Terry Leas, Author at Austin Daily Herald

Riverland Community College

Leas says goodbye to Riverland

After nine years at Riverland Community College, my delightful career as its president came to a close on August 1. Although I was not actively ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, August 10, 2012 11:32 am

Education

Elite schools, state colleges do the same job

Last Month, Riverland sent 553 graduates either into the world to enter the workforce or onto another institution to continue their education. The commencement ceremony ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, June 15, 2012 5:20 am

Archive

MnSCU eyes fix for skills gap

In March, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced a joint ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, April 20, 2012 11:05 am

Education

College readiness has always been focus at Riverland

Recently, Minnesota’s House Education Reform committee members considered a bill that encourages school districts to seek funding and develop a plan for helping students make ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, March 9, 2012 3:33 pm

Education

Early childhood education center a boon for Austin

Recently, Riverland Community College announced a more than $3-million addition of a community Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) to Riverland’s Austin campus. This capital project, ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, January 6, 2012 7:59 am

alternative energy

Riverland reduces carbon footprint, costs

Last month, Riverland started a new initiative to reduce energy usage and establish goals to reduce our carbon footprint and energy costs in our communities. Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, October 7, 2011 8:47 am

Austin

Riverland: College a changing landscape

We at Riverland Community College believe that success is a journey, not a goal. Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, September 16, 2011 10:59 am

Education

Cuts to funds will likely raise tuition

Recently, Riverland Community College, like all colleges in the Minnesota State Colleges and universities system, suffered a 10-percent cut in public funding after the state ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, August 5, 2011 11:09 am

Education

Column: Smoking ban highlights health, safety efforts

Effective July 1, 2011, Riverland Community College further restricted the use of tobacco on college property and became a Tobacco-free campus at all three of ... Read more

by Terry Leas, Friday, July 8, 2011 11:16 am

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