The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Jessalyn Sabin to serve as president of Minnesota North College. The appointment becomes effective July 1.
“Dr. Sabin is a proven leader in higher education,” said Scott Olson, chancellor of Minnesota State. “As a member of Minnesota North’s leadership team, she has built strong, supportive connections with the campuses of Minnesota North, as well as with employers and the communities of the Iron Range. She exhibits through her work great leadership traits and has the experience and expertise to assume the presidency of Minnesota North College.”
Sabin currently serves Minnesota North College as the academic dean for career and technical education and the campus director at the Eveleth campus, positions she has held since 2021. In these roles, she oversees curriculum development and program review, develops and manages academic budgets, facilitates community partnerships to align education programs with workforce needs, and advocates for DEI and remote learning initiatives. She has also led accreditation processes for the technical programs at Minnesota North and has secured major grants for the college’s career and technical programs.
