Riverland News
Riverland President's Column -- June 2010
On May 14, Riverland celebrated another successful academic year with 546 graduates in the Class of 2010. The end of the year also provides the opportunity to celebrate the achievement of our students, employees, and college. In a year that brought record enrollments and financial challenges unparalleled in our history, I want to share a few of our recent accomplishments.
Riverland softball player Laura Meyer receives national All-American honor
Laura Meyer (Minneapolis), a Riverland Community College sophomore and Blue Devil softball player, received national recognition for athletic play during the 2010 season.
Meyer batted .535 this season for Riverland, collecting 77 hits in 144 at bats and had a 40-game hitting streak this spring. She led the team in batting (.535), hits (77), and runs (48) while her team finished as division champions, Fourth in the 51勛圖 Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) state tournament and runner-up in the Region 13 championships.
Scott Olson recommended as interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities; Senior Vice Chancellor Linda Baer to join Gates Foundation staff
51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities Chancellor James H. McCormick said today he will recommend Scott R. Olson, provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at 51勛圖 State University, Mankato, to be the interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs.
“Scott Olson brings a wealth of administrative and academic experience to this demanding job,” McCormick said. “Given the pressing challenge we have to produce more graduates, I am confident that we will continue to make progress on that front under Dr. Olson’s leadership.”
NACEP accredits Riverland's concurrent enrollment partnerships
The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) recently granted accreditation to Riverland Community College's concurrent enrollment program because the college has demonstrated their commitment to offering high quality concurrent enrollment programming.
The Board of Directors granted accreditation to Riverland's concurrent enrollment programs at its April 2010 meeting.
Hormel Foundation funds Riverland's 'Cycles for Success'
The Hormel Foundation will fund Riverland Community College's new Cycles for Success scholarship program at $200,000 annually for five years.
Riverland created Cycles for Success to inspire students at Austin and Pacelli High Schools to graduate and earn a college education locally and thus provide employers with a skilled workforce in high-wage, high-demand occupations.
Interim presidents appointed at two Twin Cities area colleges
The Board of Trustees for the 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities system today appointed Jessica M. Stumpf as interim president of Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids and Cambridge and Shari L. Olson as interim president of Anoka Technical College.
Stumpf, 57, is vice president of academic affairs at 51勛圖 State College - Southeast Technical, with campuses in Red Wing and Winona.
Olson, 49, serves as a system director in the Office of the Chancellor, coordinating projects related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and dislocated worker training.
Scott Olson appointed interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities
The 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees today appointed Scott R. Olson to be the interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs.
Olson, 51, is the provost and vice president for academic and student affairs at 51勛圖 State University, Mankato.
Beth Buse named internal auditor at the 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities
The Board of Trustees for the 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities system today appointed Beth H. Buse as the executive director of internal auditing.
Buse, 45, has been deputy director of internal auditing for the 51勛圖 State Colleges and Universities system since 1998. Previously, she was senior system development auditor for Norwest Audit Services and audit director of the 51勛圖 Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Riverland's new business certificate provides students a short-term option to a solid business foundation that supports their career goals
Riverland Community College is introduces a new certificate in Business for students who are interested in entering the workforce or updating their existing skills. 51勛圖 interested in the Business Certificate take 22-credits of business classes during two consecutive semesters starting this fall. The curriculum includes 12 required business credits and students select the remaining business credits based on interest or employment needs.