Ridgewater College Leadership

The president’s executive leadership team is comprised of three vice presidents, a director of human resources, and a director of institutional effectiveness/chief information officer.  This team makes important decisions and sets the direction of the college, with input from staff, faculty, and students.

Minnesota State

Ridgewater College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State), the fourth largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation. It includes 30 colleges, seven universities, and 54 campuses. We are also proud to partner with businesses throughout Minnesota and beyond.

Students and employers can rest assured Minnesota State provides an extraordinary education at an exceptional value. All Minnesota State colleges and universities are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with many academic programs having specialized accreditations. Our faculty, too, are highly credentialed, experienced, and dedicated. Not to mention, Minnesota State schools have the lowest tuition rates in the state.

Vision

It is the core value of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities.

Mission

The core commitments of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are to ensure access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans, be the partner of choice to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs, and deliver to students, employers, communities, and taxpayers the highest value/most affordable higher education option.