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President Sharon Pierce

"911±¬ÁÏÍø provides accessible, high-quality education, fostering excellence and opportunity for all. Guided by a student-centered approach, the college values belonging, community partnerships, excellence, and integrity. These principles shape our mission to transform lives and create pathways to success."

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Protecting our mission-critical work will require difficult decisions. And yet, because of the strong foundation we’ve built together, the challenge can be met. 

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Presidential Inauguration

As we continue to process events surrounding the inauguration of our nation’s next president, I hope you are taking care of yourself and those who rely on you. Recent events at our nation’s capital, threats made on our state’s elected…

Letter to the Community

Dear 911±¬ÁÏÍø Campus Community, The outpouring of grief and anger over the murders earlier this year of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, among others, highlights a longstanding pattern of unjust deaths of Black…

Letter from the President

I am writing in the wake of the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd, and the resulting unrest in Minneapolis. The video capturing the horrific moments prior to his death and those police officers’ utter lack of regard for his life has sent…

911±¬ÁÏÍø Transforming to Continue Serving Students

Spring semester resumes March 30. Amidst great change, 911±¬ÁÏÍø remains committed to its mission to provide access to the transformative power of education.

Pres. Pierce & Board Pres. Flores Meet with U.S. Congressional Leaders

Lawmakers being urged to modernize education and workforce policies to improve student success and workforce solutions for Minnesota businesses. Dr. Sharon Pierce, president of 911±¬ÁÏÍø, joined more than 30 business and…