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Contracts, leases and gifts: Finance & Facilities committee approves extensions and foundation‑led projects
Summary
The Finance & Facilities committee approved contract extensions for transfer‑evaluation and online tutoring services and accepted property and ground‑lease agreements tied to Winona State and Minnesota State University, Mankato foundation projects.
The Finance & Facilities committee approved several operational contracts and accepted foundation‑driven real estate projects on Thursday, advancing vendor continuity and foundation‑funded campus construction that trustees said will support housing, events and community engagement.
Key outcomes (committee votes and actions) - Transfer evaluation system extension: The committee approved an extension of the College Source Transfer Evaluation System (TESS) contract through June 30, 2028, with additional one‑year options to 2031. The extension aligns TESS with other College Source solutions while system leaders continue to evaluate future Workday functionality and pilot AI‑assisted equivalency tools. (Motion approved by roll call.)
- Online tutoring extension: The board approved a one‑year extension of the systemwide online tutoring contract (tutor.com) through June 30, 2027, to ensure continuity of after‑hours academic support while the system runs a market review (RFI) for next‑generation…
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