Committee and Task Force Membership List

System-wide Committees & Groups

Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR) Committee
Provide advice on administration of the DCR Plans. Committee includes representatives of all participating groups.

Representatives:
Gary Janikowski–Office of the Chancellor Liaison 
Deb Holstad - St. Cloud Technical & Community College, Campus Representative
2 IFO Representatives
2 MSCF Representatives
1 MSUAASF Representative
1 MMA Representative

eTimesheet User Group
To provide a systemwide forum for users of the eTimesheet application to recommend system modifications and enhancements to the Office of the Chancellor HR and ITS leadership

Representatives:
Nicole Blanchard, Office of the Chancellor
Brad Doss, Riverland Community College
Donna Hukka, Northeast Higher Education District
Marilyn Lanners, Bemidji State Univesity
Karen Melin, North Hennepin Community College
Deb Kerkaert, Southwest Minnesota State University
Heather Kidd, Office of the Chancellor
Marie Krey, Office of the Chancellor
Dick McMullen, Office of the Chancellor
Mary Nienaber, Lake Superior College
Lisa Olsen, Office of the Chancellor
Sue Raddatz, Dakota County Technical College
Sandy Reed, Winona State University
Rachelle Schmidt, Saint Paul College
JoAnn Scholtz, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Juanita Sistad, Northeast Higher Education District
Jeff Wagner, St. Cloud State University
Dennis Zilmer, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Frontline Conference Steering & Planning Committee
To plan and present the annual Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Frontline Conference in partnership with AFSCME and MAPE representatives. This conference is made available to all system-wide employees represented by AFSCME and MAPE at one of our campuses.

Representatives:
Karen Foreman, AFSCME Co-Chair
Mary Nadeau, MnSCU System Office HR Co-Chair
Todd Thorsgaard, MnSCU System Office
Barbara Miller, MnSCU System Office
Valerie Knight, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cindy Ladany, Bemidji State University
Carroll Partridge, Metropolitan State University
Patrick Pearce, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Melinda Pearson, Saint Paul College
Tim Stafki, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Vicki Sward, Alexandria Technical & Community College
Shari Maloney, Alexandria Technical & Community College

IFO/MnSCU Salary Review Committee
Review IFO faculty salaries and recommend adjustments.

Representatives:
Deb Almer, Southwest Minnesota State University
Chris Dale, MnSCU System Office
Patrick Guilfoile, Bemidji State University
Gary Janikowski, MnSCU System Office
DeeAnn Snaza, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jody Thronson, MnSCU System Office
Kristi Tornquist, St. Cloud State University
Seven IFO Reps

Information Technology Finance and Personnel Committee
Provide guidance to VC for Information Technology and CIO Council for issues related to ITS personnel, administration and finance.

Representatives:
Nicole Gebheim, MnSCU System Office
Renee Schmitt, MnSCU System Office

MSUAASF/MnSCU Systemwide Evaluation Committee (SEC)
Hears appeals for salary range reassignments for MSUAASF and provides training once a year.  Meetings are quarterly. 

Representatives:
Associate Vice Chancellor Designee:
Campus HR Director
One MnSCU Administrator
Two MSUAASF Reps
MnSCU Staffing Representative, Facilitator, Non-Voting:  Wanda Barrett

Retirement Task Force
To review all retirement plan design and administrative functions in order to recommend ways in which these processes can be made more effective, efficient, and less costly

Representatives:
Pam Anderson-Popp, Hennepin Technical College
Barb Biljan, MnSCU System Office
Cindy Foote, Central Lakes College
Gary Jankowski, MnSCU System Office
Kristi Lane, Northland Community & Technical College
Therese Mullins, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Toni Munos, MnSCU System Office
Sandy Reed, Winona State University
Lynn Wierke, Dakota County Technical College

SCUPPS User Group
To provide a systemwide forum for users of the Human Resources/Payroll Web Application of the Integrated Statewide Record System (ISRS); to recommend system modifications and enhancements to the Office of the Chancellor HR and ITS leadership; to manage a system that supports common business practices for both colleges and universities

Representatives:
Pam Anderson-Popp, Hennepin Technical College
Keith Balaski, Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Barb Biljan, MnSCU System Office
Cindy Brimacomb-Whiteaker,  Riverland Community College
Cindy Foote, Central Lakes College
Susan Johnson, Metropolitan State University
MaryEllen Kanz, Winona State University
Heather Kidd, MnSCU System Office
Jodi Knaus, Ridgewater College
Marie Krey, MnSCU System Office
Dick McMullen, MnSCU System Office
Pam Noetzelman, Minnesota State Community & Technical College
Lisa Olson, MnSCU System Office
Sue Raddatz, Dakota County Technical College
Kathy Running, MnSCU System Office
Debbie Schadewald, Office of the Chancellor
DeeAnn Snaza, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Joan Tutt, Southwest Minnesota State University
Cheryl Utz, North Hennepin Community College

Supervisory Training Advisory Group
The advisory group consists of campus human resource and operational leaders. They provide information on the supervisory training needs that exist throughout our system, participate in the development and review of programs and assist in the development of our communication strategy. 

