Over 100 student leaders meet with their lawmakers and stress the importance of Higher Ed funding to the future of Minnesota

Anoka Technical College students meet with Rep. Jim Abeler to discuss higher education funding

By Travis Johnson
MSCSA Vice president

On February 24 and 25, the MSCSA held its annual Advocacy Days where students from the two-year MnSCU campuses gather at the Capitol and visit with legislators from their districts to advocate for higher education. This year, a record-breaking 130 students attended Advocacy Days, which is a tremendous effort given that this is a bonding year for the legislature. Our students were well informed on the issues currently affecting higher education and delivered a clear message to Minnesota’s elected officials: we must fund higher education to mitigate tuition increases and ensure access. Besides visiting with legislators, students also had the opportunity to observe higher education committee action in both the House and the Senate. For more information about Advocacy Days and other legislative efforts coordinated by the MSCSA, please contact the state office at 651-297-5877.