Riverland News
Riverland President Kat Linaker featured on the Tech Ed Podcast
Every institution of higher education is facing two major changes right now: Automation and artificial intelligence are universally transforming every sector of our economy (including the training required) - from healthcare to manufacturing, agriculture to education. Meanwhile, changing demographics and attitudes toward education are impacting enrollment rates and colleges' strategic focus.
In the midst of these changes, Dr. Kat Linaker has taken the helm of Minnesota's Riverland Community College. She comes with a passion for technical education and an enthusiasm for embracing these imminent changes in a way that will empower her students and impact Riverland's community.
In this episode, hear how Dr. Linaker plans to address these two major changes at Riverland. There are tons of insights you can implement in your own organization!
Riverland kicks off 2023-2024 Theatre Season with 'Urinetown, The Musical'
Riverland Community College begins its 2023-2024 theatre season with the hilarious comedy Urinetown, The Musical.
Students and Communities Benefit From Investing in Community Colleges
Dr. Kat Linaker, Riverland’s President was a guest columnist in the Owatonna People’s Press last week. A link to her column appears below.
Riverland Names Matt Bissonette Dean of Academics and Customized Training
Riverland Community College has named Matt Bissonette as the new Dean of Academics and Customized Training.
Bissonnette holds an education doctorate in Career & Technical Education from UW-Stout, a Masters in Transformational Leadership from Bethel in St. Paul and a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Iowa. He has been an academic dean in the Minnesota State system for nine years at multiple institutions where his academic focus has been Career Technical Education programs. He has also worked with customized training and workforce development helping businesses grow and be successful for over a decade.
Bissonette will also serve as the Owatonna Campus Director, and will spend time with faculty, staff, and college partners at all three Riverland campuses including Austin and Albert Lea. He will lead the development and enhancements to academic programs, customized training and continuing education offerings to grow our regional workforce.