STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION
HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Gene Pelowski, Chair of the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM on February 29th, 2024, in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The clerk noted the roll.
Members present:
PELOWSKI, Gene, Chair
WOLGAMOTT, Dan, Vice Chair
RARICK, Marion, Republican Lead
COULTER, Nathan
DAVIDS, Greg
HICKS, Kim
KLEVORN, Ginny
MCDONALD, Joe
NOOR, Mohamud
ROBBINS, Kristin
SCOTT, Peggy
VANG, Samantha
Members excused:
HANSON, Jessica
A quorum was present.
Representative Wolgamott moved that the minutes from February 22nd, 2024, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presentation from the University of Minnesota on its 2024 capital investment request.
Presenting:
• Rachel Croson, Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Minnesota
• Alice Roberts-Davis, Vice President of University Services, University of Minnesota
• Dr. Kathleen Hill Gallant, Professor, Food Sciences Department, University of Minnesota
• Brian Swanson, Assistant Vice President, Finance and Systems, University of Minnesota
Presentation from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities on its 2024 Capital investment request.
Presenting:
• Scott Olson, Chancellor, Minnesota State
• James Splett, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Minneapolis College, Minnesota State
• Joshua Blackwell, Physical Plant Director, North Hennepin Community College, Minnesota State
• Brian Yolitz, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Minnesota State
The meeting was adjourned at 12:03 PM.
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Representative Gene Pelowski, Chair
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Christopher Olendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant