Dev\winder Malhotra, is pondering disciplinary action against the president of the system’s Winona-Red Wing community college and tech school. Marsha Danielson, president of State College Southeast, did not fare well in an audit and a personnel investigation. Investigators found misuse of a company car, taking free tickets to see Minnesota Wild hockey, and made unwanted and specious racial and ethnic allusions.
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Malhotra: “I take this situation very seriously – building and maintaining a respectful and professional workplace is something we require of all our employees, including our leaders, and it’s central to our mission. I am currently reviewing the investigative reports and other materials presented to me, I have spoken with President Danielson, and I have engaged, and will continue to engage, the Minnesota State College Southeast community. Then, after due diligence, I will soon make and convey an appropriate discipline decision. This is a top priority for me — I am committed to ensuring that Minnesota State College Southeast fosters an empowered and respectful workplace, and that all employees of Minnesota State adhere to the utmost in professionalism and ethical behavior.”
Malhotra. Chancellor of 57-campus Minnesota state college system.