Studies show that 85% of jobs are discovered through networking. It is common knowledge the more unique and full your resume is, the better chance you have of landing your dream job. At Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) there are a wide variety of shared-governance committees, and chances are you can find one that aligns with your major or career field. For example, if you were an IT major, why would you not apply for the Technology Council? Most Minnesota State committees meet 4-5 times a year in the Twin Cities. Travel reimbursement is available as well as video conferencing. Check out the different topics and meeting schedules below to find one that works for you! 

Want to Serve on a Committee?

There are a variety of statewide committees open for students to serve on. Please see the open committees below and apply for one that interests you!

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Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about statewide committees please contact LeadMN Government Affairs Coordinator Amanda Schermerhorn at Amanda@leadmn.org  or the Interim Executive Director, Fatu Magassouba at Fmagassouba@leadmn.org or 651-203-9452. 

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Minnesota State Committees

Academic Affairs Council (2 students)

The Academic Affairs Council will be the principal group responsible for advising the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs on academic initiatives and programs that are planned, piloted, adopted, and/or implemented for system-wide benefit. Scope includes: Undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning, including: instructional development, professional development, accountability framework, student readiness and college transitions, career and technical education, career preparation and workforce development, program alignment and effectiveness, e-education, and inter-campus collaboration.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Time: 1:00PM-3:30PM

Meeting Schedule: 

Monday, October 17, 2022
Monday, November 14, 2022
Monday, December 12, 2022
Monday, February 27, 2023
Monday, March 20, 2023
Monday, April 17, 2023

Academic Equity Committee (1 student)

This committee is responsible for advising the Academic Affairs Council on academic priorities relative to eliminating gaps in educational opportunity and achievement system wide.

Meeting Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Meeting Schedule:
 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Accessibility Committee (1 student)

Develop sustainable campus practices for addressing the accessibility of electronic (and printed) information to include website and course materials made available at colleges and universities in the Minnesota State system. The committee will study the current state of accessible materials for all learners and web site visitors and make recommendations for improving access to and the distribution of web site and instructional materials in accessible formats.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Assessment for Course Placement Committee (2 students)

The Assessment for Course Placement Committee (ACPC) is a standing committee, which exists to ensure the consistent and effective implementation of Board Policy 3.3 Assessment for Course Placement. It periodically reviews the policy and recommends needed changes or implementation strategies; reviews and makes recommendations for the designation of system-endorsed instruments; helps design and carry out a research-based process for establishing scores for course placement; advises on assessment-related research needs of the system; and helps plan and implement professional development activities.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Basic Needs Committee - Minnesota State (3 students)

This group works to identify and discuss practices that effectively address basic needs insecurity,  strategies that have been implemented at Minnesota State colleges and universities, and strategies that have been implemented at colleges and universities nationally. The committee will also explore collaboration with community partners and organizations to address basic needs insecurity.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: Typically meets once per month for 1-2 hours. 

 

Course Resource Affordability Committee (1 Students)

This committee will work evaluate and identify opportunities for the system around open educational resources, traditional textbooks, inclusive access programs, and other programs, while advising on trends and best practices to technology groups, bookstores, libraries, and other relevant stakeholders. This committee will also explore and support options that offer affordable, equitable, and high quality educational experiences to Minnesota State students.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Developmental Education Steering Committee (2 students)

This workgroup will identify best practices for developmental education and address education needs of incoming students who require more basic developmental work, share best practices with other campuses focused on the best interests of lower level developmental students, and make recommendations for action.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

English Language Learners Work Group (1 Student)

This committee will develop and submit recommendations to the Developmental Education Steering Committee on proven and emerging practices, support structures, and professional development models that respond to the needs of English language learners, including those learners who place into developmental levels.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD (Workgroup members are expected to participate in monthly 2 to 3 hour meetings)

Equity and Inclusion Council (1 students)

The Minnesota State Equity & Inclusion Council is the principal group responsible for advising the Chief Diversity Officer on strategies, initiatives, programs, and policies that are planned, piloted, adopted, and/or implemented for system-wide benefit and related to matters of equity, inclusion, and diversity.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Faculty Development Committee (1 student)

The Subcommittee is responsible for advising the Academic Affairs Council on issues relative to faculty professional development initiatives and programs system-wide. The scope includes faculty professional development needs and interests related to teaching and learning, instructional development, scholarly and professional expertise, e-learning, student learning outcomes assessment, and inter-campus collaboration.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Global Education Committee (1 student)

The Global Education Committees purpose is to advise the Academic Affairs Council on issues relative to global education initiatives and programs system-wide.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Learning Environment Committee (1 student)

The Learning Environment Committee makes recommendations to the ASA Technology Council regarding decisions that would affect the operation of the learning environment for all institutions. System Office IT staff are expected to consult with the Learning Environment Committee on topics that can impact the operation of the learning environment at all institutions. This committee ensures that all stakeholders of the learning environment are informed about the operation and utilization of the learning environment.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Media Management & Web Conferencing Committee (1 student)

Advise on the utilization of, changes to, and maintenance of two Minnesota State enterprise services, Kaltura MediaSpace (Media Management) and Adobe Connect (Web Conferencing).

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Online Education Committee (1 Student)

Examines current practices associated with delivering courses online and will make recommendations to the ASA Technology Council on ways to improve online education for the colleges and universities of Minnesota State. This committee will assess and recommend changes to existing Minnesota State policies, procedures, operating procedures and other practices associated with online education. This may also include recommendations for acquiring technology tools and making them readily available.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Schedule: TBD

PSEO Workgroup (1 Student)

This workgroup is charged with developing strategies and recommendations for the future direction of the system’s PSEO programming. strengthening impact of PSEO programming on issues of equity and inclusion; advising on research and evaluation needs of the system; developing a strategic roadmap for the system’s dual enrollment programs; and helping plan and implement professional development activities.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD (Twice per semester)

Policy Council (2 Students)

The Policy Council reviews Minnesota State policies and makes recommendations on any changes to policy. These recommendations go through an extensive consultation process before being brought to the Board of Trustees.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM

Meeting Schedule: 
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Council (2 Students)

The Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Council provides advice and consultation to the vice chancellor on emerging academic and student affairs issues as they are received from its related subcommittees and user groups.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM

Meeting Schedule: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Teacher Education Committee (1 student)

Teacher Education Committee advises the Academic Affairs Council on issues, initiatives, and programs relative to professional education system wide such as, Preparation of education professionals (teachers, school administrators, school counselors, etc.) including academic programming, instructional development, capacity building, and transfer; relationships
and collaborations related to licensing, state approval from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), and national accreditation; education professional workforce issues (pipeline and workforce development); and information and recommendations regarding legislative activity connected to education in Minnesota.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Technology Council (2 students)

The Technology Council will advise and make recommendations to the Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs on educational technologies, including instructional related tools, online learning technologies and services, instructional media delivery, library technologies, and other instructional and student services technologies that have system wide application.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Time: 9:30AM-2:00PM

Meeting Schedule: 
 

Transfer Governance Committee (1 student)

The Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Transfer Oversight Committee is a sub group of the Academic Affairs Council and meets a minimum of three times per year to review implementation of transfer including the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. The committee’s purpose is to review course and credit and student transfer issues and information and to provide recommendations for enhancement of course and credit transfer to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. This includes oversight of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum originally developed and amended by the faculty collaborative process and legislation. The committee’s oversight assures appropriate, high-quality education for students who transfer within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

To learn more about this committee click HERE.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

LeadMN Committees

LeadMN Scholarship Gala Campus Outreach Committee (2 Students)

This committee works with the LeadMN Public Relations Coordinator on outreach to student senate members to encourage them to donate a silent auction item that will be displayed at the 13th Annual Scholarship Gala. The committee members will make phone calls, answer questions, and track all communications and donations.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

LeadMN Basic Needs Committee (4 Students)

This committee is in charge of researching and advocating for Basic Needs issues as they arise and are prioritized. Basic needs include, but are not limited to mental health, transportation, housing insecurity, food insecurity etc. The committee will meet to discuss basic needs issues affecting two-year college students as well as work to achieve the objectives set forth for the committee.

LeadMN Steering Committee (5 students)

The Steering Committee reviews LeadMN working documents and presents any recommended changes for the General Assembly to approve in spring. This committee also administers elections at the General Assembly, including verifying eligibility of candidates. 

Note: Members are elected to this committee by the Governing Council during the September Student Leadership Conference. Those interested in serving on the committee should seek a nomination from their region's Governing Council member or seek to be nominated during open nominations.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

LeadMN Fiscal Committee (2 students)

The Fiscal Committee reviews all financial documents and presents monthly profit and loss statements at regularly scheduled General Assemblies and Governing Council meetings. This committee can also help develop the budget.

Note: You must be a Governing Council Representative or Alternate to be eligible for this committee. members will be determined by election at the September Governing Council meeting.

Meeting Schedule: TBD

Other Committees

Office of Higher Education Student Advisory Council (1 Community College Student and 1Technical College Student)

The Student Advisory Council provides the Minnesota Office of Higher Education with student perspectives on statewide higher education issues and policies, including financial aid. The council meets once per month.

Note: Applicants must specify if they are enrolled in a technical college program or community college program.

Meeting Location: Minnesota Office of Higher Education