Riverland News
Riverland Community College President’s Column--August 2013
In November 2012, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Chancellor Rosenstone asked MnSCU students, faculty, staff, presidents and trustees to participate on three workgroups to advise the long-term strategic directions needed to ensure access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans; to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs; and to deliver the most cost-effective, highest value education. For several months, each workgroup met regularly to assess the questions posed.
The resulting report, “Charting the Future” presented is preliminary and released with hope for broader consultation and dialogue among all constituencies before the final report is delivered to the chancellor Oct. 23.
Riverland Names Gary Schindler as Dean of Students
Riverland Community College has named Gary Schindler as the new dean of students. Schindler has a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota in Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in social studies. Schindler previously held the position as dean of students at Riverland from 1998 to 2009. Prior to his return to Riverland in August, Schindler worked at Spoon River College in Illinois and for Anoka Technical College as the dean of student affairs at both colleges. In addition to his work as a college administrator he worked as a trained peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission in college accreditation.
The Hormel Foundation hands keys to Riverland President Atewologun to celebrate the completion of the $3 million community Early Childhood Center
In a ceremonial gesture today, Riverland Community College President Adenuga Atewologun accepted the keys from The Hormel Foundation to the newly renovated community Early Childhood Education Center. The facility valued at more than $3 million was recently completed at Riverland’s Austin campus.
Riverland Theatre Department announces 2013-2014 Season
Riverland Community College Theatre Director Lindsey Duoos Williams announced the Theatre Department’s 2013-2014 season today. This season brings a fresh set of plays and musicals that haven’t previously been seen at Riverland Theatre.
Summerset’s Spamalot, only out-state artists, will perform at State Fair
Starting today, the cast of the recent Summerset production of Monty Python’s Spamalot will be searching for the grail at the Minnesota State Fair through Sunday. Summerset was the only out-state group selected to be part of the Minnesota State Fair’s inaugural “Arts A’Fair” performances. Monty Python’s Spamalot will be in the Education Building and roaming the fairgrounds, performing and providing information about Summerset and Riverland’s theatre and music programs.