Representatives:
Sue Appelquist, North Hennepin Community College
Renee Engelmeyer, Rochester Community & Technical College
Lisa Kvas, Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
Sharon Mohr, Hennepin Technical College
Jane Nicholson, Century College
Todd Thorsgaard, MnSCU System Office

Unclassified Leave Accounting Advisory Group
Advise on the development of business process standards, training, and documentation to improve and support the process of unclassified leave accounting

Representatives:
Deb Almer, Southwest Minnesota State University
Tiffanie Bieganek, Northland Community & Technical College
Barb Biljan, MnSCU System Office
Nicole Blanchard, MnSCU System Office
Eileen Darling, South Central College
Sue Ehlers, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jane Floden, Hennepin Technical College
Susan Johnson, Metropolitan State University
Heather Kidd, MnSCU System Office
Marie Krey, MnSCU System Office
Becky Lindseth, Northland Community & Technical College
Toni Munos, MnSCU System Office
Lisa Olson, MnSCU System Office
Kathy Running, MnSCU System Office


Talent Management Steering Committee
The Talent Management Steering Committee and its members are charged with providing guidance, input, support and assistance to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities as it implements an integrated talent management strategy

Representatives:
Keith Balaski, Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Matt Begansky, Anoka/Ramsey Community College
Dee Bernard, Inver Hills Community College
Renee Engelmeyer, Rochester Community & Technical College
Todd Harmening, MnSCU System Office
David Hietala, Riverland Community College
Nancy Jacobsen, MnSCU System Office
Ted Johnson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Kristina Keller, St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Norma Konschak, Northland Community & Technical College
Jodi Kuznia, St. Cloud State University
Betty Mayer, Century College
Nancy Paulson, Central Lakes College
Mary Nienaber, Lake Superior College
Lori Reed, Winona State University
Anita Rios, MnSCU System Office (facilitator)
Cindy Schneider, MnSCU System Office (staff)
Renee Schmitt, MnSCU System Office
Colette Campbell Stuart, North Hennepin Community College
Todd Thorsgaard, MnSCU System Office


Leadership Competency Task Force
Using the identified leadership competencies that are desirable for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities leaders, create templates for using the competencies for campus-based leadership development programs, performance evaluation measures, and interview questions for hiring.

Representatives:
Jody Kuznia, St. Cloud State University
Dee Bernard, Inver Hills Community College
David Hietala, Riverland Community College
Todd Thorsgaard, MnSCU System Office

Performance Management Committee

Representatives:
Matt Begansky, Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Keith Balaski, Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Dee Bernard, Inver Hills Community College
Betty Mayer, Century College
Mary Nienaber, Lake Superior College
Anita Rios, MnSCU System Office  

Strategic Workforce Planning Advisory Group
Conduct needs assessment for workforce planning within MnSCU.  Identify barriers and obstaclees.  Create a communication/education plan regarding workforce planning.

Representatives:
Nancy Erickson, Bemidji State University
Julie Guelich, Normandale Community College
Renee Hogoboom, MnSCU System Office
Nancy Jacobsen, MnSCU System Office
Ken Janz, Winona State University
Lori Kloos, St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Nancy Paulson, Central Lakes College
Renee Schmitt, Office of the Chancellor
Craig Schoenecker, MnSCU System Office
Carmen Shoquist, Northeast Higher Education District

Succession Planning Subcommittee
To create and distribute planning templates and tools for HR professionals within MnSCU for integrating employee development plans and succession planning into college and university planning efforts

Representatives:
Michael Amick, Central Lakes College
Dee Bernard, Inver Hills Community College
Todd Harmening, MnSCU System Office
David Hietala, Riverland Community College
Darren Hoff, Anoka/Ramsey Community College
Kristina Keller, St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Robin Layer, Century College
Anita Rios, MnSCU System Office
Warren Sandman, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Systemwide Employee Onboarding Task Force
Enhance existing online onboarding resources for new employees systemwide and encourage sharing of onboarding best practices among our colleges and universities.

Representatives:
Shelly Dunn, MnSCU System Office
Ted Johnson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cindy Schneider, MnSCU System Office
Lori Reed, Winona State University


Systemwide Training/Coordination Effectiveness Subcommittee
Improve coordination and delivery of all system training offered to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 

Representatives:
Dee Bernard, Inver Hills Community College
David Hietala, Riverland Community College
Dacia Johnson, Minnesota State Community & Technical College
Jody Kuznia, St. Cloud State University
Todd Thorsgaard, MnSCU System Office