Priority 2 · Develop programs
Minnesota
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
The people behind policy
7 committee records · 82 member profiles · 0 rosters checked against primary sources
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Senate / Higher education
Higher Education
Directory roster; current assignments have not been independently confirmed. Research date: 2026-09-12.
Leadership appears first9 of 9 members
chairOmar FatehBiography & initiatives 
vice chairAric PutnamBiography & initiatives 
ranking memberZach DuckworthBiography & initiatives 
memberClare Oumou VerbetenBiography & initiatives 
memberDoron ClarkBiography & initiatives 
memberKeri HeintzemanBiography & initiatives 
memberPaul UtkeBiography & initiatives 
memberRob FarnsworthBiography & initiatives 
memberRob KupecBiography & initiatives