Minutes

Present: Senator David J. Tomassoni - Chair, Senator Jason Rarick - Vice Chair, Senator Gregory D. Clausen, Senator Michael P. Goggin, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Aric Putnam

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator David J. Tomassoni called the meeting to order at 1 p.m.

Introduction to student and faculty groups continued
     -UMN Duluth Student Association
     -University Education Association-Duluth Faculty

1) University of Minnesota-Duluth Student Association

    - Annie Counihan, Student Body Vice President

2) University Education Association - Duluth Faculty

    - Jeffrey Rop, Legislative Liaison

Introduction to the Office of Higher Education

    - Dennis Olson, Commissioner (see handout)

    - Nicole Whelan, Research Analyst

The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

Senator David J. Tomassoni, Chair	Laura Bakk, Legislative Assistant