member states –
Barbara Ballard (KS), Committee Chair, and Rob Trembath, Vice President and General Counsel (p. 29) 9) Unfinished Business: Report on MHEC office space – Rob Trembath and Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings and Chief Financial Officer (p.31) 3
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12:45p.m.
1:45p.m.
2:30p.m.
3:00p.m.
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10) NewBusiness:ResolutionmemorializingMHECFounding
FatherPhillipL.SirotkinandhiswifeCecilleSylvia
(Gussack)Sirotkin(p.37)
11) NewBusiness:ReciprocalAgreementforState
AuthorizationofOutofStateProviders–ConwayJeffress
(MI),Chair,PolicyResearchAdvisoryCommittee,and
ChrisRasmussen
12) Treasurer’sReport–EdMaloney(IL)
a) BudgetStatus
b) ApprovalofFY2013Budget(p.39)
13) EXECUTIVESESSION(Closedsession:onlyMHEC
commissionersremainintheroom.)
President’sCompensationCommitteeReport–Bill
Napier(OH),CommitteeChair
14) Commissionreconvenesinopensession
Actiononpresident’scompensation.
15) Other
VI Lunch
VII ProgramReports
MHECprogramstaffwillrotatetotablesforupdatesand
discussionwithcommissionersandguests
VIII StateReports
Iowa,Indiana,Kansas,Missouri,Nebraska,andWisconsin
IX RECESS,casualdressforeveningevent,boardbus
X BusDepartsAlexJohnsonHotel
XI UniversityCenter–RapidCity
4:00p.m.
XII Presentation
MeetingtheUniqueNeedsofVeteranStudents:South
Dakota’sGIFriendlyProgramsandPolicies
SouthDakotaBoardofRegents
XIII UniversityCenterTour
CraigJohnson,DeanoftheUniversityCenter
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5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 7:30a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. XIV Bus Departs University Center for Mt. Rushmore XV Bus for guests departs Alex Johnson Hotel for Mt. Rushmore XVI Reception and Dinner Mt. Rushmore XVII Approximate departure time from Mt. Rushmore after lighting of the monument XVIII Breakfast Buffet XIX Call to Order – Jeff Haverly (SD), MHEC Chair XX Strategic Planning Report and Discussion – David Pearce (MO), Chair, Strategic Planning Committee and Dennis Jones, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) XXI BREAK XXII Presentation Illinois Performance Funding Initiative Sen. Ed Maloney (IL) and George Reid, Executive Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education XXIII State Reports Forum – Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota XXIV Appointment of Nominating Committee – Jeff Haverly (SD), MHEC Chair XXV Adjourn 5
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MHEC Executive Committee Meeting Sheraton Hotel, 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa November 13, 2011 Minutes Attendees: Commissioner Olivia Madison (IA) Commissioner Gerald Brouder (MO) Commissioner William Napier (OH) Commissioner Alternate Lyndon Carlson (MN) Commissioner Bud Nornes (MN) Commissioner David Creamer (OH) Commissioner David Pearce (MO) Commissioner James Davis (ND) Commissioner Linda Pratt (NE) Commissioner Robert Downer (IA) Commissioner Brian Schoenjahn (IA) Commissioner David Eisler (MI) Commissioner Deb Shephard (SD) Commissioner Michelle Fischbach (MN) Commissioner Andy Tompkins (KS) Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND) Commissioner Rolf Wegenke (WI) Commissioner Greg Forristall (IA) Commissioner Addison Woodward (IL) Commissioner Sheila Harsdorf (WI) Commissioner Carlin Yoder (IN) Commissioner Jeffrey Haverly (SD) Commissioner Carol Zink (NE) Commissioner Terrie Huntington (KS) Commissioner Alternate Teresa Lubbers (IN) MHEC Staff and Consultants in Attendance Larry Isaak, President Kristin Coffman, Business Manager R. Grant Crawford, Consultant, CIO Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings/CFO Ann Grindland, Senior Research Associate Christopher Rasmussen, Vice President for Research & Policy Analysis Mary Roberson, Director of Communications and Marketing Pam Schutt, Deputy & Director of State Relations Robert Trembath, Vice President & General Counsel Tiffany Williams‐Virden, Administrative Assistant 1. Call to Order. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. The roll call of the states was taken, and representatives from all member states were present. 2. Approval of the Minutes. Commissioner David Eisler (MI) moved and Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND) seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the MHEC Executive Committee meeting held June 9‐
10, 2011, as printed in the agenda book on pages 23‐31. Motion adopted. 3. Report of the Chair. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) thanked commissioners, staff, and members of MHEC advisory committees for making MHEC’s 20th anniversary year a memorable one. He highlighted the importance of the Future Opportunities Committee, which will be reconvened in some form in 2012 to advise MHEC on ways the compact can position itself for the future. 1 7
4. Report of the President. MHEC President Larry Isaak referred commissioner to his report as printed in the agenda book on pages 55‐59. The success MHEC has enjoyed, he said, was largely due to the programs and services that provide practical solutions to the higher education issues of regional concern. Cumulative savings reached half a billion dollars during the compact’s 20th anniversary year. 5. Report of the Treasurer. Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD) presented the treasurer’s report on behalf of MHEC Treasurer Randolph Ferlic (NE), who was not able to attend the meeting. Ms. Jennifer Dahlquist, MHEC assistant vice president for cost savings and chief financial officer, provided background information and responded to commissioner questions. a. The FY 2011 Audit Report (Agenda Book, pp. 33‐50) submitted by EideBailly indicated that overall the compact’s financial condition remains strong. Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND) moved and Commissioner David Pearce (MO) seconded the motion to recommend to the commission the approval of the audit. Motion adopted. b. The FY 2012 Budget (Agenda Book, pp. 51‐53) was reviewed. Ten of twelve member states have paid their MHEC state obligations for FY 2012. Kansas paid $93,869. The Illinois payment has been sent to the state controller for processing but has not yet been received by MHEC. Copies of the unrestricted funds budgets for FY 2011 and FY 2012 (to date) are attached to these minutes. c. The Unrestricted Funds Balance Policy was drafted by the MHEC treasurer, in conjunction with MHEC staff, following the September 2010 Future Opportunities Committee meeting, which affirmed MHEC’s commitment to maintaining financial stability by continually maintaining an adequate fund balance. The purpose of the policy is to ensure the long‐term fiscal vitality of MHEC. Commissioner Alternate Lyndon Carlson (MN) moved and Commissioner Rolf Wegenke (WI) seconded the motion that the MHEC Executive Committee recommends to the commission the approval of the unrestricted funds balance policy (Attachment A). Motion adopted. d. The transfer of unrestricted funds for a capital improvement project was proposed to address the compact’s need for adequate office space to accommodate MHEC in future years. Robert Tremath, MHEC vice president and general counsel, provided background information and options for office space. Commissioner Greg Forristall (IA) moved and Commissioner Olivia Madison (IA) seconded the motion to recommend that the commission authorize the MHEC president, MHEC officers, and the most recent MHEC chair to evaluate options for renovating current office space and authorize these persons to approve up to $150,000 from unrestricted funds for renovation, and 2 8
also authorize the MHEC president, MHEC officers, and the most recent MHEC chair to explore the purchase of real estate or other rental options with or near the University of Minnesota. Motion adopted. 6. The report of the MHEC Standing Committee to Review the State Commitment was presented by Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD) for Commissioner Randy Ferlic (NE), committee chair and MHEC treasurer. MHEC President Larry Isaak explained that the amendment is needed to accommodate states with biennial budgets that will consider funding for FY 2014 and FY 2015 beginning in 2012. Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD) moved and Commissioner Alternate Teresa Lubbers (IN) seconded the motion to recommend to the commission that the report of the 2011 Standing Committee to Review the State Compact Commitment be amended to read as follows: “that the MHEC state compact commitment remain at $95,000 for 2 additional years, FY 2014 and 2015.” Motion adopted. 7. Unfinished Business. No items of unfinished business were raised. Commission Chair Bob Downer announced the dates and locations of upcoming meetings, including the June 2012 meeting in Rapid City (SD) and the November 2012 meeting in Cincinnati (OH).
8. New Business a. Bylaw Amendment: Participation in MHEC Programs and Services. Rob Trembath, MHEC vice president and general counsel, provided background information on the connection between membership in the compact and participation in MHEC programs and services, including the utilization of MHEC contracts. He noted that any change to the bylaws requires a two‐thirds majority vote of the compacting states. Commissioner Alternate Lyndon Carlson (MN) moved and Commissioner David Pearce (MO) seconded the motion to recommend that the commission approve the proposed bylaw change: For the 12 states identified in Article VI of the MHEC compact statute, the MHEC compact state must remain in effect in order for the states to participate in MHEC programs and services. Motion adopted. b. Consideration of Extending MHEC Programs to Non‐Member MHEC States. Commissioners discussed the advantages and disadvantages of extending MHEC contracts to states that are not members of MHEC. All but three states (New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania ) belong to one of the other regional higher education compacts—the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), or the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) thanked the commissioners for highlighting key factors to be considered. He noted that that a committee would be appointed by the new chair to consider the issue further during 2012.
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c. Report of the 2011 Nominations Committee. As chair of the 2011 Nominations Committee, Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD), thanked the other members of the committee for their work, including Commissioners Ballard (KS), Downer (IA), Eisler (MI) and Harsdorf (WI). Commissioner Bud Nornes (MN) moved and Commissioner David Pearce (MO) seconded the motion to accept the report of the 2011 Nominations Committee recommending that Commissioner Ed Maloney (IL) be nominated for the position of MHEC treasurer and that Commissioner Randy Ferlic (NE) be nominated for the position of MHEC vice chair. Motion adopted. d. Report of the Sirotkin Award Committee. Commissioner David Eisler (MI), chair of the Phil Sirotkin Committee, announced that the commission had voted to award both the Sirotkin Award and the Outstanding Service Award this year. Both awards would be made at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum later in the evening. 9. Adjourn. The motion to adjourn the executive committee meeting at 3:48 p.m. was made by Commissioner Alternate Lyndon Carlson (MN) and seconded by Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND). Motion adopted. 4 10
Attachment A Treasurer’s Report: Action Item 4, Item 10 d Midwestern Higher Education Compact Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy Draft PURPOSE The purpose of the Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact is to ensure the stability of the mission, programs, and ongoing operations of the organization. The Unrestricted Fund Balance is intended to provide a source of funds for situations such as a sudden increase in expenses, one‐time unbudgeted expenses, loss in funding, or uninsured losses. The Fund Balance may also be used for one‐time, nonrecurring expenses that will build long‐term capacity, such as staff development, research and development, or investment in infrastructure. DEFINITIONS AND GOALS The Unrestricted Fund Balance serves a dynamic role and will be reviewed and adjusted in response to internal and external changes. The Unrestricted Fund Balance is defined as the designated fund set aside by action of the Executive Committee. PRIORITIZATION OF UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE The use of the Unrestricted Fund Balance shall be utilized according to one of three purposes, listed in order of priority. 1. Operations Reserve: The Operations Reserve is intended to cover shortfalls in the operating budget as a result of unanticipated loss in funding or greater than anticipated expenses. The target Operations Reserve is equal to six months of average operating costs. The calculation of average monthly operating costs includes all recurring, predictable expenses such as salaries and benefits, occupancy, office, travel, program, and ongoing professional services. Depreciation, in‐kind, and other non‐cash expenses are not included in the calculation. The calculation of average monthly expenses also excludes grant‐funded initiatives. 2. Opportunity Reserve: The Opportunity Reserve is intended to provide funds to meet special targets of opportunity or need that further the mission of the Compact which may or may not have specific expectation of incremental or long‐term increased revenue. The Opportunity Reserve is also intended as a source of internal funds for organizational capacity building such as staff development, research and development, or investment in infrastructure, including technology, which will build long‐term capacity. 3. Capital Asset Reserve: The Capital Asset Reserve is intended to provide a ready source of funds for repair or acquisition of leaseholds, furniture, fixtures, and equipment necessary for the effective operation of the organization and programs. 5 11
Attachment A (continued) FUNDING OF UNRESTRICED FUND BALANCE The Unrestricted Fund Balance will be funded with surplus unrestricted operating funds. The Executive Committee may from time to time direct that a specific source of revenue be set aside for the Unrestricted Fund Balance. Examples may include one‐time gifts or bequests, special grants, or special appeals. APPROVAL FOR USE OF UNRESTRICED FUND BALANCE Use of the Unrestricted Fund Balance requires three steps: 1. Identification of appropriate use of the Unrestricted Fund Balance. The President and staff will identify the need for access to the Unrestricted Fund Balance and confirm that the use is consistent with the purpose of the fund balance as described in this Policy. This step requires analysis of the reason for any shortfall , the availability of any other sources of funds before using the fund balance, and evaluation of the time period that the funds will be required and replenished, if use takes it below the Operations Reserve target minimum. 2. Authority for use 1/3 the value of the Operations Reserve target amount is delegated to the President and Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the Treasurer. The President and Chief Financial Officer must receive prior approval from the Executive Committee for use of Operating Reserves in excess of 1/3 the value of the Operations Reserve target amount. The use of Opportunity Reserve and/or Capital Asset Reserve Unrestricted Fund Balance will be reported to the Executive Committee at their next scheduled meeting, accompanied by a description of the analysis and determination of the use of funds. 3. Reporting and monitoring. The President and Chief Financial Officer are responsible for ensuring that the Unrestricted Fund Balance is maintained and used only as described in this Policy. They President and Chief Financial Officer will maintain records of the use of funds and provide regular reports to the Executive Committee. REVIEW OF POLICY This Policy will be reviewed every other year, at minimum, by the Executive Committee, or sooner if warranted by internal or external events or changes. Changes to the Policy will be recommended by the Executive Committee. 6 12
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Unrestricted Funds
Revenue
4500 ∙ Interest Income
4600 ∙ Program Fees
4200.20 ∙ Novell
4600.20 ∙ Dell
4600.50 ∙ Master Property Program
4600.60 ∙ Xerox
4601.10 ∙ Oracle
4601.50 ∙ Open Systems ‐ VMware
4601.60 ∙ HP
4601.70 ∙ Systemax
4601.80 ∙ Allcatell Lucent
4602.10 ∙ Docufide
4602.20 ∙ Fujitsu
4602.30 ∙ Sun
4602.50 ∙ Mitel
4602.60 ∙ Enterasys
4602.70 ∙ Juniper
Total 4600 ∙ Program Fees
4700 ∙ State Obligations Income
4900 ∙ Other Income
Total Revenue
Budget
Actual
FY2011
FY2011
$ 20,000.00 $ 22,007.14
$ (2,007.14)
5110 ∙ Advertising Expense
5120 ∙ Books and Publications
5140 ∙ Consultant Fees
Cost Savings
Policy Research/Student Access
5150 ∙ Dues and Subscriptions
5160 ∙ Employee Benefits
5170 ∙ Employee Salaries
5180 ∙ FedEx
5190 ∙ Insurance
5210 ∙ Interest Charges and Fees
5220 ∙ Long Term Rents/Leases
5230 ∙ Meals and Entertainment
Cost Savings
5240 ∙ Meeting Room Rental Fees
5260 ∙ Payroll Tax Expense
5270 ∙ Postage
5280 ∙ Printing and Duplicating
Cost Savings
5290 ∙ Professional Fees
5310 ∙ Promotional and Award Items
5320 ∙ Repairs and Maintenance
5330 ∙ Supplies & Equipment
5340 ∙ Telephone/Fax/Internet
5350 ∙ Training
5360 ∙ Travel
Cost Savings
6999 ∙ Miscellaneous
Total Expense
$ 180,000.00
$ 220,000.00
$ 190,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 9,375.00
$ 1,375.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 1,925.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 4,200.00
$ 21,500.00
$ 950.00
$ 3,125.00
$ 16,625.00
$ 891,075.00
$ 1,140,000.00
$ 3,800.00
$ 2,054,875.00
Budget
FY2011
$ 5,000.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 225,000.00
$ 195,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 16,000.00
$ 219,000.00
$ 757,925.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 54,026.00
$ 48,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 12,500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 59,500.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 25,100.00
$ 19,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 11,000.00
$ 14,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 152,000.00
$ 110,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,149,451.00
Net Revenue
$ (94,576.00) $ (25,218.59) $ (69,357.41)
Expense
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$ 146,973.45
$ 232,945.87
$ 211,048.00
$ 177,770.37
$ 26,792.21
$ 746.92
$ 4,766.23
$ 14,431.74
Difference
$ 15,411.00
$ 358.30
$ 18,706.45
$ 849,950.54
$ 1,140,000.00
$ 14,995.71
$ 2,026,953.39
Actual
FY2011
$ 8,344.61
$ 438.36
$ 191,445.96
$ 216,084.07
$ 14,107.07
$ 12,323.33
$ 178,459.71
$ 763,209.96
$ 4,221.53
$ 7,738.93
$ 1,778.29
$ 73,812.38
$ 58,953.02
$ 15,896.62
$ 12,729.36
$ 4,975.14
$ 57,037.29
$ 2,880.65
$ 27,209.39
$ 3,922.49
$ 8,987.13
$ 21,545.82
$ 4,393.66
$ 12,535.83
$ 7,140.99
$ 18,787.15
$ 3,959.03
$ 170,494.66
$ 96,445.50
$ 50,188.43
$ 2,125.62
$ 2,052,171.98
$ 33,026.55
$ (12,945.87)
$ (21,048.00)
$ 22,229.63
$ (17,417.21)
$ 628.08
$ 233.77
$ 10,568.26
$ 1,925.00
$ (3,411.00)
$ 4,200.00
$ 21,500.00
$ 950.00
$ 2,766.70
$ (2,081.45)
$ 41,124.46
$ ‐
$ (11,195.71)
$ 27,921.61
Difference
$ (3,344.61)
$ 761.64
$ 33,554.04
$ (21,084.07)
$ 5,892.93
$ 3,676.67
$ 40,540.29
$ (5,284.96)
$ (3,021.53)
$ 5,261.07
$ 2,221.71
$ (19,786.38)
$ (10,953.02)
$ 34,103.38
$ (229.36)
$ 1,024.86
$ 2,462.71
$ 1,619.35
$ (2,109.39)
$ 15,077.51
$ 6,012.87
$ 8,454.18
$ (893.66)
$ (8,535.83)
$ 3,859.01
$ (4,787.15)
$ 9,040.97
$ (18,494.66)
$ 13,554.50
$ 9,811.57
$ (1,125.62)
$ 97,279.02
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Unrestricted Funds Budget
Approved
FY2012
$ 15,000.00
YTD 9/30/2011
FY2012
$ ‐
$ 150,000.00
$ 225,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 195,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 83,438.45
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ 30,000.00
$ ‐
$ 5,000.00
$ ‐
$ 20,000.00
$ 861,000.00
$ 1,140,000.00
$ ‐
$ 83,438.45
$ 948,869.00
Cost Savings
5180 ∙ FedEx
5190 ∙ Insurance
5270 ∙ Postage
5350 ∙ Training
5360 ∙ Travel
Total Expense
$ 2,016,000.00
Approved
FY2012
$ 5,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 77,000.00
$ 98,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 253,430.98
$ 901,957.80
$ 2,300.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 70,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 70,352.71
$ 5,500.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 28,000.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 23,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 275,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,010,241.49
$ 1,032,307.45
YTD 9/30/2011
FY2012
$ ‐
$ 160.60
$ 9,029.55
$ 64,795.00
$ 125.00
$ 2,269.33
$ 50,581.09
$ 154,469.96
$ 41.67
$ 6,162.71
$ 568.00
$ 21,690.52
$ (9,534.05)
$ ‐
$ 11,400.83
$ 1,429.42
$ 2,341.82
$ 478.40
$ 26.99
$ 295.76
$ 4,319.08
$ 2,426.80
$ 500.00
$ 31,120.48
$ ‐
$ 354,698.96
Net Revenue
$ 5,758.51
$ 677,608.49
Revenue
4200.20 ∙ Novell
4600.20 ∙ Dell
4600.60 ∙ Xerox
4601.10 ∙ Oracle
4601.60 ∙ HP
4602.20 ∙ Fujitsu
4602.30 ∙ Sun
4602.50 ∙ Mitel
4602.70 ∙ Juniper
Total Revenue
Expense
14
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Annual Commission Meeting Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City, Iowa November 13‐14, 2011 Minutes Commissioners Present IA Commissioner Alternate Nancy Boettger, Senator, Iowa State Senate Commissioner Designee MJ Dolan, Executive Director, Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Commissioner Robert Downer, Member, Board of Regents, State of Iowa Commissioner Greg Forristall, Representative, Iowa House of Representatives Commissioner Olivia Madison, Dean, Iowa State University Commissioner Alternate Karen Misjak, Executive Director, Iowa College Student Aid Commission Commissioner Brian Schoenjahn, Senator, Iowa General Assembly Commissioner Alternate Sharon Steckman, Representative, Iowa House of Representatives IL Commissioner Naomi Jakobsson, Representative, Illinois House of Representatives Commissioner Suzanne Morris, Board Member, Illinois Community College Board Commissioner Alternate Robert Pritchard, Representative, Illinois General Assembly Commissioner George Reid, Executive Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education Commissioner Addison Woodward, Jr., Board Member, Illinois Board of Higher Education IN Commissioner Alternate Teresa Lubbers, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Rittenmeyer, President Emeritus, Calumet College Commissioner Ken Sauer, Senior Associate Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education Commissioner Carlin Yoder, Senator, Indiana State Senate KS Commissioner Alternate Marci Francisco, Senator, Kansas State Senate Commissioner Terrie Huntington, Senator, Kansas State Senate Commissioner Richard Short, President, Short & Son, Inc., Governor’s Designee Commissioner Andy Tompkins, President and CEO, Kansas Board of Regents MI Commissioner Alternate Edward Blews, Jr., President, Assoc. of Independent Colleges & Universities of MI Commissioner Alternate Michael Boulus, Executive Director, Presidents Council, State Universities of MI Commissioner David Eisler, President, Ferris State University Commissioner Bob Genetski, II, Representative, Michigan House of Representatives Commissioner Conway Jeffress, President, Schoolcraft College Commissioner Tonya Schuitmaker, Senator, Michigan State Senate Commissioner Alternate Eileen Weiser, Member, State Board of Education MN Commissioner Alternate Lyndon Carlson, Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives Commissioner Michelle Fischbach, Senate President, Minnesota State Senate Commissioner Bud Nornes, Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives Commissioner Alternate, Sandy Pappas, Senator, Minnesota State Senate 1 15
MO ND NE OH SD WI Commissioner Gerald Brouder, President, Columbia College Commissioner David Pearce, Senator, Missouri State Senate Commissioner Alternate David Russell, Commissioner, Missouri Department of Higher Education Commissioner Mike Thomson, Representative, Missouri House of Representatives Commissioner James Davis, President, Turtle Mountain Community College Commissioner Tim Flakoll, Senator, North Dakota State Senate Commissioner Michael Haugen, Board Member, North Dakota State Board of Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Johnson, Representative, North Dakota House of Representatives Commissioner Alternate Marshall Hill, Exec. Dir., NE Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Ed. Commissioner Linda Ray Pratt, Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Nebraska Commissioner Carol Zink, Commissioner, Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Commissioner David Creamer, VP for Finance and Business Services/Treasurer, Miami University Commissioner Alternate Bruce Johnson, President, Inter‐University Council of Ohio Commissioner William Napier, Senior Advisor to the President, Cleveland State University Commissioner Alternate David Ponitz, President Emeritus, Sinclair Community College Commissioner Jeffrey Haverly, Senator, South Dakota State Senate Commissioner Designee Kathryn Johnson, President, South Dakota Board of Regents Commissioner Alternate Tad Perry, South Dakota House of Representatives Commissioner Deb Shephard, President, Lake Area Technical Institute Commissioner Judith Crain, Regent, University of Wisconsin System Commissioner Sheila Harsdorf, Wisconsin State Senate Commissioner Donald Madelung, President (Retired), Herzing University, Governor’s Designee Commissioner Steve Nass, Representative, Wisconsin State Assembly Commissioner Rolf Wegenke, President, WI Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (WAICU) Guests Dale Burns, Senior Vice President, UnitedHealthcare StudentResources (FL) Elizabeth Conlin, Senior Vice President, Marsh USA, Inc. James Dillon, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Mary Lou Dresbach, Minnesota Office of Higher Education John Dunning, CIO, Wayne State College (NE) Ruth Ginzberg, Senior I.T. Procurement Specialist, University of Wisconsin System Elaine Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs & Workforce Development, Illinois Community College Board Jamilah Jones, Doctoral Student, University of Toledo (OH) Elizabeth Marks, Mercer Mike McCabe, Director, Midwestern Office, The Council of State Governments Rusty Monhollon, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Missouri Department of Higher Education Rosey Murton, Director, University of Illinois Ken Ries, CIO, Pine Technical College (MN) 2 16
MHEC Staff , Consultants, and Graduate Assistants Kristin Coffman, Business Manager R. Grant Crawford, CIO Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President of Cost Savings/CFO Ann Grindland, Senior Research Associate Aaron Horn, Graduate Research Assistant Larry Isaak, President Christopher Rasmussen, Vice President for Research/Policy Leah Reinert, Graduate Research Assistant Mary Roberson, Director of Communications and Marketing Pam Schutt, Deputy and Director of State Relations Rob Trembath, Vice President and General Counsel Brad Weiner, Graduate Research Assistant Tiffany Williams‐Virden, Administrative Assistant Sunday, November 13 1. Call to Order. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m., and he welcomed members to Iowa City. The roll call of the states was taken, and representatives from all member states were present. 2. Approval of the Minutes. Commissioner David Eisler (MI) moved and Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND) seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the commission meeting held November 16‐17, 2010, as printed in the agenda book on pages 12‐18. Motion adopted. 3. Report of the Chair. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) thanked commissioners, staff, and members of MHEC advisory committees for making MHEC’s 20th anniversary year a memorable one. He highlighted the importance of the Future Opportunities Committee, which will be reconvened in some form in 2012 to advise MHEC on ways the compact can position itself for the future. 4. Report of the President. MHEC President Larry Isaak referred commissioner to his report as printed in the agenda book on pages 55‐59. The success MHEC has enjoyed, he said, was largely due to the programs and services that provide practical solutions to the higher education issues of regional concern. Cumulative savings reached half a billion dollars during the compact’s 20th anniversary year. 5. Program Reports. a. Communications (Agenda Book, pages 61‐62). Mary Roberson, director of communications and marketing, outlined several ongoing communications and marketing initiatives, and she thanked advisory committee members and staff for their efforts in promoting the use of MHEC programs and services. She also noted that the webinar orientation is available for playback. b. Cost Savings: Programs of Insurance (Agenda Book, pages 65‐71). Rob Trembath, vice president and general counsel, and Jennifer Dahlquist, assistant vice president for cost savings and chief financial officer, summarized activities underway in the property insurance and the student and employee health programs. 3 17
c. Cost Savings: Technology (Agenda Book, page 72). Grant Crawford, consultant and chief information officer, provided an update on the information technology cost savings programs. He noted that John Dunning, chief information officer at Wayne State University (NE), has been appointed as chair of the Technologies Committee.
d. State Relations (Agenda Book, page 73). Pam Schutt, deputy and director of state relations, summarized outreach efforts to member states, highlighting the annual state visits.
e. Policy Research and Student Access and Success (Agenda Book, pages 75‐81). Chris Rasmussen, vice president for research and policy analysis, and Ann Grindland, senior research associate, highlighted MHEC policy research initiatives that were conducted over the past year. Staffing changes were noted, including the addition of three University of Minnesota doctoral students working on MHEC policy and research projects.
6. Recess, Reception and Dinner. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) recessed the business meeting. During the reception and dinner at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum, the following awards were presented: a. Commissioner William N. Napier (OH) was presented with the Phillip Sirotkin Award, MHEC's highest award named for the founding father of the compact. Dr. Napier is the senior advisor to the president for government relations at The Cleveland State University. He has been a commissioner since 1997 and has been appointed by three different governors during his four terms as a MHEC commissioner. b. Mr. Grant Crawford was presented with the MHEC Outstanding Service Award. Mr. Crawford serves as MHEC's chief information officer and has been with MHEC since 2006. He previously was a full time employee and currently serves as a consultant as MHEC CIO. He volunteered on the Technologies Committee during his time as CIO for the North Dakota University System. c. Commission Chair Robert Downer (IA) was presented with a gavel plaque in acknowledgement of his term as MHEC chair. Mr. Downer, a member of the Iowa Board of Regents, has served as a commissioner since August 2005.
Monday, November 14 7. Report of CSG Midwest. At 7:45 a.m. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) welcomed Mr. Mike McCabe, director of the Midwestern office of The Council of State Governments (CSG), provided an update on the political issues of importance in the Midwest.
8. State Reports Part I. State updates were provided by the commissioners from Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and South Dakota. The spokesperson(s) from each state highlighted college readiness issues and other issues of importance to higher education in their states. 9. Treasurer’s Report. Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD) presented the treasurer’s report on behalf of MHEC Treasurer Randolph Ferlic (NE), who was not able to attend the meeting. 4 18
a. The FY 2011 Audit Report (Agenda Book, pp. 33‐50) submitted by EideBailly indicated that overall the compact’s financial condition remains strong. Commissioner David Pearce (MO) moved and Commissioner David Eisler (MI) seconded the motion to approve FY 2011 audit report as recommended by the MHEC Executive Committee. Motion adopted. b. The FY 2012 Budget (Agenda Book, pp. 51‐53) was reviewed. Ten of twelve member states have paid their MHEC state obligations for FY 2012. Kansas paid $93,869. The Illinois payment has been sent to the state controller for processing but has not yet been received by MHEC. Copies of the unrestricted funds budgets for FY 2011 and FY 2012 (to date) are attached to these minutes. c. The Unrestricted Funds Balance Policy was drafted by the MHEC treasurer, in conjunction with MHEC staff, following the September 2010 Future Opportunities Committee meeting, which affirmed MHEC’s commitment to maintaining financial stability by continually maintaining an adequate fund balance. The purpose of the policy is to ensure the long‐term fiscal vitality of MHEC. Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND) moved and Commissioner Addison Woodward (IL) seconded the motion to approve the unrestricted funds balance policy (Attachment A) as recommended by the MHEC Executive Committee. Motion adopted. d. The transfer of unrestricted funds for a capital improvement project was proposed to address the compact’s need for adequate office space to accommodate MHEC in future years. Robert Trembath, MHEC vice president and general counsel, provided background information and options for office space, either renovating current space or moving to an alternative space. The Executive Committee recommends approval. Commissioner Olivia Madison (IA) moved and Commissioner Conway Jeffress (MO) seconded the motion to authorize the MHEC president, MHEC officers, and the most recent MHEC chair to evaluate options for renovating current office space and authorize these persons to approve up to $150,000 from unrestricted funds for renovation, and also authorize the MHEC president, MHEC officers, and the most recent MHEC chair to explore the purchase of real estate or other rental options with or near the University of Minnesota. Motion adopted. 10. MHEC Standing Committee to Review the State Commitment. The report of the MHEC Standing Committee to Review the State Commitment was presented by Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD) for Commissioner Randy Ferlic (NE), committee chair and MHEC treasurer. MHEC President Larry Isaak explained that the amendment is needed to accommodate states with biennial budgets that will consider funding for FY 2014 and FY 2015 beginning in 2012. The Executive Committee recommends approval. 5 19
Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD) moved and Commissioner Sheila Harsdorf (WI) seconded the motion to amend the report of the 2011 Standing Committee to Review the State Compact Commitment to read as follows: “that the MHEC state compact commitment remain at $95,000 for two additional years, FY 2014 and 2015.” Motion adopted. 11. Recess. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) called for a recess at 9:50 a.m. 12. Unfinished Business. At 10:10 a.m. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) called the meeting back to order. No items of unfinished business were raised. He announced the dates and locations of upcoming meetings, including the June 2012 meeting in Rapid City (SD) and the November 2012 meeting in Cincinnati (OH). 13. New Business a. Bylaw Amendment: Participation in MHEC Programs and Services. Rob Trembath, MHEC vice president and general counsel, provided background information on the connection between membership in the compact and participation in MHEC programs and services, including the utilization of MHEC contracts. He noted that any change to the bylaws requires a two‐thirds majority vote of the compacting states. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) noted that the Executive Committee recommends the approval of the bylaw amendment. Commissioner George Reid (IL) moved and Commissioner Ken Sauer (IN) seconded the motion to approve the proposed bylaw change: For the 12 states identified in Article VI of the MHEC compact statute, the MHEC compact state must remain in effect in order for the states to participate in MHEC programs and services. Motion adopted. b. Consideration of Extending MHEC Programs to Non‐Member MHEC States. Rob Trembath, vice president and general counsel provided background on the issue of extending MHEC programs to non‐member states. All but three states (New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania ) belong to one of the other regional higher education compacts—the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), or the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) thanked the commissioners for their comments, which highlighted key factors to be considered. He noted that that a committee would be appointed by the new chair to consider the issue further during 2012. c. Report of the 2011 Nominations Committee. As chair of the 2011 Nominations Committee, Commission Vice Chair Jeff Haverly (SD), thanked the other members of the committee for their work, including Commissioners Ballard (KS), Downer (IA), Eisler (MI) and Harsdorf (WI). 6 20
Commissioner George Reid (IL) moved and Commissioner Conway Jeffress (MO) seconded the motion to accept the report of the 2011 Nominations Committee and to elect Commissioner Ed Maloney (IL) for the position of MHEC treasurer and Commissioner Randy Ferlic (NE) for the position of MHEC vice chair. Motion adopted. d. Report of the Sirotkin Award Committee. Commissioner David Eisler (MI), chair of the Phil Sirotkin Committee, presented the report of the committee. He announced that the commission had voted online to award both the Sirotkin Award and the Outstanding Service Award this year. Commissioner William Napier (OH) was awarded the Phillip Sirotkin Award, and R. Grant Crawford (MHEC) was awarded the Outstanding Service Award. Both awards were presented to the recipients at the commission reception held at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum on November 13, 2011. Commissioner David Eisler (MI) moved and Commissioner Tim Flakoll (ND) seconded the motion to accept the report of the Sirotkin Award Committee. Motion carried. e. No further items of new business were raised. 14. State Reports Part II. State updates were provided by the commissioners from Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Nebraska. The spokesperson(s) from each state highlighted college readiness issues and other issues of importance to higher education in their states. 15. Announcements. Commission Chair Bob Downer (IA) announced that the MHEC annual policy summit, Ready or Not Here They Come: Ensuring the College Success of All Students, would begin with the lunch immediately following the commission’s business meeting. He then thanked the commissioners for their support during his term as the chair, and he officially recognized Commissioner Jeff Haverly (SD) as the incoming chair.
16. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. 7 21
Attachment A Treasurer’s Report: Action Item 4, Item 10 d Midwestern Higher Education Compact Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy Draft PURPOSE The purpose of the Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact is to ensure the stability of the mission, programs, and ongoing operations of the organization. The Unrestricted Fund Balance is intended to provide a source of funds for situations such as a sudden increase in expenses, one‐time unbudgeted expenses, loss in funding, or uninsured losses. The Fund Balance may also be used for one‐time, nonrecurring expenses that will build long‐term capacity, such as staff development, research and development, or investment in infrastructure. DEFINITIONS AND GOALS The Unrestricted Fund Balance serves a dynamic role and will be reviewed and adjusted in response to internal and external changes. The Unrestricted Fund Balance is defined as the designated fund set aside by action of the Executive Committee. PRIORITIZATION OF UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE The use of the Unrestricted Fund Balance shall be utilized according to one of three purposes, listed in order of priority. 1. Operations Reserve: The Operations Reserve is intended to cover shortfalls in the operating budget as a result of unanticipated loss in funding or greater than anticipated expenses. The target Operations Reserve is equal to six months of average operating costs. The calculation of average monthly operating costs includes all recurring, predictable expenses such as salaries and benefits, occupancy, office, travel, program, and ongoing professional services. Depreciation, in‐kind, and other non‐cash expenses are not included in the calculation. The calculation of average monthly expenses also excludes grant‐funded initiatives. 2. Opportunity Reserve: The Opportunity Reserve is intended to provide funds to meet special targets of opportunity or need that further the mission of the Compact which may or may not have specific expectation of incremental or long‐term increased revenue. The Opportunity Reserve is also intended as a source of internal funds for organizational capacity building such as staff development, research and development, or investment in infrastructure, including technology, which will build long‐term capacity. 3. Capital Asset Reserve: The Capital Asset Reserve is intended to provide a ready source of funds for repair or acquisition of leaseholds, furniture, fixtures, and equipment necessary for the effective operation of the organization and programs. 8 22
Attachment A (continued) FUNDING OF UNRESTRICED FUND BALANCE The Unrestricted Fund Balance will be funded with surplus unrestricted operating funds. The Executive Committee may from time to time direct that a specific source of revenue be set aside for the Unrestricted Fund Balance. Examples may include one‐time gifts or bequests, special grants, or special appeals. APPROVAL FOR USE OF UNRESTRICED FUND BALANCE Use of the Unrestricted Fund Balance requires three steps: 1. Identification of appropriate use of the Unrestricted Fund Balance. The President and staff will identify the need for access to the Unrestricted Fund Balance and confirm that the use is consistent with the purpose of the fund balance as described in this Policy. This step requires analysis of the reason for any shortfall , the availability of any other sources of funds before using the fund balance, and evaluation of the time period that the funds will be required and replenished, if use takes it below the Operations Reserve target minimum. 2. Authority for use 1/3 the value of the Operations Reserve target amount is delegated to the President and Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the Treasurer. The President and Chief Financial Officer must receive prior approval from the Executive Committee for use of Operating Reserves in excess of 1/3 the value of the Operations Reserve target amount. The use of Opportunity Reserve and/or Capital Asset Reserve Unrestricted Fund Balance will be reported to the Executive Committee at their next scheduled meeting, accompanied by a description of the analysis and determination of the use of funds. 3. Reporting and monitoring. The President and Chief Financial Officer are responsible for ensuring that the Unrestricted Fund Balance is maintained and used only as described in this Policy. They President and Chief Financial Officer will maintain records of the use of funds and provide regular reports to the Executive Committee. REVIEW OF POLICY This Policy will be reviewed every other year, at minimum, by the Executive Committee, or sooner if warranted by internal or external events or changes. Changes to the Policy will be recommended by the Executive Committee. 9 23
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Unrestricted Funds
Revenue
4200.20 ∙ Novell
4600.20 ∙ Dell
4600.60 ∙ Xerox
4601.10 ∙ Oracle
4601.60 ∙ HP
4602.20 ∙ Fujitsu
4602.30 ∙ Sun
4602.50 ∙ Mitel
4602.70 ∙ Juniper
Total Revenue
Budget
Actual
FY2011
FY2011
$ 20,000.00 $ 22,007.14
$ (2,007.14)
Cost Savings
5180 ∙ FedEx
5190 ∙ Insurance
Cost Savings
5270 ∙ Postage
Cost Savings
5350 ∙ Training
5360 ∙ Travel
Cost Savings
Total Expense
$ 180,000.00
$ 220,000.00
$ 190,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 9,375.00
$ 1,375.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 1,925.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 4,200.00
$ 21,500.00
$ 950.00
$ 3,125.00
$ 16,625.00
$ 891,075.00
$ 1,140,000.00
$ 3,800.00
$ 2,054,875.00
Budget
FY2011
$ 5,000.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 225,000.00
$ 195,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 16,000.00
$ 219,000.00
$ 757,925.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 54,026.00
$ 48,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 12,500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 59,500.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 25,100.00
$ 19,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 11,000.00
$ 14,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 152,000.00
$ 110,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,149,451.00
Net Revenue
$ (94,576.00) $ (25,218.59) $ (69,357.41)
Expense
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$ 146,973.45
$ 232,945.87
$ 211,048.00
$ 177,770.37
$ 26,792.21
$ 746.92
$ 4,766.23
$ 14,431.74
Difference
$ 15,411.00
$ 358.30
$ 18,706.45
$ 849,950.54
$ 1,140,000.00
$ 14,995.71
$ 2,026,953.39
Actual
FY2011
$ 8,344.61
$ 438.36
$ 191,445.96
$ 216,084.07
$ 14,107.07
$ 12,323.33
$ 178,459.71
$ 763,209.96
$ 4,221.53
$ 7,738.93
$ 1,778.29
$ 73,812.38
$ 58,953.02
$ 15,896.62
$ 12,729.36
$ 4,975.14
$ 57,037.29
$ 2,880.65
$ 27,209.39
$ 3,922.49
$ 8,987.13
$ 21,545.82
$ 4,393.66
$ 12,535.83
$ 7,140.99
$ 18,787.15
$ 3,959.03
$ 170,494.66
$ 96,445.50
$ 50,188.43
$ 2,125.62
$ 2,052,171.98
$ 33,026.55
$ (12,945.87)
$ (21,048.00)
$ 22,229.63
$ (17,417.21)
$ 628.08
$ 233.77
$ 10,568.26
$ 1,925.00
$ (3,411.00)
$ 4,200.00
$ 21,500.00
$ 950.00
$ 2,766.70
$ (2,081.45)
$ 41,124.46
$ ‐
$ (11,195.71)
$ 27,921.61
Difference
$ (3,344.61)
$ 761.64
$ 33,554.04
$ (21,084.07)
$ 5,892.93
$ 3,676.67
$ 40,540.29
$ (5,284.96)
$ (3,021.53)
$ 5,261.07
$ 2,221.71
$ (19,786.38)
$ (10,953.02)
$ 34,103.38
$ (229.36)
$ 1,024.86
$ 2,462.71
$ 1,619.35
$ (2,109.39)
$ 15,077.51
$ 6,012.87
$ 8,454.18
$ (893.66)
$ (8,535.83)
$ 3,859.01
$ (4,787.15)
$ 9,040.97
$ (18,494.66)
$ 13,554.50
$ 9,811.57
$ (1,125.62)
$ 97,279.02
Approved
FY2012
$ 15,000.00
YTD 9/30/2011
FY2012
$ ‐
$ 150,000.00
$ 225,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 195,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 83,438.45
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ ‐
$ 30,000.00
$ ‐
$ 5,000.00
$ ‐
$ 20,000.00
$ 861,000.00
$ 1,140,000.00
$ ‐
$ 83,438.45
$ 948,869.00
Cost Savings
5180 ∙ FedEx
5190 ∙ Insurance
5270 ∙ Postage
5350 ∙ Training
5360 ∙ Travel
Total Expense
$ 2,016,000.00
Approved
FY2012
$ 5,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 77,000.00
$ 98,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 253,430.98
$ 901,957.80
$ 2,300.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 70,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 70,352.71
$ 5,500.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 28,000.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 23,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 275,000.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,010,241.49
$ 1,032,307.45
YTD 9/30/2011
FY2012
$ ‐
$ 160.60
$ 9,029.55
$ 64,795.00
$ 125.00
$ 2,269.33
$ 50,581.09
$ 154,469.96
$ 41.67
$ 6,162.71
$ 568.00
$ 21,690.52
$ (9,534.05)
$ ‐
$ 11,400.83
$ 1,429.42
$ 2,341.82
$ 478.40
$ 26.99
$ 295.76
$ 4,319.08
$ 2,426.80
$ 500.00
$ 31,120.48
$ ‐
$ 354,698.96
Net Revenue
$ 5,758.51
$ 677,608.49
Revenue
4200.20 ∙ Novell
4600.20 ∙ Dell
4600.60 ∙ Xerox
4601.10 ∙ Oracle
4601.60 ∙ HP
4602.20 ∙ Fujitsu
4602.30 ∙ Sun
4602.50 ∙ Mitel
4602.70 ∙ Juniper
Total Revenue
Expense
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President’s Report to the MHEC Commission Prepared by Larry A. Isaak, President May 7, 2012 In my November 2011 report I stated that MHEC is ever changing because it focuses on providing practical regional solutions to carry out its mission to advance education through cooperation and resource sharing, MHEC is not an organization that only talks about solutions; MHEC implements solutions. Since then many efforts have continued to develop and new initiatives are taking shape. I will highlight some of those in this report. During the next several months MHEC plans to engage in an effort to create a reciprocity agreement among MHEC states as it relates to distance education and in response to regulations distributed by the U.S. Department of Education that require colleges and universities to obtain authorization to operate in each state where a student is enrolled. Because this is a significant and emerging regional issue, all four regional higher education compacts have agreed to work together on this issue so that an agreement among the compacts can eventually provide a national framework for reciprocity for state approvals. The new student health collaborative, MHECare, continues to be rolled out in our states. MHECare provides member institutions with a sustainable student health insurance program. MHECare helps institutions support the student learning experience by providing protection from unexpected medical expenses. In light of the delayed release of the final student regulations from the Department of Health and Human Services, campuses are still in the decision making process. Over 20 institutions have requested MHECare quotes to date. Cost savings programs continue to expand. Usage has been strong in most areas but more growth is possible. Overall, savings in FY11 from use of MHEC’s cost savings programs exceeded $36 million. A committee is reviewing the issue of extending MHEC cost savings programs to entities in non‐member states and will present its recommendations to the Executive Committee in June. The technology committee is working on four requests for proposals for new technology offerings including cloud computing and wireless hardware and software. Also a focused effort is taking place to include more representatives on the technology committee. Efforts to recruit a chief technology officer have been challenging. I deeply appreciate the ongoing engagement and leadership of the committee members and the sustained guidance from Grant Crawford, MHEC’s CIO. An update will be provided to the Executive Committee in June. The Master Property Program for higher education institution property insurance coverage continues to expand with the addition of two private universities in Kansas, Washburn University and Friends University. Insured values under the program are nearly $90 billion. Several other institutions are expressing interest. 27
MHEC’s “Tuning” initiative to develop learning outcomes for select disciplines across institutions and across state lines is moving forward. This initiative is funded by the Lumina Foundation. MHEC is working with faculty at institutions in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. This is the first effort in the United States to pursue “Tuning” across state lines. If successful we expect the program to be expanded. State visits took place in ten states from January through April. The persons visited and attending MHEC events continue to expand. These visits provide an important opportunity to review MHEC’s programs with state leaders, commissioners, and program committee members. Thank you to all of the commissioners, program committee members, and others who participate in these visits. Planning is underway for MHEC’s 8th annual policy summit in conjunction with the annual meeting on November 18‐20 in Cincinnati. The summit will address the relationship of higher education programs to workforce needs. The MHEC strategic planning effort is underway. The Strategic Planning Committee will meet on May 8 to review preliminary results of a survey and to begin to craft a plan to be discussed at the June 7‐8 Executive Committee meeting and to be presented for final adoption at the November commission meeting. MHEC’s financial position continues to remain healthy. All states have paid their state commitment for FY12. During the next year there will be one‐time expenditures to improve office space and upgrade MHEC’s technology. This could result in relocation of the MHEC office and new technology improvements which will require continuing budget adjustments that are included in the FY13 proposed budget. The June 2012 Executive Committee agenda includes time for further discussion. On May 7, 2012, as chief financial officer and as president of the compact, Jennifer Dahlquist and I—in consultation with Senator Ed Maloney, MHEC treasurer—approved the following use of $150,000 of the unrestricted fund balance in accordance with the policy approved by the MHEC Commission in November 2011 for use of such funds: 1. Higher education redesign project $50,000 2. State authorization reciprocal agreement effort 25,000 3. Branding/marketing initiative 50,000 4. Technology consulting 25,000 TOTAL $150,000 It has been a very busy and exciting six months as we see continued success of current efforts and implementation of new efforts both internally and externally. Not only do MHEC staff members continue to provide significant and substantive leadership, but committee members from each of the member states provide the expertise and guidance that makes each of these programs successful. I truly appreciate their commitment and hard work. Finally, I want to thank you again for the opportunity to be the MHEC president and for your support. MHEC matters! 28
Extending MHEC Contracts to States/Entities Outside of MHEC
Proposed Methods for Eligibility to Use MHEC Contracts
The MHEC bylaws set forth three different types of membership or affiliation with
MHEC. The first is Compact Members, which is reserved or the 12 named states in the
MHEC compact statute (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin). The second type of
membership is Affiliate Members. Affiliate membership is reserved for those states or
Canadian provinces that are not eligible to become a Compact Member. In order to
become Affiliate Members, the Compact legislation must be approved by the affiliate
member state or province. The third type of affiliation with MHEC listed in the MHEC
bylaws is an associate status. Entities not eligible to become members of the Compact
(either Compact Member or Affiliate Member) may be afforded status as associates of
the Commission in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the
Commission.
There are currently two different ways that entities located outside the MHEC Member
states may access MHEC cost savings contracts.
1. State becoming a MHEC Affiliate Member.
After approval from the Commission, a non MHEC Member state can become a
MHEC Affiliate Member through the state’s legislature passing the Compact
legislation and the Governor signing it into law. The state would retain all of the
rights and obligations of a MHEC compacting state, including the right to
participate in governance and the obligation to pay state obligation dues. Once
a state becomes an Affiliate Member, all public and not-for-profit entities
become eligible to participate in applicable MHEC programs and access
applicable MHEC contracts.
2. State located in one of the other regional higher education compacts (New
England Board of Higher Education-NEBHE, Southern Regional Education BoardSREB, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education-WICHE) that has an
agreement with MHEC enabling entities located in that other regional higher
education compact to participate in MHEC cost savings programs (i.e., use MHEC
contracts). Currently MHEC has four such agreements in place:
A) Agreement with WICHE enabling entities located in its member states to
participate in the MHEC Master Property Program
B) Agreement with NEBHE enabling entities located in its member states to
participate in the MHEC Master Property Program
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C) Agreement with WICHE enabling entities located in its member states to use
applicable MHEC technology contracts
D) Agreement with WICHE and NEBHE enabling entities located in their member
states to participate in MHECare, MHEC’s student health collaborative.
(Approved by MHEC’s elected officers on May 7, 2012 conference call).
Commissioner Randy Ferlic (NE) moved and Commissioner Ed Maloney (IL) seconded the
motion to approve the MHEC president entering into agreements with the New England
Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher
Education (WICHE) to extend MHECare, MHEC’s student health collaborative, to the
entities located in the NEBHE and WICHE states.
A proposed third method for enabling entities located outside the MHEC Member states
to access MHEC cost savings contracts is below.
3. Entity becoming a MHEC Associate Member.
A) After approval from the Commission, an entity outside of a MHEC state can
become a MHEC Associate Member through a $50,000 payment to MHEC.
The payment, which is required annually, can be made through any of the
following methods:
i.
ii.
iii.
Direct $50,000 payment to MHEC
Over the course of a single year, the accumulation of $50,000 in
program administration fees to MHEC through participation in MHEC
procurement programs (i.e., use of MHEC contracts).
Any combination of payments through i and ii above that results in
$50,000 payment to MHEC.
B) MHEC Associate status allows participation in all applicable MHEC
procurement programs (i.e., use of MHEC contracts). MHEC Associate status
may allow for participation in procurement program committee governance,
depending upon established program specific governance criteria
C) MHEC Associate Status does not allow:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Any MHEC governance rights
Guaranteed participation in MHEC Commission meetings, including
paid cost of attendance by MHEC
Participation in MHEC Student Exchange Program
Any other rights conferred on Compact or Affiliate members.
Recommended Executive Committee Action:
The Executive Committee approve Associate status criteria as outlined above.
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Background of MHEC Office Renovation Project and Recommended Commission Action Background 
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MHEC entered into a lease agreement in 1991 (when MHEC was created) to lease 2,600 square feet of space from the University of Minnesota for the MHEC offices in the West Bank Office Building (WBOB) on the campus of the University. The lease agreement amount remained at $31,200 annually until 2009. In September 2010, the MHEC Future Opportunities Committee discussed the need for adequate office space to accommodate MHEC in future years. In 2010 the University of Minnesota agreed to lease MHEC a small amount of additional space (600 square feet) adjacent to the MHEC office to accommodate MHEC space needs. This open undeveloped space which was part of a large dining room was unexpectedly vacated by the University when it closed the building café in August 2010. To date the 600 square feet of new space remains undeveloped. The current annual lease for 3,237 square feet is $ 57,586 and expires March 31, 2016. This is about 50% more per square foot than the rate in 1991‐2009. Analysis 
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As a result of this new space provided by the U of MN, MHEC interviewed several firms specializing in space planning and contracted with a group called Studio Hive. Studio Hive conducted a focus group session with staff to understand MHEC’s current and long‐term space needs and developed potential fit plans for the existing office location. MHEC received estimates for a comprehensive office renovation to include renovating the newly leased space, replacing outdated mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, and reconfiguring the entire office into more usable space to accommodate growth. The current building where MHEC is located has not had significant infrastructure improvements since it was constructed in 1987. Currently fuses are being blown and heating and cooling is insufficient. University construction has recommended that the lighting and entire ceiling be replaced because of the extensive work that would be required to HVAC, lighting and electrical systems as a result of a comprehensive office reconfiguration. The estimated cost of a comprehensive renovation is $275,000‐$400,000 for current space of 3,237 square feet. Because of the high cost of renovating current space, a scaled down renovation estimate has also been received. This would only renovate the newly leased 600 square feet into two offices, renovate the office reception area, and provide minimal workspace for part‐time employees. Lighting, heat and cooling, telecommunications, and electrical is required for the new space. In addition, the electrical and HVAC would be upgraded for the entire suite, but only the newly acquired space and reception would be renovated. The estimated cost is $229,000. The University indicated they would cover $48,000, leaving MHEC responsible for $181,000. This is only construction costs and does not include additional soft costs such as moving, short term 31
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storage, furnishings, and A/V equipment. This option and cost will not result in any additional space than was secured previously and likely will not accommodate long term space needs, provide the technology found in most offices today, or provide the office and meeting room space needed during the next 10‐15 years. Given these costs, at the November Commission Meeting the Commission took the following action: Authorize the MHEC President, MHEC Officers, and most recent MHEC Chair to evaluate options for renovating current office space and authorize these persons to approve up to $150,000 from unrestricted funds for renovation. Also, authorize the MHEC President, MHEC officers, and recent MHEC chair to explore the purchase of real estate or other rental options with or near the University of Minnesota. MHEC immediately reached out to the University of Minnesota regarding space availability. The University is strategically realigning their spaces while at the same time reducing their footprint, so there were no additional options in University‐owned buildings. The University indicated that approximately 8‐900 adjacent square feet could be available in fall 2012 in the current building; however, they would also require that MHEC return the newly‐acquired undeveloped 600 square feet. This would result in a total square footage of 3,437 to 3,537. Given the cost of the renovations and the overall room for limited growth, additional space plans and quotes were not requested. The University also agreed that in the event MHEC determined another location best fit its needs, it would allow early lease termination without penalty. After interviewing several local firms, MHEC retained the services of an outside real estate consulting firm, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Very quickly JLL determined that, given MHEC’s space needs, purchase options were not likely near the University of Minnesota. Therefore, the focus shifted to rental options near the University of Minnesota. After an extensive search, JLL and MHEC found a building that will meet MHEC’s current and long‐term growth needs and remain close to the University of Minnesota. MHEC worked with Studio Hive to fit plan two available spaces in the building. The building is approximately ½ mile to the west of MHEC’s current office location. A third space in another building was explored; however, the landlord is currently not offering a lease term longer than five years. The two spaces offered were 4,613 and 6,400 square feet respectively. However, given growth needs and MHEC’s requirements, it was determined that the 6,400 square foot space presented the best option. The proposed space is currently occupied by the City of Minneapolis who wishes to vacate. The new space will provide MHEC with growth potential and additional collaborative work spaces not found in the current location. Also, MHEC will not be investing in the upfront renovation costs to the building since the landlord has agreed to fund these up to $288,000. Finally, the new location provides the following new amenities and enhancements: 1. Three additional private offices (MHEC has 9 offices today of diverse sizes, the new space would provide twelve offices of similar size) 2. An additional small conference room 32
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Technologically updated conference space Reception seating for up to 6 Storage closet Space for up to 5 graduate students Natural light in 100% of the offices Larger conference room with seating for 20 Small conference room with seating for 8 Greater office security Consistent flow through the office A welcoming environment Greater flexibility with telecommunication providers, building is equipped with a T1 line 14. Kitchen and break area for staff 15. Office location is more convenient to local amenities such as lodging at the Marriott Depot within one block, parking for guests and dining options, including a cafeteria next door 16. Building itself is up‐to‐date, secure, and inviting 17. Close to the light rail station and public transportation for persons coming from the airport (4‐5 blocks) 18. Close to the University of Minnesota 19. Access to an additional conference room with seating for 12 in the adjacent building The proposed lease is turn‐key, meaning that when MHEC moves into the space it will be fully refurbished and constructed to MHEC’s space needs. The landlord is covering 100% of the renovation costs. The construction estimates are approximately $40/foot ($256,000) and the landlord agreed to a tenant improvement allowance of $45/foot ($288,000). Additional funds leftover can be used towards “soft costs” (approximately $32,000). Estimated itemized soft costs are as follows; note these costs would be incurred if MHEC stayed in the existing location as well. TBD 1. Moving expenses (no storage needed) 2. Design consulting on finishes and furnishings $8,700 to $10,700 3. Signage and displays $5,000 to $15,000 4. Furnishings, cabinetry, etc. $107,454 5. A/V $21,000 6. Contingency $25,000 _______________________________________________________________ 7. Total $167,154 to $179,154 Staff impact is minimal, since construction will be completed prior to occupation of the new space. Renovating the current space would require significant staff interruption since the University would require MHEC to vacate the premises for the entire duration of construction, which would be approximately 6‐8 weeks or more, and place of the office in short term storage. Given the close proximity to the current MHEC office, staff commutes will not be altered. 33
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As a result, MHEC Officers and Immediate Past Chair recommend: 1. Terminating the existing lease with the University of Minnesota and executing a new 12 year lease with Canal Street LLP for 6,400 RSF in Suite 450 of the Crown Roller Mill. 2. Restrict $450,000 of the current unrestricted fund balance ($3.2 million) to use towards rent payments over the 12 year period. This means MHEC will spend approximately 5% of its annual general operating budget on space or about $100,000 per year at the beginning of the lease plus approximately $35,000 each year from the restricted reserves. Recommended Commission Action: Authorize the MHEC President to terminate the existing lease with the University of Minnesota and execute a new lease with Canal Street LLP for 6,400 RSF in Suite 350 of the Crown Roller Mill at an proposed annual rate of $135,252, commencing no later than September 1, 2012. At the same time, move to restrict $450,000 of MHEC’s unrestricted fund balance to be used towards rent payments throughout the duration of the 12 year lease. Also, authorize the MHEC President and staff to utilize up to $200,000 of unrestricted funds for capital investments, such as furnishings, telecommunications, and audio visual equipment, design consulting, signage, and other related costs including moving if necessary. The Crown Roller building is pictured below. The proposed space is on the 4th floor on the left hand corner/side. 34
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING MHEC FOUNDING FATHER DR. PHILLIP L. SIROTKIN & MRS. CECILLE SYLVIA (GUSSACK) SIROTKIN WHEREAS, Cecille Sylvia (Gussack) Sirotkin was a supporter of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) and Dr. Phillip L. Sirotkin was known as MHEC’s founding father; and WHEREAS, Cecille Sylvia Gussack was Canadian by birth, moved to Chicago, Illinois, at age 16 to attend college and study art, was awarded the Marshall Field’s scholarship to study at the Institute of Design in Chicago, received a bachelor’s degree at the Chicago Art Institute and later a master’s degree at the American University in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, Phillip L. Sirotkin was born in Moline, Illinois, received a bachelor’s degree at Wayne State University in Detroit and master’s and doctoral degrees in political science and constitutional law at the University of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Phillip L. Sirotkin and Cecille Sylvia Gussack met during World War II, married on May 1, 1945, were the parents of two children, and celebrated 62 years together; and WHEREAS, Cecille Sylvia (Gussack) Sirotkin served as a leader in the field of arts and humanities—
most recently at the University of Colorado and advocating the state’s “Art in Public Places” program; and WHEREAS, Phillip L. Sirotkin was a leader in higher education as the executive director for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) for thirteen years, retiring in 1989, and subsequently helping to found the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC); and WHEREAS, Phillip and Cecille Sirotkin were passionate advocates of education and the arts, of regional higher education compacts, and of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) and its mission to advance education through collaboration and resource sharing; and WHEREAS, Phillip L. Sirotkin died April 4, 2007, at the age of 83, and Cecille Sylvia (Gussack) Sirotkin died March 22, 2012, at the age of 88; 37
NOW, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) recognizes the significant contributions that Phillip L. Sirotkin made to all levels of education, not only shaping education but serving as a policy leader for both the Midwest and West, and the significant contributions of Cecille Sirotkin as a leader in the arts and humanities in the state of Colorado and nationally; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Midwestern Higher Education Compact expresses its deepest sympathy to their children, Laurie Sirotkin and Steve Sirotkin, and their extended family and friends. _______________________________ Jeff Haverly, MHEC Chair South Dakota State Senate _______________________________ Larry A. Isaak MHEC President Motion Chair Haverly (SD) acknowledged the passing of MHEC’s founding father Dr. Phillip L. Sirotkin on April 4, 2007, and his wife Cecille Sylvia (Gussack) Sirotkin on March 22, 2012, and introduced a memorial resolution of recognition. Commissioner ( ) moved and Commissioner ( ) seconded the motion that the Memorial Resolution Honoring Dr. Phillip L. Sirotkin and Cecille Sylvia (Gussack) Sirotkin be passed as printed. Motion passed by unanimous acclamation on June , 2012. 38
Revenue
Interest Income
Program Fees
Novell
Dell
Master Property Program
Xerox
Oracle
Open Systems ‐ VMware
HP
Systemax
Docufide
Sun
Enterasys
Juniper
eIQ Networks
Wireless
Cloud Computing
MHECare
Program Fees
State Commitment Income
Other Income
FY12 Carry Forward
Total Revenue
Approved
FY2012
$ 15,000.00
Projected Year End
FY2012
$ 8,000.00
Proposed
FY2013
$ 10,000.00
Advertising Expense
Books and Publications
Consultant Fees
Cost Savings
Dues and Subscriptions
Employee Benefits
Employee Salaries
FedEx
Insurance
Interest Charges and Fees
Long Term Rents/Leases
Meals and Entertainment
Meeting Room Rental Fees
Payroll Tax Expense
Postage
Printing and Duplicating
Professional Fees
Promotional and Award Items
Repairs and Maintenance
Supplies and Equipment
Telephone/Fax/Internet
Training
Travel
Miscellaneous
Total Expense
$ 150,000.00 $ 168,874.88 $ 142,000.00
$ 225,000.00 $ 236,100.00 $ 250,000.00
$ 200,000.00 $ 208,695.00 $ 265,000.00
$ 195,000.00 $ 181,600.00 $ 150,000.00
$ 20,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00
$ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 5,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 12,500.00
$ 30,000.00 $ 19,900.00 $ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
$ 400.00 $ 1,000.00
$ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 16,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 861,000.00 $ 890,769.88 $ 889,500.00
$ 1,140,000.00 $ 1,140,000.00 $ 1,140,000.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 104,405.03
$ 2,016,000.00 $ 2,045,769.88 $ 2,143,905.03
Approved
Projected Year End
Proposed
FY2012
FY2012
FY2013
$ 5,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 4,000.00
$ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 325.00
$ 77,000.00 $ 116,585.63 $ 60,100.00
$ 98,000.00 $ 140,962.80 $ 30,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 9,776.00 $ 10,000.00
$ 13,000.00 $ 5,286.64 $ 14,000.00
$ 253,430.98 $ 220,498.53 $ 268,769.77
$ 901,957.80 $ 863,149.70 $ 1,051,990.00
$ 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 3,800.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,825.00
$ 1,200.00 $ 4,219.40 $ 2,000.00
$ 70,000.00 $ 67,985.16 $ 112,160.00
$ 75,000.00 $ 67,704.99 $ 75,000.00
$ 2,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 12,200.00
$ 70,352.71 $ 66,163.55 $ 96,018.08
$ 5,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 3,900.00
$ 40,000.00 $ 32,487.06 $ 35,000.00
$ 20,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 17,700.00
$ 4,500.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 4,500.00
$ 28,000.00 $ 300.00 $ 1,000.00
$ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00
$ 23,000.00 $ 22,033.59 $ 24,700.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 7,554.90 $ 11,000.00
$ 275,000.00 $ 259,382.53 $ 285,000.00
$ 2,500.00 $ 10,274.38 $ 1,000.00
$ 2,010,241.49 $ 1,941,364.86 $ 2,142,987.84
Net Revenue
$ 5,758.51
Expense
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$ 104,405.03
$ 917.18
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2013 Total FY2013 projected revenue from all sources is $2,143,905. Revenue is estimated as follows: State Commitments (12 states) $1,140,000 (53%) Program Revenue $889,500 (42%) Interest Income $10,000 (>1%) FY2012 Carry Forward $104,405 (5%) The state commitment of $95,000 per state remains frozen for the sixth consecutive year. FY2013 budget proposal includes projected revenue from four emerging initiatives. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Total FY2013 projected expenses are $2,142,988. Expenses are estimated as follows: Employee Salaries, Benefits, and Payroll Taxes $1,416,778 (66%) Travel, Meals, and Entertainment $360,000 (17%) Consultant Fees $100,100 (5%) All Other $266,110 (12%) FY2013 estimates an increase to long term rents and leases for additional office space. The FY2012 carry forward will be devoted to improving the human resource infrastructure of the Compact. As part of this effort, these funds will be used to cover projected increases in employee benefits, to sustain and support a highly effective and motivated staff team, to continue to transition technology and policy research consultants into full‐time positions, and to position the organization to successfully implement the forthcoming strategic plan. ` 40
Communications & Marketing Prepared by Mary Roberson, Director of Communications & Marketing Marketing Efforts Committee Involvement Marketing efforts for MHEC programs and services are targeted to those who are most likely to benefit from them. In addition, those who best communicate the benefits of these programs are often the committee members who develop and oversee the programs. For example, the Technologies Marketing Subcommittee focuses on technology purchasing trends and works with the members of the entire Technologies Committee to be advocates on behalf of MHEC in their respective states. This advocacy is also carried out by the members of the full committee in their relationships with vendors. Committee members actively pursue opportunities for MHEC to promote programs and services at professional conferences. MHEC maintains an online calendar of various conferences around the region and shares the calendar with vendors for joint marketing opportunities. The calendar may be accessed from MHEC’s website events page and from the MHECtech news and announcements page. Conferences and Workshops Two showcase events are held in March for MHEC’s cost savings programs. The 14th annual Loss Control Workshop for the Master Property Program featured over 20 sessions and speakers from across the nation sharing their expertise on how to reduce campus property losses. This event is also used as an opportunity to market the program by inviting prospective member institutional representatives to attend. The 15th annual workshop planning will begin this summer. This year’s Loss Control Workshop event also offered an opportunity to bring attendees of the workshop together for an orientation on MHECare, a Midwest Student Health Collaborative. This student health insurance initiative has gained national attention as a way to support the student learning experience by providing students protection from unexpected medical expenses. The Technologies Committee held their annual meeting in March, which offered the opportunity to bring together the Marketing Subcommittee for an interactive dialogue about effectively marketing MHEC’s technology programs. The subcommittee’s advice not only guides MHEC’s marketing efforts, but the members also help to build recognition of MHEC in the marketplace. The Technologies Marketing Subcommittee is led by Ken Ries, chief information officer for Pine Technical College in Minnesota. The committee is defining a strategy and implementing marketing efforts to expand the awareness of MHECtech in each of the MHEC member states. The committee is already working with the vendors to continue the education process through a regular vendor review process and through an education webinar with vendor sales forces. Social Media Awareness of MHEC and its programs and services is growing through the use of social media. MHEC’s Facebook fan page has a small but loyal following that keeps tabs on MHEC activities. The compact is also on Twitter, a microblog that only allows 140 characters at a time, and can be followed @mhec12. 41
MHEC is reviewing the data received by these social media sites and is looking into opportunities for expanding MHEC’s presence in this area. In addition to the e‐newsletter that MHEC sends to all constituents on or around the 15th of each month, in September 2011 MHEC implemented a newsletter specifically for MHEC commissioners. The newsletter from the compact’s president provides an inside look at activities in the MHEC office or features items “in the works.” MHEC Annual State Reports During the winter months, MHEC’s 2010‐11 annual state reports were produced. These reports are prepared for the legislative sessions and annual visits to each of the MHEC member states. Each state report highlights the respective state’s participation in MHEC programs and services, includes state policy indicators with comparative state data, and features a summary of policy facts for each state. The higher education, K‐12, government, and other entities that have made hardware and software purchases through MHEC’s contracts are listed on the MHEC technology contract user lists. The 2010‐11 documents are available for download on the MHEC website. President Larry Isaak also distributed these state reports when he made a presentation as a guest speaker. For example the reports were distributed at the meetings of the South Dakota Board of Regents (December 2011), the Kansas Workforce Summit (January 2012), the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (March 2012), and at Indiana's Education Roundtable on "Higher Education Reform in the Midwest" (March 2012). MHEC in the News MHEC takes advantage of the local media market whenever possible and received a reference to MHEC’s state report in the article, “Editorial: Wanted – A highly skilled workforce,” Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 26, 2012. MHEC was also recently referenced in “Michigan Considers Free Tuition,” National Review Online, March 9, 2012; and “Are Warranties Warranted?” Campus Technology, April 3, 2012. 42
MHEC Program Savings for 12 Months (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011)
What Member
States Pay
Member
State
Member State
Annual State
Commitment
to MHEC
What Member
States Save
Where Member States and Citizens Save
Total Annual
Savings
Computing
Hardware
Program1
Computing
Software
Program2
Master Property
Program
(Insurance)3
Midwest
Student
Exchange
Program4
Illinois
95,000
11,898,349
6,876,025
265,573
4,756,751
NP5
Indiana
95,000
2,468,943
1,739,524
164,045
25,689
539,686
Iowa
95,000
1,066,806
1,042,278
24,528
NP5
NP5
Kansas
95,000
5,376,377
758,321
120,226
37,887
4,459,943
Michigan
95,000
9,945,103
4,807,676
263,121
1,948,264
2,926,042
Minnesota
95,000
4,144,475
1,978,543
100,290
809,512
1,256,130
Missouri
95,000
5,596,254
1,760,500
49,481
1,580,548
2,205,725
Nebraska
95,000
4,182,344
535,134
83,998
385,047
3,178,165
North Dakota
95,000
437,876
119,315
35,812
NP5
282,749
Ohio
95,000
3,892,733
3,750,281
142,452
NP5
NP5
South Dakota
95,000
202,501
50,123
152,378
NP6
NP5
Wisconsin
95,000
4,740,832
1,701,796
11,029
NP5
3,028,007
$1,140,000
$53,952,594
$25,119,516
$1,412,932
$9,543,698
$17,876,447
Program Totals
Footnotes:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Hardware program savings include those from Dell, HP, Juniper, Systemax, Sun, and Xerox.
Software program savings are from the Novell/MHEC Collaborative Program, Oracle, Enterasys, and Open Systems.
Based on premium and loss information as of June 30, 2011.
Student tuition savings for the academic year 2010-2011.
Non-participating state for 2010-2011.
In 2009, the South Dakota risk management division requested a quote for the six regents institutions for property insurance. Even though the risk management division kept its current carrier, the division said the
MHEC quote saved the institutions about $85,000.
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Cumulative Savings for MHEC Member States through June 2011
Cost Savings Programs
Member
State
Illinois
August 20, 1991
Indiana
March 14, 1996
Iowa
June 6, 2005
Kansas
April 25, 1990
Michigan
July 24, 1990
Minnesota
April 26, 1990
Missouri
May 9, 1990
Nebraska
June 5, 1991
North Dakota
April 22, 1999
Ohio
January 9, 1991
South Dakota
March 13, 2008
Wisconsin
April 18, 1994
TOTAL
Computing
Hardware
Program1
Computing
Software
Program2
Master Property
Program
(Insurance)3
Other
Initiatives
Student
Access
Savings
Commitment
Other
Initiatives4
Midwest Student
Exchange Program
(Reduced Tuition)5
Cumulative
STATE
Savings
Cumulative State
Commitment Paid
through 7/01/2011
43,129,095
3,027,104
27,378,740
15,672,186
NA
89,207,125
1,389,659
16,236,929
1,442,456
114,108
5,358,571
910,282
24,062,347
1,216,500
2,791,116
197,222
NA6
231,371
NA
3,219,710
555,000
3,007,456
1,109,720
447,303
3,025,262
45,545,114
53,134,857
1,381,838
28,483,907
2,461,154
13,144,599
43,222,866
19,924,715
107,237,241
1,390,500
5,685,961
1,287,216
10,314,319
10,876,074
7,927,352
36,090,921
1,390,500
8,633,178
1,136,011
16,408,964
5,484,930
20,774,532
52,437,616
1,390,500
2,729,567
892,077
7,105,704
2,127,919
36,108,320
48,963,587
1,390,500
586,677
196,898
NA
1,000,822
1,573,043
3,357,440
1,042,500
18,778,357
2,269,939
45,000
32,198,285
NA
53,291,581
1,390,500
107,897
158,306
NA7
NA
NA
266,203
285,000
7,341,118
192,047
NA
6,747,463
10,329,244
24,609,872
1,250,000
$137,511,260
$14,370,149
$74,958,738
$125,945,750
$143,092,603
$495,878,500
$14,072,997
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Hardware program savings include those from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Juniper, Systemax, Mitel, and Xerox.
Software program savings are from the Novell/MHEC Collaborative Program, Oracle, Enterasys, and Open Systems.
Based on premium and loss information as of June 30, 2011.
Other initiatives are sunsetted programs: ofﬁce products, telecommunications, equipment maintenence, academic scheduling, Interactive video, and APN.
Student tuition savings through the academic year 2010-2011.
Iowa State University asked MHEC to bid their property insurance for FY 2009. The MHEC bid, with a much lower deductible, was 186,205 less per year than ISU was paying. ISU selected their current
carrier at a price of 858,824 or 201,532 less than paid in FY2008.
7. In 2009, the SD risk management division requested a quote for the six regents institutions for property insurance. Even though the risk management division kept its current carrier, the division said the
MHEC quote saved the instituions about $85,000.
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Programs of Insurance Prepared by Robert J. Trembath, Vice President and General Counsel Master Property Program The MHEC Master Property Program (MPP) was developed in 1994 to broaden property insurance coverage, reduce program costs, and encourage improved asset protection strategies for Midwestern 2‐ and 4‐year colleges and universities. Since its inception, MPP participation has grown to incorporate 51 members, covering more than 145 campuses with total insured values of $79.2 billion (an increase of over 264% over the past 10 years). In FY 2011, it is estimated that the program saved its participating members $10.6 million – $9.54 million of these savings for the Midwest participants alone. Because of its success, the program has developed a program mission to be the premier property insurance program for MHEC, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), and the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) institutions with a focus on strategic growth, program stability, and member value. The program costs continue to remain below industry averages due to the program’s volume and asset protection strategies tailored to higher education institutions. The popularity of MPP remains high among higher education institutions. Over the past ten years membership is up 46%, with seventeen new members having joined the program within the past five years. Several more institutions have sought quotes which were ultimately used as leverage to lower rates with their current carriers. The average program rate has fallen 43 percent over the past ten years, from .045 cents to .0258 cents with enhancements to coverage and services. (If you factor in the dividends returned to the participating members, the rates are reduced even further.) Most importantly, current members have expressed satisfaction with the program as evidenced by the program’s 98% retention rate since the 2000‐01 year. Perhaps the most appealing feature about the program, aside from the savings achieved, is the fact that the program is developed by and tailored to participating members. The member institutions themselves are the ultimate decision makers on issues such as program structure, risk retention, coverage, and services purchased. Program Governance The Master Property Program is governed by the MPP Leadership Committee. Currently, thirteen members representing all member institutions participating in the MPP serve on the Leadership Committee. Ed Knollmeyer, director of risk management for the University of Missouri, currently serves as the committee chair while Chris Glidewell, risk manager for Southern Illinois University, serves as vice chair. The Leadership Committee is responsible for managing and providing oversight to the main elements of the program and for recommending key policy changes to all insured institutions for final approval. Because of the size and complexity of the program, the Leadership Committee has developed four subcommittees to work on specific areas of the program and to make recommendations to the full Leadership Committee. The respective responsibilities and activities of the four subcommittees over the past year are summarized below: 45
The Executive Subcommittee is comprised of the Leadership Committee chair, vice chair, out‐
going chair, the three subcommittee chairs, and the workshop chair. It is responsible for providing leadership in assessing the MPP’s effectiveness, developing strategies to help the program achieve its stated mission, and maintaining and nurturing the program’s relationships with its members, program administrators, carriers, service providers, and other interested parties. The Executive Subcommittee is also authorized to act on behalf of the full Leadership Committee during those periods when there is insufficient time to convene the full Leadership Committee. The Executive Subcommittee spent a considerable amount of time over the past year working on the program’s strategic plan, which had not been revised in several years. Overall, the mission of the program has not changed—to maintain its leadership position as the premier property insurance program for MHEC and its program partners by continually striving for superior program value, coverage, loss control, knowledge sharing and stability. The Executive Subcommittee did add a business plan to the strategic plan which sets forth for the Leadership Committee, participating member institutions, and the program administrator and partners the activities and timeline needed to fully achieve the program mission. The other big project undertaken by the Executive Subcommittee was an MPP program administrator request for proposal (RFP). The contract with the current MPP program administrator, Marsh, expires September 30, 2012. In an effort to not materially disrupt service, the Executive Subcommittee hopes to have the RFP process completed, with vendor selection and contract signed, by mid‐
August. The Underwriting and Marketing Subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on the selection of insurance companies, policy terms and conditions, and the range of services to be offered under the program. This subcommittee is also responsible for reviewing all applications for participation in the program. The Underwriting and Marketing Subcommittee continuously examines program methodologies to ensure that all members are treated equitably, and, at the same time, those same methodologies allow for flexibility in meeting individual member needs. Another objective of the subcommittee is to promote the stability of program costs and to minimize fluctuations in any given year. This past year, the subcommittee continued its review of the program methodologies to ensure that these objectives of equitability, flexibility, and stability are being achieved. The subcommittee specifically looked at building contents and libraries to identify reporting methodologies of participating institutions to ease reporting while maintaining equitability among member institutions. They also examined the relative effect on the program should there be changes made in the captive layer’s retention and aggregate. Finally, the subcommittee has begun examining the program’s exposures to the ever increasing number of windstorms and other catastrophic events, and what program structural changes, if any, should be undertaken to better protect program stability and the participating members. The Engineering and Loss Control Subcommittee is responsible for making recommendations on engineering and loss control measures based on requirements of the program’s insurers, review of losses, and recommendations within program best practices. The subcommittee is also responsible for the selection and annual review of various third party administrators that are required to administer and provide loss control and engineering services. 46
The Engineering and Loss Control Subcommittee continues to work on various ways of encouraging the institutions to respond in a timely manner to the engineering recommendations that are provided to the institutions by the program’s third party engineering firm. The MPP is a loss rated program, meaning the loss experiences of its members impact the determination of program costs; therefore, the recommendations provided to the institutions by the third party engineering firm are meant to support the prevention of losses while maintaining the competitive premiums enjoyed by the members. Members are strongly encouraged to respond to all recommendations, especially those specifically related to a human element, which typically cost the institution little to implement. The subcommittee also spent a good portion of the past year working with the program’s third party administrator for engineering services to develop benchmarking data which allows the subcommittee and member institutions to better gauge how they compare to the rest of the program’s members. This benchmarking data is viewed as an important part of the overall member education process. The subcommittee also spent time finalizing a contract with the winning bidder of the appraisal services request for proposals (RFP). The contract now makes available to MPP member institutions appraisal services at a reduced cost. The Finance and Audit Subcommittee is responsible for the financial aspects of the program, including the investment of funds from the loss fund (captive), the review of financial statements, and an annual confirmation of program costs. This past year, the subcommittee directed the investment of the captive funds, examined the financial statements of the program, and reviewed the captive’s banking relationships. The subcommittee also completed the annual program cost distribution report, which confirms that the program costs of all members are accurate. Savings and Dividend Every year MHEC works with the program administrator to determine savings for each of its member institutions. The program administrator uses benchmark data, considers loss history, catastrophic exposures, member values, and whether the institution participates in the MPP as an individual or as part of a smaller group. With this data the program administrator makes a conservative determination of the savings. This past year the MHEC member institutions participating in the program achieved an estimated $8.8 million in premium savings. Including institutions located in the WICHE and NEBHE states, overall program premium savings equaled an estimated $9.7 million for FY 2011. One of the many benefits of MPP is the existence of the loss fund (captive) layer within the program structure that offers the potential for a dividend when losses are favorable. The loss fund layer is established through a portion of each institution’s program costs being paid to the loss fund rather than directly to the insurance carrier. An individual institution’s loss fund contribution is based on a combination of losses compared to other program member’s losses and the institution’s premium size. The total loss fund contribution from all MPP participating institutions equals the loss fund aggregate as negotiated with Lexington. When losses occur, the loss fund provides coverage up to $1 million excess of the member’s deductible, at which point the insurance carrier attaches and provides coverage to the limits of the program. When losses are favorable, the funds remain in the loss fund earning interest. At the end of an underwriting year, the funds remaining in the loss fund and the interest on those funds are available to be 47
returned to the eligible institutions in the form of a dividend at the recommendation of the Leadership Committee. In November 2011, a total of $50,900 was distributed back to the members in dividends. When dividends received by the institutions are included in the FY11 savings total, the MHEC participating institutions experienced savings in excess of $9.5 million, and the program as a whole achieved an estimated savings exceeding $10.6 million. Renewal Two factors are causing the insurance market to transition from a softer market to a harder one. The first was the fact that 2011 was a record year for catastrophic insured losses. Of particular interest to the Midwest was the frequency and severity of windstorms. The second factor was the continuing low interest rates insurance carriers were able to receive, which in turn significantly affected their investment income. Although to date there is no discernible singular trend indicating automatic rate increases as a result of these two factors, insurance carriers are clearly seeking to increase rates. From a program perspective, the first goal at renewal is to reduce overall costs. In addition, Marsh and the Leadership Committee seek to maintain or expand coverage, seek enhancements or other program differentiators, and strive to maintain program stability and increase program services of value. With this as a backdrop, Marsh began renewal discussions with Lexington in early January. Lexington, consistent with the current market conditions, stated they will be seeking a rate increase. Discussions are presently ongoing with the hope that a final rate can be presented to the program members in early June. One of the items Marsh and the Leadership Committee are discussing with Lexington is the identification of program cost drivers in an effort to mitigate any potential premium increases. Another option Marsh and the Leadership Committee is exploring is an alternative program structure using additional or different carriers other than Lexington. In the past when the Leadership Committee has looked at this possibility, the results have not been cost effective. However, the Leadership Committee will continue exploring all of its options. Loss Control Workshop On March 7 and 8, 2012, MHEC successfully completed its fourteenth annual Loss Control Workshop. Even given the current economic climate and the limited travel budgets institutions have enacted as a result, the workshop once again drew high attendance. In addition to the primary risk managers from the MPP members, fiscal officers, and personnel from campus legal, physical plant, facilities, and purchasing departments, and others participated in the workshop. In a continuation of a policy put in place last year by the Leadership Committee, the program offered scholarships to help cover travel costs for those individuals that would otherwise not have been able to attend the workshop. The ad hoc subcommittee in charge of planning the 2013 two‐day Annual Loss Control Workshop (to be proceeded by the Annual All Insured Members Meeting) will begin its planning and preparations in early August. The annual meeting and workshop is scheduled for March 13‐
