Eric Kaler

University’s 16th president took office July 1st, 2011 during a tumultuous period for the school and the state. His first day on the job coincided with an ongoing state shutdown. A few days later he presented a budget to the Board of Regents that increased tuition and was heavy in cuts. He replaced former president Bob Bruininks.
May. 09, 2013
President Eric Kaler will also discuss his recommendations for the 2014 capital improvement budget.
May. 08, 2013
The president also discussed the resignation of Mark Rotenberg.
May. 06, 2013
William Donohue will replace General Counsel Mark Rotenberg May 22 while the University searches for a permanent head lawyer.
May. 06, 2013
President Eric Kaler said he would support making the University’s grounds smoke free.
May. 03, 2013
President Eric Kaler said he would support making the University campus smoke free.
May. 02, 2013
The bill, which makes higher education more accessible to undocumented students, earned bipartisan support.
Apr. 25, 2013
The full House voted 86-44 Thursday to increase funding to the University of Minnesota that would freeze tuition for the next two years.
Apr. 24, 2013
The president also said it’s time the University considers raising out-of-state tuition.
Apr. 23, 2013
Students joined citizens and policymakers to rally for clean energy and jobs.
Apr. 11, 2013
A Sanford merger raised concerns from state and University officials.
Apr. 04, 2013
South Dakota-based Sanford Health is also in talks to acquire Fairview Health Services. In an email to faculty and staff, Kaler said that raised 'serious concerns for the University,' and he outlined his own proposal.
Apr. 03, 2013
He said buyouts, like $2.5M for Tubby, are ‘unfortunately part of the business.’
Mar. 15, 2013
The Students for a Democratic Society are calling on President Kaler to take a pay cut
Mar. 13, 2013
The report found areas in which the University could be more efficient.
Mar. 11, 2013
A report requested by the Legislature found the U can improve admin. efficiency.

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