Minnesota North College
Presidential Search
Leading the Future
The Opportunity
Minnesota North College seeks an energetic, visionary president with experience and passion about the community college mission. The college’s six campuses are deeply integrated in the communities they serve and play a vital role in the educational, cultural and economic well-being of the region. It features a rich mix of programming including specialty programs in the environmental and natural resources fields, appealing to students nationally and internationally. The successful president will be a skilled communicator, collaborator and consensus builder who understands and values small colleges and is eager to embrace and partner with the Greater Northeast Minnesota region.
Search Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 27-29 | Listening Sessions |
| January 2nd 2026 | Applications Due |
| Week of February 23rd | Finalists Invited to Campus |
| March 18th, 2026 | Board of Trustees Appointment |
Presidential Search Profile
Life in Northern Minnesota
Our Region, Our Partners
Northern Minnesota offers an unbeatable mix of natural beauty, community, and opportunity. With affordable housing and a strong local economy driven by tourism, forestry, and small businesses, it’s a great place to build a life. Surrounded by lakes and forests, you can enjoy fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling just minutes from home. The friendly, close-knit towns make it easy to feel connected, and on clear nights, you might even catch the northern lights dancing above. It’s where quality of life meets economic stability—right in the heart of the North Woods.
The search committee includes representatives from each bargaining unit as well as members of the broader community.
Committee Members
Search Chair: Anita Hanson, FDLCC
Carly Wogen
Matt Jarva
Jesse Dahl
Lisa Marcis
Jodi Pontinen
Michael Johnson
Evelyn Perkins
Jerritt Johnston
Keith Turner
Tuleah Palmer
Kristen Vake
Aaron Kania