MN SF3247

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities must conduct a study on certificates and diplomas awarded by the system in conjunction with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and industry representatives.

The study shall examine the feasibility of designing technical education programs that allow students to earn credentials with lower credit requirements that can be combined into higher level certificates or diplomas.

The study must consult with business and industry representatives to identify what types of credentials would be recognized for employment purposes.

The study must address the feasibility of accumulating credentials in related programs into an educational career path leading to a diploma or degree.

The board must report study findings to the legislature committees responsible for postsecondary education finance by February 15, 2010.