[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO DEVINDER MALHOTRA

 Ms. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the career 
of Chancellor Devinder Malhotra. Devinder is retiring this summer from 
his role as chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and 
Universities.
  Devinder has served as chancellor or interim chancellor since 2017. 
During that time, the system of 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 
campuses has advanced its strategic priorities towards building a 
systemwide identity and leveraging the advantages that come from its 
scale and scope as one of the largest higher education systems in the 
country.
  Under his leadership, Minnesota State launched Equity 2030, a key 
strategic initiative that set a critical goal of eliminating 
educational equity gaps, including by race and ethnicity, socioeconomic 
background, and first-generation status at every Minnesota State 
college and university by the year 2030. This work is currently 
underway and has received broad support throughout the system, 
including from presidents, bargaining units, faculty, staff, and 
students.
  Chancellor Malhotra led the system through the uncertainty of the 
pandemic. His commitment and dedication has helped thousands create a 
better future for themselves, their families, and their communities, 
all while working to address Minnesota's workforce needs.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Devinder for 
years. I thank him for his service to our State. On behalf of the State 
of Minnesota, I wish him all the best as he enjoys all that retirement 
has to offer.

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