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New Members Three new institutions joined the program this past year. On July 1, 2011, Clark University in Massachusetts and Washburn University in Kansas became the program’s forty‐ninth and fiftieth members. Then on May 1, 2012, Friends University in Kansas joined the program to become its fifty‐first member. MHEC continues to strategically market to higher education institutions in the MHEC, WICHE, and NEBHE regions that would benefit from such a comprehensive property program, subject to underwriting approval. Throughout the past year MHEC entertained discussions with other interested institutions or group of institutions, including the Kansas Board of Regents, AICUM (Michigan private institutions), Drake University, Central College, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, South Dakota Board of Regents, Rhode Island School of Design, Johnson & Whales, Connecticut College, University of Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Oregon University System, Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Northern Colorado. It is important to recognize that University of Northern Colorado was once a member and is now re‐approaching the program for membership. In addition, the program receives interest from institutions outside our member states. This past year, MHEC received very serious interest from a group of six private institutions in New York. Following in‐depth discussions with this group, it was determined that their membership in MPP would be mutually beneficial to both the New York six institutions and the current members of MPP; therefore, it was recommended that MHEC explore with its commission the possibility of having the New York six join the MPP. At the June Executive Commission meeting, a recommendation will be made to the Executive Committee to allow this group membership as long as certain criteria are met. While MHEC is not always the right fit nor successful at bringing every potential member into the program, the potential prospects benefit nonetheless when they leverage the MHEC program in their negotiations as a result of their due diligence process. 49
MHECare Prepared by Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings and Chief Financial Officer In 2008 Lumina Foundation for Education awarded MHEC a grant to implement regional initiatives to improve higher education productivity for colleges and universities that face increasing costs for energy and utilities as well as those for employee and student health care. As a result of this generous grant, MHEC established a Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee (SHBAC) to create a mechanism to provide its colleges and universities health insurance for their students. After reviewing several different student health benefit plans, SHBAC recommended that MHEC establish a region‐wide student health benefit program of its own. In 2010 the committee released a request for proposal (RFP) for program administrative services for a region‐wide student health plan called MHECare and selected Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC. In October 2010 Mercer released an RFP on behalf of the SHBAC for MHECare and selected UnitedHealthcare StudentResources (UHCSR) as the carrier to provide benefits under MHECare. MHECare was created in response to growing health care costs across the nation and the need to find a sustainable solution for MHEC member colleges and university students. With the immense number of students within the MHEC region, MHEC has the opportunity to take advantage of the economies of scale that provides purchasing power for lower rates, more efficient administration, and richer health reform‐compliant benefits for students. On March 16, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services issued final regulations on student health insurance plans. MHECare and UHCSR are committed to ensuring that students have access student health insurance products that are compliant with both state and federal regulations. For the 2012‐2013 policy year, MHECare policies that are effective on or after July 1, 2012, are fully in compliance with the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act (PPACA). MHECare does not endorse pre‐July 1 effective dates whose sole purpose is to postpone compliance with these regulations. That practice is not in keeping with the intent of healthcare reform, which is to provide more comprehensive protection for students that will satisfy the upcoming individual mandate. In light of the delayed release of the final regulations, campuses are still in the decision making process. Over 20 institutions have requested MHECare quotes to date. MHECare provides member institutions with a sustainable student health insurance program and helps institutions support the student learning experience by providing protection from unexpected medical expenses. 50
Employee Health Benefits – PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) Prepared by Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings and Chief Financial Officer Health care costs are spiraling out of control for most employers; higher education and governmental entities are no exception. Pharmacy benefits are the fastest growing component of these spiraling medical costs. Many employers see double digit percentage increases annually and there is no end in sight. Institutions are looking for ways to control these costs, making pharmacy medical benefits more affordable in these challenging economic times. As a result of the MHEC Employee Health Benefits Committee’s deliberations, pharmacy benefits were targeted as a potential area for savings in employee health insurance. MHEC awarded National CooperativeRx a competitive bid to help higher education institutions in the compact’s member states with their pharmacy benefit costs. National CooperativeRx administers the program to provide pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services through a contract with CVS Caremark. This contract provides the education and government entities in MHEC’s twelve Midwestern member states with a lower cost prescription drug benefit and cost‐savings that could only be achieved by working collaboratively. In addition to the cost savings, the cooperative serves as members’ watchdog. The cooperative retains independent firms to conduct ongoing audits of all member claims for financial accuracy. Lastly, the agreement provides expertise and consultative services through a wide array of clinical programs available to members. National CooperativeRx, a division of WisconsinRx, was created when employers and labor organizations came together to control their overall drug spend, make better decisions with better data, and gain access to transparent information about their pharmacy management. Today, the not‐for‐profit cooperative has 450 public plans, private employers, and labor coalitions as members. 51
Information Technologies Prepared by Grant Crawford, Chief Information Officer Technologies Committee The full MHEC Technologies Committee established technology cost savings priorities for 2012 at their annual meeting held March 20‐21 in Chicago. In addition to discussing likely areas for new requests for proposals (RFPs), the committee discussed some non‐contract initiatives, including strategies for committee recruitment as well as MHEC‐sponsored consulting services. We are beginning contract negotiations for wireless hardware and software infrastructure, and we are in the process of finalizing RFPs for cloud computing and IT research and advisory services. Hardware We expect hardware savings to decline for FY12. The programs include contracts for desktops, laptops, servers and peripherals with Dell, Hewlett Packard, Systemax (GlobalGovEd) and Sun (now part of Oracle); and for printers with Xerox. The entities purchasing from these contracts include higher education institutions, state and local governments, and K‐12 schools. Usage of MHEC’s contract with Dell continues to be the robust while usage of the Xerox contract has declined. We are working with the Xerox on joint efforts to increase volume. Software Software contract usage is soft this year, with savings in excess of $1.1 million for the fiscal year compared to $1.4 million the prior 12‐month period. Two of the four new initiatives this year are software related so we hope to see an increase in software volume in the coming years. Committee Recruitment We are pleased to announce three new members to our committee. Darrel Huish joined from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Michael Taylor, from Avon Community Schools in Indiana, is our first technologies committee member from K‐12. Scott Studham from the University of Minnesota has also joined. We are excited to have them on board. Marketing The Technologies Marketing Subcommittee focuses on technology purchasing trends and works with the members of the entire Technologies Committee to be advocates on behalf of MHEC in their respective states. Committee members actively pursue opportunities for MHEC to promote programs and services at professional conferences. Also, MHEC maintains an online calendar of various conferences around the region and shares the calendar with vendors for joint marketing opportunities. The calendar may be accessed from MHEC’s website events page and from the MHECtech news and announcements page. MHEC Staff Efforts to recruit a chief technology officer continue with the guidance of committee leadership. 52
State Relations Report Prepared by Pamela J. Schutt, Director of State Relations Thank you to all commissioners who helped make the 2012 MHEC state visits successful. Thanks for attending and hosting the commissioners’ dinners in your capital cities. A special thanks to all who scheduled MHEC presentations before legislative committees and who joined MHEC at the capitols and statehouses introducing us to governors, legislative leaders, and their staff. President Larry Isaak and MHEC staff completed state visits to ten of the twelve compact member states in 2012. The Nebraska visit is regularly scheduled in the fall of the year. The North Dakota legislature did not convene in 2012 so a state visit will be scheduled in early 2013. MHEC STATE VISITS – 2012 State Dates Staff, Officers, and Consultants 1 Kansas Jan. 17‐19 Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, and Lana Oleen (former MHEC chair) 2 Missouri Jan. 24‐25 3 Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, Ann Grindland, and Robert Stein (Tuning consultant) South Dakota Jan. 30‐Feb.1 Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, and Senator Jeff Haverly (MHEC chair) 4 Minnesota Feb. 20 5 Iowa Feb. 28‐29 6 Ohio Mar. 13‐15 7 Wisconsin Apr. 11‐12 8 Indiana Apr. 16‐17 9 Illinois Apr. 18‐19 10 Michigan Apr. 24‐25 11 Nebraska Aug‐Sept 12 North Dakota Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, and Chris Rasmussen Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, and Regent Bob Downer (former MHEC chair) Larry Isaak, Chris Rasmussen, Mary Roberson, and Senator Jeff Haverly (MHEC chair) Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, and Kristin Coffman Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, Chris Rasmussen, and Robert Stein (Tuning consultant) Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, Chris Rasmussen, and Robert Stein (Tuning consultant) Larry Isaak and Pam Schutt Sept.7‐8, 2011: Larry Isaak, Pam Schutt, Rob Trembath, and Lana Oleen (former MHEC chair) To be scheduled in 2013 when the legislature is in session. Although this is an election year and many states held short legislative sessions, MHEC presentations were made before eight committees in three states. Meetings were held with state legislative leaders, postsecondary leaders, and governors’ education policy advisors and other staff. In August and September of 2011, meetings were held with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard and Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels, and with Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, respectively. Presentations of the MHEC state reports to state leaders, legislative committees and commissioners’ dinner meetings were well received in all of the states. Dinner dialogue and discussions included state budget issues and higher education trends in the Midwest. MHEC leaders were introduced to house and senate floor sessions in five states. In addition to legislative presentations, the MHEC state report was presented before the Kansas Board of Regents and President Isaak addressed the Kansas Workforce Summit. 53
As of May 1, there were no open seats on the MHEC governing commission. Although four commissioners’ terms have expired, the commissioners continue to serve until an appointment is made. Thank you again for making MHEC’s visit to your state productive and successful. 54
Policy Research Prepared by Christopher J. Rasmussen, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Policy Analysis The purpose of MHEC’s policy research function is to inform higher education policy and practice while serving as a vehicle for dialogue, information exchange, and collaborative problem solving across the region. This function is performed through sponsorship of workshops and meetings, programmatic initiatives, publication of policy briefs and research reports, maintenance of an educational policy database, and response to individual requests for policy‐related data and information. The policy research team currently includes Chris Rasmussen, vice president for research and policy analysis; Ann Grindland, senior research associate; and two part‐time graduate research assistants—
both doctoral students in higher education at the University of Minnesota (Aaron Horn and Leah Reinert). This report summarizes projects and activities completed since the November 2011 MHEC annual meeting, while also providing an update on projects in progress. Policy Research Advisory Committee The Policy Research Advisory Committee assists the MHEC staff in developing and furthering a policy research agenda and helps to identify policy‐related products and services of greatest utility to commissioners and policymakers. This committee is chaired by Commissioner Conway Jeffress, president of Schoolcraft College, and consists of one MHEC commissioner from each member state. Additional individuals from organizations across the region participate in ex‐officio capacities. Events and Activities Seventh Annual Policy Summit. MHEC’s 7th annual policy summit was held in conjunction with the MHEC annual meeting in Iowa City, Iowa, November 14‐15, 2011. The theme of the event was the general topic of college readiness with the title Ready or Not Here They Come: Ensuring the College Success of All Students. The summit focused on three core dimensions of college readiness: academic preparation; financial planning and literacy; and non‐cognitive variables such as awareness, aspirations, motivation, and resilience. Each of the associated programs included presentations and discussion related to current research, policy strategies, and promising practices for improving college readiness. Sponsorships totaling approximately $75,000 in value were secured for the event from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ACT, Dell, Iowa Student Loan, and REL Midwest. These sponsorships enabled us to offer scholarships for high school teachers and counselors to attend the event and to reimburse their schools for the cost of substitutes. The sponsorships also enabled us to offer internships to students in higher education graduate programs to assist with policy summit logistics, to document and report on the proceedings of the summit, and to assist in writing a monograph that summarizes the event and current research, policy, and programmatic activity in the states to advance college readiness. Disciplinary Tuning. MHEC was awarded a $415,000, two‐year grant from Lumina Foundation in June 2011 to work with college and university faculty in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri to “tune” the academic 55
disciplines of psychology and marketing. The project began in September 2011 and will end in late spring/early summer of 2013. “Tuning” is a process through which faculty members create shared understandings of the knowledge and transferable skills students in specific academic disciplines and professional fields must demonstrate upon completion of their degrees. The process helps to clarify to students, parents, and policymakers what degree holders know, understand, and are able to do. In Tuning, faculty use learning outcomes as critical reference points to encourage diverse teaching methods and delivery models. By creating clear, transparent pathways to degree completion, Tuning facilitates retention, especially among students from underserved groups. Through consultation with students, recent graduates, other faculty, and employers about learning outcomes, Tuning better prepares graduates for citizenship and the workforce. Two 15‐person faculty teams—one in marketing and one in psychology—convened for the first time in November and met monthly from January to April to engage in the Tuning process. The teams are comprised of faculty from 2‐year public and 4‐year public and private non‐profit institutions. Another Lumina Foundation grantee—the Institute for Evidence‐Based Change (IEBC)—is providing technical and evaluation assistance to MHEC throughout the project. Robert Stein, a former MHEC commissioner and former commissioner of higher education in Missouri, is contributing to the initiative as the project evaluator. The Tuning teams will meet again in late June and three additional times in the fall to progress through all stages of the Tuning process. A conference on Tuning and related initiatives is being planned for late spring/early summer of 2013. MHEC/SHEEO/Higher Learning Commission Data and Policy Collaborative. At MHEC’s 7th annual retreat for state higher education executive officers (SHEEOs) and state higher education agency staff held in November 2010, discussion focused on regulation of proprietary institutions and the relationship of SHEEO agencies to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is the regional accreditor for all 12 MHEC states. Karen Solinski represented the Higher Learning Commission and Charlie Lenth represented the SHEEO national organization at the meeting. One of the outcomes of the meeting was an exploratory effort to identify areas of potential collaboration in the collection, sharing, and use of institutional data between state education agencies and the Higher Learning Commission. Indiana and Ohio volunteered at the meeting to participate in a data sharing collaborative exploratory initiative, and Illinois was later added. Oklahoma was invited to participate as a fourth partner as a non‐
MHEC state within the HLC footprint. Representatives of the four pilot states, together with representatives from MHEC, HLC, and SHEEO, have met several times either in person or via conference call, beginning in December 2010. A concept paper for an extended, grant‐funded project is being revised following feedback obtained from foundation representatives. MHEC staff will continue discussions with project partners and foundation representatives with the hope of launching a funded project sometime in 2012. Higher Education Redesign Initiative. MHEC is collaborating with the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development and College of Design on an initiative to bring transformative change to higher education. The initiative employs the concept of “Design Thinking for Social Innovation” in an effort to redesign higher education models, processes, and practices. In Design Thinking for Social Innovation, design tools are used to address complex problems by engaging users of 56
products or services to improve their utility, functionality, and accessibility. In higher education, students and families would be defined as primary users; college and university faculty and administrators might be considered secondary users while policymakers, employers, and members of the broader community might be considered tertiary users. The project is conceived as the next generation of the Associates Program convened by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education between 1998 and 2011. The “Design Associates” will be selected from emerging and established leaders across public and private sectors including policymakers, researchers, designers, instructors, artists, policy analysts, business leaders, foundation officers, and advocates, with the goal of facilitating transformational change in higher education. The centerpiece of the initiative is a series of design workshops that will bring together “Design Associates” and different “users” of higher education (primarily students and families) to develop prototype solutions in response to a specific problem‐based design challenge. The prototypes would then be presented to key influencers with the hope that they would be adopted, evaluated, and refined based on experience. MHEC is devoting resources to facilitate planning and development of the initiative with the aim of launching it in the fall of 2013. Resources are also being contributed by the two academic units at the University of Minnesota. The collaborating partners are working with development staff at the university to raise external funds to support the project. Eighth Annual Policy Summit. MHEC’s November 2012 policy summit will be held in conjunction with the MHEC annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19‐20. The theme of this year’s event, as identified and shaped by MHEC Commission Chair Jeff Haverly, is the relationship of higher education programs to workforce needs. Planning for the event is underway; focus groups were held in Columbus and in Dayton in March to obtain input on the theme and the program from potential attendees representing the higher education, government, business, and non‐profit sectors. The event will be organized in four parts: 1. DATA on industry and employment trends—what’s available; how is it used; how good/timely is it; how could it be improved; and if data were perfect and readily available to students would it make any difference? 2. CONTENT/SUBSTANCE of academic programs—what is taught; how is it communicated; how does it meet/not meet the needs of employers; to what extent does that matter; how do students communicate what they know and are able to do; and what differences exist (and appropriately so) among different types of institutions? 3. RELATIONSHIPS between higher education and employers—what exists; what is ideal; what feedback mechanisms exist to drive planning; what operating assumptions drive employer search behavior; and where do internships and co‐ops fit with the mix? 4. POLICY STRUCTURES that facilitate or impede institutions in developing, evaluating, and terminating academic programs—what enables or prevents institutions from being innovative or entrepreneurial; and what are the roles and places for accreditation, state regulations, and professional licensing? Institutional and Interagency Partnerships. MHEC continues to pursue opportunities to work with individual colleges and universities, systems, and policy and advocacy organizations in concert with our mission to advance education through cooperation. These formal partnerships include the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) in promising practices research and policy summit planning and the Institute for Academic Alliances at Kansas State University in regard to 57
our Midwest‐CREST initiative and related efforts in transfer and degree completion. We are also engaged in collaborative work with academic units at the University of Minnesota, and we worked with the Data Quality Campaign to co‐host a regional convening on interstate data sharing, which was held in Minneapolis in July 2011. We have also been in discussions with the American Institutes for Research, which operates the Regional Education Laboratory‐Midwest through its Learning Point Associates (LPA) subsidiary, about a possible collaborative relationship that would link the K‐12 research and policy work conducted by LPA to related postsecondary level work conducted by MHEC. Requests for Policy‐Related Information. The MHEC staff receives requests for specific data or information from commissioners and others in the government and education sectors. These requests are more frequent during state legislative sessions. Requests received in the recent past have concerned accountability mechanisms, completion‐based funding models, textbook pricing and alternative procurement models, improving the rigor of the high school senior year, dual enrollment and other accelerated learning opportunities, remedial education, proprietary institution regulation, the status of state budgets and tuition schedules, income‐contingent loan schemes, revision of the financial aid application process, P‐20 councils, prior learning assessments, sabbatical policies, and interstate migration of college graduates. Responses to these requests can take an hour or several days depending on the level of detail requested and the availability of data resources. Policy Research Presentations, Conference Attendance, and Other Professional Activity 
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Midwest Student Exchange Program Prepared by Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings and Chief Financial Officer The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) offers reduced tuition rates to students in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Since 1994, MHEC has been providing more affordable educational opportunities for students to attend out‐
of‐state institutions at reduced costs. MSEP serves as the Midwest’s largest multi‐state tuition reciprocity program. Nearly 100 campuses from the participating states have opened their doors to students at reduced rates. Public institutions enrolling students under the program agree to charge no more than 150% of the in‐state resident tuition rate while private institutions offer a 10% reduction on their tuition rates. Data on the 2010‐11 school year is presented below. Illinois began participating in MSEP effective for the 2011‐12 school year. Enrollment data for Illinois residents and institutions is not included in the 2010‐11 report as a result. MSEP Enrollment by Students' Home State of Residence 2010‐11 State Enrollment Indiana 175 Kansas 692 Michigan 608 Minnesota 200 Missouri 349 Nebraska 662 North Dakota 53 Wisconsin 537 Total 3,276 MSEP Enrollment by Institution State 2010‐11 State Enrollment Indiana 161 Kansas 295 Michigan 200 Minnesota 177 Missouri 1,264 Nebraska 221 North Dakota 579 Wisconsin 379 Total 3,276 61
MSEP Student Enrollment Status 2010‐11 Status Count of Students Entering 2,068 Continuing 1,208 Total 3,276 Tuition Savings By Home State of Residence (in dollars) State 2010‐11 TOTAL Indiana $ 539,686 $ 910,282 Kansas $ 4,459,943 $ 45,545,115 Michigan $ 2,926,042 $ 19,924,715 Minnesota $ 1,256,130 $ 7,927,353 Missouri $ 2,205,725 $ 20,774,532 Nebraska $ 3,178,165 $ 36,108,321 North Dakota $ 282,749 $ 1,573,042 Wisconsin $ 3,028,007 $ 10,329,244 Totals $ 17,876,447 $ 143,092,603 Average MSEP Savings by Students' Home State of Residence 2010‐11 School Year State Average Savings Indiana $ 3,084 Kansas $ 6,445 Michigan $ 4,814 Minnesota $ 6,284 Missouri $ 6,320 Nebraska $ 4,801 North Dakota $ 5,335 Wisconsin $ 5,639 Average $ 5,457 62
e‐Transcript Initiative Prepared by Jennifer Dahlquist, Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings and Chief Financial Officer The Student Access Advisory Committee (SAAC) released a request for proposals (RFP) in February 2006 to identify a vendor that could establish a comprehensive electronic transcript initiative for all eligible participants (public/private secondary and postsecondary schools) in the twelve state region of the compact, while providing the states with cost savings that could only be achieved by working collaboratively. On June 8, 2006, SAAC presented its unanimous recommendation of Parchment Inc. (formerly Docufide) to the MHEC Executive Committee, which also gave its unanimous approval and entered into a contract to provide e‐transcript services. The MHEC e‐Transcript Initiative (ETI) offers a mechanism to facilitate the transfer of student information in a consistent format between MHEC’s public and private high schools to MHEC’s public and private colleges and universities. The ETI also facilitates the transfer of student information among all participating MHEC postsecondary institutions. The transcript service, provided by Parchment Inc., is available through an agreement with MHEC. All high schools and public and private non‐profit colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and statewide higher education agencies in MHEC member states are eligible to participate in the e‐Transcript Initiative. In March of 2011 Docufide rebranded under the name Parchment Inc.; however, the software itself will retain the Docufide brand. Eight MHEC states are currently utilizing the e‐Transcript Initiative – Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Ohio just started the project initiation phase and will be included in the next reporting cycle. The table below outlines the program usage in each of the member states. High School % of Schools % of Schools Usage 2010 Usage 2011 Usage 2012 Usage Total Sender Registered Live Total Total YTD Complete* Network Illinois 18% 11% ‐‐ 53,046 14,204 130,395 Indiana 100% 84% 96,891 130,640 29,684 377,428 Kansas 82% 65% 212 15,242 5,737 21,191 Michigan 100% 79% 55,555 183,883 49,259 287,660 Minnesota 45% 20% 38,946 54,409 12,127 148,179 Nebraska 83% 65% 4,470 4,053 968 15,150 Ohio ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Wisconsin 35% 11% 25,934 65,578 17,988 113,594 *Usage Total Complete includes usage for a state since the inception of e‐Transcript, which for many states began prior to 2010. 63
The table below describes the registration statistics in each of the states participating in the e‐Transcript Initiative. e‐Transcript Initiative Registration Statistics College Receiver Network % Public % Private Total Illinois ‐‐ ‐‐ 43% Indiana 100% 100% 100.0% Kansas 100% 100% 100.0% Michigan 100% 38% 69% Minnesota 100% 100% 100.0% Nebraska 100% 84% 92.0% Ohio ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ Wisconsin 100% 100% 100.0% Below is a summary table of ETI activities in the various MHEC states. e‐Transcript Initiative Status Update State ETI Status Update Iowa Illinois The state selected another vendor. The project is currently in the implementation phase for e‐transcripts and the design phase for SDRS. Indiana Adoption continues to increase annually. The state added college‐send services to the initiative in late 2010 and is targeting 100% registered by the end of this academic year. Usage numbers are exceeding expectations. The initiative was extended through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE). There are no new updates to report. The state intends to pursue the creation of an internal transcript system. In light of the change in funding, Parchment has converted all participating schools to either annual license or student pay. Parchment was selected as the e‐transcript provider, and the project is currently in the pre‐launch phase. There are no new updates to report. Parchment is currently partnering with Wisconsin to determine ongoing funding models. Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Dakota Nebraska Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin The contract with Parchment expires on November 1, 2012. As a result, the ETI Project Advisory Committee has begun drafting an RFP that will be released this summer. 64
MHEC Commissioners Executive Officers Chair: Jeff Haverly, South Dakota Vice Chair: Randy Ferlic, Nebraska Treasurer: Ed Maloney, Illinois Executive Committee
Illinois: Ed Maloney, Addison Woodward Indiana: Thomas J. Snyder, Carlin Yoder Iowa: Greg Forristall, Olivia Madison Kansas: Barbara Ballard, Andy Tompkins Michigan: David Eisler, Robert Genetski Minnesota: Robert Jones, Bud Nornes Missouri: Gerald Brouder, David Pearce Nebraska: Greg Adams, Randolph Ferlic North Dakota: Tim Flakoll, William Goetz Ohio: Peggy Lehner, OPEN South Dakota: Jeffrey Haverly, OPEN Wisconsin: Sheila Harsdorf, Rolf Wegenke Ex Officio: Lyndon Carlson (MN) Ex Officio: Bill Napier (OH) Ex Officio: Teresa Lubbers (IN) Ex Officio: Bob Downer (IA) Naomi D. Jakobsson
Chair, Higher Education Committee IL House of Representatives 257‐S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217‐558‐1009 E‐mail: naomi@naomijakobsson.com ILLINOIS Naomi Jakobsson was elected to the General Assembly in the fall of 2002. Before that time, she served as Champaign County recorder for 12 years, interim director of a domestic violence shelter and the executive director of the University YWCA. Jakobsson's top priorities as state representative are to increase funding for education, stand up for the University of Illinois, improve access to affordable health care, strengthen environmental standards, fuel our local economy and be an accessible representative. As chairperson of the House Human Services committee, Naomi feels that issues surrounding the health and well‐being of Illinois citizens are important. She leads the committee in discussing and voting on legislation that impacts a broad range of health issues, including mental health, developmental disabilities, home and community‐based services for the disabled, public aid, children and family services, public health and social services. Naomi also serves as the vice‐chairperson of the Higher Education and the Telecommunications Committees and as a member of the Higher Education, Higher Education‐Appropriations, Elections & Campaign Reform, Environmental Health, Public Policy & Accountability, and Adoption Reform Committees. Furthermore, Naomi worked to keep mercury out of the environment and reduce its emissions 90% by the year 2009. She also supported the addition of more recycling bins in Illinois schools and offices. In addition, she worked diligently to protect our natural resources like the Mahomet aquifer. Naomi recognizes that identity theft is a major problem in today’s world. She continues to push for tighter protections by sponsoring legislation to allow any consumer to place a security freeze on his or her credit report if wrongdoing is suspected. She also supported tougher penalties for those who 65
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Naomi is also an advocate for issues concerning children and senior citizens. She has sponsored legislation to require schools to report cases of child abuse to authorities and to crack down on sex offenders who may want to harm our children by giving those offenders lifetime court supervision. Naomi also sponsored legislation that increases the senior citizen homestead exemption and allows elderly homeowners to freeze their property tax assessments and avoid an increase in their tax bills. Naomi and her husband Eric have been active in adoptive services and parent support groups through the adoption of six of their eight children. Eric and Naomi have eleven grandchildren and are members of the McKinley Presbyterian Church in Champaign. Edward D. Maloney
Chair, Senate Higher Education Committee Illinois State Senate 121B Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217‐782‐5145 E‐mail: ed@edmaloney.com Senator Ed Maloney has served in the Senate since 2003. He previously served in the House from 1992‐1993. His current committee assignments are: Committee of the Whole; Higher Education (Chairperson); Labor; Appropriations II; Consumer Protection; Redistricting; and Deficit Reduction. Senator Ed Maloney is a full‐time legislator. His legislative agenda has included successful passage of laws aimed at providing better educational opportunities for Illinois students, combating childhood diseases, and providing financial relief to senior citizens. Senator Maloney’s professional memberships have included the Illinois Principal’s Association, the National Council for Social Studies, the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Southwest Suburban Counselors’ Association, and he is a current member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, Local #943. His professional experience includes: Twenty‐eight years as a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator, and coach at Oak Lawn High School and four years as an area manager and director of professional development for the Chicago Park District. Ed was an assistant principal and dean of faculty at Brother Rice High School in Chicago from 2001 to 2008. He was the physical instructor (seasonal) 1975‐91 at the Chicago Park District, area manager at Kennedy Park 1997‐99, director of professional development 1999‐2001. He has spent 15 years as an ISHA basketball official. Senator Maloney received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Lewis University and a master’s degree in education from Chicago State University. Ed has been married to Norine Smith for 41 years and has four sons and ten grandchildren. Suzanne Morris Vice Chair Illinois Community College Board 2008 Carillon Dr. Grayslake, IL 60030 Phone: 217‐785‐0123 E‐mail: morrissuzanne@hotmail.com Suzanne Morris is a marketing and public relations consultant. Early in her career, Ms. Morris worked as a public information coordinator for the College of Lake County, a community college in Grayslake, and later as a marketing consultant for a number of government and business clients. She serves as a volunteer court appointed special advocate for children currently in the Department of Children and Family Services system. 66
George W. Reid Executive Director Illinois Board of Higher Education 431 East Adams, Second Floor Springfield, IL 62701‐1404 Phone: 217‐782‐2551 E‐mail: reid@ibhe.org Dr. George W. Reid joined the Illinois Board of Higher Education as executive director on December 27, 2010. He is the former assistant secretary for planning and academic affairs at the Maryland Commission for Higher Education. His career has encompassed a broad array of teaching, administrative, and executive positions, including one as president of Kentucky State University. Addison E. Woodward, Jr.
Board Member Illinois Board of Higher Education 45 Commons Drive Palos Park, IL 60464 Phone: 708‐923‐1104 E‐mail: addisonwoodward@sbcglobal.net Dr. Woodward chaired the Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governor's State University (GSU) from 1979 through 2002, overseeing an academic unit with more than 40 full‐time and part‐
time faculty and 200 undergraduate and 350 graduate majors. Under his leadership, the counseling and psychology programs sought and maintained national accreditation. He is an emeritus professor at GSU and also taught at Albion College in Michigan. Dr. Woodward earned his B.S. in psychology summa cum laude from C.W. Post College in Brookville, N.Y., received a master's degree from Connecticut College, and earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Toronto. Robert W. Pritchard (alternate)
Republican Spokesperson, Higher Education Committee Illinois House of Representatives 200‐3N Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217‐782‐0425 E‐mail: bob@pritchardstaterep.com Bob Pritchard has served as Illinois state representative for 8 years following a career in agribusiness, university communications and broadcasting. A full‐time legislator, he still finds time to manage the family farming operation with his son. Pritchard has broad interests in P‐20 education highlighted by his selection as Republican spokesman for the House Higher Education Committee, appointment to 4 House education committees and service as co‐chair of the Illinois Legislative Education Caucus. He serves as a member of the Complete College Illinois coalition. Prior to his appointment as representative, Pritchard served as DeKalb County board chair, and board member for state and national FFA and 4‐H youth organizations. 67
Tom Dermody Chair, Higher Education Subcommittee, Ways and Means Indiana General Assembly State House 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317‐232‐9619 E‐mail: h20@in.gov INDIANA Stat State Representative Tom Dermody and his wife Jackie live in La Porte with their two young children, Katie and Ben. Elected to the state legislature in 2006, Rep. Dermody owns and manages a small business. Rep. Dermody serves as a board member for the La Porte YMCA and the Salvation Army. In addition, he was the past president and vice president and former member of the La Porte Community School Corporation.
