University of Minnesota Rochester
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The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is the newest campus of the University of Minnesota system
, having been formally established in December 2006. Over 35 academic programs are available on the campus in Rochester, Minnesota
located downtown near the Mayo Clinic
. In April 2008, Stephen Lehmkuhle was named the first chancellor of UMR. Although it was not officially established until 2006, the Rochester campus has offered classes since 1966.
The University of Minnesota Rochester serves as a conduit and catalyst for leveraging intellectual and economic resources in Rochester and southeastern Minnesota through its signature academic, research, and public engagement programs in collaboration with other campuses of the University of Minnesota, other higher education institutions throughout the state and nation, governmental and non-profit organizations, and private enterprise.
n the early 1990’s, an educational coalition was formed with Rochester Community College and Winona State University-Rochester to form the University Center Rochester – 3 institutions, 2 systems, 1 campus.
In 1998, Rochester was recognized by the legislature as a branch of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. This designation allowed the Rochester site to develop its own leadership structure and to begin expanding its programs.
In 2000, the University heightened efforts to grow both the programs and reach of the Rochester branch by adding a new Provost to lead the campus and increasing staff to accommodate this growth.
Beginning in 2009, the University moved out of the University Center into a space in downtown Rochester in the newly renovated and renamed "Shops at University Square."
In September of 2010, UMR revealed that "Raptors" was chosen as the mascot for UMR.
Currently there are four undergraduate specific majors that are available to students with a health science focus. These include the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Health Profession (a partner program with the Mayo Clinic), Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Minnesota system
The University of Minnesota is a large university with several campuses spread throughout the U.S. state of Minnesota. There are five primary campuses in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Crookston, Morris, and Rochester. A campus was open in Waseca for a time. The university also operates several...
, having been formally established in December 2006. Over 35 academic programs are available on the campus in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
located downtown near the Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice and medical research group specializing in treating difficult patients . Patients are referred to Mayo Clinic from across the U.S. and the world, and it is known for innovative and effective treatments. Mayo Clinic is known for being at the top of...
. In April 2008, Stephen Lehmkuhle was named the first chancellor of UMR. Although it was not officially established until 2006, the Rochester campus has offered classes since 1966.
Mission
The University of Minnesota Rochester promotes learning and development through personalized education in a technology-enhanced environment. The University of Minnesota Rochester empowers undergraduate and graduate students to be responsible for their own learning and provides appropriate support to prepare them to succeed in a global and multicultural society.The University of Minnesota Rochester serves as a conduit and catalyst for leveraging intellectual and economic resources in Rochester and southeastern Minnesota through its signature academic, research, and public engagement programs in collaboration with other campuses of the University of Minnesota, other higher education institutions throughout the state and nation, governmental and non-profit organizations, and private enterprise.
History
Rochester legislators and community advocates started the campaign to increase University of Minnesota presence in Rochester as early as the 1950’s. Programs based on economic development, such as engineering, education, and math, began being offered in 1966 as a satellite site of the U of M.n the early 1990’s, an educational coalition was formed with Rochester Community College and Winona State University-Rochester to form the University Center Rochester – 3 institutions, 2 systems, 1 campus.
In 1998, Rochester was recognized by the legislature as a branch of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. This designation allowed the Rochester site to develop its own leadership structure and to begin expanding its programs.
In 2000, the University heightened efforts to grow both the programs and reach of the Rochester branch by adding a new Provost to lead the campus and increasing staff to accommodate this growth.
Beginning in 2009, the University moved out of the University Center into a space in downtown Rochester in the newly renovated and renamed "Shops at University Square."
In September of 2010, UMR revealed that "Raptors" was chosen as the mascot for UMR.
Academic Programs
UMR provides graduate and undergraduate degrees, conducts research, and pursues outreach services focusing in the areas of health sciences and biotechnology as well as academic programming in business, education, and public health.Currently there are four undergraduate specific majors that are available to students with a health science focus. These include the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Health Profession (a partner program with the Mayo Clinic), Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing