Riverland News
Riverland President's Column-- July 2011
Effective July 1, 2011, Riverland Community College further restricted the use of tobacco on college property and became a Tobacco-free campus at all three of its locations in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna. The goal behind this new policy is not to punish smokers or tobacco users but to demonstrate Riverland’s commitment to creating a healthy, clean and safe learning and working environment for all students and employees.
Riverland announces president and dean's lists for 2011 spring semester
Riverland Community College is pleased to announce the students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2011 spring president’s and dean’s lists. Riverland congratulates these individuals for their outstanding academic accomplishments.
Riverland relieved but concerned about Shutdown and budget resolution; continues preparing for fall semester start in August
Riverland Community College officials are relieved that the longest state government shutdown in recent history has ended but have deep-seated concerns about the four-year trend to cut public education.
Like all Minnesota State College and Universities schools, Riverland began its fiscal year July 1 using tuition revenues and cash reserves to operate through the summer and fall semesters. In other words, despite the government shutdown, Riverland attempted to concentrate on business as usual. Working with reserves was a temporary fix during the shutdown; however, now that it has ended and the ink is drying on the higher education bill, Riverland officials are still speculating on how the shutdown and budget cuts will affect its students and its enrollment.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $9000 Community Growth Initiatives grant
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently announced an award of $9000 to the Leading Entrepreneurs in New Directions (LEND) project. The grant was awarded is one of SMIF's Community Growth Initiatives (CGI) aimed at capitalizing on the assets of a community.
The project focuses on teaching business and technical skills to local immigrant entrepreneur students through a hands-on training program. Students will complete a business course at Riverland Community College, where they will identify and work on real problems and issues affecting the community.
Circle of Friends donates $4389.90 to Riverland Foundation
The Circle of Friends recently donated $4,389.90 to the Riverland Community College Foundation to sponsor an endowed scholarship that honors the memory of Elizabeth Ann Moen.