Dennis C. Rittenmeyer President (Retired June 2011) Calumet College of Saint Joseph 8517 Northcote Ave. Munster, IN 46321 E‐mail: drittenmeyer@ccsj.edu Dr. Rittenmeyer received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan University and his Ph.D. in higher education administration from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He began his career as a resident director at Michigan State, and aside from a two year stint as captain in the U.S. Army, he has spent the last 40 years in higher education. He retired from Calumet College of St. Joseph on June 30, 2011, capping a distinguished 40‐year career in higher education. Some of the notable accomplishments of his tenure include: • The development of accelerated programs in organization management, healthcare management and public safety administration to assist adult learners • The development of master’s degree programs in teaching, public safety administration, and quality assurance • The achievement of 10 year accreditation by the North Central Association • The establishment of the Public Safety Institute, which has organized projects such as the Major Crimes Task Force and literacy and drug assessments of inmates at the Lake County Jail • Development of an athletic program which now includes 19 teams in eleven sports, including the men’s basketball team which won the CCAC conference championship and the men’s and women’s bowling teams which earned a trip to the national finals. • U.S. News & World Report has named the college number one in diversity among colleges in the Midwest for the past ten years. Knowing the necessity of public transportation, Dr. Rittenmeyer accepted the position of president of the Regional Bus Authority and served the area for ten years. He and the RBA promoted the idea of a transportation system that unites the cities of the region in an effort to promote access to employment and education in an affordable manner. He recently stepped down from that position and was named “Distinguished Hoosier” by Gov. Mitch Daniels for his “tireless work to improve public transportation in northwest Indiana.” He has previously served as chairman of the Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council and as president of the Tri‐City Mental Health Board of Directors. 68
Ken Sauer Senior Associate Commissioner for Research and Academic Affairs Indiana Commission for Higher Education 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 550 Indianapolis, IN 46204‐1984 Phone: 317‐464‐4400 x121 E‐mail: kens@che.in.gov Dr. Sauer has been with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 1985 and holds the position of senior associate commissioner for research and academic affairs. His duties as chief academic officer for the commission include: • Making recommendations on proposals for new degree programs • Reviewing existing degree programs • Analyzing programs with few graduates or low enrollments • Overseeing commission student data systems • Representing the commission with various external constituencies, such as the Indiana General Assembly • Collaborating with other units of state government on inter‐agency projects • Undertaking applied research and policy studies While at the commission, he has been closely associated with a number of special state‐level initiatives, including: • Indiana e‐Transcript Initiative • Formulation of dual credit policy • Development and implementation of Indiana’s comprehensive community college system • Transfer Indiana Initiative, including working with the Statewide Transfer and Articulation Committee (STAC), and funding and implementation of a statewide transfer web site • Agreement on the future directions of IU and Purdue regional campuses • Indiana’s strategic directions framework for policy and planning development in higher education. Prior to joining the commission, he served with the Illinois Board of Higher Education (1980‐1985) and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) in Boulder, Colorado (1975‐1980). While at NCHEMS, Dr. Sauer developed a classification system that is still used annually by all colleges and universities in the United States for reporting degree data to the federal government, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP codes). He also developed a projection model that was used for many years by the U.S. Secretary of Health for periodically reporting data on nursing supply and demand to the President and Congress. Dr. Sauer earned his Ph.D. in international relations/government from the Claremont Graduate University and his bachelor of arts in sociology from St. John Fisher College. Between college and graduate school, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer on the island of St. Kitts in the West Indies. Thomas J. Snyder President Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana 50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46208‐5752 Phone: 317‐921‐4265 E‐mail: tsnyder@ivytech.edu Thomas J. Snyder serves as president of Ivy Tech Community College, the nation's largest singly‐
accredited statewide community college system and the largest institution of higher education in Indiana. Appointed in 2007, Snyder leads the strategic, academic and operational processes of Indiana's largest and fastest growing college with more than 130,000 students at 23 campuses and 100 learning centers that provide a full‐spectrum of educational resources, transfer credits, associate degrees, workforce training, and professional certification. Prior to joining Ivy Tech, Snyder held chairman and CEO/president positions at Flagship Energy Systems Center and Delco Remy International, Inc., respectively. During his 11 years at the helm of Delco Remy, he established a new business model and diversified the company from a $500 million automotive parts supplier to $1.3 billion in sales as global leader in truck, off‐road, and aftermarket products with more than 6,000 employees worldwide. 69
Snyder began his career at General Motors Corporation, advancing through executive positions in engineering, marketing, and sales for automotive batteries, magnetics, and electric vehicle components. He graduated from Kettering University, formerly General Motors Institute in 1967, with a degree in mechanical engineering. Snyder also holds a master's degree in business administration from Indiana University. Snyder also completed a six‐year tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force with research and development assignments at Vandenberg and Andrews Air Force Bases and the Pentagon. He serves on the boards of Conexus, Contech, Ener1, BioCrossroads, The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, The Education Council of the National Association of Manufacturers, Great Lakes Manufacturing Council, and the Paramount Theatre. Additionally, he is active on the Executive Committee of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Council of St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville. Carlin Yoder Assistant Majority Caucus Chair Indiana State Senate 200 W. Washington St., (4‐D N) Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317‐232‐9984 E‐mail: s12@in.gov Senator Yoder joined the Indiana Senate in 2008 and represents Senate District 12 which includes portions of Elkhart County. He was appointed ranking member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development on August 19, 2009. Senator Yoder is a graduate of Indiana University ‐ South Bend, an administrator at Clinton Christian Schools, and owns Danceworks Academy in Goshen. Teresa S. Lubbers (alternate)
Commissioner Indiana Commission for Higher Education 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 550 Indianapolis, IN 46204‐1909 Phone: 317‐464‐4400 x133 E‐mail: teresal@che.in.gov Teresa Lubbers became Indiana’s commissioner for higher education in 2009, following a 17‐year career in the Indiana State Senate. During her tenure as a senator, she chaired the Education and Career Development Committee, leading efforts to improve K‐12 and higher education. Lubbers has been active in many organizations, including the Indiana Education Roundtable, Midwestern Higher Education Compact, Independent Colleges of Indiana, Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education, Education Commission of the States, and the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She is co‐founder and co‐chair of the Richard Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, a 20‐year old program that prepares women for positions in the public sector, and is a board member of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. For more than 15 years, Lubbers operated Capitol Communications, a communications firm. She served as director of information for Inc. magazine, deputy press secretary and legislative assistant for the Office of Senator Richard Lugar, and public information officer for Mayor Lugar. Lubbers taught English at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. She earned her master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government in 1981, and a bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University in 1973. Lubbers has won numerous awards, including the state’s Sagamore of the Wabash, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Government Leader of the year, the GEO Foundation’s Education Leader of the Year, the Indiana Commission on Women’s Torchbearer Award for Women in Government, and Indiana University’s Welsh‐Bowen Distinguished Hoosier Award. 70
Robert N. Downer Regent Board of Regents, State of Iowa 2029 Rochester Court Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: 319‐338‐9222 E‐mail: bobd@meardonlaw.com IOWA Greg Forristall Chair, Education Committee Iowa House of Representatives Macedonia, IA 51549 Phone: 712‐486‐2271 E‐mail: greg.forristall@legis.state.ia.us Robert N. Downer is a member of the Iowa City law firm of Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C., with which he has been associated since receiving a juris doctor degree from the University of Iowa College of Law and being admitted to the Iowa Bar, both in 1963. Mr. Downer also holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Iowa, awarded in 1961, and served as student body president in 1960‐61. Mr. Downer’s practice of law has concentrated in the fields of corporate law and trusts and estates. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in these fields since 1995. He has also been an active member of the Johnson County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations, having served as president of both the Johnson County and Iowa State Bar Associations. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, for which he serves as Iowa state chair, and is a Life Fellow of both the Iowa State and American Bar Foundations. He has been the recipient of the Excellence in Service Award of Legal Services Corporation of Iowa and the Award of Merit of the Iowa State Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Downer has been involved in a wide variety of civic organizations, including the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Iowa City, both of which he has served as president. He has also been chair of the Iowa City Area Development Group, president of the Board of Trustees of the Iowa City Public Library, and served as a director and secretary of both Christian Retirement Services, Inc., and the Community Foundation of Johnson County. Currently he is a director of the Iowa Law School Foundation and a trustee of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights. Greg Forristall, a retired farmer, is serving his third term in the Iowa House on the Education (chairperson), Ways and Means and Labor Committees and the Education Appropriations Budget Subcommittee. His memberships include Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Grist Mill Fine Arts Council, American Legislative Exchange Council, Iowa State Board of Education, Iowa Western Community College Board, Pottawattamie Republican Central Committee, Council Bluffs Sister Cities, US Grains Council and Iowa College Student Aid Commission. He holds a bachelor of music and master of arts degrees from the University of Iowa and resides in Macedonia, Iowa, with his wife, Carol. 71
Connie Hornbeck Past Board Chair and Treasurer Iowa Association of Community College Trustees CJ’s – 109 South 6th St. Missouri Valley, IA 51555 Phone: 712‐642‐4033 E‐mail: cjfuturesinc@gmail.com Olivia A. Madison Dean of the Library Iowa State University 302 Parks Library Ames, IA 50011‐2140 Phone: 515‐294‐1443 E‐mail: omadison@iastate.edu Olivia Madison is dean of the library at Iowa State University. She is the 2010 recipient of the Margaret Mann Citation and has published widely in the bibliographic standards area. As a long‐
standing member of International Federation of Library Association’s Standing Committee of the Section on Cataloguing, Ms. Madison served two two‐year terms as chair of the Study Group on Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records. (These terms were interrupted by a two‐year term as chair of the Standing Committee of the Section of Cataloging.) The work of this group has been broadly influential in shaping the development of several international cataloging codes including Resource Description and Access (RDA). More recently, Ms. Madison served as a member and co‐chair of the Library of Congress’s Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control. The conclusions of this diversely constituted group are likely to have widespread effects on the future of cataloging at the Library of Congress, nationally and internationally. Brian Schoenjahn Chair, Education Appropriations Subcommittee Iowa State Senate PO Box 117 Arlington, IA 50606 Phone: 563‐633‐4065 E‐mail: brian.schoenjahn@legis.state.ia.us Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1951. Graduated with BA in English literature and political science and minor in philosophy from Morningside College in 1974. Employed by the Northwest Iowa Crime Commission from 1974‐1979 as criminal justice planner and by the Christian Home Association from 1980‐1986 as president of Youth, Inc. Incorporated CJ Futures, Inc., with husband in 1986. Serves as president and CEO of CJ Futures, Inc., a full service lawn service company, a landscape design company and a retail lawn and garden center located in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Certified as an Iowa landscape design professional and garden center professional with Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association in 2004. Served as trustee for Iowa Western Community College since 1995. Appointed as Iowa Western Community College’s representative to Iowa Association of Community College Trustees in 2004. Appointed as IACCT representative to MHEC in 2005. Married to Jim Hornbeck, retired educator and co‐owner of CJ Futures, Inc. Four grown children, Shelly, Shad and Jessica are married and working in their chosen professions, and Phoebe Jo is a 2005 freshman in college. Resides in rural Logan, Iowa, and enjoys gardening, horses, and reading. State Senator Brian Schoenjahn is currently serving his second term in the Iowa Senate. He represents Senate District 12, which includes Buchanan and Clayton counties and precincts in Fayette, Black Hawk, and Delaware counties. 72
Senator Schoenjahn is chair of the Education Budget Subcommittee and vice‐chair of the Education Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations, Judiciary, Local Government, and Natural Resources committees. Schoenjahn served as mayor of Arlington from 1977‐2004. He taught in the Starmont Community Schools from 1972‐2005. He is a volunteer EMT with the Arlington Fire Department and Ambulance Service and served on the Oelwein Covenant/Mercy Hospital Board of Directors. Schoenjahn holds a bachelor’s degree in social science and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Northern Iowa. He is also a licensed pilot. Senator Schoenjahn and his wife, Barbara, have one daughter, Ashley. Barbara teaches elementary physical education at Starmont and is a past chair of the Iowa Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The family attends Sacred Heart Church in Oelwein. Nancy Boettger (alternate)
Member, Education Committee & Appropriations Committee Iowa State Senate 926 Ironwood Road Harlan, IA 51537 Phone: 712‐744‐3290 E‐mail: nancy.boettger@legis.state.ia.us Karen Misjak (alternate) Executive Director Iowa College Student Aid Commission 600 E 12th St., 5th Floor Des Moines, IA 50319‐3609 Phone: 515‐725‐3400 E‐mail: karen.misjak@iowa.gov Nancy Boettger, a farmer, bed and breakfast owner, and a former educator. Born in Chicago and raised in Evanston, IL. Resides in Harlan. Received B.S. in sociology from Iowa State University and B.A. in education from Buena Vista College. Member of P.E.O., American Baptist Homes of the Midwest Board of Directors, and Iowa Prayer Breakfast board member. Member of First Baptist Church. Husband David; three sons, one daughter, and 11 grandchildren. Serving fourth term in the Senate. Karen Misjak has led the Iowa College Student Aid Commission as executive director since 2005. The state agency administers state scholarship, grant, work study, and loan forgiveness programs totaling over $68.5 million annually, provides borrowers with assistance to avoid the serious consequences of default, conducts research, distributes higher education data, and offers Iowans assistance in obtaining student financial aid and college‐related information. Through its role, the Iowa College Student Aid Commission also serves as the state‐designated administrator of the U.S. Department of Education’s College Access Challenge Grant, which is designed to increase the college‐going culture in Iowa. Additionally, Iowa College Aid is the administrator of the Federal GEAR‐UP Grant, a multi‐year state‐wide grant which is being utilized to provide early awareness programming and outreach initiatives to thousands of Iowa’s students and families. The Iowa College Student Aid Commission also serves as the state of Iowa’s designated guaranty agency for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), a role it assumed in 1978. Although recent legislation eliminated FFELP beginning with new loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2010, the agency will continue to oversee its existing loan portfolio. Prior to 2005, Karen served as director of student assistance division of the Missouri Department of Higher Education. She was responsible for the administration of the state grant and scholarship programs and the division served as the state‐designated guarantor for FFELP in Missouri. Karen graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia. 73
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Director of AEA Services Area Education Services 204 Lori Lane Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Phone: 402‐250‐5566 E‐mail: bsiegrist@aea10.k12.ia.us Member of the Board of Trustees, Iowa Western Community College
Sharon S. Steckman (alternate)
State Representative Iowa House of Representatives 1038 – 15th Street NE Mason City, IA 50401 Phone: 641‐424‐9362 E‐mail: sharon.steckman@legis.state.ia.us Sharon Steckman is a longtime resident of Mason City. She was born in Chicago, Ill., and grew up in Arizona, Colo., and Nebraska. As an adult, before choosing to settle in Mason City, she lived in Ithaca, New York; Detroit: and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mason City has been her home since 1976, and it’s where she raised her two boys, Jon and Matthew Pete. Sharon’s involvement and support in her children’s community activities was always paramount, and she served on the board of the Mason City Swim Club and the Mason City Youth Hockey Association. While involved in those activities, Sharon decided to finish the degree she had started at Kearney State College in Kearney, Neb., so she began a two‐year, three‐day a week commute to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She graduated with honors and was the first in the Education Department at ISU to student teach in Mason City. She achieved this by working out an agreement with ISU and the University of Northern Iowa. In 1980, Sharon began working for the Mason City Community School District, teaching second grade, fourth grade and fifth grade and working as a Title I reading specialist. While teaching for the Mason City School District, she went on to earn her master’s degree in education from Morningside College. Sharon has always enjoyed challenges. She spent a summer in Yellowstone Park working for the park service. She also accepted a teaching assignment overseas in Portugal, working with children from 19 different countries, speaking almost as many languages. She was a RAGBRAI participant for six years. Also, for 5 ½ years, she and her husband, Alan, raised their granddaughter, Rachel Steckman. The challenges Sharon enjoys the most are bringing people together, listening and solving problems. While living in Cedar Rapids, she was a member of the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission. While a member of the Mason City Education Association, she served as president and later served six years as chief negotiator. Since retiring from the Mason City School District, Sharon is looking forward to the challenge of representing Mason City, helping it prosper and grow, and looks forward to being a part of that process. Sharon and Alan, her husband of 14 years, have four children: Jon, Matthew, Pete and Lisa (Aaron). They have nine grandchildren. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and helps with the Trinity God Squad. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys golfing, gardening, hiking and traveling. 74
Gary Steinke (alternate)
President Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities 505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1030 Des Moines, IA 50309‐2399 Phone: 515‐282‐3175 E‐mail: gary@iacu.org Gary Steinke is an Iowa native from De Witt, Iowa. He graduated from DeWitt Central High School in 1976. He received his B.A. degree from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and his M.A. from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He served as the caucus staff director in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1983‐1990, worked as assistant to the governor as the legislative liaison from 1990‐1994. From 1994‐2003 he was the assistant to the president and director of governmental relations at Iowa State University. In 2003 he became the deputy executive director of the Iowa Board of Regents, and in 2004 he became the executive director of the Board of Regents. November of 2007 Steinke was named president of the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. He is married to Terri Steinke and they have two sons, Tyler and Adam Barbara W. Ballard
State Representative Kansas House of Representatives 1532 Alvamar Lawrence, KS 66047‐1605 Phone: 785‐296‐7697 E‐mail: barbara.ballard@house.ks.gov KANSAS Barbara Ballard represents Lawrence's 44th District. She is also the associate director for outreach at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. Ballard worked in KU's student service division, now called Student Success, for 24 years, starting as director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center. She has served as interim dean of student life, associate vice chancellor for student affairs, and associate vice provost for student success. Prior to being elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1992, she was a member and president of the Lawrence School Board. She also has served as a member of the boards for the Lawrence Children's Choir, Lawrence Arts Center, Cottonwood Inc., Independence Inc., and the Chamber of Commerce. She was selected for Leadership Lawrence and Leadership Kansas. Ballard earned master's and doctoral degrees in counseling from Kansas State University in Manhattan. She earned a bachelor's degree from Webster College in St. Louis. Terrie Huntington
State Senator Kansas State Senate 235‐E State Capitol 300 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: 785‐296‐7639 E‐mail: terriehuntington@gmail.com Prior to being named senator in a mid‐term election, Senator Terrie Huntington served as a state representative for over three terms in the Kansas House of Representatives. Senator Huntington was raised in Clearwater, Kansas. She has a background in communications and is a graduate of the University of Kansas. Senator Huntington is a recipient of the Outstanding Alumnae Service Award, University of Kansas, 2001. She has a long history of public service, including her roles as a past member of the National Development Council of the University of Kansas Endowment Association; a former member of the Mission Hills Planning Commission; a member of the Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce; an executive board member of the Shawnee Mission Education 75
Foundation; past president of the PTA for both Shawnee Mission East and Corinth Elementary School; a volunteer with the United Community Services, and as a member of her church. Senator Huntington and her husband Jim have two children. Juana “Janie” Perkins
Member Kansas Board of Regents 1205 Fleming Garden City, KS 67846 Phone: 620‐805‐7172 E‐mail: jperkins@gckschools.com Juana “Janie” Perkins was originally appointed to the Kansas Board of Regents in 2005 by former Governor Kathleen Sebelius. She was reappointed in 2009 to a second term by Governor Mark Parkinson. She has served as a member of the Fiscal Affairs and Audit, Regents Retirement Plan, and the CEO Assessment Committees. She is currently serving as member of the Board’s Academic Affairs Committee, and as the representative to the Kansas Campus Compact. She is the Supplemental Programs Coordinator with the Garden City Public School District, USD 457. Perkins previously served as the mayor of Garden City in 2005 and city commissioner from 2001‐2007. She has served on various local and state boards and organizations. Perkins received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree with English to Speakers of other Languages Endorsement from Newman University in Wichita. She is a graduate of the Leadership Kansas Program. She and her husband, Dr. Harold Perkins, have five children. She loves spending time with family and friends, reading, art and traveling. Photo Unavailable Richard E. Short President Short & Son, Inc. 408 West 9th Street Goodland, KS 67735 Phone: 785‐899‐4739 E‐mail: dshort@st‐tel.net Richard Short is the president of Short & Son Inc., a family trucking business, and president of Century Feeders Inc., a 10,000 cattle feedlot.He served more than 25 years on the Goodland USD 352 Board of Education, including three stints as the board president. Short is a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. Andy Tompkins President and CEO Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612‐1368 Phone: 785‐296‐3421 E‐mail: atompkins@ksbor.org Andy Tompkins became president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents on June 1, 2010. Prior to coming to the Board of Regents, Dr. Tompkins served in a variety of roles in education in Kansas. At the university level, he has been a college dean, a department chair, and an associate professor of educational leadership. His state service includes nine years as Commissioner of Education for the state of Kansas. He has also served as a high school English teacher, high school principal, and district superintendent. He has been recognized for his accomplishments which include selection as the Kansas Superintendent of the Year in 1992, induction into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame in 2001, recipient of the Governor’s Award presented by the Kansas State High School Activities Association in 2002, and recipient of the Leadership Kansas Alumnus of the Year Award in 2002. He also received the University of Kansas College of Education Distinguished Service Award in 2004, and the Emporia State University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2005. 76
Marci Francisco (alternate)
State Senator Kansas State Senate Statehouse, Room 134E 300 SW 10th St. Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: 785‐842‐6402 E‐mail: marci.francisco@senate.ks.gov Senator Marci Francisco represents the 2nd Senate District in Kansas that includes the communities of Lawrence and Lecompton, having been elected to the Kansas Senate in 2004 and re‐elected in 2008. As a state senator, Marci serves as the ranking democratic member on both the Senate Agriculture Committee and Senate Natural Resources Committee. She is also a member of the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, the Senate Utilities Committee, and the Joint Committees on Arts & Cultural Resources, Legislative & Educational Planning, and State Building Construction. Marci is also involved in several local organizations, including the Lawrence Preservation Alliance, the East Lawrence and Oread Neighborhood Associations and the University of Kansas Student Housing Association. In April 2008, she was awarded the Helen Fluker Open and Accessible Government Award by the Lawrence‐Douglas County League of Women Voters, an organization of which she is also a member. As a two‐term mayor of Lawrence and former city commissioner, Marci led efforts to protect the downtown, plan for new and existing neighborhoods, and start the city’s recycling program. Marci graduated from the University of Kansas in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental design and again in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. When she is not serving the Kansas Legislature, Marci works for the Center for Sustainability at KU. She and her husband, Joe Bickford, reside in Lawrence. Marc Rhoades (alternate)
Chair, House Appropriations Committee Kansas House of Representatives 1006 Lazy Creek Drive Newton, KS 67114 Phone: 316‐284‐9725 E‐mail: marcrhoades@house.ks.gov Kansas State Representative Marc Rhoades represents the 72nd District and is the chairman for the Appropriations Committee, Kansas House of Representatives. He is also an online instructor for Axia Online, University of Phoenix. Representative Rhoades received his M.B.A. from Friends University in Wichita, KS (2000); his M. Div. from Chesapeake Theological Seminary in Linthicum, MD (1998); and his M. A. in religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (1992). 77
MICHIGAN David L. Eisler President Ferris State University 1201 South State Street, CSS 301 Big Rapids, MI 49307‐2295 Phone: 231‐591‐2500 E‐mail: eislerd@ferris.edu Dr. David L. Eisler has served as president of Ferris State University since July 2003. Under his leadership Ferris has experienced eight years of record enrollments, resulting in Ferris’ status as the fastest growing public university in the state. Through his leadership Ferris State University provides education in Big Rapids, at seventeen locations throughout Michigan, and online. Within Michigan Dr. Eisler works actively on issues of higher education and economic development in his position as Ferris president and through his service on the Council for Labor and Economic Growth. Throughout the region he seeks to build collaborative approaches to limit costs in postsecondary education as a member of the Executive Committee of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. He promotes the area through service on the Steering Committee of the West Michigan Policy Conference and the West Michigan Regional Air Alliance. Throughout his career, Dr. Eisler has been heavily involved in community service, and he believes strongly that service is an important component of the educational experience. With the American Association of State College and Universities and the New York Times, he helped create the American Democracy Project. He currently serves as chair of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, and serves on the boards of the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Michigan Association of United Ways, and numerous charitable efforts. As president, Dr. Eisler has worked to advance Ferris State University’s mission of preparing students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and life‐long learning. He stresses the importance of the university’s core values of collaboration, diversity, ethical community, excellence and learning. President Eisler earned both bachelor and doctoral degrees in clarinet performance at the University of Michigan and his master’s degree from Yale University. In 2007 the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance recognized his lifetime achievements and inducted him in their Hall of Fame. Dr. Eisler currently chairs the Alumni Board of the Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Dr. Eisler began his academic career as a music instructor at Troy State University in Troy, AL, in the mid‐1970s, rising to the rank of tenured full professor position and assistant dean of the School of Fine Arts. Dr. Eisler then served as the dean of the College of Fine Arts at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM, from 1990 to 1996. Before joining Ferris State University, Dr. Eisler was provost and vice president of academic affairs at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. At Weber State he helped guide the creation of WSU Online, selected by the University Continuing Education Association as Outstanding Distance Education Program of the Year in 1998. His thirty‐five years of academic experience have forged Dr. Eisler’s belief in the importance of higher education as a catalyst for economic development, the need for convenient and affordable access to high quality education, and the role this learning can play as a gateway for individual growth, development, and success. He and his wife, Patsy, a native of South Haven, have two daughters, Heather, who has a Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Notre Dame, and Lindsay, who is an M.D. and is a 4th year medical resident in otorhinolaryngology. 78
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Superintendent of Public Instruction Hannah Building, 4th Floor, 608 W. Allegan St. PO Box 30008 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517‐241‐0494 E‐mail: flanaganm@michigan.gov A stalwart of education leadership and reform in Michigan, Mike Flanagan pushes local, state, and federal policy to ReImagine instruction for all students. Mike has directed the Michigan Department of Education since May 2005 and chairs the State Board of Education. With 30 years of leadership as a local, regional, and state superintendent, Mike brings decisive and practical vision to rebuilding a system that develops stronger educators and higher achieving students. As state superintendent, Mike advises the State Board of Education, the governor, and the state legislature regarding public education in Michigan. He also has served as the executive director of the statewide associations that represent Michigan public school superintendents and intermediate school districts in the state. For seven years, Mike Flanagan served as the superintendent of the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA). Prior to that, he was superintendent of the Farmington/Farmington Hills School District in Michigan for five years. He is past chairperson of the Education Alliance of Michigan, a nonprofit coalition of leading parent, business, and education associations; and he is past president of the National County Superintendents Association. Superintendent Flanagan has degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan University. He is married to Anna and has three children: Mike, Brian, and Christa. Robert Genetski II
Chair, Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee MI House of Representatives N‐1192 House Office Bldg, PO Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517‐373‐0836 E‐mail: BobGenetski@house.mi.gov Conway A. Jeffress President Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152‐2696 Phone: 734‐462‐4418 E‐mail: jeffress@schoolcraft.edu Rep. Genetski is proud to represent the residents of Allegan County. His districts include the cities of Allegan, Douglas, Fennville, Holland, Plainwell, Saugatuck, South Haven, and Wayland. He also represents the townships of Allegan, Casco, Cheshire, Clyde, Dorr, Fillmore, Ganges, Gun Plain, Heath, Hopkins, Laketown, Lee, Leighton, Manlius, Martin, Monterey, Overisel, Salem, Saugatuck, Trowbridge, Valley and Wayland. He received a B.A. in education at Auburn University in 1991. He then continued his education at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a master’s in education in 2004. Rep. Genetski has been a teacher for the last 10 years, spending the majority of that time at Orion Alternative School teaching at‐risk high school kids. Dr. Jeffress has been president of Schoolcraft College since 2001. He serves on a number of professional and civic organizations including the Michigan Community College Association, Garden City Hospital Board of Trustees, Rotary Club of Livonia Board of Directors, Walsh College Advisory 79
Board, Galileo Leadership Consortium Board, Lincoln Leadership Series Committee and is one of four persons representing Michigan as a commissioner for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Before he became president, he served 14 years as vice president for instruction and another six years as vice president for instruction and student services. He came to Schoolcraft in January of 1982 from the Community College of Allegheny College in Pittsburgh, PA, where he was vice president of strategic planning. He earned his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and his bachelor’s degree from Washington and Jefferson College. Tonya Schuitmaker
President Pro Tempore and Chair of Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Michigan State Senate 405 Farnum Building, PO Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909‐7536 Phone: 518‐373‐0793 E‐mail: sentschuitmaker@senate.michigan.gov Edward O. Blews, Jr. (alternate)
President Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan 124 West Allegan, Suite 650 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517‐372‐9160 E‐mail: blewse@aol.com Raised on a family farm in Antwerp Township, Tonya has been a lifelong resident of southwest Michigan. She is married to Steve and together they are raising their two children, Jordan and Savina. Tonya Schuitmaker graduated from Mattawan Consolidated High School. She holds a B.A. in business from Michigan State University and Tonya earned her Juris Doctor and graduated cum laude from the Detroit College of Law. After completing her law degree, Tonya became an attorney and partner of the law firm of Schuitmaker, Cooper and Schuitmaker. Tonya started practicing law in 1993 where she concentrated in family, estate, business and municipal law. She was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois (1996), Florida (1994), Michigan (1993), and the American Bar Association (1993). From 1997 to 1998 Tonya was president of the Van Buren County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Representative Assembly of the Michigan Bar. Serving her first term, Tonya was elected to the Michigan Senate in November 2010, following three terms in the House of Representatives.Following her re‐election to the House in 2008, she was appointed by her Republican colleagues to serve as assistant minority floor leader. Currently, the senator serves as chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, vice chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, vice chair of Senate Health Policy Committee, and as vice chair on the Senate Appropriations subcommittees on Capital Outlay, Community Colleges and Judiciary. Tonya also serves as a member on the vital Senate Appropriations Committee. Edward Blews has served over 20 years as the president of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Michigan. In that role, he performs as the chief executive officer of the organization and the advocate and voice of Michigan independent higher education collectively. Previously, he served as vice president of the Michigan Association, director of research for Washington Friends of Higher Education, and aide to a U.S. congressman. Blews also provides board leadership for a number of state and national organizations. Currently he chairs the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative and Friends of the Capitol (the organization dedicated to the preservation of the beautifully restored Michigan State Capitol). He is a past chair of the National Association of Independent College and University State Executives and the Michigan Nonprofit Association, and was founding chair of the ConnectMichigan Alliance. Previously he was elected to 80
the board of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. He is a Michigan alternate commissioner for the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC). President Blews earned his law degree (JD) at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He got his start in higher education policy as an undergraduate at Seattle Pacific University, where he was student newspaper editor and then was elected student body president and co‐chair of the Washington Association of Independent College Student Governments. He has been awarded eight honorary doctorate degrees. Michael A. Boulus (alternate)
Executive Director Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan 101 S. Washington Square, Suite 600 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517‐482‐1563 E‐mail: mboulus@pcsum.org Mike has served as the executive director of the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan since January 2003. The Presidents Council is the coordinating body for the state’s 15 public universities. Prior to joining the Presidents Council, Mike served as deputy state treasurer for the Michigan Department of Treasury, overseeing the Bureau of Student Financial Assistance, the Michigan School Bond Loan Program, Local Government Services, Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis, the state educational assessment program for K‐12 education, and the Michigan Merit Award. Mike is the former executive director of the Middle Cities Education Association and former deputy executive director of the Michigan Association of School Administrators. He is founder and first president of the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative and serves on the board of directors (secretary/treasurer) of Next Energy, a business incubator driving advanced energy technologies. Boulus is also on the board of Your Child, a statewide coalition committed to improving the conversation around the culture of education in Michigan. Mike is the current chair of the Education Alliance of Michigan, a coalition of the leading labor and management education associations of Michigan. The Education Alliance has recently been awarded a federal grant to create a model teacher performance evaluation system. Mike holds a doctoral degree from Michigan State University, a master's degree from Eastern Michigan University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is the recipient of several awards, including the National Leadership Award for Educational Leadership, in recognition of his contributions to the improvement of American education; the University of Notre Dame Exemplar Award, in recognition of outstanding service to country, education, and church; and the Michigan State University College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award. Eileen Weiser Member State Board of Education 320 N. Main Street, Ste. 104 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734‐827‐0725 E‐mail: Eileen_weiser@msn.com Eileen Weiser holds piano performance degrees from Michigan State University (B.M.1972) and the University of Michigan (M.M., 1975), and is an experienced solo, ensemble and accompanying musician on piano, organ and harpsichord. From 1988‐2001, Mrs. Weiser was the executive director of the McKinley Foundation, a non‐profit catalyst for innovative community projects. She supervised the conversion of a century‐old scrapyard into NEW Center Ann Arbor, a nonprofit office center for area human services and arts group. She coordinated other community projects including implementing a K‐6 public school curriculum project and initiating a countywide family literacy effort. 81
In 1997, she was selected as one of “Detroit’s Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business. She was co‐winner of Artrain’s annual statewide Arts Patron of the Year award, and of the Detroit Free Press’s annual Earthchiever Award for the environmental cleanup at NEW Center. Among others, she has been a board member for the University Musical Society, Ars Musica, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the state’s cultural grantmaker (1991‐2002). Mrs. Weiser served as an elected member of the State Board of Education from 1988‐2006. She co‐
chaired its 2002 Task Force on Ensuring Excellent Educators, and participated in national study groups on electronic learning and teacher coordination/accountability. In 2007, she served on a statewide study group matching Michigan’s teacher preparation with its new secondary academic standards, and has continued that work as both a member and chair (2008‐10) of the State Board’s Professional Standards Commission for Teachers. From 2003‐07, Mrs. Weiser served as the country’s state board of education member on the National Assessment Governing Board; she is now serving a second term as a general public member. The Board is an independent, bipartisan group that sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP or The Nation’s Report Card. She is a member of the NAEP12th Grade Preparedness Commission, which communicates the importance of connecting K‐12 education with student preparedness for entering the workforce, college or the military without academic remediation after high school graduation. Mrs. Weiser has also served as a board member of The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), and was appointed by Michigan’s Supreme Court to its Attorney Discipline Board. She served as board secretary for Your Child, a statewide coalition working to improve Michigan’s commitment to K‐16 education. Mrs. Weiser lived with her family in the Slovak Republic from 2001‐2004 while her husband, the Honorable Ronald Weiser, served there as U.S. Ambassador. They and their young son Daniel reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with two married children and five grandchildren living nearby. MINNESOTA Michelle L. Fischbach
President Minnesota State Senate 226 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651‐296‐2084 E‐mail: sen.michelle.fischbach@senate.mn Robert J. Jones Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration University of Minnesota 110 Morrill Hall, 100 Church Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612‐624‐3533 E‐mail: jones012@umn.edu Senator Michelle Fischbach has served in the Minnesota Legislature since 1996. She is currently the Higher Education Committee chair and also serves on the Finance, Health and Human Services, and Rules and Administration Committees. She received her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, and her bachelor's from St. Cloud State University and also studied at College of St. Benedict.
Senior Vice President Robert Jones has spent his entire career serving Minnesota. He joined the University of Minnesota faculty as a professor of agronomy and plant genetics in 1978. He is an internationally recognized authority on plant physiology, and has published more than 120 scientific papers, manuscripts, and abstracts. His research focused on stabilizing yields of maize against environmental stresses, and he has assisted universities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. 82
In addition to his worldwide scholarly activities, Dr. Jones has also held administrative positions at the University of Minnesota for the past 20 years, including his current position as the senior vice president responsible for all academic administration and outreach throughout the state and the university system. His leadership responsibilities include international programs; public engagement and outreach; K‐12 and youth programs; urban initiatives; equity and diversity; legislative relations; and Extension and the Agricultural Research and Outreach Centers. Dr. Jones also has day‐to‐day management responsibility for the university campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester. Bud Nornes Chair, Higher Education Policy and Finance Committee MN House of Representatives 277 SOB, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651‐296‐4946 E‐mail: rep.bud.nornes@house.mn Lawrence J. Pogemiller
Director MN Office of Higher Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55108‐5227 Phone: 651‐259‐3900 E‐mail: larry.pogemiller@state.mn.us Rep. Bud Nornes' hometown is Beltrami, Minnesota, where he attended his first eight years of public school. His high school years were spent in Fertile, where he developed a passion for communications and broadcasting that lead to a career in radio and television. While in high school he reported the school news every week over KROX radio in Crookston, Minnesota. After high school he enrolled in Brown Institute which was the premier college for future broadcasters. Some of the graduates went on to Hollywood and became very successful; James Arness is one example. He began his career at KTRF in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, followed by KORN‐TV in Mitchell, South Dakota, and a move to Fergus Falls, Minnesota in 1966. He sold his AM and FM stations that he owned in 1997 and began his first term in the Minnesota Legislature representing the Fergus Falls area. He married his high school sweetheart, Joyce, and together they raised three children. 2012 will mark their 50th anniversary. They are the proud grandparents of ten grandchildren. Rep. Nornes has served on the House Higher Education Committee for the past eight years. He currently serves as the committee chair. On October 28, 2011, Governor Mark Dayton appointed Sen. Larry Pogemiller as the new director of the Office of Higher Education. Sen. Pogemiller served more than three decades in the Minnesota Senate. His district included both the University of Minnesota’s main campus and Augsburg College. He was honored with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association’s Legislator of the Year award in 1996, 2001, and 2005. He received his B.S. in transportation engineering from the University of Minnesota and his master's in public administration from the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government. He's also attended the University of Minnesota’s Graduate School of Economics.
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Chancellor, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 30 7th Street E., Ste. 350 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651‐201‐1696 E‐mail: steven.rosenstone@so.mnscu.edu Rosenstone has more than 35 years of experience in higher education. Most recently he was vice president for scholarly and cultural affairs at the University of Minnesota. He became MnSCU’s fourth chancellor on August 1. Lyndon R. Carlson (alternate)
DFL Lead, Ways and Means Committee Minnesota House of Representatives 8216 ‐ 35th Avenue North Crystal, MN 55427 Phone: 651‐296‐4255 E‐mail: rep.lyndon.carlson@house.mn Representative Lyndon Carlson is a retired teacher of American history and social studies. He taught at Henry High School and Edison High School, part of the Minneapolis public school system for 34 years. He received his B.S. in social studies from the Minnesota State University, Mankato, and has done graduate work at Mankato State University and University of St. Thomas. Sandra Pappas (alternate)
Ranking Member, Senate Higher Education Committee Minnesota State Senate 143 SOB, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651‐296‐1802 E‐mail: sandrap@senate.mn Senator Sandy Pappas was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1984, where she served three terms. In 1990 she was elected to the Minnesota State Senate. Pappas is a graduate of Metropolitan State University and has been an adjunct faculty member since 1994. She has an MPA degree from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. MISSOURI Evelyn E. Jorgenson
President Moberly Area Community College 101 College Avenue Moberly, MO 65270‐1304 Phone: 660‐263‐5170 x213 E‐mail: evelynjorgenson@macc.edu Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson had her first community college experience in Sedalia, Missouri. She earned her associate of arts degree from State Fair Community College before moving to Columbia, Missouri, to pursue her bachelor’s of fine arts degree at Columbia College. She completed her master’s and doctorate degrees in higher and adult education at the University of Missouri. Dr. Jorgenson began her career at Moberly Area Community College in 1986. In 1995, she was promoted to vice president, becoming president of the college in 1996. 84
Throughout her career, Dr. Jorgenson has been passionate about the contributions of community colleges. She served the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as a member of the Rural Policy Roundtable and the Commission on Academic, Student, and Community Development. She also serves on the board of the AACC President’s Academy. She was president of the Council of North Central Two‐Year Colleges and the Missouri Community College Association Presidents’ and Chancellors’ Council. She was the chairperson of the statewide Committee on Transfer and Articulation from 2005 to 2009. Dr. Jorgenson is also active in her community. Carolyn R. Mahoney
President Lincoln University 820 Chestnut Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573‐681‐5042 E‐mail: mahoney@lincolnu.edu Mahoney became the eighteenth president of Lincoln University of Missouri on February 1, 2005. At the June 2007 meeting of the American Association of University Professors, Lincoln University was recognized as Dr. Mahoney received the Ralph S. Brown Award for Shared Governance. President Mahoney serves on the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the United Way of Central Missouri Board of Directors, the St. Mary’s Health Center Board of Directors, and the Capital Region Medical Center Board of Governors. She is a member of the Jefferson City Breakfast Rotary Club as well as the Zonta Club of Jefferson City, Missouri. In November 2008, she was named to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Presidents Council. On May 12, 2009, President Mahoney was selected as the 2009 Zonta Woman of Achievement during the 10th Annual Yellow Rose Luncheon held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri. In June 2009, Dr. Mahoney was elected by her peers to serve a two‐year term as president of the Missouri Council on Public Higher Education (COPHE), a member‐based organization of the presidents and chancellors of the state's public 4‐year institutions. In January 2010, President Mahoney was appointed to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Council of State Representatives and to the AASCU Presidential Advisory Committee Stewards of Place II Initiative. She was appointed to a two‐year term on the Association of Public and Land‐grant Universities (APLU) Board of Directors and in February 2010, she will begin a two‐year term on the Executive Committee for the APLU Commission on Access, Diversity and Excellence (CADE). Dr. Mahoney initiated her undergraduate career at Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, and returned to her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, to attend and graduate summa cum laude with the B.S. degree in mathematics from Siena College. She received the M.S. degree in 1972 and the Ph.D. degree in 1984, both in mathematics, from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. David Pearce Chair, Senate Education Committee Missouri State Senate 227 State Capitol 201 West Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101‐6806 Phone: 573‐751‐2272 E‐mail: david.pearce@senate.mo.gov Senator David Pearce, a Republican, represents District 31 in the Missouri Senate, which covers Johnson, Cass, Bates and Vernon counties. He was elected to serve in the Missouri Senate in November 2008 after completing three, two‐year terms in the Missouri House of Representatives. Pearce serves as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, chairman of the Educated Citizenry 2020 Committee, and chairman of the Joint Committee on Education. Pearce was appointed to 85
serve on the Missouri Veterans Commission in August 2009. He was also reappointed to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact in September 2010 and was honored to serve again as an Executive Committee member. In addition, Pearce serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Jobs, Economic Development, and Local Government. He also serves as vice‐chairman of the Senate Veteran’s Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs Committee. Pearce has been recognized for the following legislative achievements: • Distinguished Legislator Award by Community Colleges of Missouri • Legislator of the Year Award by the VFW • Dedication to Graduate Education Award from the University of Missouri Graduate Professional Council • Outstanding Service Award from the Missouri Association of Probate and Associate Circuit Council Judges • Friend of Agriculture by the Missouri Farm Bureau • Representatives of the Year by the Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) • James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award by the University of Central Missouri • Friend of Optometry Award by the Missouri Optometric Association • Legislator of the Year by the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education • Spirit of Enterprise Award by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce • Legislator of the Year by both the St. Louis Business Journal and the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association In addition to his legislative duties, he is a banker with First Community Bank in Warrensburg. Pearce is a member of the following organizations: Warrensburg Rotary; Whiteman Air Force Base Community Council; and Johnson County United Way, 2004–2005 campaign chairman. He has also represented the state of Missouri on behalf of the Missouri House of Representatives as a commissioner and executive committee member of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. A graduate of Warrensburg High School, he attended the University of Central Missouri and received a bachelor of science degree in agricultural journalism from the University of Missouri. Pearce resides in rural Warrensburg with his wife, Teresa, and their children, Molly and Andrew. Mark W. Smith Assistant Vice Chancellor, Director of the Career Center and Prelaw Advisor Washington University 3849 Holly Hills Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116 Phone: 314‐935‐6489 E‐mail: msmith@wustl.edu Mark Smith manages all aspects of career services as assistant vice chancellor and director of Washington University's Career Center. An attorney, Mark offers prelaw advising and coordinates prehealth and pregrad advising. He also chairs Washington University's Committee on University Policy and Practice Affecting Students with Disabilities. He continues to provide instruction as an adjunct professor teaching Business Law at Washington University's Olin School of Business. He's a graduate of Harvard University and Washington University School of Law. Mike Thomson Chair, Higher Education Committee Missouri House of Representatives 401B State Capitol, 201 West Capitol Ave Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573‐751‐9465 E‐mail: Mike.Thomson@house.mo.gov 86
Representative Mike Thomson, (R‐4) is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) with a bachelor of science in education and a master of science degree. He and his wife, Nancy, have two married daughters and four grandchildren. Mike spent 38 years in public education as a former teacher, counselor and coach, as well as a (NWMSU) instructor and recruiter, before running for office. Mike currently serves as the chairman of Higher Education Committee and is a member of the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, Education Appropriations, Joint Committee on Education, and the Budget Committee. For a full biography, visit http://www.mikethomson.org/bio.html David R. Russell (alternate)
Commissioner of Higher Education Missouri Department of Higher Education 205 Jefferson St., 11th Floor, PO Box 1469 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573‐751‐1876 E‐mail: david.russell@dhe.mo.gov NEBRASKA David R. Russell became commissioner of higher Education in Missouri in December 2010, after serving five months as interim commissioner. He had a 19‐year career with the University of Missouri System as director of university relations and senior associate vice president and chief of staff. Prior to his tenure at the University of Missouri System, Russell served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer, retiring in 1991 as a lieutenant colonel after a 22‐year career, including assignments in media relations at the Pentagon and as director of public affairs at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Russell obtained a B.S. degree in education from Henderson State University, an M.A. in communications from The American University and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Missouri‐Columbia. Greg Adams Chair, Education Committee Nebraska Legislature 1107 State Capitol P.O. Box 94604 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471‐2756 E‐mail: gadams@leg.ne.gov Greg Adams was raised in York, Nebraska, graduating from York High School in 1970. He attended Wayne State College where he earned both his bachelor’s and his master’s degrees. He began his teaching career at York High School in 1976 and has taught American government and economics at York for thirty years. He has served as social studies department chairman for 21 of those years and has studied in Japan. During his career, Greg has earned a number of awards for his teaching to include the Outstanding High School Teacher Award from the University of Kansas in 1987; the Nebraska Outstanding Young Educator Award from the Nebraska Sertoma Club in 1988; and York News Times/York Public Schools Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence in 2003. In 2004 Greg was a finalist for the Teaching Excellence Award by the Nebraska State Education Association. In 1986 Greg began his political career when he was elected to serve on the York City Council. During his ten year tenure, he served as vice‐president and president of the council. In 1996 Greg was elected mayor of York, a position which he holds at the present time. Greg is also currently serving on the executive board of the League of Nebraska Municipalities. In 1997 he was appointed 87
by the governor to the Nebraska Information Technology Commission and will complete his second term of service in April 2006. Greg and his wife Julie, also a York native, have three children and two grandchildren. Randolph M. Ferlic Regent University of Nebraska System 2254 South 86th Avenue Omaha, NE 68124 Phone: 402‐397‐2837 E‐mail: rferlic@nebraska.edu Dr. Randolph Ferlic was elected to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in 2000 and re‐
elected in 2006. He served as vice‐chairman in 2002 and chairman in 2003. He was an associate professor and later served as a clinical associate professor of surgery for the University of Nebraska Medical Center since January 1970 and a member of the University of Nebraska Graduate Faculty, also since 1970. He was the founder and manager of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery P.C., and later Surgical Services of the Great Plains from 1974‐1994. He was also the trustee and investment manager of the corporation's employee benefit plans from 1974‐1991. Dr. Ferlic was a hospital staff member at various times from 1963‐1994 for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Bishop Clarkson Memorial, Immanuel Medical Center, Childrens' Memorial Hospital, Creighton St. Joseph, Bergan Mercy, Methodist in Omaha, Midlands in Papillion, Mercy and Jennie Edmunson in Council Bluffs; Clinical Investigator, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, Intermedics, Pharmacia, and Lederle Labs. He is a 1954 graduate of Carroll Public High School in Carroll, Iowa. He received his B.S. from Creighton University in 1958, and his M.D. from Creighton University in 1961. Deb Fischer State Senator Nebraska Legislature Room 1110, P.O. Box 94604 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: (402) 471‐2628 E‐mail: dfischer@leg.ne.gov Senator Deb Fischer was elected in 2004 and re‐elected in 2008 to represent the 43rd Nebraska Legislative District. She is currently the chairperson for the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and is also a member of the Natural Resources Committee. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska‐Lincoln (B.S. in education), 1988; married with three sons; and is a rancher of Sunny Slope Ranch, Inc. Linda Ray Pratt Executive Vice President and Provost University of Nebraska 3835 Holdrege Street Lincoln, NE 68583‐0743 Phone: 402‐472‐5242 E‐mail: lpratt@nebraska.edu Linda Ray Pratt is executive vice president and provost and dean of the Graduate College for the University of Nebraska system. She is also professor of English at the University of Nebraska‐Lincoln campus. Before assuming her current position in 2006, Dr. Pratt was chair of the UNL Department of English from 1995‐2005 and interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNL in 2001‐
2002. She received her Ph.D. from Emory University and has published widely on issues in higher education and in her scholarly field of Victorian and Modern Poetry. She has served as president and vice president of the national American Association of University Professors and as chair of the Association of Departments of English. She currently chairs the national Committee on Academic 88
Freedom, Professional Rights and Responsibilities for the Modern Languages Association of America and was just elected to the Nominating Committees of the MLA. Dr. Pratt has won a Distinguished Teaching Award, and she received the James A. Lake Academic Freedom Award from the University of Nebraska‐Lincoln. She also received an Arts and Sciences Award of Distinction from Emory University in 2000. Carol A. Zink Commissioner NE Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education 1420 Broadmoore Drive Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 402‐488‐6336 E‐mail: cazink5@gmail.com Carol Zink is a facilitator for gifted programs at Merle Beattie and Ruth Hill Elementary Schools, located in Lincoln. Ms. Zink has been with the Lincoln Public School district for more than 35 years and brings a wealth of educational experience to her role on the commission. Ms. Zink received a bachelor's degree in elementary education and early childhood education from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, and a master's degree in elementary education from the University of Nebraska‐Lincoln. Zink has been an active participant in numerous local organizations. She is a board member for the Nebraska Literary Heritage Association and a trustee for the Nebraska State Historical Foundation. Ms. Zink has served with – and held leadership positions in – the Lincoln Community Playhouse Children's Theatre Board, the Lincoln East High School's parent advisory committee, the Family Readiness Group Advisory Board, 75th Division, the Lincoln Legal Auxiliary and its foundation and Hillcrest Country Club. She was also a board member of the Lincoln Midwest Ballet and Hospice Care of Nebraska.
Marshall A. Hill (alternate)
Executive Director NE Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education 140 North Eighth Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 95005 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: 402‐471‐0020 E‐mail: Marshall.Hill@nebraska.gov Hill earned a B.A. in music from Utah State University in 1968, followed by an M.A. in music from the same institution in 1969. In 1972, he earned a Ph.D. in music education, with a minor in higher education, from Florida State University. Dr. Marshall Hill began his duties as executive director of Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education on February 21, 2005. Prior to that, Hill held the position of assistant commissioner for universities and health‐related institutions for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in Austin. He had previously served as the board's acting assistant commissioner for health affairs, program director (universities division) and associate program director (universities division). During his time with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Hill led the way in Texas' funding of telecommunications and distance learning. He also chaired panels of academic officers for the national State Higher Education Executive Officers' organization on such topics as the new economy and workforce development, and use of technology in instruction. A faculty member for 17 years, Hill was an associate or assistant professor of music at five institutions, including the University of Southern Mississippi, Iowa State University, and Utah State University. He also has experience in the private business sector. He has served on three panels for the U.S. Department of Education, negotiating new rules affecting accreditation and student financial aid. 89
NORTH DAKOTA James L. Davis President Turtle Mountain Community College P.O. Box 340 BIA Road #7 Phone: 701‐477‐7865 E‐mail: jdavis@tm.edu Dr. Jim Davis, president, Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC), is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. He grew up on the reservation and is a graduate of Turtle Mountain Community High School in Belcourt, ND. Dr. Davis joined TMCC in 2005 and has a history of working for tribal colleges, elementary, middle, and secondary education. He is a past dean of education of the United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND; a past Board of Regents member for Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS; a graduate assistant at Pennsylvania State University, and the past assistant program director for the Pennsylvania State University’s Native American Leadership Training Program, University Park, PA. Dr. Davis’ other professional experiences have included being the director of Indian Education for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, director of state‐wide American Indian Curricular Development Program, and past stints as an elementary teacher, elementary school principal, and as superintendent of schools for his tribe, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Dr. Davis is a graduate of Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND; and a M.Ed. and D.Ed. graduate of Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. He has also done post‐doctoral work at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Davis is married to Lita, and they are the proud parents of four children: Scott, Dustin, Kerri, and Jayme. They also have three granddaughters: Seanna, Santana, and Angelina. Like many tribal college presidents, Dr. Davis has a passion for his job as president of TMCC. Tim Flakoll State Senator North Dakota State Senate 1350 Second Street North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone: 701‐367‐5954 E‐mail: tflakoll@nd.gov Tim Flakoll is the provost for Tri‐College University (TCU), the higher education consortium between North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Concordia College. He also serves as director of operations for the NDSU downtown facilities. Flakoll’s past employment includes serving as general manager of the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks minor league baseball team.
Flakoll has served on the North Dakota Senate Education Committee since 1998 and the Midwestern Higher Education Compact since 1999. He served on the Interim Higher Education Committee, the North Dakota Commission for Education Improvement and the Round Table for Higher Education. Flakoll has served as a member of the Fargo Planning Commission, the Board of Directors for the Anne Carlsen Center for Children and the Vocational Training Center Board of Directors. Flakoll's awards include the NDSU Preferred Professor award and NDSU Outstanding Organization Advisor award, the Children’s Champion award from the North Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children and Five Outstanding Young North Dakotans Awards. 90
William (Bill) G. Goetz previously served as chief of staff with the Office of North Dakota Governor John Hoeven for seven years and three years for previous Governor Ed Schafer. He has thirty years of experience in academics and twenty years as a North Dakota legislator. During his term in the North Dakota Legislature, Bill served as assistant majority leader in both the Senate and House of Representatives and was a member of the Finance and Tax Committee and Appropriations Committee. During his tenure in academics in North Dakota, Bill served as executive vice president for the Dickinson State University Foundation, was chief academic officer for the School of Business and served as director of continuing education. Bill was named North Dakota’s Educator of the Year in 1990. An education advocate and active community volunteer, Bill served on the National Advisory Council on Educational Research & Improvement as a U.S. presidential appointment. Bill is married and has three children. Michael Haugen Board Member North Dakota State Board of Higher Education 1124 Fifth Street North Fargo, ND 58102‐3713 Phone: 701‐237‐3162 E‐mail: michael.haugen@ndus.edu William G. Goetz Chancellor North Dakota University System Department 215 State Capitol 600 E. Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505‐0230 Phone: 701‐328‐2963 E‐mail: william.goetz@ndus.edu Michael Haugen was appointed to the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education in 2008. His four‐year term on the board will run through June 30, 2012. Haugen is a business consultant and president of M.J. Haugen and Associates, Inc. As a major general in the North Dakota National Guard, Haugen was the North Dakota adjutant general from December 2000 through September 2006. He earned numerous awards and decorations during a distinguished 39‐year military career. Haugen currently dedicates considerable time to public service, including Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of America, El Zagel Shrine and the Minot State University Board of Regents. He attended Valley City State University and received a bachelor's degree in social science from Minot State University. He also completed the U.S. Department of State Senior Seminar, the U.S. Air Force War College and the Regional Security Study Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Dennis Johnson State Representative North Dakota House of Representatives 7871 – 45th St. NE Devils Lake, ND 58301‐9089 Phone: 701‐739‐9328 E‐mail: djohnson@nd.gov Rep. Dennis Johnson is a farmer in Devil’s Lake. He serves on the boards: Mercy Hospital, Sheyenne‐Oberon Equity Coop Elevator, and Friends of Fort Totten, and is also a member of Lake Emergency Management. He’s served in the ND House of Representatives since 1993 and is a member of the education committee, and chair of the agriculture committee. Rep. Johnson is a Vietnam Veteran. 91
OHIO David K. Creamer Vice President for Finance and Business Services and Treasurer Miami University 218 Roudebush Hall Finance and Business Services Oxford, OH 45056 Phone: 513‐529‐4226 E‐mail: creamerd@muohio.edu Randy L. Gardner Chair, Higher Education Subcommittee of Finance & Appropriations Ohio House of Representatives 12th Floor, 77 High Street Columbus, OH 43215‐6111 Phone: 614‐466‐8104 E‐mail: district06@ohr.state.oh.us State Representative Randy Gardner served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1985 to 2000 and rejoined the House in 2008. He is currently serving his 11th term in the House, representing Wood County’s 6th District. He previously served Wood County and three other northern Ohio counties in the Ohio Senate from 2001 to 2008 where he was elected Senate Majority Leader and Senate President Pro Tem. He has also served as House Majority Leader and House Speaker Pro Tem. Representative Gardner has been named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Disabilities Council and received the Andrew Carnegie Award from the Ohio Library Association. He has also received the Watchdog of the Treasury Award numerous times and achieved a 100% voting and attendance record (8,415 consecutive roll call votes) in the House and Senate for 25 years. Representative Gardner received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University. Prior to joining the House, he worked as a realtor and a high school history and government teacher. Representative Gardner and his wife Sandy reside in Bowling Green with their children, Brooks, Christina and Austin. Peggy Lehner Chair, Education Committee Ohio State Senate Senate Building, 1 Capitol Sq., Ground Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614‐466‐4538 E‐mail: sd06@senate.state.oh.us David Creamer assumed the position of vice president for finance and business services at Miami University on June 1, 2008. Since 1982, Dave has held various management positions in higher education, most recently serving as senior vice president for administration at Kent State University. He has served on several boards, including the board of directors of Kent Chamber of Commerce, the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, and the Ohio Higher Education Funding Commission. He has also received numerous awards, including the Kent State University College of Business Alumnus of the Year Award, the Kent State University College of Education’s Educational Administration Alumnus of the Year Award, and Crain’s Inaugural Award Winner of the CFO of the Year for Education in Northeast Ohio. Peggy Lehner is currently serving her first term as the state senator for the 6th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses portions of Montgomery County. She is no stranger to public service, having served one term in the Ohio House of Representatives as well as 10 years as a member of Kettering City Council, during which she was chosen as vice mayor. During that time she also founded and 92
chaired the Dayton First Suburbs Consortium.
Senator Lehner’s committee assignments will put her interests in health care, aging and local government to work on behalf of her constituents this General Assembly. She has been named chair of the Senate Education Committee and will play a major role in the development of the state’s two‐year operating budget as a member of the Finance Committee. Lehner has also been assigned to the State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, the Highways and Transportation Committee and the Judiciary‐Criminal Justice Committee. An active participant in her community, Lehner has been a member of the National League of Cities, the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and the Senior Resource Connection, which in 2001 recognized her for Outstanding Service to the Senior Community by an Elected Official. Senator Lehner attended both American College in Paris and St. Mary’s of the Woods College, where she obtained a degree in history. She and her husband James reside in Kettering and have five grown children and 10 grandchildren.
William J. Napier Senior Advisor to the President for Government Relations The Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Avenue, AC 316 Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: 216‐875‐9970 E‐mail: w.napier@csuohio.edu Education: Ph.D., Political Science, The Ohio State University Master of Public Administration, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Master of Science in City Planning, University of Tennessee B.A., Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee  Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, The Ohio State University  Vice Chancellor, Ohio Board of Regents  Assistant Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources  Special Assistant to the President & Director of Government Relations, Ohio State University  Commissioner Officer, U.S. Public Health Service, Washington, D.C  Former member of City Council and Vice‐Mayor, City of Upper Arlington, OH Richard A. Ross Director, Office of 21st Century Education Office of the Governor Riffe Bldg, 77 S. High St., 30th Flr. Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614‐466‐5585 E‐mail: Richard.Ross@governor.ohio.gov On January 31, 2012, former superintendent of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Richard A. Ross, was named as Ohio Governor John Kasich’s lead education advisor. Ross led the Columbus‐area school for two decades before retiring in 2008. Since then he has served as chairman of the Youngstown Academic Distress Committee, a state panel working to improve student performance in the northeastern Ohio district. He stepped down from that commission to accept Kasich’s appointment. A Reynoldsburg High School graduate, Ross, started his education career as a teacher in the Jonathan Alder school district. He was superintendent of schools in Bryan, Ohio, and Ottawa‐Glandorf Schools in Ottawa, Ohio, before returning to Reynoldsburg in 1988. 93
Bruce Johnson (alternate)
President Inter‐University Council of Ohio 10 West Broad Street, Suite 450 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614‐464‐1266 E‐mail: johnson.3287@osu.edu David H. Ponitz (alternate)
President Emeritus Sinclair Community College 5556 Viewpoint Drive Dayton, OH 45459‐1455 Phone: 937‐434‐6640 E‐mail: dponitzsinclair@woh.rr.com Bruce Johnson currently serves as the president and CEO of the Inter‐University Council of Ohio. Johnson has held his current position since December of 2006. Johnson leads an organization designed to provide each of its member institutions with opportunities to collaborate for the benefit of higher education in Ohio. Johnson is responsible for strategy development and implementation for all aspects of the Inter‐University Council. Prior to serving in his current capacity, Johnson served as lieutenant governor of Ohio and state development director. During his tenure, Ohio was recognized twice for leading the nation in new and expanded facilities. Before serving as director of the Department of Development, Johnson was a member of the Ohio Senate where he served as president pro tempore, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University and his juris doctor from Capital University Law School. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1985. From 1975 to 1997, Dr. Ponitz was president of Sinclair Community College. He now serves as President Emeritus. Dr. Ponitz is also a founding member of the Miami Valley Research Park, and has led Sinclair into corporate training contracts with more than 200 companies including General Motors, AT&T, GIS and the MEAD Corporation. Empowered by Dr. Ponitz's leadership, Sinclair has grown from an enrollment of 7,500 students, to an enrollment of more than 20,000. In 1989, Dr. Ponitz presided over the opening of the $24 million dollar Sinclair Center for Corporate and Community Education. The 200,000‐ square‐foot center, renamed in his honor a year later, annually serves the non‐credit needs of more than 10,000 additional students. Dr. Ponitz has been named by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education as one of America's Top 100 College Presidents, a recipient of the Thomas J. Peters award for leadership excellence in the community college, he was named the winner of the Association of Community College Trustees' 1989 Chief Executive Officer award and many more. Dr. Ponitz received his bachelor’s degree in1952 and master’s degree in 1954 from the University of Michigan and his doctorate in 1964 from Harvard University. 94
SOUTH DAKOTA Jeffrey Haverly State Senator South Dakota State Senate 22983 Candlelight Drive Rapid City, SD 57703 Phone: 605‐390‐5839 E‐mail: sen.haverly@state.sd.us Jeff is currently a South Dakota State Senator, retired military from Ellsworth AFB, and the owner of two childcare centers. Jeff serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, where he is vice chair. He previously served in the South Dakota State House of Representatives for six years and the Rapid City School Board for five years. He has served on the House Education and Health and Human Service Committees and was part of a South Dakota team selected to attend a National Policy Academy on Co‐Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders. Some of his primary focuses have been on the state’s technical institutes, the public universities, mental health, and veteran’s issues. He has remained active in the local community through his past and present activities which include: participation in Rapid City Economic Development, board member for Black Hills Special Services, North Rapid Civic Association, and the Youth Serving Organization Alliance. He is a member of the Rapid City Elks Lodge, National Rifle Association, Air Force Sergeants Association, ABATE of South Dakota, Harley Owners Group and Rapid Valley United Methodist Church. He is married to Terri Haverly and has three children – Erika, Janelle, and Samantha – and six grandchildren, all in Rapid City. Deb Shephard President Lake Area Technical Institute 230 11th Street NE Watertown, SD 57201‐2869 Phone: 605‐882‐5284 x229 E‐mail: shephard@lakeareatech.edu Janelle K. Toman Director of Communications South Dakota Board of Regents 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: 605‐773‐5477 E‐mail: Janelle.toman@sdbor.edu Ms. Shephard began working at Lake Area Technical Institute in 1978 as instructor of the Recreational Therapy Program, and became president in 2006. She has a bachelor of science degree from the University of South Dakota and a master's in education degree from South Dakota State University. Her master's specialized in counseling, guidance and personnel services. Ms Shephard is active in community involvement, including Watertown Rotary Club, Drama Study Club, and Odd Lot Investment Club. She is also the current secretary/treasurer of the Administration Division of the South Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education. Janelle Toman is director of communications for the South Dakota Board of Regents. Janelle works with the media, state policymakers, and the public to provide information about South Dakota’s system of public higher education. Her previous professional experience includes K‐12 education policy work and serving as press secretary to two South Dakota governors. Before joining the public sector, she was a reporter and editor. 95
Janelle holds a doctorate in educational administration (adult and higher education specialization) from The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, and a B.S. degree in journalism from South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
Tony H. Venhuizen
Director of Policy and Communication – Office of the Governor State of South Dakota 500 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: 605‐773‐4023 E‐mail: tony.venhuizen@state.sd.us Tony Venhuizen serves on the Governor’s Executive Committee as the director of policy and communications. Prior to work in the Daugaard administration, Tony spent five years on the Board of Regents, worked on the Rounds for Governor campaigns of 2002 and 2006, was a law clerk in the First Judicial Circuit of South Dakota, and served as campaign manager on the Daugaard for Governor campaign. Tony, a 2001 graduate of Armour High School, went on to earn a history and political science degree at SDSU, where he was awarded the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Tony pursued his post‐graduate work at The University of South Dakota, where he earned his JD from the School of Law. Tony and his wife Sara, an electrical engineer, live in Pierre. He enjoys studying U.S. history, in particular the American presidency, and is a self‐described Winston Churchill enthusiast. His hobbies include reading, watching The West Wing and James Bond films, and following the Green Bay Packers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also relishes in trying to purchase things without his wife noticing. Susan Wismer State Representative South Dakota House of Representatives 10970 Prairie Hills Pl. PO Box 147 Britton, SD 57430 Phone: 605‐237‐3086 E‐mail: swismer@brittonsd.com Rep. Wismer is beginning her second term in the South Dakota legislature, serving District One. She serves on the Appropriations Committee and participated in the Council of State Government's Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development in 2010. Wismer is a graduate of Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD with a degree in English and journalism. She took her accounting coursework at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. She and her husband returned to Britton in 1984 and raised their family in their hometown. Mrs. Wismer s a certified public accountant, has been engaged in a public accounting and tax practice for over 20 years. Wismer was a member of the first class of SD Ag and Rural Leadership. She is a member of SD Farmers Union, where she served on the state and national policy committees. She has served as secretary‐treasurer of the Britton Development Corporation and Britton Area Hospice for several years. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Britton and has served on several state Ministry Committees for the church. She is a member of the SD Society of Certified Public Accountants. 96
Eldon Nygaard (alternate) State Senator South Dakota State Senate Capitol Bldg., 3rd Fl., 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501‐5070 E‐mail: sen.mygaard@state.sd.us Senator Eldon Nygaard is a farmer and an attorney and serves District 17. Robert “Tad” T. Perry (alternate) State Representative South Dakota House of Representatives 2312 Whispering Shores Dr. Fort Pierre, SD 57532 Phone: 605‐494‐0192 E‐mail: tadp3@pie.midco.net Tad Perry grew up in a rural community in Missouri, close to the Missouri River. Years later, Tad returned to those Missouri River roots, this time in South Dakota, as he culminated a professional career in education by working, living, and retiring in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area. In Missouri, Tad’s family was involved in education, so perhaps it was natural that his life’s work also took that direction. He began his working career at the age of 12, as a special delivery mail boy for the U.S. Post Office, and later worked as a hospital orderly in college. These early experiences taught him to work hard and be effective on the job. Tad graduated from Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO, and went on to receive graduate degrees in political science from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He worked as a university faculty member and administrator for 43 years, first at Indiana’s Ball State University and then as the chief executive officer for the South Dakota public university system, one of only 50 such jobs in the country. In 2009, as he retired from service to the South Dakota Board of Regents, the six public universities in this state were serving a record number of students, setting new records for research awards and expenditures, and achieving record‐breaking levels of fundraising that approached $500 million. Tad has a 31‐year record of service as an effective advocate in state government, and spent 15 years working in the South Dakota legislative process before his election to the state House of Representatives in November 2010, representing District 24 and central South Dakota. In his first term, Rep. Perry has been appointed to serve on the education, taxation, and retirement laws committees. He is also alternate commissioner for the House of Representatives to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Tad’s priority as a public servant is to create new opportunities to keep our young people in South Dakota. To achieve that goal, he seeks to shape current and long‐term public policy issues to build a future workforce and the state’s economy, while providing the resources and services required to meet citizens’ needs. Tad believes government should be limited to the essential and necessary. He believes South Dakota must create quality jobs and a quality of life for today’s workers, our children, and our grandchildren. Above all, he believes education is the key to our future. Tad has served on the boards of South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Capital University Center, Pierre. He is a member of the Rotary Club and First United Methodist Church of Pierre. He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Fort Pierre. They have four children and five grandchildren. 97
WISCONSIN Judith V. Crain Member University of Wisconsin Board of Regents 718 Cass Street Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: 920‐432‐3185 E‐mail: jvcrain@netnet.net Sheila Harsdorf Vice Chair, Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Higher Education Wisconsin State Senate 18‐S State Capitol, PO Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707‐7882 Phone: 608‐266‐7745 E‐mail: Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov Born in St. Paul, MN, July 25, 1956; 1 child
Graduate, River Falls High School B.S. in animal science, University of Minnesota 1978 Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program, graduate of 1st class (1986) Legislator, dairy farmer, and former loan officer Member: Pierce County Republican Party; Pierce County Farm Bureau (former director and treasurer); Luther Memorial Church; Northern Edge Advisory Council; Passage Foundation Awards Com. Former member: Wisconsin State FFA Sponsors Board, Wisconsin Conservation Corps Board, Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Board, Pierce County Dairy Promotion Com., Wisconsin State ASCS Com., Advisory Council on Small Business, Agriculture, Labor for Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Elected to Assembly 1988‐96; elected to Senate 2000; reelected since 2004. Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson 2011. Minority Caucus Vice Chairperson 2009; Majority Caucus Sergeant at Arms 2005 Donald G. Madelung
President (Retired) Herzing University 6672 Highland Dr Windsor, WI 53598 Phone: 608‐846‐8489 E‐mail: dgmadelung@gmail.com Judith VanderMeulen Crain is the chair of the Education Committee for the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. She also served on the Green Bay Board of Education for a total of sixteen years and was its president from 1997 to 2002. In addition to her extensive work in Wisconsin’s education system, she has contributed her time and skills to dozens of community organizations. She has long been active in the Brown County United Way, serving as board chair, campaign chair, and chair for the Children and Families Impact Council. She was a long‐time board member and is the past president of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. She has been recognized as an outstanding volunteer by numerous organizations. As a former trustee for the UW‐Green Bay Chancellor's Council, she has previous experience working within the UW System. A graduate from UW‐Madison with a bachelor of arts in history, she also earned a master's degree of theological studies from the Garrett Theological Seminary. Don Madelung is retired from postsecondary education after a career spanning 38 years. Currently, he is president of Madelung Consulting, LLC, and is a senior search consultant for Dieck Executive Search firm serving as the practice leader for postsecondary education, 98
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Previously, Mr. Madelung served as director of Corporate Relations for the Madison Area Technical College Foundation. Mr. Madelung served with distinction as the president of Herzing University from 1989 through 2010. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, Mr. Madelung served as vice president for Mitchell Sweet & Associates, Tempe, AZ, and was COO of CenCor Career Colleges, Kansas City, MO. He was the district coordinator for Student Financial Aid at the Kansas City Metropolitan Community College District and served as the director of Admission, Financial Aid and Veterans Coordinator at Avila College in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Madelung started his career as an admissions representative for Marycrest College, Davenport, IA. Mr. Madelung currently serves on the South Central Workforce Development Board and has been chair twice. He is a locally elected official (town supervisor) for the town of Windsor and sits on the Board of Directors for the DeForest Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Youth Committee for DeForest Schools. He was appointed by Governor Walker to serve on the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (2011) and serves on the Kettle Bell Committee for the Salvation Army. Mr. Madelung has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Private Schools and Universities, Washington, D.C.; was appointed by Governor Doyle to sit on the Council for Workforce Investment; served as president and chair of the Board for the Madison Metropolitan School Districts Business & Education Partnership; served as president of the Wisconsin Council for Independent Education, and provides leadership to a wide variety of civic and non‐profit agencies. Mr. Madelung received his B.A. degree from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL and his M.A. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City with high honors. He is married to Sandra, an instructor at Madison College; has a son, Drew, who is a graduate of UW‐Milwaukee, and one daughter, Britt, who is a senior at UW‐Madison.
Stephen Nass Chair, Committee on Colleges and Universities Wisconsin State Assembly 12‐W State Capitol, PO Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608‐266‐5715 E‐mail: Rep.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov Born 10/7/52; M.S. UW‐Whitewater 1990; former information analyst/negotiator and payroll benefits analyst; veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, served in Wisconsin Air National Guard. Rolf Wegenke President Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) 122 West Washington Avenue, Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608‐256‐7761 x222 E‐mail: rolf.wegenke@waicu.org Rolf Wegenke is president and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU). WAICU represents the 20 independent, nonprofit institutions of higher education in Wisconsin and their 59,000 students. Dr. Wegenke is also president of the WAICU Benefits Consortium and the WAICU Educational Technology Consortium. Previously, Dr. Wegenke served in the administrations of five Wisconsin governors, directing the state's international trade and investment, business development, technology transfer, community development, and finance programs. Dr. Wegenke serves as co‐chair of the Wisconsin PK‐16 Leadership Council. He is on the 99
executive committee of the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment and on the Wisconsin Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care. He also serves as chair of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation. He sits on the executive committee of the Wisconsin Technology Council and chairs its Human Capital Committee. He also chairs the Education Committee of the Wisconsin International Trade Council. He is chair of the Education Committee for Competitive Wisconsin, Inc. He serves on the following boards: the Wisconsin College Savings Program Board, Forward Wisconsin, Inc., the Wisconsin International Education Council, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities State Executives, and the Commission of Midwest Higher Education Compact and its executive committee. Dr. Wegenke is past president of the National Council of State Community Affairs Agencies and of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. Dr. Wegenke has served as chair of the following: the Universal (Telecommunications) Service Fund Council, the Board of the Wisconsin Venture Fairs, the Committee on Educational and Cultural Exchanges of the Governor’s Task Force on International Education, the Board of Regents of Wisconsin Lutheran College, and the Dane County Economic Development Council. In addition, he has served on the Wisconsin Information Superhighway Coalition, Wisconsin Innovation Network Foundation Board of Directors, the Wisconsin Education Network Collaboration Committee, the Advisory Committee of the Wisconsin Youth Arts Festival, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Distance Education Technologies, the Wisconsin Economic Collaboration Council, and as a member of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on 21st Century Jobs. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Wisconsin‐Madison and received his master’s and doctorate from the University of Chicago. Dr. Wegenke is the recipient of many awards and honors including the Governor’s Exceptional Performance Award, the Pro Gloria Dei Award of Wisconsin Lutheran College, the Robert Marshall Award for the advancement of entrepreneurialism and technology transfer, and doctorates of Humane Letters (honorary) from Ripon College and Beloit College. Dr. Wegenke is a native of Montello, Wisconsin, and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Wisconsin‐Madison. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Chicago. Daniel Clancy (alternate)
President Wisconsin Technical College System 4622 University Avenue Madison, WI 53702 Phone: 608‐266‐7983 E‐mail: dan.clancy@wtcsystem.edu Dan Clancy currently serves as president and state director of the nationally recognized Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). The WTCS has 16 technical colleges with 47 campuses throughout Wisconsin, offering more than 300 programs awarding two‐year associate degrees, one‐ and two‐year technical diplomas and short‐term technical diplomas. In addition, the system is the major provider of customized training and technical assistance to Wisconsin's business and industry community. One out of every nine adults in Wisconsin receives education from the state’s 16 technical colleges. Prior to his appointment as system president in December 2004, Mr. Clancy served as vice president for finance and policy with the Wisconsin Technical College System since September 1996. In that capacity he directed a wide range of WTCS Board functions including budget development, legislative relations and policy analysis, district financial oversight, state and federal aid administration, tuition and material fee setting, facilities planning and approval, and data reporting and systems management. From 1979 to 1996, Mr. Clancy served as program supervisor and fiscal analyst with the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. In those capacities he was responsible for analyzing budgets of the state’s educational agencies. He received his B.A. in social sciences from Michigan State University, East Lansing; conducted graduate work at the Institute of Public Policy Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and received his master’s degree in higher education leadership and policy analysis at the University 100
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Mr. Clancy is married and has two sons. His volunteer activities have included Big Brothers/Big Sisters, youth soccer and basketball coach, and treasurer of a parent/teacher organization. Mr. Clancy serves on several Wisconsin boards and commissions, including: Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment, PK‐16 Leadership Council, Wisconsin Development Fund Board, Forward Wisconsin Board of Directors, Competitive Wisconsin Board, Wisconsin Technology Council, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership Board, and Wisconsin International Trade Council. Michael L. Morgan (alternate)
Sr. Vice President for Administration and Fiscal Affairs University of Wisconsin System Van Hise Hall, Rm 1756 1220 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706 Phone: 608‐262‐4048 E‐mail: mmorgan@uwsa.edu Prior to beginning his tenure as senior vice president for Administration and Fiscal Affairs with the University of Wisconsin System, Michael Morgan served as secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Administration. He has more than 20 years of public sector experience, including leading Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue for four years, leading business and real estate development for the City of Milwaukee, and spearheading program‐related investment efforts at the Helen Bader Foundation. He earned his baccalaureate and law degrees from UW‐
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MHEC Committees Commissioner Cost Savings Committee Chair: Randolph Ferlic, University of Nebraska System, NE Lyndon Carlson, MN House of Representatives, MN David Creamer, Miami University, OH Marci Francisco, Kansas State Senate, KS Connie Hornbeck, Iowa Association of Community College Trustees, IA Dennis Johnson, North Dakota House of Representatives, ND Evelyn Jorgenson, Moberly Area Community College, MO Carlin Yoder, Indiana State Senate, IN Employee Health Benefits Advisory Committee Tim Ashley, Iowa State University, IA Elizabeth Aumann, University of Cincinnati, OH Sue Chamberlain, University of Wisconsin System, WI Sparb Collins, Public Employees and Retirement System, State of North Dakota, ND Keith Dietze, University of Nebraska Central Administration, NE Jilena Faith, Black Hills State University, SD Kim Frericks, OSU Managed Health Care Systems, Inc., OH Thomas Guerin, University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH Barb Kieffer, Fox Valley Technical College, WI Patti Klobucar, Michigan Universities Coalition on Health, MI Rosey Murton, University of Illinois, IL Dan Rives, Indiana University Bloomington, IN Kelley Stuck, University of Missouri System, MO Madi Vannaman, University of Kansas, KS ETI Project Advisory Committee Chair: Ken Sauer, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, IN Melissa Bisson, Center for Educational Performance and Information, State of Michigan, MI Eddie Brambila, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, IL Catisha Coates, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, IN Megan FitzGibbon, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, MN Kathy Gosa, Kansas State Department of Education, KS Ann Herbener, Papillion‐La Vista High School, NE Marshall Hill, NE Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, NE Robert Kubat, Purdue University Main Campus, IN Paul McGuinness, Purdue University North Central Campus, IN Abel Montoya, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, IL Dean Reineke, Ohio Department of Education, OH Dawn Ressel, Kansas Board of Regents, KS Denny Roark, University of Wisconsin System, WI Mary Vilmo, University of Wisconsin, HELP, WI Thomas Vu, Schoolcraft College, MI 103
Master Property Program Committee (MPP) Chair: Ed Knollmeyer, University of Missouri System, MO Vice Chair: Chris Glidewell, Southern Illinois University, IL Carla Ahrens, Office of Administration Risk Management, MO Nancy Baxter, Northwest Missouri State University, MO Dana Biernbaum, Western Illinois University, IL Susan Bodin, Loyola University of Chicago, IL James Bradley, Northern Michigan University, MI Sharon Brinton, University of Central Missouri, MO Marilyn Campbell, Aurora University, IL Greg Clayton, University of Nebraska ‐ Lincoln, NE Thomas Clayton, Johnson County Community College, KS Sara Cliffe, Northern Illinois University, IL Cheryl Cragg, Truman State University, MO Jackie Curtis, University of Maine System, ME Kelly DeHill, Westminster College, UT Mick Doxey, Grand Valley State University, MI Mark Dworschak, Pima County Community College, AZ Marc Fried, Saint Louis Community College, MO Robert Harrington, Missouri Southern State University, MO Janet Hayden, Michigan Technological University, MI Dorothy Hedman, Washburn University, KS David Jonaitis, Northeastern Illinois University, IL Patricia Kale, University of Illinois, IL Timothy Kellogg, Western Michigan University, MI Debra Kidwell, Lincoln University, MO Craig Kispert, Seattle Pacific University, WA Karen Kissel, Governors State University, IL Timothy Kissock, Missouri Western State University, MO Mimi Konicki, Oakland University, MI Tangella Maddox, Roosevelt University, IL David Marple, Illinois State University, IL Paul McCann, Eastern Illinois University, IL Edwin McFarlane, Reed College, OR Robert Moore, The Colorado College, CO Barbara Morrow, Harris‐Stowe State University, MO Carolyn Murphy, Nebraska State College System, NE Steven Pardoe, University of Minnesota, MN Laura Peterson, University of Wyoming, WY Tara Riley, Loyola University of Chicago, IL Dan Salk, Eastern Michigan University, MI Lisa Schaller, Nevada System of Higher Education, NV Connie Schweitzer, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Brad Sheriff, Indiana Wesleyan University, IN Laura Stock, Southeast Missouri State University, MO Jan Trionfi, Central Michigan University, MI Barbara Trybula, Chicago State University, IL Carl Vance, Lewis & Clark College, OR Christina Weber, Ferris State University, MI Susan Wilde, Southeast Missouri State University, MO Mike Wills, Missouri State University, MO Paul Wykes, Clark University, MA William Yasinski, Willamette University, OR Daretha Yeadon, Lake Superior State University, MI 104
Midwest Student Exchange Program Council (MSEP) Bob Blankenberger, Illinois Board of Higher Education, IL Michael Boulus, Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, MI Ginny Dodds, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, MN Tom Heffron, Wisconsin Technical College System, WI Stephen Lehmkuhle, University of Minnesota Rochester, MN Kadi Lukesh, Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, NE Lynn Paulson, University of Wisconsin System, WI Jean Redeker, Kansas Board of Regents, KS Ken Sauer, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, IN Nathan Stratton, North Dakota University System, ND Leroy Wade, Missouri Department of Education, MO Policy Research Advisory Committee (PRAC) Chair: Conway Jeffress, Schoolcraft College, MI Debra Bragg, University of Illinois Department of Educational Organization & Leadership, IL Gerald Brouder, Columbia College, MO Kate Carey, Otterbein College, OH Robert Downer, Board of Regents, State of Iowa, IA Tim Flakoll, North Dakota State Senate, ND Thomas George, University of Missouri‐St. Louis, MO Robert Jones, University of Minnesota, MN Sheila Klinker, Indiana General Assembly, IN Michael McCabe, The Council of State Governments, IL David Ponitz, Sinclair Community College, OH Linda Ray Pratt, University of Nebraska, NE Noel Radomski, Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE), WI Ada Simmons, Indiana University, School of Education, IN William Wagnon, Professor of History, Emeritus, Washburn University, KS Rolf Wegenke, WI Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, WI Susan Wismer, South Dakota House of Representatives, SD Purchasing Initiatives Committee Chair: Barry Swanson, University of Kansas Main Campus‐Comptroller's Office, KS Robert Anderson, WTCS Purchasing Consortium, WI Michael Bloechle, University of Illinois at Springfield, IL Mitch Borchers, Johnson County Community College, KS Nancy Brooks, Iowa State University, IA Scott Engel, College of Du Page, IL Bertha Fields, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, IN Robert Hodge, Independent Colleges of Indiana, IN Bob Hutton, Columbia College, MO Robert L'Heureux, Iowa Lakes Community College, IA Pam McKnight, Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, MN Rosey Murton, University of Illinois, IL Scott Schreiner, University of North Dakota Main Campus, ND Roger Spiehs, University of Nebraska‐Lincoln, NE Frederick Spurgat, Concordia University ‐ River Forest, IL Thomas Trionfi, Central Michigan University, MI 105
Risk Management Committee Carla Ahrens, Office of Administration Risk Management, MO Greg Clayton, University of Nebraska ‐ Lincoln, NE Thomas Clayton, Johnson County Community College, KS Mick Doxey, Grand Valley State University, MI Ed Hoffman, Nebraska State College System, NE Patricia Kale, University of Illinois, IL Kim Miller, Bowling Green State University‐Firelands College, OH Donna Pearcy, University of Iowa, IA Larry Stephens, Indiana University at Bloomington, IN Student Access Advisory Committee (SAAC) Chair: Marshall Hill, Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, NE Michael Barron, The University of Iowa, IA Daniel Burcham, Ferris State University, MI Sean Creighton, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, OH Whitney Harris, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, MN Cindy Hermsen, Oakland University, MI Sue Maes, Kansas State University, KS Ken Sauer, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, IN Ada Simmons, Indiana University, School of Education, IN Reginald Wilkinson, Ohio College Access Network, OH Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee Suzi Aadland, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Ivanhoe International Center, SD Nancy Brooks, Iowa State University, IA Laurie Burchett, University of Michigan Managed Care/Student Insurance Office, MI Michelle Eslinger, University of North Dakota, ND Phillip Gieschen, College of Du Page, IL Keswic Joiner, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, MN Ed Knollmeyer, University of Missouri System, MO Douglas Koyle, The Ohio State University, OH Diana Malott, The University of Kansas, KS Janice Minder, South Dakota Board of Regents, SD William Payton, University of Missouri System (Retired), FL Julie Pitts, Johnson County Community College, KS Dan Rives, Indiana University Bloomington, IN James Yankech, University of Nebraska ‐ Lincoln, NE Terri Zeilenga, Columbia College, MO 106
Technologies Committee Chair, John Dunning, Wayne State College, NE Gary Allen, University of Missouri System Administration, MO Robert Anderson, WTCS Purchasing Consortium, WI Mark Askren, University of Nebraska ‐ Lincoln, NE Andrew Buker, University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE Frank Cervone, Purdue University Calumet, IN Beth Chancellor, University of Missouri ‐ Columbia, MO Angela Embree, Drake University, IA Tom Erwin, Butler Community College, KS Darby Ganschow, The University of South Dakota, SD Ruth Ginzberg, CISSP, CTPS, University of Wisconsin System, WI David Hopper, Spring Arbor University, MI Cathy Horvath, Minot State University, ND Darrel Huish, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System Office, MN Debra Kidwell, Lincoln University, MO Donald King, Jr., Ball State University, IN Aric Kirkland, Eastern Michigan University, MI Craig Klimczak, Saint Louis Community College, MO Bryan Krusniak, A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, MO Richard Lehn, North Dakota University System, ND Joseph Miragliotta, College of DuPage, IL Steven Moon, University of Northern Iowa, IA Rosey Murton, University of Illinois, IL Harry Pontiff, Macalester College, MN Mick Pytlik, North Dakota University System, ND John Rathje, Central Michigan University, MI Ken Ries, Pine Technical College, MN Wayne Riske, University of Mary, ND David Schmidt, Fort Hays State University, KS William Schultz, WAICU Educational Technology Consortium (WAICU ETC), WI Jerry Smith, Associated Colleges of Central Kansas, KS Timothy Smith, The Ohio State University / College of Arts & Sciences, OH Nathan Sorensen, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, MN Al Stern, University of Dayton, OH Rob Stirton, Schoolcraft College, MI Scott Studham, University of Minnesota‐Twin Cities Information Technology Office, MN Michael Taylor, Avon Community Schools in Indiana, IN Walter Weir, University of Nebraska Computing Services, NE Warren Wilson, Black Hills State University, SD 107
Tuning Workgroup (Marketing Faculty) Co‐chair: Lora Hines, John A. Logan College, IL Co‐chair: Maryon King, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL Rick Bonsall, McKendree University, IL Debra Cartwright, Truman State University, MO Michael Elliott, University of Missouri ‐ St. Louis, MO Nancy Evans, Heartland Community College, IL Karen Gore, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana – Southwest, IN Peter Kaufman, Illinois State University, IL Greg Kitzmiller, Indiana University, IN Susan Mantel, Ball State University, IN Teresa Massoels, Saint Joseph's College, IN Lance Renner, Ozarks Technical Community College, MO Cindy Rossi, Jefferson College, MO Carl Saxby, University of Southern Indiana, IN Joann Wayman, Columbia College, MO Tuning Workgroup (Psychology Faculty) Co‐chair: Steven Dworkin, Western Illinois University, IL Co‐chair: Cynthia Porter Rickert, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana – Central Indiana, IN Lorelei Carvajal, Triton College, IL Christie Cathey, Ozarks Technical Community College, MO Mike Drysdale, Vincennes University, IN Leah Gensheimer, University of Missouri ‐ Kansas City, MO Barbara Gormley, Governors State University, IL Ed Hirt, Indiana University, IN Amy Kausler, Jefferson College, MO David Kreiner, University of Central Missouri, MO Theresa Luhrs, DePaul University ‐ Lincoln Park Campus, IL Rick Mangold, Illinois Valley Community College, IL Marcia Pasqualini, Avila University, MO Faye Plascak‐Craig, Marian University, IN Virgil Sheets, Indiana State University, IN 108
MHEC Staff Larry A. Isaak President Phone: 612‐626‐8292 Cell: 612‐516‐6668 larryi@mhec.org Kristin M. Coffman
Business Manager Phone: 612‐626‐5482 kristinc@mhec.org Jennifer Dahlquist
Assistant Vice President for Cost Savings & Chief Financial Officer Phone: 612‐626‐1602 jenniferd@mhec.org Ann Grindland Senior Research Associate Phone: 612‐624‐1848 anng@mhec.org Christopher J. Rasmussen
Vice President for Research & Policy Analysis Phone: 612‐625‐2431 chrisr@mhec.org Mary E. Roberson
Director of Communications & Marketing Phone: 612‐626‐0070 maryr@mhec.org 109
Pamela J. Schutt Deputy & Director of State Relations Phone: 612‐626‐1066 pams@mhec.org Robert J. Trembath
Vice President & General Counsel Phone: 612‐624‐1812 robt@mhec.org Tiffany Williams‐Virden
Administrative Assistant Phone: 612‐626‐8286 tiffanywv@mhec.org MHEC Consultant R. Grant Crawford
Chief Information Officer, MHEC Phone: 612‐626‐6383 grantc@mhec.org Graduate Assistants Winnie Glaspey Cost Savings winnieg@mhec.org
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Aaron Horn Policy Research aaronh@mhec.org
Leah Reinert Policy Research leahr@mhec.org
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Final as amended 6-04-09
by Executive Committee
Midwestern Higher Education Compact
2009-2011 Strategic Plan
Advancing Education Through Cooperation
Overview
The opening statement in the statute enacted into law in the twelve member states of the
Midwestern Higher Education Compact states:
The purpose of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact is to provide greater
higher education opportunities and services in the Midwestern region, with the aim of
furthering regional access to, research in and choice of higher education for the
citizens residing in the several states which are parties to the compact.
To this end, the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) strives to improve access
to and the quality of higher education for all individuals seeking knowledge, skills and
training – regardless of age, background or ethnicity. Led by dedicated legislators and higher
education leaders from its 12 member states, the compact is able to leverage its expertise,
influence and size to benefit both higher education institutions and the students they serve.
Over the past three years, MHEC has moved quickly to expand its programs, serve member
states in innovative ways and increase its participation in regional organizations and
initiatives. During the next three years, MHEC’s priorities will focus on bringing together
leaders and experts to address important and emerging issues in higher education. By
focusing on policy and by building stronger relationships, MHEC will be able to strengthen
its contributions to the vitality of the Midwest.
Promise
MHEC contributes to the vitality of the Midwest by enhancing member states’ ability to
maximize higher education opportunity and performance through collaboration and resource
sharing.
We deliver this promise through three core functions of student access, cost savings and
policy research that
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promote improved student access, affordability and completion;
reduce operational costs;
analyze public policy and facilitate information exchange;
enhance regional higher education cooperation and dialogue; and
encourage quality programs and services.
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Vision
MHEC will be the Midwest’s premier resource for higher education collaboration,
transformation, resource sharing and information.
Three-year Goal
To advance the vision and fulfill the promise by strengthening MHEC’s ability to serve
member states by convening and engaging state, regional and national leaders more
effectively and expanding the core functions.
Objectives and Priorities
1. To optimize MHEC’s core functions
1.1 Enhance programs for students and learners throughout their lives.
1.11 Assess the Midwest’s need for additional student access programs.
1.12 Expand state and institutional participation in the Midwest Student
Exchange Program and the e-Transcript Initiative.
1.13 Design and implement MHEC’s future strategy for student
programs, using the Student Access Advisory Committee more
actively.
1.2 Increase cost savings for states.
1.21 Launch energy savings programs.
1.22 Launch health insurance programs.
1.23 Evaluate and enhance existing programs; increase resources to
support programs as appropriate.
1.24 Explore new programs and strategies.
1.25 Collaborate with more institutions and state agencies to expand their
successful programs across the region.
1.3 Expand MHEC policy research.
1.31 Establish an annual policy agenda
1.32 Regularly survey and assess best practices in higher education
and disseminate relevant information to MHEC constituents.
1.33 Produce a signature research study annually.
1.34 Enhance annual policy briefs and state reports on trends and
indicators.
1.35 Secure additional external funding.
1.36 Explore new programs and strategies.
1.37 Customize data to increase usability for various audiences.
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We will have succeeded when….
 All twelve states participate in the Midwest Student Exchange program, and at
least half of the states participate in the e-Transcript initiative.
 MHEC research is read and used by policymakers, reporters, higher education
leaders and others.
 MHEC is recognized for the state policy indicators, which will be presented
annually in all the states.
 External funding to support research and programs reaches $1 million per
year.
 Three new cost savings programs have been launched.
 Institutional participation in cost savings programs increases 20%; total
regional cost savings have increased 30%.
2. To address emerging and critical higher education issues by convening and building
relationships with regional and national leaders and organizations
2.1 Identify ways to use MHEC’s power to convene regional and national leaders
around strategic higher education initiatives.
2.2 Host policy summits and programmatic workshops.
2.3 Increase opinion leader understanding of and participation in MHEC.
2.31 Raise MHEC’s visibility with higher education system leaders,
student leaders and college and university presidents/chancellors.
2.32 Work more closely with P-20 council leaders.
2.33 Identify and build relationships with key economic development,
business and community leaders in Midwest states.
2.34 Identify opportunities for collaboration with regional and national
educational organizations.
2.4 Recruit additional partners and sponsors.
2.5 Strengthen distribution and use of findings/recommendations from MHEC
events.
2.6 Engage student leaders in MHEC more effectively
2.7 Identify ways to strengthen the executive and volunteer leadership capacity of
higher education institutions and systems.
 MHEC is invited by key organizations to participate in their important
initiatives and strategies.
 Others ask MHEC to convene meetings and conferences around emerging
issues.
 Findings and recommendations are published in the media.
 Commission events are sponsored.
 MHEC commission and program committee meetings regularly include
sponsored events.
 At least 50 students participate in MHEC initiatives (in addition to those
participating in student access programs).
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3. To broaden MHEC’s policy involvement
3.1 Develop guiding principles for MHEC’s policy involvement strategy.
3.2 Develop strategies to engage governors (and their staffs) and state and federal
policy makers and their staffs more effectively.
3.3 Stimulate conversations and convene focused dialogues with policy makers
and their staffs about emerging issues.
3.4 Expand the ways MHEC informs policy discussions. (e.g., testimony).
3.5 Explore developing model legislation where appropriate.
3.6 Increase visibility for MHEC’s policy research capability.
 Guiding principles frame and drive MHEC’s broader policy involvement
strategy.
 MHEC is called on regularly by policy makers and their staffs as an expert
resource on higher education issues.
 Governors’ staffs and legislators are advocates for MHEC.
 Research presentations are made in each state.
 MHEC has established criteria to guide decisions about whether to introduce
model legislation.
 MHEC is called on to conduct research.
4. To strengthen MHEC’s infrastructure
4.1 Leverage the influence and talents of commissioners more effectively.
4.2 Create an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
4.3 Use technology effectively to support services and communication.
4.4 Develop/sustain a culture that supports a highly effective and motivated
staff team.
4.5 Recruit affiliate members (states, provinces).
4.6 Recruit associates (educational organizations).
4.7 Use advisory committees more effectively to guide and evaluate
programs.
 Every commissioner uses his/her capabilities to promote MHEC in his/her
state; MHEC staff will provide resources and support.
 The strategic plan is reviewed quarterly by the staff and at every commission
meeting.
 Staff objectives align with strategic plan objectives.
 Essential internal processes have been mapped and improved as necessary.
 Professional development plans are in place for staff.
 Technology has been evaluated and upgraded as necessary.
 An affiliate member (Pennsylvania, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan) is added to
the Compact.
 At least three MHEC associates (e.g., The College Board, ACT, the Federal
Reserve) are added.
● Advisory committee responsibilities are reviewed and clarified.
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The Midwestern Regional Higher Education
Compact
Entered into by and between the States signatory hereto, to advance higher education through interstate
cooperation to meet the needs of the Midwestern Region of the United States of America.
One of the two at-large members initially
appointed in each state shall serve a twoyear term. The other, and any regularly
appointed successor to either at-large
member, shall serve a four-year term. All
vacancies shall be filled in accordance with
the laws of the appointed states. Any
commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy
shall serve until the end of the incomplete
term.
ARTICLE I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Midwestern Higher
Education Compact shall be to provide
greater higher education opportunities and
services in the Midwestern region, with the
aim of furthering regional access to,
research in and choice of higher education
for the citizens residing in the several states
which are parties to this Compact.
The Commission shall select annually,
from among its members, a chairperson, a
vice chairperson and a treasurer.
ARTICLE II. THE COMMISSION
The compacting states hereby create the
Midwestern Higher Education Commission,
hereinafter called the Commission. The
Commission shall be a body corporate of
each compacting state. The Commission
shall have all the responsibilities, powers
and duties set forth herein, including the
power to sue and be sued, and such
additional powers as may be conferred upon
it by subsequent action of the respective
legislatures of the compacting states in
accordance with the terms of this Compact.
The Commission shall appoint an
executive director who shall serve at its
pleasure and who shall act as secretary to the
Commission. The treasurer, the executive
director and such other personnel as the
Commission may determine, shall be
bonded in such amounts as the Commission
may require.
The Commission shall meet at least once
each calendar year. The chairperson may
call additional meetings and upon the
request of a majority of the Commission
members of three or more compacting
states, shall call additional meetings. Public
notice shall be given of all meetings and
meetings shall be open to the public.
The Commission shall consist of five
resident members of each state as follows:
the governor or the governor's designee who
shall serve during the tenure of office of the
governor; two legislators, one from each
house (except Nebraska, which may appoint
two legislators from its Unicameral
Legislature), who shall serve two-year terms
and be appointed by the appropriate
appointing authority in each house of the
legislature; and two other at-large members,
at least one of whom shall be selected from
the field of higher education. The at-large
members shall be appointed in a manner
provided by the laws of the appointing state.
Each compacting state represented at
any meeting of the Commission is entitled to
one vote. A majority of the compacting
states shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business, unless a larger
quorum is required by the bylaws of the
Commission.
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from any institution, foundation, person,
firm, or corporation, and may receive, utilize
and dispose of the same.
ARTICLE III. POWERS AND DUTIES
OF THE COMMISSION
The Commission shall adopt a seal and
suitable bylaws governing its management
and operations.
The Commission may enter into
agreements with any other interstate
education organizations or agencies and
with higher education institutions located in
non-member states and with any of the
various states of these United States to
provide adequate programs and services in
higher education for the citizens of the
respective compacting states. The
Commission shall, after negotiations with
interested institutions and inter-state
organizations or agencies, determine the cost
of providing the programs and services in
higher education for use of these
agreements.
Irrespective of the civil service,
personnel or other merit system laws of any
of the compacting states, the Commission in
its bylaws shall provide for the personnel
policies and programs of the Compact.
The Commission shall submit a budget
to the governor and legislature of each
compacting state at such time and for such
period as may be required. The budget shall
contain specific recommendations of the
amount or amounts to be appropriated by
each of the compacting states.
The Commission may establish and
maintain offices, which shall be located
within one or more of the compacting states.
The Commission shall report annually to
the legislatures and governors of the
compacting states, to the Midwestern
Governors' Conference and to the
Midwestern Legislative Conference of the
Council of State Governments concerning
the activities of the Commission during the
preceding year. Such reports shall also
embody any recommendations that may
have been adopted by the Commission.
The Commission may establish
committees and hire staff as it deems
necessary for the carrying out of its
functions.
The Commission may provide for actual
and necessary expenses for attendance of its
members at official meetings of the
Commission or its designated committees.
The Commission may borrow, accept, or
contract for the services of personnel from
any state or the United States or any
subdivision or agency, from any interstate
agency, or from any institution, foundation,
person, firm or corporation.
The Commission may accept for any of
its purposes and functions under the
Compact any and all donations and grants of
money, equipment, supplies, materials and
services (conditional or otherwise) from any
state or the United States or any subdivision
or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or
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programs and services in higher education
for use in its agreements. The contracting
states shall contribute the funds not
otherwise provided, as determined by the
Commission, for carrying out the
agreements. The Commission may also
serve as the administrative and fiscal agent
in carrying out agreements for higher
education’s programs and services.
ARTICLE IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE
COMMISSION
The Commission shall collect data on
the long-range effects of the Compact on
higher education. By the end of the fourth
year from the effective date of the Compact
and every two years thereafter, the
Commission shall review its
accomplishments and make
recommendations to the governors and
legislatures of the compacting states on the
continuance of the compact.
The Commission shall serve as a
clearinghouse on information regarding
higher education activities among
institutions and agencies.
The Commission shall study issues in
higher education of particular concern to the
Midwestern region. The Commission shall
also study the needs for higher education
programs and services in the compacting
states and the resources for meeting such
needs. The Commission shall from time to
time prepare reports on such research for
presentation to the governors and
legislatures of the compacting states and
other interested parties. In conducting such
studies, the Commission may confer with
any national or regional planning body. The
Commission may redraft and recommend to
the governors and legislatures of the various
compacting states suggested legislation
dealing with problems of higher education.
In addition to the activities of the
Commission previously noted, the
Commission may provide services and
research in other areas of regional concern.
ARTICLE V. FINANCE
The monies necessary to finance the
general operations of the Commission not
otherwise provided for in carrying forth its
duties, responsibilities and powers as stated
herein shall be appropriated to the
Commission by the compacting states, when
authorized by the respective legislatures by
equal apportionment among the compacting
states.
The Commission shall study the need for
provision of adequate programs and services
in higher education, such as undergraduate,
graduate or professional student exchanges
in the region. If a need for exchange in a
field is apparent, the Commission may enter
into such agreements with any higher
education institution and with any of the
compacting states to provide programs and
services in higher education for the citizens
of the respective compacting states. The
Commission shall, after negotiations with
interested institutions and the compacting
states, determine the costs of providing the
The Commission shall not incur any
obligations of any kind prior to the making
of appropriations adequate to meet the same;
nor shall the Commission pledge the credit
of any of the compacting states, except by
and with the authority of the compacting
state.
The Commission shall keep accurate
accounts of all receipts and disbursements.
The receipts and disbursements of the
Commission shall be subject to the audit and
accounting procedures established under its
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after the enactment of such statute. A
withdrawing state shall be liable for any
obligations which it may have incurred on
account of its party status up to the effective
date of withdrawal, except that if the
withdrawing state has specifically
undertaken or committed itself to any
performance of an obligation extending
beyond the effective date of withdrawal, it
shall remain liable to the extent of such
obligation.
bylaws. However, all receipts and
disbursements of funds handled by the
Commission shall be audited yearly by a
certified or licensed public accountant and
the report of the audit shall be included in
and become part of the annual report of the
Commission.
The accounts of the Commission shall be
open at any reasonable time for inspection
by duly authorized representatives of the
compacting states and persons authorized by
the Commission.
As to any eligible party state, this
Compact shall become effective when its
legislature shall have enacted the same into
law; provided that it shall not become
initially effective until enacted into law by
five states prior to the 31st day of December
1995.
If any compacting state shall at any time
default in the performance of any of its
obligations, assumed or imposed, in
accordance with the provisions of this
Compact, all rights, privileges and benefits
conferred by this Compact or agreements
here-under shall be suspended from the
effective date of such default as fixed by the
Commission, and the Commission shall
stipulate the conditions and maximum time
for compliance under which the defaulting
state may resume its regular status. Unless
such default shall be remedied under the
stipulations and within the time period set
forth by the Commission, this Compact may
be terminated with respect to such defaulting
state by affirmative vote of a majority of the
other member states. Any such defaulting
state may be reinstated by performing all
acts and obligations as stipulated by the
Commission.
Amendments to the Compact shall
become effective upon their enactment by
the legislatures of all compacting states.
ARTICLE VIII. SEVERABILITY AND
CONSTRUCTION
ARTICLE VI. ELIGIBLE PARTIES
AND ENTRY INTO FORCE
The states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South
Dakota and Wisconsin shall be eligible to
become party to this Compact. Additional
states will be eligible if approved by a
majority of the compacting states.
The provisions of this Compact entered
into hereunder shall be severable and if any
phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this
compact is declared to be contrary to the
constitution of any compacting state or of
the United States or the applicability thereof
to any government, agency, person or
circumstance is held invalid, the validity of
ARTICLE VII. WITHDRAWAL,
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
Any compacting state may withdraw
from this Compact by enacting a statute
repealing the Compact, but such withdrawal
shall not become effective until two years
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the remainder of this Compact and the
applicability thereof to any government,
agency, person or circumstance shall not be
affected thereby. If this Compact entered
into hereunder shall be held contrary to the
constitution of any compacting state, the
Compact shall remain in full force and effect
as to the remaining states and in full force
and effect as to the state affected as to all
severable matters. The provisions of this
Compact entered into pursuant hereto shall
be liberally construed to effectuate the
purposes thereof.
This compact is now in full force and effect, having been approved by the governors and
legislatures of more than five of the eligible states.
MEMBER STATES
State of Illinois
By Jim Edgar
August 20, 1991
State of Michigan
By James A. Blanchard
July 24, 1990
State of North Dakota
By Edward T. Schafer
April 22, 1999
State of Indiana
By Evan Bayh
March 14, 1996
State of Minnesota
By Rudolph Perpich
April 26, 1990
State of Ohio
By Richard F. Celeste
January 9, 1991
State of Iowa
By Tom Vilsack
June 6, 2005
State of Missouri
By John D. Ashcroft
May 9, 1990
State of South Dakota
By Mike Rounds
March 13, 2008
State of Kansas
By Michael Hayden
April 25, 1990
State of Nebraska
By Ben Nelson
June 5, 1991
State of Wisconsin
By Tommy Thompson
April 18, 1994
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Midwestern Higher Education Commission Bylaws Article I. Commission Purpose, Functions and Bylaws Section 1. Purpose. Pursuant to the terms of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (hereinafter referred to as "the compact"), the Midwestern Higher Education Commission (hereinafter referred to as "the commission") is established to fulfill the objectives of the compact, including the development and promotion within the compacting states, of new and more efficient opportunities in higher education. Section 2. Functions. In pursuit of the fundamental objectives set forth in the compact, the commission shall, as necessary or required, exercise all of the powers and fulfill all of the duties delegated to it by the compacting states. The commission's activities shall include the preparation of reports, studies and recommendations, the provision of information and consulting services, the facilitation of resource sharing and exchanges, and the promotion and implementation of other initiatives related to the improvement of higher education in the compacting states, as provided by the compact, or as determined by the commission to be warranted by, and consistent with, the objectives and provisions of the compact. Section 3. Bylaws. As required by the compact, these bylaws shall govern the management and operations of the commission. As adopted and subsequently amended, these bylaws shall remain at all times subject to, and limited by, the terms of the compact. Article II. Membership Section 1. Compact Members. The commission membership shall be comprised as provided in the compact. The appointing authorities in each of the compacting states shall forward the names of their appointees to the commission chairperson. After verifying compliance with the compact provisions governing commission appointments, the commission chairperson shall promptly acknowledge the receipt of all qualified appointments by letter to both the appropriate appointing authorities and the designated appointees. The commission chairperson shall promptly advise the appropriate appointing authorities of the need to appoint new commission members upon the expiration of designated terms of the occurrence of mid‐
term vacancies. Section 2. Affiliate Members. States not eligible to become a party to the Compact and/or Canadian Provinces may become affiliate members of the Commission when mutual interests exist and when it would benefit the 122
Compact to enter into such arrangements. Such other states and/or Canadian Provinces may be afforded status as affiliate members to the Commission in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Commission. The Compact legislation must be approved by affiliate member states or provinces prior to being afforded affiliate member status. Section 3. Associates. Entities not eligible to become members of the Compact may be afforded status as associates of the Commission in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the Commission. Section 4. Compact Participation in MHEC Programs. For the 12 states identified in Article VI of the MHEC compact statute, the MHEC compact statute must remain in effect in order for those states to participate in MHEC programs and services Article III. Officers Section 1. Election and Succession. As provided by the compact, the officers of the commission shall include a chairperson, vice chairperson and a treasurer, all of whom shall be duly appointed commission members. Officers shall be elected by the commission at any meeting at which a quorum is present. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall serve one year terms or until their successors are elected by the commission. The vice chairperson shall succeed to the office of chairperson upon completion of the chairperson’s term of office. The treasurer shall serve a one year term or until a successor is elected by the commission. The treasurer shall not serve more than four terms successively. Section 2. Duties. The officers shall perform all duties of their respective offices as provided by the compact and these bylaws. Such duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Chairperson. The chairperson shall call and preside at all meetings of the com‐mission, shall prepare agendas for such meetings, shall make appointments to all committees of the commission, and, in accordance with the commission's directions, or subject to ratification by the commission, shall act on the commission's behalf during the interims between commission meetings. b. Vice Chairperson. The vice chairperson shall, in the absence or at the direction of the chairperson, perform any or all of the duties of the chairperson. In the event of a vacancy in the office of chair‐person, the vice chairperson shall serve as acting chairperson until a new chairperson is elected by the commission. c. Treasurer. The treasurer, with the assistance of the commission's executive director, shall act as custodian of all commission funds and shall be responsible for monitoring the administration of all fiscal policies and procedures set forth in the compact or adopted by the commission. Pursuant to the compact, the treasurer shall execute such bond as may be required by the Commission covering 123
the treasurer, the executive director and any other officers, commission members and commission personnel, as determined by the commission, who may be responsible for the receipt, disbursement, or management of commission funds. Article IV. Commission Personnel Section 1. Commission Staff and Offices The commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and who shall act as chief executive officer and secretary to the commission. The executive director shall hire and supervise such other staff as may be authorized by the commission. The executive director shall establish and manage the commission's office or offices, which shall be located in one or more of the compacting states as determined by the commission. The executive director may be entitled president of the commission. Section 2. Duties of the Executive Director. As secretary to the commission, the executive director shall keep minutes of all commission meetings and shall act as the custodian of all documents and records pertaining to the status of the compact and the business of the commission. As the commission's principal administrator, the executive director shall also perform such other duties as may be delegated by the commission or required by the compact and these bylaws, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Recommend general policies and program initiatives for the commission's consideration; b. Recommend for the commission's consideration administrative and personnel policies governing the recruitment, hiring, management, compensation and dismissal of commission staff; c. Implement and monitor the administration of all policies and program initiatives adopted by the commission; d. Prepare draft annual budgets for the commission's consideration; e. Monitor all commission expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, and maintain accurate records of account; f. Assist commission members as directed in securing required appropriations from the compacting states; g. Executive contracts on behalf of the commission as directed; h. Receive service of process on behalf of the commission; and i. Prepare and disseminate all required reports and notices as directed by the commission. 124
Section 3. Policy and Programmatic Committees. In functioning as the commission’s principal administrator, the executive director (president) may establish committees to help explore and implement commission policies and program initiatives. The executive director shall appoint the members of the committees and shall determine the composition, procedures, duties, budget and tenure of such committees. At the discretion of the executive director, the positions of chair and vice chair may be established for each of the committees. If a chair and vice chair is established, the executive director shall appoint the chairperson and vice‐chairperson following nominations from members of the respective committees. The term of office for the chair and vice chair shall be two years. The vice chair shall succeed the chair upon the expiration of the chair’s term. The chair and vice chair shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director. The duties of the chair and vice chair shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Chairperson: The chairperson shall call and preside at all meetings of the committee, shall prepare agendas for such meetings, and in accordance with the committee’s directions and subject to the executive director’s approval, shall act on the committee’s behalf during the interim between committee meetings. Vice Chairperson: The vice‐chairperson shall, in the absence or at the direction of the chairperson, perform any or all of the duties of the chairperson. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the chairperson, the vice‐chairperson shall serve as acting chairperson until the executive director appoints a new chairperson. Article V. Meetings of the Commission. Section 1. Meetings and Notice. The commission shall meet at least once each calendar year at a time and place to be determined by the commission. Additional meetings may be scheduled at the discretion of the chairperson, and must be called upon the request of a qualified number of commission members, as provided in the compact. All commission members shall be given written notice of commission meetings at least 30 days prior to their scheduled dates. Final agendas shall be provided to all commission members no later than 10 days prior to any meeting of the commission. Thereafter, additional agenda items requiring commission action may not be added to the final agenda, except by a vote of the commission in which two‐thirds of the compacting states vote aye. All commission meetings, except executive sessions limited to personnel matters, shall be open to the public and prior public notice shall be provided in a manner consistent with the customs and practices of the compacting states. Section 2. Quorum. Commission members representing a majority of the compacting states and affiliate members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except as otherwise required in these bylaws. The presence of one or more commission members from a compacting state is sufficient to constitute the presence of that state for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum, provided the delegation 125
present is entitled to vote on behalf of the state represented. The presence of a quorum must be established before any vote of the commission can be taken. Section 3. Voting. Each compacting state represented at any meeting of the commission is entitled to one vote. Fractional voting is prohibited. Each affiliate member represented at any meeting of the commission is entitled to one vote. The commission members representing a single compacting state may, subject to applicable state laws, employ the means of their choice for determining their state's vote. In the event that a minimum number of commission members is required by a compacting state to be present at a commission meeting in order to vote on behalf of such state, the presence of that number of commission members shall also be required by the commission for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum. Except as otherwise required by the compact or these bylaws, any question submitted to a vote of the commission shall be determined by a simple majority. Section 4. Procedure. Matters of parliamentary procedure not covered by these bylaws shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. Article VI. Committees Section 1. Executive Committee. The commission shall establish an executive committee, which shall be empowered to act on behalf of the commission during the interims between commission meetings. The composition, procedures, duties, budget, and tenure of such an executive committee shall be determined by the commission, except that each compacting state shall be entitled to equal representation and voting rights on the committee. Past chairpersons of the commission that remain duly appointed commission members or that serve as alternate commission members shall serve on the executive committee as ex officio members. The power of such an executive committee to act on behalf of the commission shall at all times be subject to any limitations imposed by the commission, the compact or these bylaws. Section 2. Other Committees. The commission may establish such other committees as it deems necessary to carry out its objectives. The composition, procedures, duties, budget and tenure of such committees shall be determined by the commission. Article VII. Finance Section 1. Fiscal Year. The commission's fiscal year shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30. 126
Section 2. Budget. The commission shall operate on an annual budget cycle and shall, in any given year, adopt budgets for the following fiscal year or years by such time as may be necessary to allow legislative appropriations from the compacting states to be secured. Commission budgets shall be submitted to the compacting states as required by the compact. Section 3. Accounting and Audit. The commission, with the assistance of the executive director, shall keep accurate and timely accounts of all receipts and disbursements of commission funds. The treasurer, through the executive director, shall cause the commission's records of account to be audited annually by a certified or licensed public accountant, and, as required by the compact, the report of such audit shall be made a part of the commission's annual report. Section 4. Debt Limitations. The commission shall monitor its own and its committees' affairs for compliance with all provisions of the compact and these bylaws governing the incursion of debt and the pledging of credit. Section 5. Travel Reimbursement. Subject to the availability of budgeted funds, and unless otherwise provided by the commission, commission members shall be reimbursed for any actual and necessary expenses incurred pursuant to their attendance at all duly convened meetings of the commission or its committees. Article VIII. Required Reports In addition to such other reports as may from time to time be required by the compact, these bylaws, or any action of the commission, the commission shall prepare and disseminate the following reports as required by the compact: a. An annual report documenting the commission's activities during the preceding year and including the annual audit report and any recommendations that may have been adopted by the commission. b. A biannual compact evaluation report, the first of which shall be prepared by January, 1995, analyzing the effects of the compact on higher education in the compacting states and including recommendations concerning the continuance of the compact. 127
Article IX. Adoption and Amendment of Bylaws Any bylaw may be adopted, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the compacting states, provided that written notice and the full text of the proposed action is provided to all commission members at least 30 days prior to the meeting at which the action is to be considered. Failing the required notice, a two‐thirds majority of the compacting states shall be required for such action. As adopted by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission on March 10, 1991. As amended by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission on May 20, 1995. As amended by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission on June 20, 2003. As amended by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission on November 18, 2004. As amended by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission on November 14, 2006. As amended by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission on November 14, 2011. 128
GENERAL OPERATING PRINCIPLES FOR PROGRAM SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The Commission of the compacting states must formally approve, as described in the bylaws, each MHEC program before it is started. Programs shall relate primarily to or affect postsecondary education (public, proprietary, or private) including basic college or university programs (technical, professional, and graduate), and other forms of education for persons beyond high school age‐‐such as continuing education, vocational training, and nontraditional programs that permit people to return to the learning process at any time in their lives. Programs will be initiated in response to demonstrated or defined needs in more than one of the Midwestern states. Problems addressed by MHEC programs must be best solved through interstate cooperation. (Occasional single‐state requests for services will be met, staff resources permitting.) MHEC programs will address the needs and perspectives of all constituencies in the midwestern region, with particular regard to those groups that historically have been under‐represented in postsecondary education. Programs are initiated only after determining that MHEC can appropriately provide the service. The primary beneficiaries of each program must be within the MHEC region and they must have signified their desire for MHEC services. MHEC will cooperate with states, agencies, organizations, or individuals outside the region if such out‐of‐region cooperation is for the benefit of states and citizens in the region. All MHEC programs will be evaluated regularly and systematically, and the results will be made public. Any and all programs selected by the Commission shall be adopted in accordance with the bylaws of the Commission. 129
Midwestern Higher Education Commission Conflict of Interest Policy for Commissioners WHEREAS, the proper governance of the Midwestern Higher Education Commission (MHEC) depends on Commissioners who give their time for the benefit of MHEC; and WHEREAS, the giving of this service, because of the varied interests and background of Commissioners, may result in situations involving a dual interest which might be interpreted as a conflict of interest; and WHEREAS, this service should not be rendered impossible solely by reason of duality of interest or possible conflict of interest; and WHEREAS, this service nevertheless carries with it a requirement of loyalty and fidelity to MHEC, it being the responsibility of the Commissioners to govern MHEC’s affairs honestly and economically, exercising their best care, skill and judgment for the benefit of MHEC; and WHEREAS, the matter of any duality of interest or possible conflict of interest can be handled through full disclosure of any such interest, together with non‐involvement in any vote wherein the interest is involved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following policy of duality and conflict of interest is hereby adopted for MHEC: 1. Timely full disclosure of any duality of interest or possible conflict of interest on the part of any Commissioner should be made to the President of MHEC, who shall advise the Chair of the Commission on a timely basis. It is the responsibility of the President to make a permanent record of any such disclosure and to make such a record available for inspection during normal business hours to any Commissioner or other authorized person. 2. Any Commissioner having a duality of interest or possible conflict of interest on any matter coming to a vote of the full Commission or any of its committees should disclose that prior to such vote and should not vote or use his/her personal influence on the matter. Such Commissioner may, however, be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting. The minutes of the meeting should reflect that a disclosure was made and the abstention from voting. 3. The foregoing requirements should not be construed as preventing the Commissioner from briefly stating his/her position in the matter, nor from answering pertinent questions of other Commissioners, since his/her knowledge may be of great assistance. 4. Meals and other activities provided at Midwestern Higher Education Commission sponsored meetings and events shall not be considered a conflict of interest for Commissioners. 5. All Commissioners shall sign a conflict of interest statement BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy be reviewed periodically for the information and guidance of members of the Commission, and that any new member be advised of the policy upon appointment to the Commission. 130
Upcoming Meetings November 18, 2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, OH November 18‐19, 2012 ANNUAL COMMISSION MEETING Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, OH November 19‐20, 2012 ANNUAL POLICY SUMMIT Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, OH June 6‐7, 2013 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TBD Indianapolis, IN 131
The Midwestern Higher Education Compact is a nonprofit regional organization established by compact statute to assist Midwestern states in advancing higher education through interstate cooperation and resource sharing. Member states are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. MHEC seeks to fill its interstate mission through programs which: • • • • • • enhance productivity through reductions in administrative costs encourage student access, completion and affordability facilitate public policy analysis and information exchange facilitate regional cooperation encourage quality education programs and services in higher education encourage innovation in the delivery of educational services Printed May 2012 Midwestern Higher Education Compact 1300 South Second Street, Suite 130 Minneapolis, MN 55454‐1079 mhec@mhec.org / www.mhec.org 132

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