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When a college president is also a tech entrepreneur

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“I know that the president has said the company is not making him any money, but it doesn’t matter—he is still representing two things, which is a private company and a private university. And that’s always going to be in conflict. And despite the criticism, he doesn’t plan on going anywhere.

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President’s corner: How Rob Vischer balances growth with century-old values at University of St. Thomas

University Business

Rob Vischer took over the University of St. Thomas is now the largest private university in Minnesota and is eyeing to expand its influence across state and national lines. As undergraduate enrollment at Minnesota colleges and universities has dropped by almost a third over the past decade, Vischer reported St.