The responsibilities of the MnSCU Board of Trustees are found in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 136F. This chapter defines the scope and authority of the board, which is purposely broad and includes the responsibility to govern the state colleges an universities and all related property of the system.
The law requires the board to prescribe courses of study and conditions of admissions, set tuition and fees, establish requirements for completion of programs, approve awarding of appropriate certificates, diplomas and degrees and adopt suitable board policies for the institutions it governs. The board is also responsible for appointment of a chancellor and the delegation of powers necessary for the performance of the chancellor's duties.
