Riverland News
Record spring enrollment growth at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Record enrollment growth of 14,338 students counted this spring at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Students enrolled in record numbers this spring at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, resulting in an increase of 14,338 students, or nearly an 8 percent gain, over a year ago, officials said today.
The state college and university system has 197,576 students taking credit courses, compared to last spring's enrollment of 183,238. The latest growth spurt was on top of a record increase last fall when an additional 12,641 students enrolled compared to the year before.
Three Riverland students named to All-Minnesota Academic Team
Riverland Community College students Katherine Kirsch (Albert Lea), Sergio Hernandez (Walters) and Ivan Okhin (Genichesk, Ukraine) were named to the 2010 All-Minnesota Academic Team in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership accomplishments and service to their college and community. Forty Minnesota two-year college students were honored at a ceremony on March 3 in Eagan, Minnesota.
Katie Nelson Remembered Benefit raises $11,460 for future 'shining stars' scholarships
Family, friends and the Riverland Community College community gathered on Feb. 26 at "A Shining Star, Katie Nelson Remembered," a benefit performance and auction to raise money for an endowment in Nelson's name. The money raised so far is $11,460 with donations still coming.
Nelson, 29, a theater major from Riverland and Minnesota State University, Mankato, was months away from completing her massage therapy degree at Riverland when she died suddenly last March of a brain tumor no one knew she had.
Riverland President's Column -- March 2010
During the last year, this column has frequently touched on the economic challenges facing our state, nation and higher education. We have carefully stated our concerns to inform readers how we strategically are addressing those needs within the communities we serve. As we analyze the content of the latest economic reports, however, we must alert the public to the potential impact of this information on Riverland Community College’s health. The economic vitality of the communities and region we serve depends on a vital, healthy community college.
Langrell receives national Phi Theta Kappa Administrator Award
Dr. Ron Langrell, executive vice president for Riverland Community College, will be honored with the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's 2010 Administrator Award of Distinction in Orlando, Florida on April 9. He is one of 24 recipients nationwide.
The Administrator Award of Distinction is awarded to college vice presidents, deans, or leaders other than college presidents/CEOs serving in an administrative capacity, who have demonstrated a strong level of support for Phi Theta Kappa.
Riverland student named national 2010 Guistwhite Scholar
Ivan Okhin, a Riverland Community College student and Phi Theta Kappa Member has been selected as a Guistwhite Scholarship recipient and will be recognized during the Phi Theta Kappa Convention in Orlando April 8-10, 2010.
Guistwhite Scholars are chosen based on academic achievement, participation in Phi Theta Kappa programs and service to their colleges and communities. Okhin is one of 20 recipients for 2010 selected by a panel of independent judges from more than 791 applicants nationwide. Each Guistwhite Scholar is awarded a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies.