Myron France will soon retire from his role as senior vice president for finance and operations at the University of Minnesota, but will continue to work part-time and advise the president on health care issues.
“The University of Minnesota is a special place, and I am inspired by the research and innovation that takes place here every day,” Professor French said in a statement. “We are honored to support our talented students, faculty and staff in this service to the entire state.”
Interim University President Jeff Ettinger announced changes Tuesday to emails sent to students and staff.
As senior vice president, France oversees a wide range of university issues, helps develop funding requests, oversees public safety efforts, and plays a key role in negotiations aimed at determining the future of medical programs. is playing. Before joining the university in 2020, France worked as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget. He also worked as a lawyer.
The announcement comes at a time when U.S. health programs are at a critical juncture. A state task force tasked with making recommendations on the nation’s health programs is scheduled to hold its final meeting Wednesday. The university and Fairview Health Services, which owns the hospital, are renegotiating a long-term partnership.
“Myron has been a central figure in our academic health negotiations, and we are deeply committed to his desire to continue providing leadership in this area over the coming months to ensure the best possible conclusion to this important initiative.” Thank you,” Oettinger said in the announcement.
According to the announcement, France will step down as senior vice president on March 1, but will continue to serve as the U.S. appointee to the Fairview Health Services Board and will serve as the president in a “part-time capacity with a focus on our policy.” “I have agreed to serve as a senior advisor.” Clinical partnerships related to academic medicine. ”His new position will run through June 30th, and his salary will be approximately $96,000.
“The vision we have for our academic health system is not just a priority, it is essential to the future well-being of all Minnesotans,” France said.
Oettinger said budget director Julie Toneson will become interim senior vice president for finance and operations upon French’s departure.
