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s_ed_2017a_2017-02-09t13:31:02z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/09/2017

Location: SCR 352

Final

Confirmation of Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees



SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer the appointment of James Mulligan and the re PASS







01:31 PM -- Confirmation of Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees



Senator Hill, chair, called meeting to order. He explained changes to the meeting agenda and invited Stephen Jordan, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU), to come to the table to introduce the appointee and reappointee to the board: John Pogge and James Mulligan. Copies of the Governor's appointment letter and their applications and resumes were distributed to the committee (Attachment A). President Jordan talked about some of MSU's recent initiatives and successes. Mr. Pogge told the committee about his past service on the board, and why he would like to be reappointed. He spoke about issues pertaining to funding. Mr. Mulligan spoke about his background, and his service on the MSU Foundation board, as well as the importance of public-private partnerships. He also talked about why he would like to be appointed to the MSU board. The appointee and reappointee answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.



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BILL: Conf 17-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees
TIME: 01:45:39 PM
MOVED: Priola
MOTION: Refer the appointment of James Mulligan and the reappointment of John Pogge to the Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Gardner
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Neville T.
Yes
Todd
Yes
Zenzinger
Yes
Priola
Yes
Hill
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS