Midwestern Higher Education Commission
1300 South Second Street
Suite 130
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1079
Phone: (612) 626-8288
Fax: (612) 626-8290
Email: mhec@mhec.org
Website: http://www.mhec.org/
Director: Mr. Larry A. Isaak, President
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 173.705
Department: Midwestern Higher Education Commission Compacts Governing Commission
Function:
The Midwestern Higher Education Commission advances higher education through interstate cooperation and resource-sharing.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 1 full commission meeting (and 2 Executive Committee meetings per year)
Location of meetings: varying locations
Duration of meetings: 2 days
Preparation time for meetings: varying
Total time commitment: less than 2 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 5
Appointed members: 3
Term length: 4 years/2 years for Senate and House
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 3 members are appointed by the Governor (2 require advice and consent and one is the Governor or his designee); 1 member represents the Senate; and 1 member represents the House of Representatives
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes