These are important times for the University of Minnesota and for the Crookston Campus. President Bruininks is empowering over two dozen task forces to carry the University-wide strategic planning effort through its next phase. As a result of this work, UMC will begin its next 100 years as a better and stronger institution.

“Confronting Reality”are words, spoken frequently by Provost Sullivan which helped frame his leadership of the University’s Strategic Positioning effort. We acknowledge that the University of Minnesota and the University Education Association-Crookston may have differing perspectives on what realities must be confronted and how best to do so. As we progress through this process, we are committed to honest and good faith negotiations.

Philosophy - In every aspect of our mission, the University of Minnesota is committed to serving the public good. UMC, as an undergraduate institution, exists – first and foremost – for its students. It is because students choose to entrust us with their education that we have the opportunity to do the work we love. Providing students the best possible undergraduate experience is both an honor and an obligation, and it the best assurance of a bright future for our campus. We approach these negotiations with the well-being of the institution and all of its stakeholders in mind, but students give us our reason for being.

The purpose of this web site is to provide timely information on the progress of negotiations. You are invited to visit the site often for news and information as negotiations proceed.

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Operating Assumptions - as part of UMC’s strategic work, this document provides an informed overview of the realities UMC faces today and will face tomorrow. These assumptions need to be taken into account and reflected in everything we do.

The Labor Negotiation Process

UEA-UMC Negotiation Information Updates

Litigation

Decertification proceedings

The University of Minnesota , Crookston (UMC) is one of four campuses in the University of Minnesota land grant system.  UMC is a coordinate campus that provides a unique approach through applied and polytechnic baccalaureate education, research, and service.

UMC is an equal opportunity educator and employer