Higher education is one of Minnesota’s greatest assets, but also provides one of our greatest challenges in preparing our state for the future. In an increasingly competitive global economy, we rely on our colleges and universities to prepare the workforce of tomorrow, conduct research that improves our quality of life, and to inspire vibrant arts, science, and humanities.

Every two years, the Minnesota Legislature elects members to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, the U’s governing board, which provides counsel, oversight and vital decision-making for the university, including setting the annual budget and tuition.

The Regent Candidate Advisory Council is charged by the Legislature to recruit and recommend candidates to serve on the Board of Regents. And that is a process we are undertaking again in the coming weeks. The positions to be filled include one each from Minnesota’s 2nd, 3rd and 8th congressional districts as well as one statewide at-large seat.

The University of Minnesota is one of the largest, most robust public research universities in the world.

Serving on the Board of Regents is an important way to have a meaningful impact on the future of our state. We hope you will take the time to learn more about the Board of Regents. The RCAC will consider all of those who apply and strive to recommend the best possible candidates for these critically important public service positions.

The deadline for application is Dec. 2. Application materials are available on the RCAC website (http://www.rcac.leg.mn/application) or by calling Sally Olson at 651-296-9002.

Ardell Brede

chairman

Regent Candidate
Advisory Council